Approximately
500,000 international students pursue academic degrees
at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional school
level at U.S. universities. Students considering attending
a U.S. college or university, need to get started by
taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Students may also need to take
the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American
College Test (ACT), if they are seeking admission
to undergraduate programs. Many undergraduate institutions
in the United States require both the SAT and TOEFL
of international students. There are over 2,700 accredited
undergraduate institutions in the United States, so
selecting the correct undergraduate school can be
a confusing task for anyone. Students will need to
get help from a good advisor who explains the different
types of programs and gives some information on how
to choose wisely. Admission to many undergraduate
programs is quite competitive. Students should begin
the application process at least a year in advance.
An increasing number of schools accept applications
year round. Although September (the fall semester)
is the traditional time to begin university study
in the United States, at most schools students can
also enter in January (the spring semester). Finally,
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