American University Applications

Applications to American universities have much earlier deadlines than those to Canadian schools, usually in December or early January. Application forms and information requested tend to be much more extensive and detailed than their Canadian counterparts. Items like teacher references, counsellor comments, personal interviews, essays written by the student, and standardized testing all may be required. These demands necessitate a much earlier start and more organized approach to the application process for an American university.

As SAT I results tend to be an important factor in the student's application file, preparation is essential. There is a variety of preparation packages and courses available which have been shown to improve students' results. Being familiar with the style of testing can be a real asset to the examinee. A student also needs to be aware of any SAT II examinations which may be required by the institution being considered. Good scores in these examinations tend to make entrance to U.S. colleges more likely.

Some interesting Websites:

Post-secondary Institutions

American Universities - An index of American universities & four year colleges

British Universities - The UCAS site is the centre for British university applications

International Universities - An index of International universities.

Standardized Testing Sites

College Board - The home site for information and registration for the SAT I and SAT II examinations

Educational Testing Service - GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT information and registration

Test of English as a Foreign Language - Information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

General Interest Sites

 

College Net, Princeton Review, and Peterson's Education Centre - are sites provided by several of the largest publishers of guidebooks focusing on post-secondary institutions and standardized testing. They all provide information suggestions for selecting universities, test taking strategies and lots of useful web links.

Number2.com - provides a free online preparation for the SAT and ACT tests..

Lots more interesting US college links