ACIREMA

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ACIREMA

• JOURNEY TO A U.S. EDUCATION

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Visit U.S. educational counseling center to
  obtain information on U.S. universities
  
• Education USA
• Fulbright Commission
• Bi-national cultural center
• AMIDEAST
• LASPAU
• Other advising agency

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Obtain information from the schools you have
  selected
  
• Read about the college or university on its
  website
  
• Look for special requirements for international
  students
  
• Talk to the schools alumni
• Write the international student organization or
  nationality club
  
• Determine to which schools you will apply

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Schools Response to Information Request (GSAS)
• Refer student to specific academic department
  (program) for information on academic
  requirements and available financial assistance
  
• Refer student to website for application
• Student may apply online or download application
  and submit hardcopy
  

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Schools Response to Information Request (Law
  School)
  
• May refer student to website
• Send view book containing application

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Register for the necessary standardized tests
• TOEFL
• GRE
• GMAT
• LSAT
• Etc.

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Complete application forms and obtain exchange
  permission for application fees
  
• Complete application online or download
  application and complete
  
• Type application or write legibly
• Apply for financial assistance, if warranted
• Complete housing application
• Provide all requested information, when applicable

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Get copies of academic records
• Have records translated, if necessary
• Have records evaluated by a credentials
  evaluation service, if necessary
  

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Obtain proof of how education will be financed
• Complete the schools financial verification
  form
  
• Obtain bank statement
• Obtain evidence of scholarships or other
  financial assistance from non-university sources

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Mail the application packets to U.S.
  institutions
  
• Insure that all requested information is
  included
  
• Send by a delivery service to insure timely
  delivery and ability to track
  
• Or submit application online, if required, and
  send supporting documentation

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Take standardized admissions tests
• Prepare for the test a preparation course may be
  helpful
  
• Take computer-based or paper version
• Have scores sent to colleges and university

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Admission Decision (GSAS)
• Admission file collected by academic programs
• Faculty admission committee makes admission
  decision
  
• Department sends notification letter to the
  student that he/she has been recommended for
  admission and funding
  
• Official letter of admission and financial award
  is sent from Graduate School along with the I-20

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Admission Decision (Law School)
• Student completes application online or mail hard
  copy to the Admission Office
  
• All supporting documents are sent to the Law
  School Admission Council (LSAC)
  
• After receiving application, Law School requests
  students documents from LSAC
  
• Completed applications reviewed by Admissions
  staff
  
• Staff may reject unacceptable applicants
• Acceptable applications reviewed by Admission
  Committee
  
• Admission letter sent to accepted applicants
• I-20 mailed to accepted applicants

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Obtain passport and necessary departure
  permission
  
• Complete application
• Provide necessary documentation of identity and
  citizenship
  
• May be required to provide copy of acceptance
  letter and/or Form I-20

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Obtain letter of acceptance and Form I-20
• Decide which school to attend and send
  confirmation of attendance
  
• Send letter of regret to other schools and return
  any immigration documents already obtained (if
  applicable)

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Enroll in the college or university medical
  insurance plan or waive out
  
• Read the brochure on-line
• Contact the insurance coordinator, if you have
  questions
  

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Pay the SEVIS Fee
• Pay on-line, download form and mail to USICE with
  fee, or use Western Union Quick Pay
  
• Obtain SEVIS Fee receipt

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Apply for visa at U.S. consulate
• Schedule interview
• Department of State visa application and fee
  payment
  
• SEVIS Fee receipt
• Evidence of adequate English language ability
• Evidence of ties to home country/no intention to
  immigrate to U.S.
  
• Evidence of financial support
• Form I-20
• Possible additional steps
• Additional documentation
• Security clearance
• Name check procedure

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Obtain approval to transfer money to the U.S.
• Apply at appropriate office
• Obtain check, or
• Obtain wire transfer account number for the
  school
  
• Transfer funds

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Arrange travel to the U.S.
• Obtain copies of medical and dental records,
  prescriptions written in generic terms
  
• Complete the health records form and obtain
  immunizations, if required
  
• Purchase ticket
• Purchase travel insurance, unless you have
  already enrolled in the Emory plan
  
• Re-confirm housing arrangements
• Attend a pre-departure orientation, if one is
  available
  

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Take your evidence of financial support
• Bring enough money (travelers checks, credit
  card, etc.) to cover initial expenses

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Arrive at the port of entry
• Immigration inspection
• Passport
• Form I-20
• Evidence of financial support
• Admission letter
• US-VISIT check-in (fingerprint and photo)
• Customs Inspection
• Claim luggage
• Open luggage for inspection
• Possible additional steps
• Secondary inspection
• Special registration
• Returned to home country

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The Path for an International Student Admission

• Welcome to the USA!