undergraduate study in the us. promoting peace and cultural understanding through educational...

Undergraduate Undergraduate

Study Study

in the USin the US

• Promoting peace and cultural understanding through educational exchange

• Awards for postgraduate study and research in the US and UK

• Fulbright Advisory Service offering information and advice on all levels of US study to the UK public

• Part of EducationUSA global network of more than 400 advising centres supported by US Department of State

US-UK Fulbright Commission:

President John F Kennedy signing the Fulbright-Hays Act; Senator

William J Fulbright (far left)

US-UK Student US-UK Student Exchange TrendsExchange Trends

International Students in the US:

By Academic Level:

American Students in the UK:

American Students in the UK:

Changing Landscape in UK Higher Education

Why Study Why Study

in the US?in the US?

Quality & Reputation of US Universities

Liberal Arts + Focus on Undergraduate Teaching

Opportunity to Experience Campus Life & Activities

Alexandra Latham, Arizona State University

Internationalise Your CV

Funding Opportunities

Joel Semakula, Morehead-Cain Scholar at UNC-CH

Successfully Successfully Advising US Advising US ApplicantsApplicants

Key Differences:• Degrees on offer:

– Two-year/community colleges (Associate’s degrees)– Four-year (Bachelor’s degrees) – Law and Medicine studied at postgraduate level

• Less government control:– More institutional diversity and freedom– But no set fees or centralised admissions process

• Application process:– Slightly longer application form– Apply to the university, not the department– Holistic review of your application

Timeline:Typical Timeframe

Time Before Enrolment

Notes

Spring / Summer - End of Lower Sixth

1 – 1 ½

Years•Begin researching and choosing universities•Sit admissions tests if possible

Autumn of

Upper Sixth

10-12

Months

•Finalise your selection of 4-6 universities •Sit admissions tests•Attend USA College Day (1 October 2011)

Autumn of

Upper Sixth

8-10

Months

•Submit admissions applications (Early deadlines in November; Regular deadlines in January – March)•Submit funding applications

Spring of

Upper Sixth

4-7

Months

•Receive admissions decisions (Late December for early deadlines; 1 April at the latest for regular deadlines)

Summer Before Enrollment

1-3

Months

•Notify universities by 1 May•Apply for your visa

Late August -- •Begin study in the US!

What US Universities Look For:• Academic achievement

– GCSEs– Predicted A levels

• Academic potential: Admissions exam scores

• Extracurricular involvement

• Personal attributes– Interest in your academic field of choice– Character– Leadership abilities– Reasons for wanting to attend the university

Application Components:• Application form

• Admissions exam scores

• Transcript and/or school report

• 2-3 essays

• 2-3 recommendation letters

• Application fee

Ways Fulbright Ways Fulbright

Can Support You Can Support You

& Your Students& Your Students

Website on US-UK exchange: www.fulbright.co.uk

USA College Day Fair – 1 October 2011

Seminars, Webinars + Advisor Training

Resource Library + Phone & Email Enquiries

E-newsletter & Social Media

• Facebook Page

– US-UK Fulbright Commission

• Twitter – Follow both our Feeds!

- Awards: FulbrightAwards

- Advice: USUKFulbright

• YouTube

- Channel: USUKFulbright

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• Monthly advisors’ newsletter – Register on our website

Questions?Questions?Contact:

Lauren Welchlauren@fulbright.co.uk