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Top 10 Pieces of Advice We've Heard This Year
But we also cover lots of practical advice here, and in the past year our bloggers have shared tons of tips for getting into a U.S. college or university and for getting the most out of it.
Here are the top 10 that any prospective international student should read:
Getting in:
How I Made Myself a Good Candidate for US Admissions (and Other Advice from a Successful Applicant) - Anna
Can International Students Attend American Medical School? - Jess
How to Speak English Fluently? - Nick
Learning How to Take the SATs - Vladimir
Getting over it:
Battling a University Rejection? 5 Stories to Get Inspired - Jess
Making a decision:
Why You Should Consider Quality of International Services When Picking a School - Anna
The Importance of Keeping Your Options Open When Applying - Roz
Making the most of it:
Finding Work Experience in the US: What I Learned (and What I Wish I'd Known) - Olena
How To Use Your Accent to Your Advantage - Nicholas
If You Stop Learning When You Leave the Classroom You're Doing it Wrong - Cristiana
Bonus: 15 New Year's Resolutions You Can Make Right Now if You Want to Study in the US
See all News Updates of the Day
Ohio Public Colleges Told to End Race-based Scholarships
Ohio’s attorney general has ordered public colleges and universities to end merit scholarships that incorporate race-based criteria, saying they are unconstitutional.
The attorney general advised education officials that compliance with a 2023 Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions extends to scholarships, according to the Columbus Dispatch. (March 2024)
Greek Parliament Approves Branches of Foreign Universities
The Greek parliament voted to allow foreign universities to establish and operate branch campuses in the country.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the move was made to encourage Greek students to stay in the country for advanced studies, instead of going abroad for an education. (March 2024)
Virginia Bans Legacy Admissions
The state of Virginia has banned legacy admissions to public colleges and universities.
The New York Times reports the state has outlawed the practice of giving preferential admissions status to students based on connections to alumni and donors. (March 2024)
New Texas Law Prohibits Public Colleges, Universities From Having DEI Offices
A new Texas law prohibits public universities from having special programs supporting minority and LGBTQ students. Critics say these diversity, equity and inclusion programs are discriminatory and divisive. But many students say they are needed. Deana Mitchell has the story from the Texas capital.
Here’s What It Feels Like to Find Home Between Two Cultures
Cynthia Jia, a student at the University of Virginia, writes about how Chinese literature helped reconcile her to being part of two cultures. Read her story in The Cavalier Daily. (February 2024)