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Shawn LentEducationUSA Advising Coordinator - Cairo

Yasmine ElRoweiny EducationUSA Adviser – Cairo

Reem Abou ElnainEducationUSA Adviser - Alexandria

Your EducationUSA TeamAt AMIDEAST/Egypt

EducationUSA can help you every step along the way.5 Steps to U.S. Study

1.Research Your Options

2.Finance Your Studies

3.Complete Your Application

4.Apply for Your Student

Visa

5.Prepare for Your Departure

Let’s Begin

This is the first question to ask yourself.Why do I want to study in the U.S.?

Why Study in the U.S. of all places?

Flexibility

Critical-thinking

State-of-the-art Facilities

International Networking and Internships

Over 1700 grad programs to choose from in some fields

Quality

English language practice

Value

Student-centered approach

Working closely with professors

Diversity

Higher Education in the U.S. Might Not Be What You ThinkMyth or Truth?

• There is one certain way to get accepted into a U.S. college or university.

Myth

• A top-ranked college or university is automatically the best choice.

Myth

• All details regarding costs, deadlines, and admissions is publicly available to students.

Truth

• Scholarships are the only way to afford higher education in the U.S.

Myth

• You can study something different from what you focused on in previous studies.

Truth

Every little piece counts. And every university is different.The “Application Package” for the U.S.

• Application Fee and Form – Your answers to questions

and lists.

• Statement of Purpose and other Essays

• 2-3 Recommendation Letters

• Official Academic Records/Transcripts

• Exams (GRE, GMAT) Scores sent from testing agency.

• TOEFL iBT (or IELTS) Results sent from testing agency.

• Writing Samples, Research Papers, Portfolio, Other

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Financial Aid Form and Documents as Proof

• Interview

What to Study

Gain your degree from a U.S. institution.

Academic Degree Options in the U.S.

• M.S. (Master of Science)

• M.A. (Master of Arts)

• M.A./Ph.D. or M.S./Ph.D. (joint

Master’s/Doctoral)

• Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that doctoral degree holders earn a median weekly

salary that is 52% greater than bachelor's degree holders.

Typically 1-3 year terminal degrees to get you directly into the workforce.

Professional Degree Options in the U.S.

• M.B.A. (Master’s Business Administration)• Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) • D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)• LL.M. (Master of Laws)• D.N.S. (Doctor of Nursing Science)• M.Arch. (Master of Architecture)• D.M.A. (Doctor of Musical Arts)• M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)• M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)• M.M.H. (Master of Management in Hospitality)• M.U.P. (Master of Urban Planning)• D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Science) • M.P.T. (Master of Physical Therapy)• M.S. in Ed (Master of Science in Education) …..

Typically 1-3 year terminal degrees to get you directly into the workforce.

Professional Degree Options in the U.S.

Academically they are considered equivalent to the Master’s degree.

University funding is rare: most students are funded by loans arranged through universities or private sources.

Specialized Master’s (research) degrees are also offered in all of these fields.

Study in the U.S. while attaining your degree from Egypt.Non-Degree Seeking Options in the U.S.

• Exchange Programs through the U.S.

Embassy or your Egyptian University

• Humphrey Fellowship through Fulbright

• PhD Research grants (including Fulbright)

• Artistic Training

• English Language Intensive (ELI)

• Summer Study Program

• Medical Residencies, Observerships, etc.

• Professional Certificate Programs

• Flight School, Culinary Institute, etc.

Your choice of majors and concentrations are endless.Specializations Outside the Box

• Thanatology

• Arts, Entertainment and Media

Management

• Peace and Conflict Studies

• Diving Business and Technology

• Theme Park Engineering

• Women and Gender Studies

• Dance and Music Ethnology

• Game Design and Mobile Media

Programming

• Decision Sciences

• Emergency Services Management

• Liberal Studies

Where to Study

Where will you apply?

Your List

• 1-2 “Dream/Reach” Schools (25% or

less)

• 2-3 “Mid-Range” Schools (25-70%)

• 1-2 “Plan B” Options (70+% or local)

_________________

5-10 colleges and universities

You want to be excited about the universities on

your list.

Remember that you havethousands of quality gradschools to choose from…

Hawaii to New Hampshire

Big Cities and Small Towns

The environment can change everything.

Types of Graduate Institutions in the U.S.

• Small, Liberal Arts Colleges• Research Universities: Private and

Public• Institutes of Technology and

Polytechnics• Academies of Arts and Design• HBCUs• Online/Distance and Combined

Programs• Professional Schools:

Law, Medical, Journalism, Pharmacy, Business, Veterinary and Dental

• And more!

What are you looking for… Academically?

What are you looking for… Personally?

What are you looking for… Financially?

What is your ideal financial scenario?The Truth About Graduate Funding

8%

50%

42%Fellowships and Assistantships..

US COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Private Sponsors, Foundations, U.S. Government, Corporations, and Foreign public funds.

