Who we are

• StudyUSA Higher Education Consultants Ltd.

• A NON-PROFIT organization that promotes educa-tionaland cultural exchange between the United States and Cyprus.

• We are the ONLY official EducationUSA Advising Cen-ter in Cyprus which aims to provide information on higher education in the U.S.A.

• Supported by the U.S. Embassy Nicosia

• We are the sole representatives of CIEE that promotes Work and Travel, Internships and Professional Career Training in the United States.

• Supported by the U.S. State Department

Graduate Admissions and Funding

So many reasons!!Why Study in the U.S.?

• Quality• Programs, faculty, resources, facilities

• Choice of Institutions• There are over 1,700 institutions that offer graduate study

in the U.S. • Academic & social environments• Entry requirements (degree of difficulty)• Degree programs & specializations

• Value for Money• A wide range of tuition & fees and living costs, and finan-

cial aid opportunities make studies affordable

• Diversity• Mix of students from all over the world. In 2013/14,

886,052 international students were studying in the U.S.

Some Questions to Ask Yourself Before

• Why do you want to get a master’s or PhD?

• What are your short-term and long-term professional goals?

• Will a master’s or PhD help you achieve these goals?

• What are the benefits of a graduate program to you?

• What areas within your field are you interested in learning more about? Why?

• If you are interested in studying something different from your undergraduate degree, why?

Different ways to achieve your goalsGraduate Degrees in the U.S.

Bachelor’s

(4 years)

Master’s (2 years)(Some 1 year)

PhD(3-6+)

Language RequirementsTest Requirements

• An English examination is required!

• TOEFL (out of 120)• IELTS (out of 9)

• Both tests are valid only for 2 years

• Each academic department will have their own requirements

• Some universities may waive this require-ment if you graduated from a university in an English-speaking country

Standardized Test RequirementsTest Requirements

• GRE General Test (for all fields except business)• Three sections

• Quantitative (score 130-170)• Verbal (score 130-170)• Analytical Writing (score 0-6)

• Paper-delivered or Computer-delivered• Score valid for 5 years

• GRE Subject Tests (May be required by some depart-ments excluding business)

• Biochemistry, biology, chemistry, literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology (score 200-800)

• Offered only as a paper-based exam three times per year (Sept., Oc-tober, April)

• Score valid for 5 years• GMAT Test (Required by most business programs

• Four sections: Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal (200-800)

• Score valid for 5 years. Score report includes 5 GMAT scores

SummaryTest Requirements

-GRE General Test-Maybe GRE Subject Tests

Language Requirements

Standardized Tests

TOEFLor

IELTSFor All Fields Except

Business

For BusinessTOEFL

orIELTS

GMAT

How does it work?

Graduate Admissions

• Email the department you are interested in

• Academic department involved in admissions decision

• Each department has their own requirements/expectations, what they view more important

• The Graduate Admissions makes the final decision but takes the recommendation of the department into account

Application DecisionsFactors that affect admissions decisions

The Components of a Graduate ApplicationApplication Requirements

• Online Application Form• Includes PERSONAL STATEMENT • Very important!

• Test Score Reports• Language tests• Standardized tests

• Transcripts• Must be translated into English

• Recommendation Letters• Other Supporting Documents

• CV• Research papers, articles• Awards• Etc.

Each department/program will have different admissions requirements!!!

- Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree, and why now?

- What are your academic and research interests?

- Why are you applying to this particular institution and degree program?

- What can you contribute to the de-partment or program in terms of your background, abilities, or other spe-cial qualities and interests?

There are ways to make it affordable!Funding for Graduate Studies

• Cost• Varies by university, program, state• Tuition, fees, room & board (per year)

• About ≈$25,000 - ≈$80,000 per year• Funding Available-

• Graduate Assistantships• Teaching, research, administrative• Requires part-time work (up to 20 hours per week)• Generally awarded by chairs or faculty in the departments

• Fellowships• No work obligation• Usually granted in the first year

• Scholarship Programs in your Country• Check the EducationUSA Center in your country• www.educationusa.state.gov

Deadlines Vary!!Application Deadlines

• Each department or program has their own deadline

• Application deadlines can be as early as November the year before so be prepared and take your tests early!

• Application deadlines and funding dead-lines may be different so make sure you check both

Resources

• www.educationusa.state.gov

• www.petersons.com

• www.gradschools.com

• www.studyusa.com.cy

• info@studyusa.com.cy

Other Short Programs in the U.S.

• CIEE is one of the official sponsors of the U.S. State Department

• Since 1947, its aim has been to help young leaders become global citizens since 1947

• Fee based

• New in Cyprus

• Work and Travel (WAT)• Internships• Professional Career Training

Summer Work and Travel 2015In collaboration with CIEE

Summer Work and TravelGoals of Program• Don’t see it as just getting a summer job, this opportu-

nity offers much more than that: • Offers a cultural experience in the United States. CIEE/

employer arranges cultural events• Builds intercultural competency/personal transformation• Improve your English• Get work job experience in a multicultural environment • Travel in the United States after your job• This is a great introduction to the United States, espe-

cially for those wishing to pursue a graduate degree in the United States.

Who can apply?• Students who study in Cyprus who have one or two

years of university left• Be at least 18 years old• Have at least a 7/10 GPA • Be able to communicate in English

Internships

Goals of the program:• For students who would like to work in the U.S. up to 14 months

to one year in their field.• Cultural experience in the United States and time to travel• Experience in your field of study• Improve English• Meet and network with others in your field

Who can Apply?• Students who have one more year to graduate or have gradu-

ated within the past year

• Students who have located a job in the United States, either paid or

unpaid in their field of study• Students who can communicate in English

Professional Career TrainingGoals of the program:• For students who would like to work in the U.S. from 3 months

to 20 months in their field.• Cultural experience in the United States and time to travel• Experience in your field of study• Improve English• Meet and network with others in your field

Who can Apply?• Students who have graduated and have at least one year’s work ex-

perience in their field • Students who have located a job in the United States, either paid or unpaid in their field of study• Students who can communicate in English

www.ciee.org

Work and TravelInternshipsProfessional Career Training

Website: www.studyusa.com.cy

Email: info@studyusa.com.cy

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Telephone: 22669757