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STUDYING IN THE USA
NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENTS


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Over 4,000 institution (colleges and universities), 34% public and 66% private, spread over 50 States (figures provided by the Atlas project®).
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20.200 million students (in 2017) including 5% international students (figures provided by the Atlas project®) and 0,03% French students in 2019 (UNESCO statistics).
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The states hosting the largest numbers of international students are California, New York State and the surrounding and Texas.
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED
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The education system is decentralised with each institution running its own programmes.
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Bachelor's degree in 4 years.
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Master's degree in 2 years.
SUBJECTS OF STUDY










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Study programmes are very varied and flexible.
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The system of academic majors and minors makes it possible to combine disciplines.
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Required subjects from a very wide choice may form part of the programme.
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The choice of major is made part way through the programme, leaving you time to explore you interests.
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The areas the most often chosen by international students are : business management, engineering, mathematics and computer science.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
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Admission is selective.
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Applications are submitted to each institution or group of institutions, or via via the Common Application portal which is used by many universities and colleges. A section of your application is thus common to the various institutions selected, and additional documents may be requested by each institution.
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There is no limit on the number of applications.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
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Candidates are selected on criteria that varies according to institution and programme. All or part the following are assessed: an essay answer to a question chosen from a set list, essays answering set questions, supporting letter, results of standard admission tests (SAT, ACT), teachers' references, third party references, school reports from troisième on, a review of extra-curricular activities, an interview with alumni alumni.
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A copy of marks achieved in the French Baccalauréat must be provided, and these marks must accord with the school report.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
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Dates vary from one university to another and according to the type of application (Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, Regular Decision etc.).
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In most cases, between beginning of November and January of year of Terminale.
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In order not to rush your application, it is recommended that you start working on it at the end of of year of Seconde.
REQUIRED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
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Le TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) or le IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is not always accepted.
TUITION FEES
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Cost varies depending on institution, up to around $60,000 a year ( 2019 figures).
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Most of the time, public institutions are less expensive than private institutions, and they have a preferential rate for students from their own state.
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According to College Board in 2019, you should allow for on average approximately $26,300 for a public university and $36,000 for a private university.
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There are a many scholarships, which are awarded on merit or according to need.
ACCOMMODATION
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On campus for the first year.
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For subsequent years, on campus or in shared accommodation.
JOBS FOR STUDENTS
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It is possible to work on campus for 20hrs per week with an F1 visa.
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To work above those hours, you must submit a special request to the Designated School Official (DSO).
EMPLOYMENT AFTER GRADUATION
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With a F1 visa, it is possible to work for one year following graduation (OPT Optional Practical Training program or CPT Curricular Practical Training program).
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Longer if the diploma is the STEM subjects (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
VISA ETUDIANT
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An F1 student visa is mandatory.
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The request cannot be made until the student has received their letter of admission from a university that is part of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
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You must pay around $200 for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information (SEVIS I-901), around $160 for the F1 student visa and go for an interview at the United States Embassy.
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Applicants must show that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves during the whole of their studies.