If you want to study in the united states:  booklet 2 graduate and professional study and research / 
Rosalie Targonski 
 - USA:  Eduction USA, 
 - 148 P . :  ill. ;  19 cm. 
<br/><br/> Contents<br/>Introduction 10<br/>Why Study in the United States?<br/>Education USA Advising Centers<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/>Chapter 1 Graduate Education in the<br/>United States 13<br/>Graduate Degrees<br/>Academic Calendar<br/>Course Load and Grading Systems<br/>Types of Institutions<br/>Distance Education<br/>Non-degree Study at a U.S. University<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/>Chapter 2 Choosing the Best Graduate<br/>Programs for You 20<br/>Defining Your Education and<br/> Career Goals<br/>Consult a U.S. Educational Information or Advising center<br/>Develop a short list of programs<br/>Other Considerations<br/>Deciding Where to Apply<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/><br/>Chapter 3 Funding Graduate Study 49<br/>Planning Ahead<br/>Calculating Your Expenses<br/>Financing Your Education<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/><br/>Chapter 4 Admission Requirements and<br/>Entrance Examinations 30<br/>Academic Background<br/>English Proficiency<br/>Graduate Admissions Tests<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/>Chapter 5 Preparing Successful Applications 35<br/>The Application Process<br/>Requesting Application Materials<br/>Registering for Admissions Tests<br/>Completing and Returning Application materials<br/>The Admissions Process<br/>Interviews<br/>Acceptance<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/>Chapter 6 The Application Process:<br/>A Timetable and Checklist 46<br/><br/><br/><br/>Chapter 7  Applying for a students visa <br/>Visa Types<br/>Procedures for Your Country<br/>Applying for a Student Visa:<br/>Visa Refusals<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/>Chapter 8 American  University Life 65<br/>Arrival in the United States<br/>Orientation<br/>International Student Advisers (ISAs)<br/>University Housing<br/>Money and Banking<br/>Health Insurance<br/>Extracurricular Activities<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/>Chapter 9 Specialized Professional Study 69<br/>Dentistry<br/>Medicine<br/>Nursing<br/>Veterinary Medicine<br/>Law<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/>Chapter 10 Opportunities for Scholars 86<br/>Academic Environment in the United States<br/>Finding and Arranging Academic Opportunities<br/>Obtaining Funding<br/>Other Considerations<br/>Useful Websites<br/><br/>Appendices Glossary of Terms 95<br/>Additional Resources 105<br/>Index 1 
<br/><br/>Includes index: p. 146-148 
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