Find a College
A four-year bachelors degree from an American college and an American university are one and the same. The only difference in these institutions is that universities have masters and doctorate programs and colleges do not.
There are over 4000 institutions of higher learning in the United States. Choosing the right one for you can be an arduous task, but if you put in the time, it is very rewarding. When looking for a college, you will need to define your own criteria.
Some things to ask yourself include: Do I want to go to school in a particular part of America? How much does the school cost? In what field do I want to study? Do the schools I’m applying to offer very much financial aid to international students? Do I want to study in a rural or urban setting? How many students attend the school? What is the average class size? And of then the most important question: How much financial aid does the school typically offer students?
The American Center has many books dedicated to searching for colleges and specific programs. You can also take advantage of the college search functions on these helpful websites:
Undergraduate:
www.collegeboard.com
Undergraduate and Graduate:
www.educationusa.state.gov