EducationUSA is the official name for the U.S. Department of State-affiliated educational

Advising center overseas. Each year EducationUSAcenters receive millions of contacts

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From students all over the world. Center are staffed by professional advisers, many

of whom have studied in the U.S. higher educational institutions. Advisers are not agents

or recruiters and are not permitted to receive commissions from colleges, universities

or agents.

Advisers provide students (and their families) accurate, impartial information about the Full range of accredited higher education institutions in the U.S. , including two and four year colleges, universities and specialty schools.Advisers help students:

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Advisers help students:

• Select appropriate institutions for their academic and personal goals• Research and prepare for standardized testing requirements• Understand the U.S. application & admission process• Identify financial aid opportunities• Apply for a student visa• Prepare for departure to the U.S.

EducationUSA provides …

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p• Promotion to U.S. Higher Education• Strategies for International Students Recruitment• Access to network of 400+ Advising Center in 170 countries• Access to potential partners for study abroad opportunities• Research and Analysis of International Students enrollment trends• Professionally-trained Educational Adviser & Regional Specialists• Access to Quality International Students

23 EducationUSA Centers

Student Mobility (OpenDoors)

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Brazilian students in the U.S.• 15.7% change from previous year• 47.9% Undergraduate • 34.4% Graduate• 17.7% Other

American Students in Brazil• 7.1% increase over previous year• 2,792 students