Estudia CARRERA en Estados Unidos

1. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education
Study in the USA:
Undergraduate
Presenters:
Claudia Ortiz
Sofia de la Garza

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EducationUSA.state.gov
What is EducationUSA?
 A global network of advising centers
supported by the US State Department’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
(ECA).
 Unbiased, accurate, comprehensive
information about the full range of
accredited U.S. higher education
institutions
 Free access to introductory information on
U.S. study

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EducationUSA in Mexico

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Key Topics
 Comparing Colleges, Degrees and Costs
 Timeline
 Application process
 Entrance exams
 Financial Aid
 Questions & Answers
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Post Secondary Institutions
EducationUSA.state.gov
 Community Colleges
 Colleges & Universities

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Community Colleges
 Public institutions: two year programs
 Short-term technical training (certificate programs)
 English programs (ESL)
 Associate’s Degree
 2 + 2 program
 Credits transfer to four-year institutions
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Colleges & Universities
 Undergraduate and graduate studies
 Student population varies
 Public and Private
 Diversity of students
 Live the U.S. college experience
 Sports, student government,
clubs and more
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Degrees offered
EducationUSA.state.gov
 Certificate Programs & Associate Degrees (AA)
 Community Colleges
 Two Year Programs
 Bachelor of Arts (BA) & Bachelor of Science (BS)
 Colleges and Universities
 Four Year Programs (or AA + 2 years)
 Liberal arts (Majors & Minors)
 What is a Major? What is a Minor?
 https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/majors-minors/undergraduate-majors.html

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Average Costs
EducationUSA.state.gov
Private
Universities
Public
Universities
Community
Colleges
Tuition $32,000 $17,000 $5,000
Room and Board $8,500 $8,500 $8,500
Books and Materials $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
Transportation $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Total $43,300 $28,300 $17,000

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The Calendar: Dedicate Time
12-18 months before (Mar-Sept)
 Research schools: choose 5-7
 Find out deadlines for financial aid
and application
 Register to take standardized tests
if required
September-December
 Study and take exams
 Request required materials:
recommendation, transcripts,
financial statements
 Write your personal statement
 Submit completed applications
EducationUSA.state.gov
November - January
 Application deadlines, early
admission deadlines will be sooner
February – March
 Secure Financial Aid
 Organize finances
April-June
 Letters of Acceptance/rejection
 Decision making
June-August
 Student Visa
 Travel Arrangements

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The application
 Application
(from the University or Common Application)
 Letters of recommendation
 Essay
 Transcripts
 Exams
 Application Fee
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Exams
SAT:
 SAT Reasoning Test (SAT)
 SAT Subject Tests (Biology,
Spanish, World History, etc.)
 Cost: $51 USD
 For testing dates and locations:
www.collegeboard.org
ACT:
 Similar to the SAT, but: more
science & optional essay
 Cost: $70-$90 USD
 www.actstudent.org
EducationUSA.state.gov
TOEFL:
 TOEFL iBT
 Reading
 Listening
 Speaking
 Writing
 Cost: $175 USD
 For testing dates and locations:
www.toefl.org

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Financial Aid: The Reality
• Less than 50% of U.S. colleges & universities
offer financial aid to undergraduates
• Start looking early
• Research + time = more funding options
• Research colleges that give aid
• Visit your EducationUSA Adviser
• Use the Internet
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Financial Aid: The Good News
Of the 2,000 4-year schools:
• ≈ 40% offer $10,000 or more,
• 350 award more than $20,000,
• 100 award more than $40,000,
• 85 regularly award full funding
Sources: College Board's International Student Handbook, Peterson's Applying to Colleges and Universities in the US,
Council of International Schools, EducationUSA Advisers
100,000 Strong in the Americas:
• UC San Diego
• U of Houston, TX
• internationalscholarships.com
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Types of Funding
Plan from the beginning! Don’t wait until after
the admissions decision is made.
• Two types of aid: need-based and merit-based
• Need-blind admissions: full need met
• Need-based, with limits to maximum amount given
• Standard, flat amount
• Earmarked: countries, majors
• Out-of-state tuition waivers
• Private, liberal arts colleges tend to provide the most aid
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Need-Based Aid: Family Funding
• The family is expected to contribute as much
as they can afford.
• Be realistic
• The more you need, the more competition
you will face.
• Don’t ask for more than you genuinely need
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Athletic Scholarships
• Requires demonstrated ability
• Basic academic competence is required
• Learn NCAA rules
• Correspond directly with coaches
• Send a video or DVD of performance
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Before You Apply
• Each school has its own budget and policy
• Determine your contribution
• Admission with financial aid can be ten times more
competitive than admission without aid
• Consider different types of institutions
• Public vs. Private vs. Community College
• Remember the additional costs: application fees,
postage, exams
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Homework to get you started
• Make an appointment with your EducationUSA Adviser
www.educationusadf.appointy.com
• Visit www.collegeboard.org and create a list of potential schools
• Research deadlines, costs, and requirements
• Assess how much you and your family can contribute
• Visit www.fundingusstudy.org and create a list of possible
scholarship opportunities
• Visit www.internationalscholarships.com and the 100,000 Strong in
the Americas website www.100kstrongamericas.org/resources
• Visit the EducationUSA site: www.educationusa.info/mexicodf
EducationUSA.state.gov

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Links para listas de peritos
traductores / cursos preparación
• www.bit.ly/peritosdf
• www.bit.ly/cursosdf
EducationUSA.state.gov

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EducationUSA.state.gov
mexicodf@educationusa.info
facebook.com/EducationUSAMexicoCity
@EducationUSAmexicocity
becaseducationusa.wordpress.com
Educationusadf.appointy.com
Thank you
Claudia Ortiz / Sofia de la Garza