undergraduate study in the us studyusa college fair 2017
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Yasmine ElRoweiny
EducationUSA Senior Adviser – Cairo
EducationUSA can help you every step along the way.
Gain your degree from a U.S. institution.
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Where will you apply?
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Consider more when considering a U.S. institution.
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Always remember that finding your “Best Fit” is more important than ranking.
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Assess your personal/family contribution. Find programs that fit your budget.
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What if the U.S. college or university does not provide funding?
• Onsi Sawiris Scholarship (Stanford/Harvard/University of
Chicago/UPenn)https://apply.amideast.org/orascom_UG/requirements.aspx
• Al Ghurair (Minerva Schools at KGI)http://alghurairfoundation.org/en/content/minerva-schools-kgi
Institution Academic Personal Financial Application
Details
University
A
•65% admitted
•Flexible program
•New lab facility
opening in 2016
•Great city
•Free Trips
•Laid back
atmosphere
•Low total cost•No aid
•$8,000 projected net
cost
•Rolling Deadline
•No tests
•E-mailed
University
B•Only 7%
admitted•High ranking
•Laptop/Wifi
•Near beach
•Values
•Adventurous spirit
•High cost
•Scholarships
•$8-18,000 projected
net cost
•Deadline 11/1
•SAT required
&TOEFL 85
University
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•48% admitted
•Unique classes•Arab music club•Quiet town
•Global Citizen
•Medium cost
•Guaranteed
academic
scholarship
•$7,000 projected net
cost
•Deadline 1/1
•SAT or TOEFL
Take your research seriously. You have many free tools to help.
Global network of centers and thorough website/app.
EDUCATION USA
AMIDEASTInformation on testing, test prep, and fields of study.
COLLEGE BOARDFantastic tools and resources for undergraduate
study, incl. SAT.
PETERSONSFantastic tools and resources for graduate study, incl.
GRE.
CHEADatabase of accredited American education institutions.
US EMBASSY CAIROInformation on Student Visas and list of exchange programs.
NUMBEO, FOREIGN CREDITS, ETC. Cost of Living comparison, GPA calculator, and more.
Study in the U.S. while attaining your degree from Egypt.
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Every little piece counts. And every university is different.
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• Scores sent from testing agency.
• Results sent from testing agency.
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• For Common App only.
Make a great first impression.
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LOCAL REGISTRATIONS
TOEFL iBT ®
Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-based test
Amideast provides Local Registration Services for
CBT - Computer-Based Tests
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATION TESTING
The TOEFL iBT ® Tests ( AMIDEAST)
• The TOEFL iBT® test, delivered via the Internet, measures reading, listening, speaking and writing skills,
it evaluates how well you combine your skills to perform academic tasks. It is offered more than 50 times
a year and is administered online at testing sites around the world.
TOEFL iBT ® Preparation Tools
TOEFL Practice Online –TPO
• The TOEFL Practice Online is the best practice, using previously administered TOEFL iBT tests, to
help students prepare for the test day.
• It gives you the experience of taking the real old TOEFL iBT versions
• It offers different volumes, each one has different set of questions
• It measures the 4 skills; Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing
• You can take the practice test at home, on your computer.
• You receive instant scores and performance feedback on all 4 skills.
• Once a practice test is completed, it cannot be restarted.
• Scores are available online
TOEFL iBT ® Preparation Tools
MyELT test is the TOEFL iBT Online Prep Course and it is recommended for
• Examinees who want to improve their listening, reading, speaking and writing skills
• The course includes diagnostic tests, strong exercises, automated scoring, structured self-assessments
and a grade book
• The course has an interactive grade book that saves all your responses, including spoken and written
responses.
• It helps you focus on a specific skill where you need improvements
• The TOEFL® Online Prep Course is a 6-month subscription and includes up to 80 hours of content
SAT®Test
• The SAT is developed by College Board, a not-for-profit organization that was founded
more than a century ago to expand access to higher education. „
o Membership: Over 6,000 schools, colleges, and universities „
o SAT: Administered 3.3 million times annually
• Accepted by all U.S.& Egyptian colleges, the SAT is an opportunity for students
to show colleges they’ve got what it takes to succeed on campus.
• Amideast Registers, Observes SAT Test Centres in Egypt, we also verify &
stamp original SAT score reports.
• SAT Test is applicable for American Diploma Students. It’s the equivalent of Egyptian
Thanawia Amma.
• SAT is composed of SAT & SAT Subject Tests.
For further details & enquiries
Contact Amideast Cairo :
• Visit Website
http://www.amideast.org/egypt
• Phone:19263
• Visit Main Office- Dokki
Address: 38 Mohie El Din Abou El Ezz Street, Dokki-Giza, Egypt
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