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Question: Dear Sir,

My name is Salah Beckdache, Lebanese national. I have graduated and obtained my BA in Law from Beirut Arab University in 2002.

I am living and working in UAE as Senior Lawyer since 6.5 years. I didn't admit to the bar in lebanon.

I will be moving to USA next year. I shall be gratefull if you let me know the following:

1- Is my BA from Beirut Arab University is accredited by US system?

2- if not, do i have to redo the university again? or i can study specific courses? what will be the period?

3- do i need to equal my degree if i want to work as in house Lawyer in bank or company?

4- how do i know if any university in the world is accredited by the US system, e.g: is ottawaU or paris Sorbonne accredited by the US system?

Thank you for your time and hope to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,

Salah Beckdache

Answer: Hi,

Thank you for your question. We will do our best to help you in your search for information on studying in the U.S.A. If you have not already done so, we would like to invite you to visit our Education USA website which contains much useful information. http://educationusa.state.gov

Please take the time to look at the "Useful Information", "Links", "News" and especially the "Free Downloads" located on the main page of our website. You will find the answers to many of your questions in these resource areas.

To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/

In regard to your specific question, please visit http://www.edupass.org/admissions/evaluation.phtml which should be able to assist in credential evaluation and let you know what options are available to you and what is required.

All the best in your studies.

Cheers

Question: i want to ask about registered sites to do us credintial evaluation for my egyptian Bsc to American degree.

and how to use it?

Answer: Hi,

To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/

In regard to your question about credential evaluation- http://www.edupass.org/admissions/evaluation.phtml would be a good starting point.

All the best in your studies/move to the US.

Cheers

Question: I have a formal qualification in Playwork in the UK and want to find out what the equivalent qualification in the US is. Is there an appropriate body I should contact?

Answer: Hi,

To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/

In regard to your question about credential evaluation, a good starting point would be http://www.edupass.org/admissions/evaluation.phtml

Cheers

Question: I AM A PHYSICAL DISABLE PERSON, HOW WILL I APPLY?

Answer: Hi,

To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/

Cheers

Question: i want to continue my study in HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 12 in united states,what should i do?

Answer: Hi,

To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/

Question: My daughter wanted to do a masters degree in Law in USA. Please inform me what are the best low cost universities in USA.

Answer: Hi,

To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/

In regard to your question, the following websites should assist you in finding an appropriate law school for your daughter. As to which is cheapest will depend on what scholarships (if any) are offered.

GRADUATE UNIVERSITY SEARCH

http://www.collegeboard.com

http://www.collegenet.com/

http://www.usnews.com/sections/education/index.html

http://www.gradschools.com/

http://www.cgsnet.org

http://www.collegesource.org/home.asp

http://www.petersons.com/

http://www.mba.com/

http://www.embark.com/

http://www.a2zcolleges.com/

http://www.allschoolsandlearning.com/

All the best

Cheers

Question: i would online stady in hotel managment send me usa univesties and schools contec.

Answer: Hi,

To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/

Question: HOW I CAN STUDY POST-PH.D ON DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY?

I AM PH.D STRATEGIC(POLICY MAKING)mANAGEMENT

Answer: Hi

Thank you for your email. Below are some links which will assist in your research of finding a post graduate degree as well as some websites for financial aid for your studies.

GRADUATE UNIVERSITY SEARCH

http://www.collegeboard.com

http://www.collegenet.com/

http://www.usnews.com/sections/education/index.html

http://www.gradschools.com/

http://www.cgsnet.org

http://www.collegesource.org/home.asp

http://www.petersons.com/

http://www.mba.com/

http://www.embark.com/

http://www.a2zcolleges.com/

http://www.allschoolsandlearning.com/

GRADUATE FUNDING SEARCH

http://www.collegeboard.com

http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.collegenet.com

http://www.finaid.org

http://www.iie.org/fulbright

http://www.fdncenter.org

http://www.iaf.gov

http://www.rotary.org

http://www.edupass.org/finaid

http://www.nsf.gov

http://www.grantsnet.org (Science Field)

http://www.internationalstudentloan.com

http://www.national-academies.org

RESEARCH GRANTS

http://www.iie.org/cies

http://www.national-academics.org

All the best

Question: Ps suggest me who got IELTS6.5 last month, to apply fulbright scholarship with keen interest to take TESOL course because currently, I am working as an Assistant Teacher at international school of Myanmar ,ISM that is accredited by WARC.

Since my friend is living and learning in Washington State Uni, ps send me lists of uni teaching TESOL course in that state.

Thanks, Thanda from Myanmar

Answer: Hi,

Thank you for your question. Please visit our Education USA website which contains much useful information. https://www.educationusa.state.gov.

I would suggest that you consult an EducationUSA adviser in your country. To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/

Education is expensive in the U.S. and it may be difficult to find scholarships for English Language programs. Following are some free websites where you can study English on your own.

Learning English the Web Way: free website from the U.S. Department of Education

http://theboard.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/24/learning-english-the-web-way/

USA Learns is a free website from the U.S. Department of Education that helps people learn to speak and write English.

The Web site, launched this month at www.usalearns.org, is not a perfect substitute for an abundance of amply funded, not-overcrowded English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) classes. But it's a good start: www.usalearns.org

www.teacherjoe.us/index.html

This website is a popular, free resource for English grammar,

speaking, reading, and writing; it also contains links to other helpful websites.

ETS LAUNCHES TOEFL(R) TV CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE(R)

Heard about the new resource for students learning English? Check out TOEFL(R) TV - the new official TOEFL channel just launched in March on YouTube(R).

TOEFL TV provides tips from teachers and other students on improving English-language skills; video testimonials from universities and other TOEFL-accepting institutions on why they use the TOEFL(R) test;and student videos sharing test preparation tips.

TOEFL TV can be found at www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv.

YouTube users can add videos to the TOEFL TV channel, following review and approval by ETS.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE WEBSITES

Check out these websites featuring English

as a Second Language:

http://esl.about.com/library

This site contains resources and practical help and exercises for learning and practicing English.

www.esl.cafe.com

This site is one of the first ESL websites, and one of the best. Check this site for exercises, chat groups, exercises, links for jobs, etc.The discussion forums include members from all over the world, and everyone is practicing English. Take part and make some new friends!

http://englishclub.com/index.htm

On this website you will find many resources and a lot of interesting information that can help you learn and practice English.

www.englishtest.com

Here you can find short practice tests for nearly every English skill.Although many of the resources are free, many require payment, so select what you want to practice carefully.

If you wish to see if there are any universities that offer funding for English Language programs search for a university that offers the course you would like to study and check to see if they offer scholarships.

English Language Program websites:

http://www.aaiep.org/

http://www.uciep.org/

All the best to you.

Question: I completed University in Ghana and I would like to convert my grades to comform with U.S standard.

Answer: Hi,

To find an educational advising center in your area please search the following website: https://www.educationusa.state.gov/