The Application Process
We should plan well before time to submit application in desired university or college. 12 To 18 months earlier to the academic year in which you wanted to submit application, begin to consider, research, and do the following:
o Find out the reasons for wishing to study in the United States.
o Find out colleges and universities which will meet your needs.
o What is your financial condition and would you need financial assistance?
o What are the application and financial aid deadlines? This will affect when you take the standardized tests required for admission since test results must reach admissions offices no later than these deadlines. The tests should be taken in advance of submitting university application forms.
o Register to take standardized tests if required by the universities to which you are applying.
o Begin narrowing down your choices of schools to approximately 10 to 20 institutions.
12 months prior to enrollment complete the following:
o Contact universities for application and financial aid forms and catalogs.
o Obtain test registration forms or register on the web to take the TOEFL, the ACT, and SAT I and SAT II, if necessary.
o Continue narrowing down your choice of schools. While some students apply to more, 5 to 10 well-researched choices are sufficient.
o Request an official transcript from your school.
o Request letters of recommendation from your teachers.
o Submit completed application forms (for admission as well as financial aid).
o Double check that transcripts and references have been sent.
o Take the necessary admissions tests.
o University application deadlines must be met; note that these are for regular admission, early admission deadlines will be sooner.
o Letters of acceptance or rejection arrive. Decide which universities to attend notify the admissions office of your decision, complete and return any forms they require.
o Send letters of regret to those universities you turn down.
o Organize finances: arrange to transfer funds to a U.S. bank; make sure you have funds for travel and expenses on arrival.
o Finalize arrangements for housing and medical insurance with your university.
o Use information from your Form I-20 or DS-2024 to fill out the SEVIS Form I-901 and pay the $100 required SEVIS fee (see SEVIS information for description of SEVIS form and fee).
o Upon receipt of your I-20 and SEVIS I-901 payment receipt, apply to your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for a visa. This should be as far in advance of your departure date as possible (see "Visas").
o Make travel arrangements.
o Contact the International Student Office at your university with details of your arrival plans, and confirm details of any orientation for new students held by the university.
Getting Ready to Go
Once you know that you are going to study in the United States, you will probably have many questions about visas, accommodation, health insurance, banking, how to study, and other "pre-departure" information.
For further information visit: https://www.educationusa.info/students-orientations.php
Most Education USA advising centers conduct pre-departure orientation presentations in the summer, and some may also offer session’s mid-year. Contact your nearest center for their schedule and to reserve space for these popular events. Some centers may charge a fee for this service.
If you want to study in US
(Here is a book from where you can get all these information)
Why Study in the United States
U.S. Undergraduate Education
The U.S. Bachelor’s Degree
Community Colleges
Choosing the Best Colleges for You
Entrance Requirements
Financing Your Education
Advice and Information for International Student Athletes
Preparing a Successful Application
The Application Process: A Timetable and Checklist
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and Student Visas
U.S. University Life
Glossary of Terms
Additional Resources
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Study in USA Guide
