subject: Streamlining the Application Process for International Students [print this page] Streamlining the Application Process for International Students
Some universities in the United States are more accommodating to international students than others. One of the ways the best universities make an effort to reach out to students from other lands is to streamline their application process.
Universities that have a website oftentimes allow international students to get all the information they need off of it, and even to file their applications online. This is one of the most significant advantages that a university can present to a international student. Because you'll be located somewhere where it may take mail quite a long time to get to United States, doing your application online gives you an edge.
In some cases, you may be able to print out an application. If you can do this, it's very helpful. Simply fill in the application manually and make sure that you've done all of the work necessary and given all of the information requested. Then, redo the process on the computer and send it in via the webpage. You may also want to print out a copy of this application for your own records. Some universities even have features that allow you to be in direct contact with staff members who will be very capable of helping you.
Universities that have a lot of international students tend to spend some time making sure that the students have an easy way to communicate with them. To that end, some of the most advanced universities are adding chat features on their websites that allow you to speak directly with the counselor or another staff member. If you have problems with your application, this is a fine way to get assistance with it. It's actually much easier to deal with these issues over chat than it is to deal with them over the phone, in most cases.
After you send in all of your information, see if you can have one of the staff members that helps out international students take a look at it for you. They may see errors you hadn't noticed and they may see information that's missing. This can make sure that your application isn't sent off to be processed without all the information needed included. This can significantly reduce delays and make sure that none of your time and effort are wasted. Good universities will have all of the additional information you need posted right on their sites. You will find the website can be very helpful in the decision making process.
