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Connect with EducationUSA Question Archive: U.S. System of Higher EducationQuestion: What is the length of study for MBA programs in the US? Can you work while studying? What are the fees for MBAs from the top 15 ranked universities? Answer: MBAs are traditionally two-year programs, though there are some one-year programs. International students are allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours per week for the first year they are in the US. After the first year, international students can apply for permission to work off campus up to 20 hours per week. Many international MBA students have full-time internships or jobs the summer following their first year. For fee information you will have to consult the website of each university you are interested in. For more in-depth information about MBA programs and the application process, visit your local EducationUSA Advising Center at http://www.educationusa.state.gov/centers/index.cfm?region=SASIA#INDIA. Question: Please explain the differences between "Undergraduate", "Graduate" and "Postgraduate" ? What are "Prerequisite courses", "Electives courses" Answer: For the most complete answers about study in the US, contact your local EducationUSA Advising Center at http://www.educationusa.state.gov/centers/#Hong%20Kong. Undergraduate: It usually takes four years of college study to complete a program leading to a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science). A high school education is usually sufficient to become an undergraduate student. First, second and third-year students of foreign institutes of higher education can transfer into US degree programs. A college/university admissions officer will decide for what courses credits will be granted. Graduate: A person who finishes graduate school in the US earns an M.A., M.S. or Ph.D. degree (Master of Arts, Master of Science or Doctorate of Philosophy). The Ph.D. is the highest scientific degree in the US. This degree usually requires at least three years of study and a dissertation defense. M.A. or M.S. degrees are awarded after two years of graduate studies. Students who already have a diploma of higher education may apply for graduate school in the US. Postgraduate: This is another term for graduate programs. For more information on courses in the US, consult http://www.educationusa.state.gov/undergrad/about/system.htm. Question: Do most universities require a SAT 2 in more than a one science subject? Answer: Most colleges and universities give students the choice of which SAT 2 tests to take (if they are required). Some schools, like MIT, instruct students to take one math and one science test and allow the student to decide which field of science he/she would like to select. For more information on the undergraduate application process, please visit your local EducationUSA Advising Center at http://www.educationusa.state.gov/centers/index.cfm?region=MENA#UNITED%20ARAB%20EMIRATES Question: What is the difference between online studies and distance studies? Answer: Essentially there is no difference, rather online studies is one of many means of distance learning (distance education). Distance learning can be conducted through the following means: *Correspondence conducted through regular mail *Internet conducted either synchronously or asynchronously *Telecourse/Broadcast where content is delivered via radio or television *CD-ROM where the student interacts with computer content stored on a CD-ROM *PocketPC/Mobile Learning where the student accesses course content stored on a mobile device or through a wireless server The important factor is to pick not only a method which works best for you, but also be careful in judging the validity of whichever institution it is that you decide to study from. There are a number of institutions which may promise degrees, however may not be the quality which you are looking for (or even recognized). Question: How can I recieve a scholarship? Answer: There are many ways to receive scholarships for your studies in the U.S.A. A few types of scholarships are: College-Specific Awards, Athletic Scholarships, Academic Awards, Departmental Awards, Private Organizations, Corporations, Religious Organizations, Unions, Chamber of Commerce, and Other Private Organizations. You may also want to visit www.students.gov or www.scholarshiphelp.org (I must note though that Education USA has no affiliation with these websites). You may also want to run searches for US scholarships on a web search engine, seeing that there are thousands of sites with information that may help you. A good start is to first contact the financial aid department of the university you wish to study at and ask for scholarship availability. Question: How do employers value online MBA in the working environment in USA? Do they consider it as a regular MBA? Answer: Basically it depends on the program. Employers tend to look at what university the diploma came from. Some universities are obviously better then others. This is why some businesses look at university rankings to best evaluate prospective employees. So, even if an MBA is done online it is still an MBA. Question: I want to commence further studies in Marketing but, I don't know which certificate or degree shall I go for? Answer: If you already have a four year Bachelor degree in Marketing then you can pursue Masters degree in Marketing which will require you to take GMAT(Graduate Management Admission Test). Also you will need to take TOEFL (Test for English language). If you just finished your 12th level of high school then you have to take TOEFL and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) in order to pursue four year Bachelor degree in the U.S. For more information please visit www.educationusa.state.gov and www.collegeboard.com Thanks Question: Distance Learing for MBA Answer: For a search engine to find accredited online distance learning programs please so the following link: http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning/code/search.asp?sponsor=13 Question: I am going to graduate from high school in 2008 and I would like to study medicine in USA. I would like to get some info about studying medicine in US and what should I do to make me eligible to apply. thank you for help Answer: In the United States, medical study generally follows completion of a bachelor's degree. Admission to medical study is very competitive. Less than half of U.S. citizen applicants are accepted to medical school, and typically less than 3 percent of international applicants are accepted. In one recent year only 155 of the 16,221 students who entered medical school were foreign nationals, and most of them were individuals who had completed their undergraduate education in the United States. Because medical schools, particularly public medical schools, are funded largely by taxes raised in the states where they are located, admissions preference is usually given to residents of that state. Some state-supported schools will consider only U.S. citizens and permanent residents for admission. For more information please see the following website: http://educationusa.state.gov/professional/admissions/medicine.htm Question: Dear Consultants,
I am a 1st year student of the 2-year International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (equivalent to year 12) in Hong Kong.
