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Step 2: Choosing your university<\/h1><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What to look for?<\/h4>\n

Once you know what kind of program you want, it is time to research the various potential universities. Start by listing ten to twenty universities that match your strengths and ambitions. You can use the following resources to help narrow your selection of universities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Search engines<\/h4>\n

The following online search engines allow you to search universities based on your preferences:<\/p>\n

Collegeboard Big Future College Search<\/a><\/p>\n

Use the filters included in this search engine to create a list of universities by type (two-year or four-year), majors, necessary test scores, location, size, available sports and activities, and costs. This is an easy way to find universities that meet your needs.<\/p>\n

Peterson\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Offers search filters, similar to Collegeboard\u2019s search engine.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Rankings<\/h4>\n

Rankings can be useful tools when choosing a university, but keep in mind that rankings rely on wildly varying criteria that aren\u2019t always related to the quality of education. Rankings are based on many different factors: some don\u2019t even consider the quality of teaching or graduate prospects, some give weight to the university\u2019s budget, fame, or acceptance percentages, and other ratings rely specifically on one faculty or program alone. Rankings can be useful tools but shouldn\u2019t be the only method you use during your selection process. A personal and academic fit is much more important than a ranking, and this will be different for everybody.<\/p>\n

The best-known organizations for rankings of US universities are:<\/p>\n

Princeton review<\/a><\/p>\n

US News and World Report Best Colleges<\/a><\/p>\n

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Aspects to consider<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Academic profile” tab_id=”1603717617652-668055a6-c89e”][vc_column_text]The academic profile and admission requirements vary between universities. It is important to find a university that matches your academic \u2018fit’. You do not have to declare your major when you apply to a US university, but it\u2019s always a good idea to investigate your options at each university. If you know what you want to study, make sure the university offers specializations in the areas that interest you.<\/p>\n

Also keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n