IIE/Latin America
- Resources
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- U.S. Colleges and Universities
Links to the Websites of U.S. colleges and universities.
- University Search Engines
Search engines carry out automatic searches of universities that meet the criteria specified by the interested person. For example, the student indicates the level of study desired (bachelors, masters, doctorate), the geographic location, (region or state), area of study, etc., and the search engine locates the institutions that meet the given requirements.
- Admissions Exams
This section contains links to the TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, GED, LSAT, and USMLE Web pages. In these pages you will find general information about each of these exams, including registration procedures, testing locations, cost and other information.
- Accreditation of U.S. Academic Institutions
Links to the Websites of accreditation organizations in the United States.
- Rankings
Links to commercial rankings of U.S. institutions.
- Distance Learning
This section contains a partial list of distance learning programs offered by universities in the United States. The first part includes links to search engines and directories with information on distance education. The second section contains links to the programs offered by some universities.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
An infinite number of Web pages exist to help you in your search for scholarships and financial aid. The following section includes links to financial aid offices at universities, search engines that look for scholarships according to certain criteria, links to scholarship programs, scholarships for research, and links to pages of philanthropic institutions.
- English or Spanish as a Second Language
This section includes directories, homepages, general information and advice on English or Spanish as second language programs.
- Information about Visas and Immigration
This section provides information about the visa application process.
- Electronic and On-Line Applications
The best sites to find electronic and on-line applications are the homepages of the universities. You can also apply through several college application services available on the Web which are included in this section.
- Educational Advising and Miscellaneous InformationThe following Web pages were designed to provide information to international students about the education system in the United States, advice on how to select the right academic program and help with applications. These pages also include information on housing with families in the United States and medical insurance.
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