1) Start early. You have three years to work on this and us Americans have four. Not only do you have a year less to become comfortable with the planning and necessary steps, but most students in the area do not have an accredited college counselor (which is why I have decided to step away from the American School of Brasilia and help you out) who is familiar with both the Brazilian and American systems.
2) Research. Using a all-inclusive site like www.collegeboard.org is a fantastic way to see action plans, SAT test questions and dates, do college searches based on your needs, and much, much more.
3) Visit. When college fairs come to Brasilia, and are open to the public, GO! There is nothing like getting information straight from the source and if you can't visit their campus over vacation, then meet them while they are in your neighborhood. Even if your dream school is not attending, it is important for you to see all types of schools out there and practice those social interview skills.
4) What about financial aid? Listen, if they are sending reps to Brasilia- they most likely have money in their financial aid basket available. Always ask about international aid!
5) Look at the Common Application www.commonapp.org to see what type of criteria is generally expected of applicants. Although admissions committees realize that each country, and every student has different educational opportunities, it is important to see the information that will be expected from you so you can plan around it. For instance, community service and extracurricular activities that have made an impact on your life are important holistic factors.
Brazil (for Brazilians and everyone else) College Counseling
Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
Friday, June 22, 2012
I'm Brazilian- How Can I Study Abroad?
Good news for you is that the college admissions representatives are on a mission to find you- Brazil is ripe for recruiting and all you need to do is become more knowledgeable about the process so you can find the right college match for you!
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1) Start early. You have three years to work on this and us Americans have four. Not only do you have a year less to become comfortable with the planning and necessary steps, but most students in the area do not have an accredited college counselor (which is why I have decided to step away from the American School of Brasilia and help you out) who is familiar with both the Brazilian and American systems.
2) Research. Using a all-inclusive site like www.collegeboard.org is a fantastic way to see action plans, SAT test questions and dates, do college searches based on your needs, and much, much more.
3) Visit. When college fairs come to Brasilia, and are open to the public, GO! There is nothing like getting information straight from the source and if you can't visit their campus over vacation, then meet them while they are in your neighborhood. Even if your dream school is not attending, it is important for you to see all types of schools out there and practice those social interview skills.
4) What about financial aid? Listen, if they are sending reps to Brasilia- they most likely have money in their financial aid basket available. Always ask about international aid!
5) Look at the Common Application www.commonapp.org to see what type of criteria is generally expected of applicants. Although admissions committees realize that each country, and every student has different educational opportunities, it is important to see the information that will be expected from you so you can plan around it. For instance, community service and extracurricular activities that have made an impact on your life are important holistic factors.
1) Start early. You have three years to work on this and us Americans have four. Not only do you have a year less to become comfortable with the planning and necessary steps, but most students in the area do not have an accredited college counselor (which is why I have decided to step away from the American School of Brasilia and help you out) who is familiar with both the Brazilian and American systems.
2) Research. Using a all-inclusive site like www.collegeboard.org is a fantastic way to see action plans, SAT test questions and dates, do college searches based on your needs, and much, much more.
3) Visit. When college fairs come to Brasilia, and are open to the public, GO! There is nothing like getting information straight from the source and if you can't visit their campus over vacation, then meet them while they are in your neighborhood. Even if your dream school is not attending, it is important for you to see all types of schools out there and practice those social interview skills.
4) What about financial aid? Listen, if they are sending reps to Brasilia- they most likely have money in their financial aid basket available. Always ask about international aid!
5) Look at the Common Application www.commonapp.org to see what type of criteria is generally expected of applicants. Although admissions committees realize that each country, and every student has different educational opportunities, it is important to see the information that will be expected from you so you can plan around it. For instance, community service and extracurricular activities that have made an impact on your life are important holistic factors.
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