Study In USA
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In the United States, the possibilities are endless ! Discover the possibilities available to international students.
Study system in the United States
The American education system is very unique. It is completely decentralized!
Higher education institutions are very autonomous both in the design and definition of programs and in the level of recruitment of their teaching staff and students. The admissions process differs from one institution to another.
The studies are organized around 3 cycles:
⇒ Vocational school (or Technical Schools): These are specialized professional training courses, generally short, prepared in two years. The only particularity of these diplomas is that they do not allow you to enter the university at the Undergraduate level.
⇒ Undergraduate: Leading to a Bachelor of Science/Arts degree (prepared in 3 years = bac+3) or a Bachelor of Honor degree (prepared in 4 years = bac+4);
⇒ Graduate studies: Lead to a diploma of:
- Master of Science/arts, MBA (equivalent to a Master 2 or Bac+5);
- Doctorate (Phd) prepared in 3 years after a Master’s degree.
Admission tests in the United States
- English tests
To be able to study in the United States (USA) and integrate an American university, as a non-English speaking international student, you will be required to justify your level of English. In general, two main tests are required:
⇒ TOEFL (Test of English As A Foreign Language);
⇒ IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Given the high demand for language certifications, it is highly recommended that you register for them about two months in advance.
- Aptitude test
In order to assess the abilities and skills necessary to follow their programs, American universities require admission tests!
⇒ Undergraduate level aptitude tests
→ SAT or “Scholastic Assessment Test”
One of the most famous tests in the USA! It assesses the candidate’s skills in English, in reading and interpreting text and in mathematics.
→ ACT or “American College Testing”
An alternative to the SAT exam! It features the same SAT (English, Reading and Math) assessments plus a new section which is “Science”.
⇒ Graduate level aptitude tests
→ GRE or “Graduate Record Examination”
If you are targeting business schools or another institution offering graduate and postgraduate programs, you will definitely be required to take this test.
→ GMAT or “Graduate Management Admission Test”
Test generally required to join a program (MBA type) in the field of management and administration in particular.
United States Application Dates
American educational institutions generally offer three admission sessions:
- Fall session : Constitutes the main admission! It begins in August/September;
- Spring session : Starts in January/February;
- Summer session : Available for certain courses and usually starts in May/June.
Since the deadlines for submitting applications are generally a few months before the start date of the session. It is always advisable to start preparing your file in the 10 to 12 months preceding the desired session.
