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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
• Flicker – USUKFulbright
• Monthly advisors’ newsletter – Register on our website
