Living
University & Higher Education
The United States has many excellent universities that attract students from all over the world, and several of these prestigious institutions are located in New York City. They include Columbia University, New York University, and Fordham University, as well as specialist institutes like the Juilliard School for performing arts and the Pratt Institute for art and design. Many expat students choose the United States especially to take advantage of its internationally renowned colleges and universities.
Entrance Requirements
Undergraduate students must apply for admission to universities by submitting secondary school transcripts, letters of recommendation, activities and awards resumes, personal statements, and standardised test scores. Most undergraduate institutions require students to take the SAT Reasoning Test: a standardised exam that measures critical reasoning skills, which comprises three sections: writing, critical reading, and mathematics. Additionally, universities often require students to take several SAT Subject Tests, includingEnglish Literature, History and Social Studies, Mathematics, Sciences, or Languages. Most universities charge a non-refundable application fee of $50-$100, but they will usually waive the fee for prospective students who can demonstrate an inability to pay.
Post-graduate students seeking a Masters of the Arts or Science also have hoops to jump through, including biographical essays, various tests, successful course, school and TOEFL exams (for students coming in from non-native English speaking countries) and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores. Similar to SATs, the GREs test verbal, quantitative (math), and analytical reasoning skills.
Student Visas
In order to apply for a student visa, you will need to go for an interview at a US Consulate or Embassy, and you must supply them with an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. Most accredited universities can issue you this form. You will also need to be able to provide evidence that you have the funds available to pay for tuition and living expenses. It can take anywhere from several days to several months to obtain an interview appointment, and visas take time to process, so it is best to get the ball rolling as quickly as possible.
Further Education
For adults seeking to advance or switch their careers, New York offers a number of vocational training institutes and continuing education programmes. Computer training, technical skills courses, culinary schools, and real estate certification programmes are only a few examples of non-liberal arts options. Admissions requirements for these programmes are usually much less stringent than at traditional universities.
Anyone who can provide proof of residency in New York can get a New York Public Library (NYPL) card, and any branch of the library is a good place to start researching course offerings. The NYPL maintains a website called the Training Resources and Information Network (TRAIN), an excellent information and referral site that can be accessed by anyone with a valid library card. The Learning Annex (www.learningannex.com), Craig's List (www.craigslist.org), and the continuing education programmes run by schools such as Columbia University, New York University, and the City University of New York (CUNY) are also good places to check.
Entrance Requirements
Undergraduate students must apply for admission to universities by submitting secondary school transcripts, letters of recommendation, activities and awards resumes, personal statements, and standardised test scores. Most undergraduate institutions require students to take the SAT Reasoning Test: a standardised exam that measures critical reasoning skills, which comprises three sections: writing, critical reading, and mathematics. Additionally, universities often require students to take several SAT Subject Tests, includingEnglish Literature, History and Social Studies, Mathematics, Sciences, or Languages. Most universities charge a non-refundable application fee of $50-$100, but they will usually waive the fee for prospective students who can demonstrate an inability to pay.
Post-graduate students seeking a Masters of the Arts or Science also have hoops to jump through, including biographical essays, various tests, successful course, school and TOEFL exams (for students coming in from non-native English speaking countries) and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores. Similar to SATs, the GREs test verbal, quantitative (math), and analytical reasoning skills.
Student Visas
In order to apply for a student visa, you will need to go for an interview at a US Consulate or Embassy, and you must supply them with an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. Most accredited universities can issue you this form. You will also need to be able to provide evidence that you have the funds available to pay for tuition and living expenses. It can take anywhere from several days to several months to obtain an interview appointment, and visas take time to process, so it is best to get the ball rolling as quickly as possible.
Further Education
For adults seeking to advance or switch their careers, New York offers a number of vocational training institutes and continuing education programmes. Computer training, technical skills courses, culinary schools, and real estate certification programmes are only a few examples of non-liberal arts options. Admissions requirements for these programmes are usually much less stringent than at traditional universities.
Anyone who can provide proof of residency in New York can get a New York Public Library (NYPL) card, and any branch of the library is a good place to start researching course offerings. The NYPL maintains a website called the Training Resources and Information Network (TRAIN), an excellent information and referral site that can be accessed by anyone with a valid library card. The Learning Annex (www.learningannex.com), Craig's List (www.craigslist.org), and the continuing education programmes run by schools such as Columbia University, New York University, and the City University of New York (CUNY) are also good places to check.
