List of Universities in USA

Compared to other countries, admission procedures of US universities, schools, colleges and institutes are highly competitive for international students. The procedure is even more competitive in the top educational institutes.

Universities and colleges have their own selection criteria and decide which student meets those criteria. Most U.S. schools encourage international students to contact them at least one year before they plan to enter that school. You must apply to each college and university of your interest separately.

US Study Application Timeline 
18 months before U.S. study
begin your search
register and prepare for required entrance exams

12-14 months before U.S. study
choose schools to which you will apply
obtain forms and information and forms

11 months before U.S. study
request forms and information again if necessary

10-12 months before U.S. study
identify your references
request transcripts from your school
write your application essay or personal statements
retake entrance exams if scores are unsatisfactory

10 months before U.S. study
complete and mail applications

3 months before U.S. study
apply for your student visa
 
Tests

 

ACT - The ACT is the entrance examination conducted by ‘ACT’. The ACT serves the purpose to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. For more

AP - The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is an initiative of College Board. The program allows high school students to take college level course and earn credit or advanced placement. The AP is an examination recognized across United States, Canada and other parts of the world. Many institutions grant up to a full year of college credit (sophomore standing) to students who earn a sufficient number of qualifying AP grades. For more

CLEP - The CLEP – College Level Examination Program is credit-by-examination of College Board, an initiative of Educational Testing Services (ETS). Candidates can take this examination in 34 different study areas and receive up to a two year of College credit. The CLEP exams offer number of advantages including saving of precious time and lots of money. About 2900 colleges grant credit for CLEP examination. For more

GMAT- The Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) score is required for admission into business schools. The test is administered by GMAC. For more.

GRE- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is administered in two versions; GRE General Test and GRE Subject. The prospective graduate applicants write GRE for admission to Graduate Schools. For more .

IELTS- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English language assessment test. The non English speakers require showing proficiency in English write this test. For more .

ISEE- The Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB). For more .

LSAT – The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test for admission into law schools in US and Canada. For more .

MAT- The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is administered by Harcourt Assessment Inc., to test proficiency of graduate applicants. The MAT score can be produced in lieu of GRE. For more.

MCAT- The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a pre-requisite for admission to nearly all the medical schools in America. The MCAT is administered by Association of American Medical Colleges. For more .

NCLEX- The Nursing Council Examination (NCLEX) is a proficiency test for nursing professionals. Qualification in NCLEX allows a candidate to practice nursing as a profession in the states and territories of America. For more.

NMQST – The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test NMSQT is conducted by The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) and are awarded to about 8000 students each year. For more

PSAT - The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) has same format as SAT. The test is administered to high-school sophomores and juniors. The PSAT scores from the junior year count toward eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills. For more

SAT- The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is administered by College Board as SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests. The test is designed for high school students and serves the purpose for college admissions. For more .

SSAT- The Secondary School Admission test (SSAT) is administered by SSATB – Secondary School Admission Test Board. The test is conducted at Lower Level and Upper Level. For more .

SHSAT- The Specialized High School Admission Test (SHSAT) is an examination for admission into Specialized High Schools in New York. For more .

TOFEL - The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test of English proficiency. The TOEFL test is administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS). The non English speakers write the TOEFL test for college admissions. For more .

USMLE- The United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) is grading and certification examination for medical graduates. The USMLE scores are necessary for practicing medicine in the states and territories of United States and Canada including some other parts of the world. For more