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EducationUSA is a network of hundreds of advising centers in 170 countries supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which strives to foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. EducationUSA Advising Centers actively promote U.S. higher education around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about educational institutions in the United States. To find an advising center, visit www.educationusa.state.gov.

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YOUR 5 STEPS TO U.S. STUDYEducationUSA’s “Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study” guides international students through the steps to apply and be admitted to U.S. colleges and universities. This guide provides free advice about applying to undergraduate, graduate and English-language programs, and short-term educational opportunities.

Step 1: Research Your Options defines types of U.S. degrees, institutions and financial aid, provides resources to search among the thousands of accredited U.S. institutions, and explains tests that are generally required. “Define Your Priorities” helps students think about the course of study, type of institution, and setting that will best suit their needs.

Step 2: Complete Your Application discusses application timelines, general application requirements, personal essays or statements of purpose, and letters of recommendation.

Step 3: Finance Your Studies combines tips for developing a budget, reducing educational costs, and searching for sources of scholarships and other financial aid.

Step 4: Apply for Your Student Visa outlines the process for getting the required U.S. government forms and applying for the necessary visa.

Step 5: Prepare for Your Departure provides advice about gathering important documents, arranging housing, anticipating cultural differences, and attending an EducationUSA pre-departure orientation.

“Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study” is available:•ontheinternetatEducationUSA.info/5_steps_to_study/•fromanEducationUSAadviserinCDorflashdrive(thumbdrive)

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Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study gives students a timeline to follow and practical tips for each step to help students navigate the U.S. college search, application, financial aid, visa, and pre-departure processes.

EducationUSA provides these useful, interactive guides to help international students achieve their goal of studying in the United States.