Having learnt from different sources about the transfer flexibility of the US university education system and the benefits of having the first 2 years degree studies in a community college (e.g. lower costs, small class tuition etc), I wonder if I should (1) apply for a place in an university-transfer-program in an US community college in fall 2007 or (2) apply for direct entry to year 1 of an US university after completing the IB program next year. I am an average student and expects to get about 32 marks in the IB diploma. I'll be interested to major in bio-chemistry or business / finance but not yet decided.
I would like to clarify my understanding about the US community colleges as follows:
(1) In general, what are the pre-requisites for a successful transfer to my favourate university and favourate major? Under what circumstances transfers could be guaranteed?
Is it always easier to be transferred to universities with transfer agreements as well as those in same state? (2) It seems to me that most CCs are better in IT, arts and humanities or allied health programs, but no so in science subjects, am I right? Can they provide transfer programs for for advancement to science major bachelor programs (e.g. bio-chemistry)? Do they usually have adeqaute laboratory facilities and will they be comparable to those in 4-year universities?
(3) If I could not declare my major at the beginning of the program, does it mean that I may need to take long time to make up my shortfall in transferable credit after 2 years? (4) Are there any exchange programs (to other countries) for transfer program students for them to boarden their exposures?
(5) I expect that the ability of community college students are very diversed. How would CCs adjust the teaching standards or sector the students to suit the ability of different students?
(6) I heard that most community college students will go home immediately after school hours, so there will be little opportunities for them to have campus group work or sharing as well as limited chances to organise / participate activities to develop their social and leadership potentials. (7) I also heard that many community college faculty work on part-time basis. Is this the case and will this affect the quality of teaching?
Answer: In response to your questions: First of all, it is ultimately up to you to decide what is best for you. There are a number of factors that must be taken into consideration when you are applying for university study in the US, so you are right to be debating between so many variables. I suggest you go to this website to help guide you on your search... http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/searches/srchCrit1.asp?sponsor=13 1. If you are interested in transfering from a community college to a bigger university, it is best to contact both the community college you are debating on attending as well as the university you wish to transfer to make sure all credits are transferable. 2. Community colleges vary across the United States. You would need to run a search for CC's that have bio-chem programs (see above link) CC's typically have smaller labs because their resaerch projects are usually not as big as Universities. However, there may be exceptions. 3. In the US you can typically change your major as whenever you like. You should contact each university for more information on each universities rules. However, there are obviously different requirements for different majors. So, if you switch majors you may have already taken classes that will not count fro your degree. 4. Most universities have study abroad/exchange options. Some community colleges may offer programs, however, they may be more limited. 5. Most CC's are small and typically offer standardized teaching (all students of varying abilities in the same class) 6. Most students attending CC's live at home seeing that there are typically not student housing opportunities on campus. 7. I'm not sure if this is really the case, it depends on the individual community college. **Universities and Community Colleges in the US can vary considerably, it is important to research each one before deciding on applying. |
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