Beginning your search to select the best schools and programs, preparing successful applications, taking the required entrance examinations such as the TOEFL or GRE, seeking financial aid, and applying for a student visa can be overwhelming and daunting tasks; you may even feel stressed out thinking about them. The good news is someone in your country can help guide you through the entire process: your local EducationUSA advisor.

Access to Qualified Advisors
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State supports a global network of more than 450 advising and information centers in 170 countries, known simply as EducationUSA. These centers actively promote U.S. higher education around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, objective, and timely information about educational opportunities in the United States and guidance to qualified individuals on how best to access those opportunities.

Who are the staff members at EducationUSA centers?
They are professional advisors, many of whom have studied in the United States themselves and/or have received State Department-approved training about U.S. higher education and the advising process. They assist roughly 25 million prospective international students around the world each year, either in person, by telephone, through e-mail, or on the Internet. An EducationUSA advisor assisted more than half of the international students who eventually chose to study in the United States.

EducationUSA advisors are an invaluable resource and provide a wealth of information and services for international students at all stages of the college search, free of charge. They know the differences among the many types of colleges and universities in the United States and can provide you with information that will help you identify the best options for your educational and professional interests and choose an institution that meets your needs. They know how the admissions process works and can advise you on issues such as testing, essay writing, and letters of reference. Advisors can often assist you in identifying financial aid opportunities, as well.

EducationUSA advisors receive constant updates about U.S. immigration law and security requirements and can guide you through the student visa application process and prepare you for the interview.