Bridge International for Academic Services

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Bridge International for Academic Services

World class educational institutions Endless study choices Worldwide recognition Intercultural experience Availability of supporting industries Great internship opportunities Advanced technology and infrastructure Unforgettable campus experience Networking opportunities

YOUR needs are important to us

We do our best to find the perfect university for YOU

We have experience of 14 years in the field of academic consulting

We have successfully placed more than 140 students during the last academic year

Our job doesn’t end with the placement. Should any unexpected issues occur while YOU are studying in the U.S., we will do our best to help YOU!

Bachelor degrees are 4 years long, masters are 2 years long and Doctorate degrees are 3 – 4 years long

Diversity of students

A wide range of majors to choose from (Engineering, Business, Design, Computer Science, Art, Linguistics, Humanities, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre- Law…etc.).

Community Colleges generally provide two years of study in various disciplines, that lead to an Associate’s (AA or AS) Degree.

Often used to aid in the transition from high school to college/university.

Students often transfer to a university to complete a BA or BS degree.

If students are not happy at their selected place of study, or if they prefer an alternative academic program, they can transfer from one educational institution to another.

Students who seek to transfer must go through a complete admissions process at the new college or university.

If students have finished a two-year diploma, they may be accepted for the third year at the university.

A-level and IB students may have the advantage of possibly receiving university transfer credits

Academic programs

Location

Size of the university

Personal interest

(Sports, Hobbies)

Cost

Liberal Arts

Colby-Sawyer

Guilford

Illinois Wesleyan

Saint Mary’s

Western New England

Business

Sacred Heart

Arkansas State

Eastern Connecticut

Montana State

Metropolitan College of

New York

Pharmacy

Gannon

Rowan

Evansville

New Haven

University of Cincinnati

Computer Science

Alliant

Arkansas State

Northern Michigan

Saint Michael’s

Bridgeport

Wright State

Hospitality

Johnson & Wales

Ashland

Northern Arizona

Northern Michigan

Saint Leo

Troy

Southern New Hampshire

Engineering

Cincinnati

Gannon

Grand Valley

University of Michigan

– Flint

Medicine and Dentistry

Students must get a degree in pre-medicine or

medicine related major (Ex: sciences, biology,

zoology, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedical

engineering…etc.)

do the MCAT test

Apply to medical school – very competitive!

Law

Students interested in Law should seek a degree in

pre-law or law related major (political science,

international relations, ,

LSAT

Apply to Law school

Masters in International Law is the best option for

international students – one year program.

Small rural Saint Michaels

Colby-Sawyer

Guilford

Small near urban center

Pine Manor

Saint Mary’s

Saint Leo

Large rural Arkansas State

Grand Valley

Montana State

Large in/near urban center

Cincinnati

Illinois Wesleyan

Johnson & Wales

Texas Wesleyan

PUBLIC

Indiana State – $ 27,631

Northern Michigan –

$11,828

Arkansas State –

$170/$444 per credit

hour

North Dakota State –

$14,547

Note: Public (state) universities

tend to be less expensive,

especially for state residents.

Private colleges tend to be

more expensive.

PRIVATE

Guilford: $ 29,000

Saint Michaels: $ 34,500

Saint Mary’s: $ 33,900

Scared Heart: $ 32,000

LIVING COST &

ACCOMODATION

$ 7,000 - $ 10.000 per

year

Scholarships for international students are limited

• Brescia offers merit-based scholarships to international students from $5,000 - $14,500 (up to 40% of tuition).

• Johnson & Wales offers merit-based Presidential Scholarships from $1,000 - 5,000

Scholarships for international students are limited

• Texas Wesleyan University is offer Scholarships based on GPA ($4,000 -$10,000)

• Brescia offers merit-based scholarships to international students from $5,000 - $14,500 (up to 40% of tuition).

• Johnson & Wales offers merit-based Presidential Scholarships from $1,000 - 5,000

Most universities have rolling admission policies

In order to choose the right university, make sure to contact us on time!

Application deadline for fall semester (January – July)

Fall Semester Begins (Aug/Sept)

Application deadline for spring semester (July – December)

Spring Semester Begins (January)

Most colleges and universities encourage online applications.

Some universities have not made a transition to online applications for international applicants.

1. Official, original transcripts of all secondary school

work, including results of standardized

examinations, must be in English.

2. One letter of academic recommendation

3. A personal essay or statement – an opportunity to

get to know student as a person, 250-500 words in

length.

4. English language test (TOFEL or IELTS scores)

5. Copy of passport

6. Bank statement with full address

All international students must show English proficiency through TOEFL or IELTS tests. TOEFL is most common. Acceptable scores for undergraduate admissions range from 61 – 80, depending on the university. IELTS scores range from 5.5 to 6.0.

Students who completed O-Level English with a C grade may be accepted without TOEFL/IELTS.

IB students who completed English Higher or Standard Level may be exempted from taking TOEFL/IELTS.

This provides assurance that once a student has met the college or university’s English language requirement, s/he will be allowed to begin an academic course of work. Sometimes, TOEFL tests are not required for conditional acceptance.

Northern Arizona University

Arkansas State

Ashland University

Bridgeport

Evansville

Johnson & Wales

Mercer University

Montana State

North Dakota State

Rowan University

Sacred Heart

Saint Michaels

Southern New Hampshire

Troy

University of Michigan -Flint

California State - East Bay and San Marcos

English Studies Institute - Berkeley

Texas A&M - Commerce

LCI Language - Denver

New England School of English – Boston

Harvest Institute- New Jersey and Massachusetts

The Language Company - Oklahoma

Students can work on campus for no more than 20 hours during study periods and for 40 hours when classes are not scheduled.

Students can have practical training during their time of study and after they graduate.

Practical training, usually off campus, allows them to be hired in their fields of training.

Most universities

provide housing for

international students.

Some require

international students to

live on campus for 1-2

years.

On-campus co-

educational housing is

common.

Northern Michigan – 12’ x 12’ double room with two beds, two desks, phone service (students supply phones), internet connection. All dorms have a lobby with a front desk to rent a vacuum and obtain limited supplies and mail. Dorms also have study rooms, TV rooms, rec area, laundry facilities, cable TV, mailboxes, bicycle racks, vending machines.

Northern Arizona – offers traditional rooms, suites and apartments. Residence halls have high-speed internet and wireless connections, recreation rooms, kitchens, laundry facilities, study rooms, and computer labs. 14’ x 14’ double rooms include a refrigerator, desks, chairs, dressers, wardrobes or closets, beds, and telephone and Ethernet hook ups.

1. Contact YOUR Bridge Counsellor

2. Define your preferences

3. Choose 4 Universities

4. Obtain all necessary supporting documents

5. Online application

6. Conditional Offer

7. Visa application process

8. LIVE YOUR AMERICAN DREAM!

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