Prospective international students should not let these myths affect plans to study in the U.S., experts say. Studying in the U.S. can be an exciting opportunity, but a few myths and misconceptions about American colleges may cause unnecessary hesitation among prospective international students. When Paraguay national Yamily Villalba Paredes arrived in the U.S. as an international student…
U.S. colleges and universities offer international students a large choice of programs and work opportunities. More than a million international students are drawn each year to U.S. colleges and universities for their wide range of academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities and culturally diverse campuses. First-time international student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities remained strong, with 298,705 new international…
Before presuming you’re too old for law school, consider how your background may help you as an applicant. Although most applicants are under 25, about 1 in 5 are 30 or older and a much smaller proportion are over 40. Many older law school graduates build fulfilling second careers that draw on preexisting skills and experiences. Law…
Don’t let these common concerns stop you from earning an advanced degree, experts say. Many people think about applying to graduate school but never follow through. Age, tuition costs and time are reasons some ultimately decide not to further their education. However, graduate school experts say applying to and getting into a grad program isn’t as arduous…
Fall 2023 acceptance rates at these schools ranged between 3.1% and 6.8%, per U.S. News data. High school students with impressive GPAs and standardized test scores should be aware that those academic credentials may not be sufficient to get them into every college where they apply. That’s especially true at colleges where stratospheric grades and test scores are the…
