
Explore the complete international student application process for U.S. colleges, from researching programs and timelines to preparing applications and visa steps for F1, J1, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral paths.
Contact the Office of Admissions or Office of International Studies only through official emails listed by the university, then send a clear, ID-included query, and consider an advocate for progress.
Prioritize the English language test (TOEFL/IELTS), as universities require it to move your application forward, and some colleges offer conditional admission via community college while waiving standardized tests.
Craft a compelling statement of purpose, an original writing sample, and strong recommendation letters for graduate applications. Learn to tell your story and align your goals with the department.
Explore hidden costs for international students, including accommodation options, food, health insurance, textbooks, and tips for finding affordable off-campus housing.
excel academically and adapt culturally by attending classes, leveraging the library, asking questions, and visiting professors during office hours.
Learn how to approach a professor for Fulbright mentorship. Time your outreach, send a brief query email with your CV, and align your research with their work.
Posted from my Youtube channel, this webinar offers some further insights about international studies in the US.
This course is designed for International students interested in applying to US colleges and universities. As someone who applied and got accepted in a US college (before internet) and who has taught at various US Universities for twenty years, (also advised a lot of students with their application process), I claim a certain degree of expertise on the subject.
I have prepared this course from the point of view of international students who need the basic as well as advanced information about the process. So, chances are I have anticipated all your questions and then provided useful answers. But if I have missed anything, please feel free to send me a message and I will make sure to answer your queries.
The course starts with your basic research about applying to US colleges and universities all the way through the application process and to your visa interview. The last section also offers some practical tips about making the transition to the US educational system and succeeding in it. This course addresses both undergraduate and graduate studies international application process and also has materials to help research and Postdoc applicants to US universities.
Here is some of what you will learn in this course:
How to search for US colleges and Universities?
How to Start the application process to US colleges and universities?
How to answer admission questions?
How to handle the visa interview?
Besides the video lectures, the course includes textual resources, links to longer and more detailed videos, and links to the resources on my website. I am also open to any suggestions that you might have and would incorporate them as and when I revise this course. So, please feel free to reach out to me through the course messaging system with your questions, queries, and suggestions.