How to Successfully Apply for Admission to a U.S. University
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites other than an interest in learning more about the U.S. college and university application process.
- All you need is a passion for learning and a willingness to apply the knowledge you’ll gain.
Description
Are you someone who has always wanted to attend college in the United States but are not sure how to get started?
Do you have specific questions about the application process and what to do to improve your chances of being admitted?
If so, this FREE preview class is for you. It’s a selection of lessons from GoStudy’s popular paid courses about application, school, and life success, and is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning more about:
- How to apply and what materials are required;
- School quality and rankings;
- Different types of admission, academic degrees, and colleges and universities;
- Applying on your own versus working with education agents;
- Requesting and submitting recommendation letters;
- Applying to a community college;
- Health issues to consider before and while studying in the United States;
- School orientation programs;
- Different types of visas;
- What an I-20 is and why it’s important; and
- How to prepare for your visa interview.
In addition, this course includes overview lessons that explain everything that’s included in GoStudy’s complete online courses, which are widely recognized as the most comprehensive, timely, and accurate college application courses in the business.
So sign up and get ready to change your life!
Who this course is for:
- College-ready students interested in enrolling at a college or university in the United States.
- Parents, family members, teachers, and education counselors who support anyone who wants to study in the United States.
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 98 Reviews
- 4,416 Students
- 3 Courses
Dr. David (Dave) Engberg is passionate about the power of education to elevate and empower individuals and societies. A lover of travel and different cultures, he has visited all 50 U.S. states, traveled to more than 30 countries, and enjoys meeting and speaking with people from around the world.
Professionally, Dave worked in the international education field for over 20 years, where he directed international program offices at both public (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Montana State University) and private (University of St. Thomas) universities, and held staff positions at the American Council on Education’s international education office, Boston College’s Center for International Higher Education, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before starting his university service, Dave lived and studied in Germany and lived in Japan, working as an English teacher.
In 2102, Dave left university service to found Global Opportunities Group (GoGroup), a global education services agency. In 2020, to better reflect its evolving services, GoStudy was renamed Aegis Education, LLC. today Aegis Education provides courses, advising, and editing services for international students seeking admission to U.S. colleges and universities, and it provides technology tools designed to help colleges and universities minimize travel and Clery Act risk.
Dave holds Bachelors degrees in German and Geography, a Masters in Anthropology, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. In his free time, he teaches English and U.S. citizenship classes and enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family.