Many EducationUSA centers provide specialized services such as essay and résumé writing workshops, academic and cultural pre-departure preparation, and translation and document verification.

Visiting an EducationUSA advising center in person is the best place to begin your search. Not only will you have the opportunity to meet with your advisor, speak with him or her, and have your questions answered, but you will also have the chance to peruse the latest books and reference materials available on the full range of accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. You may even meet other prospective students similar to you during your visit. If you are unable to make a personal visit, however, nearly all of the EducationUSA advisors spend a great deal of time advising students online, so contacting your local advisor via e-mail is another alternative.

Valuable Online Assistance
If an EducationUSA advising center isn't nearby, the EducationUSA Web site is a great alternative for finding valuable information. Visitors to the Web site find a menu with several types of programs—undergraduate, graduate, specialized professional study, opportunities for scholars, and short-term study—and links to more specific information about these programs. Separate pages provide information on student visas, the admissions process, accreditation, financial assistance, and standardized testing.

Students can also download If You Want to Study in the United States, a series of publications (available in several languages) that outline how to apply to and prepare for study in the United States. On the Web site you can also view profiles of international students currently studying at U.S. campuses, access the Find-a-School search engine, or explore related links to other U.S. government Web sites and external resources.