How to choose a university in the USA

The most important stage in the process of enrolling in an American university is the selection of the university itself. There are about 4,000 universities in the United States, so it is very difficult for a student to find the top five priority universities on his or her own. I recommend to go through this process with academic advisors who will be able to focus your attention on the main criteria for choosing a university in the United States. At the stage of choosing a university in the USA, you need to understand the entrance requirements of the universities and how well you meet them.

What to consider when choosing a university in the USA

Location of the university
60% of students aspire to study in sunny states. Students do not take into account that, for example, even if you find a budget university in California, the rent of accommodation will be at least 2000 dollars per month, or even more. Universities that are located in big cities, such as New York, Chicago, are within the city limits and do not have large campuses. Moreover, students do not take into account that the cost of higher education in each state is different, and such popular among our students states such as California, Massachusetts, New York – will be the most expensive.

Finances
Higher education in the United States is paid for all students without exception. The cost of American higher education can average from $15,000 to $100,000 per year, or even more. Despite the fact that many universities give discounts on tuition, and some American universities even give full funding. For example, universities like, Stanford, Harvard, or other Ivy League universities have funds to finance their students, but out of all applicants, only 5-10% percent get a place at the university. This means you need to provide excellent knowledge and meet the entrance requirements of these universities (How to get into Ivy League universities). No one can guarantee that you will receive 100% funding from an American university, but our team does its best to partner with universities in the United States that offer discounts for students from Ukraine. In addition, our specialists can find you more budget options for studying in the USA.

Entrance Requirements
To meet the entrance requirements of the chosen university is probably the most important factor to consider when choosing an educational institution in the USA. Every year we see a picture of students with a fairly average level of knowledge trying to break through to universities with high entrance requirements. Or on the contrary, they do not take into account that their level is high, and make a choice in favor of a mediocre university.

Even if you do not meet the high requirements of American universities, educational institutions offer different types of programs that allow you to improve your academic level, learn English or prepare for the GMAT and GRE tests.