"I pinpointed the colleges of my choice by reflecting upon my own
needs and on what the respective schools could offer."
— Psychology student from Malaysia
Choosing universities from thousands of miles away presents some
challenges — especially when there are so many great colleges to
choose from in the United States. But if you plan ahead and do your
research carefully, you will come up with a manageable shortlist of
colleges that match your needs. Every student is different, and when
making your choices you should consider carefully the factors that
are important to you in both your education and your lifestyle. This
section discusses what academic, lifestyle, and other factors to
consider when putting together a list of around 10 to 20 colleges,
and it offers guidelines on where to get further help and
information. You should begin this process of reflection and
research 12 to 18 months before you want to start studying in the
United States. |