OTHER SOURCES

Family contributions and Personal Savings.

PERSONAL FUNDING

Fewer spots than undergraduate programs, but more funding available.

Graduate Funding Available

Scholarships that do not require any repayment. Cover full or partial tuition and sometimes living expenses.

FELLOWSHIPS

Graduate, Research, and Teaching Assistantships. Usually available after one year in the program. Can include tuition, living expenses, and a stipend. 86% of STEM PhD candidates were fully funded.

ASSISTANTSHIP POSITIONS

Must be repaid in full. Available more for professional schools. Many times require a U.S. citizen co-signer.

STUDENT LOANS

1.2.3.

Off-campus internship (paid or unpaid) 12 months total, or 29 months for STEM fields.

CPT/OPT – PRACTICAL TRAINING 4.

What if the U.S. college or university does not provide funding?

External Funding for U.S. Degrees

GRADUATE:• Fulbright Student Program• IIE – Cairo• Onsi Sawiris Scholarship • (MBA or Construction Management)• Citadel Capital Scholarship• Ministries of Education/Fi-

nance• Search engines via Educa-

tionUSA

Institution

Academic Personal Financial Application Details

Universi

ty A• 65% admitted• Flexible program• New lab facility

opening in 2016

• Great city• Free Trips• Laid backatmosphere

• Low total cost

• No aid• $8,000 projected

net cost

• Rolling Deadline• No tests• E-mailed

Universi

ty B• Only 7%

admitted• High ranking

• Laptop/Wifi• Near beach• Values • Adventurous spirit

• High cost• Scholarships• $8-18,000

projected net cost

• Deadline 11/1•SAT required &TOEFL 85

Universi

ty C• 48% admitted• Unique classes

• Arab music club• Quiet town• Global Citizen

• Medium cost• Guaranteed

academic scholarship

• $7,000 projected net cost

• Deadline 1/1• SAT or TOEFL

Chart Your Options

Research your options fully. Everything you need to know is available online.

Graduate: Things to Consider

• More like applying for a job.• What are the admission requirements?• Is the professor/department doing

exactly what you have experience with?

• How many positions do they have available?

• Two Models: Few, fully-funded students VS Many, partially-funded students

• Are they looking for work/life experience?

• Fewer spots than undergraduate programs, but more funding available

• Could you consider an academic degree instead of a professional track?

How to Apply

Start the process early.First Steps Toward a Winning Application

Know Your Academic

History and Career Goals

Contact Admissions Officers or Professors

Register and Take

Tests

Your high school or university in Egypt must send official, original documents. You may have to have them translated and evaluated.

ACADEMIC RECORDSEach university program sets their own requirements, so be sure you are taking the correct test. AMIDEAST offers prep courses.

STANDARDIZED TESTSEnglish proficiency will be important unless you are going for an English Intensive program. Can be waved in some cases.

TOEFL IBT

Academics are only part of what they will consider.The Rest of the “Application Package”

The form itself is part of the application and lists your achievements and activities. Fees average $50.

APPLICATION FORM AND FEE

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

PERSONAL ESSAYSTell your story. What makes you unique? What is your personality? How do you plan to overcome weaknesses? Why do you think this is a good fit?

2-3 letters required. Must be written by someone who knows you well and validate your personal essay and resumes.

What resources do you and your family have? How much can you prove you need? Have you paid for private school in the past?.

EVERYTHING COUNTS

FINANCIAL FORM AND DOCUMENTS

What relevant experiences have you had? What are your greatest achievements? Any publications?

CURRICULUM VITAE OR RESUME Research Papers, Portfolios, Audition

videos, and more: What quality of work are you capable of?

WRITING OR WORK SAMPLES

Proving what you know and your academic potential.

Standardized Tests That May Be Required

Academic Programs / All Students:• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)• English Proficiency (TOEFL iBT) • College Level Examination Program

(CLEP)

Professional Schools or Special Cases:• GRE Subject Tests• Graduate Management Admission Test

(GMAT)• Law School Admission Test (LSAT)• Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

Make a great first impression.Putting Together a Winning Application

• Give yourself enough time: a year or

more ideally. Most applications will be

due December-January.

• Apply to 5-10 universities, varying in

selectivity.

• Never do just the minimum or the

average.

• Use consistent version of name; match

passport.

• Double-check deadlines and instructions.

• Communicate with the International

Admissions Office or Department to make

sure you have all your documents ready

before the deadlines.

• Be professional… in all correspondence.

• Don’t leave holes in your application

form.

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AMIDEASTInformation on testing, test prep, and fields of study.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTUnofficial rankings for graduate programs in the United States.

PETERSONSFantastic tools and resources for graduate study, incl. GRE.

CHAEDatabase of accredited American education institutions.

NACESInformation on credential evaluation.

NUMBEO, FOREIGN CREDITS, ETC. Cost of Living comparison, GPA calculator, and more.

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