OverseasScholarship

OverseasScholarship: September 2006

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Friday, September 01, 2006

TIPS FOR FINDINGTHE BEST SCHOOL

How do I know which undergraduate or graduate schools would be best for me?

Start by assessing your goals.

What career are you interested in?

What subjects interest you?

If you are interestedin a specific career, try to find out more from someone already working in the field.There are also a variety of online resources available, including www.hobsons.com/studentsonly.html andwww.internationalstudent.com.

There are many ways to find out about English-language colleges and universities around the world. Refer to the backof this guide for a partial list of the 5,000 international education institutions that accept the TOEFL test.

When choosing an institution, consider the following:

• Reputation for quality of teaching

• Job placement rates of graduates

• Admission requirements

• Course programs offered

• Cost and financial aid options

• Location and student living accommodations

• Social and cultural activities

Is there any financial aid available?

Financial aid is available in several forms including scholarships from the college or university, loans, or a grant froma company in your country that is interested in sponsoring a student studying abroad.

For more information regardingfinancial aid, scholarships and grants for international students, visit www.hobsons.com/studentsonly.html,www.internationalstudent.com, or www.iefa.org (for studying in the U.S. only).

How do I make sure my English skills are good enough to be successfulat studying in an English-speaking country?

Taking the TOEFL test will demonstrate that you have the necessary English proficiency for academic success and forcommunicating with confidence in your new environment.