many wants to study in the US but end up forgetting about this vision because of thye problem of choosing the right college. This article has been written to help you.
Find the right US university with ELS
ELS can help you find the right US university while you are still in your home country through in-country ELS authorized Counseling Agents.
There are many factors to consider in selecting the right university for you. Our goal is to help you find universities that best match your academic background, educational goals, and personal achievements. We will help you secure conditional admission before you leave your home country. The ELS University Conditional Admissions Network is comprised of 600 colleges and universities throughout the US. Only through ELS do students have so many choices to continue their education.
Students apply for admission into a US college/university, with each institution using varying levels of selectivity and admission standards. US institutions are uniquely diverse. Some of the basic differences include type of institution (public or private), size of student population, type of degrees, cost, and location.
University Degree Levels
Undergraduate Study
Community or Junior College
Two-year undergraduate degree which can prepare students for a specific career or the coursework can be applied to completion of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
Degrees: Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS)
Transfer Process Students may apply to transfer to a four-year college or university. The four-year institution will accept most credits earned at the community college. Some community colleges have transfer agreements with in-state four-year institutions, where the community college provides the first two years of study and the four-year institution provides the remaining years of study.
Four-year University
Satisfies university and class requirements to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a specific course of study (major).
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.) Five-Year Professional Architecture programs offer the Bachelor of Architecture Degree (B.Arch.).
Admission Considerations:
- Quality of Courses
- Student’s Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Class ranking
- Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT tests)
- Other Considerations (commitment to extracurricular activities, a personal essay, and an interview)
Graduate Study
Comprised of one to three years of study after completing a US Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from another country.
Degrees: Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or other less common master’s degrees such as Master of Education (MEd), and Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master Social Work (MSW), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Professional Administration (MPA).
Admission Considerations:
- Area of Study (Major)
- Student’s Grade Point Average (GPA)
With this bye bye to the problems in choosing US Universities
