1. Undergraduate Study in the US

2. Promoting peace and cultural understanding through educational exchange Awards for postgraduate study and research in the US and UK Fulbright Advisory Service offering information and advice on all levels of US study to the UK public Part of EducationUSA global network of more than 400 advising centres supported by US Department of State US-UK Fulbright Commission: President John F Kennedy signing the Fulbright-Hays Act; Senator William J Fulbright (far left)

3. US-UK Student Exchange Trends

4. International Students in the US:

5. By Academic Level:

6. American Students in the UK:

8. Changing Landscape in UK Higher Education

9. Why Study in the US?

10. Quality & Reputation of US Universities

11. Liberal Arts + Focus on Undergraduate Teaching

12. Opportunity to Experience Campus Life & Activities Alexandra Latham, Arizona State University

13. Internationalise Your CV

14. Funding Opportunities Joel Semakula, Morehead-Cain Scholar at UNC-CH

15. Successfully Advising US Applicants

16. Key Differences: Degrees on offer: –Two-year/community colleges (Associate’s degrees) –Four-year (Bachelor’s degrees) –Law and Medicine studied at postgraduate level Less government control: –More institutional diversity and freedom –But no set fees or centralised admissions process Application process: –Slightly longer application form –Apply to the university, not the department –Holistic review of your application

17. Timeline: Typical Timeframe Time Before Enrolment Notes Spring / Summer - End of Lower Sixth 1 – 1 ½ Years Begin researching and choosing universities Sit admissions tests if possible Autumn of Upper Sixth 10-12 Months Finalise your selection of 4-6 universities Sit admissions tests Attend USA College Day (1 October 2011) Autumn of Upper Sixth 8-10 Months Submit admissions applications (Early deadlines in November; Regular deadlines in January – March) Submit funding applications Spring of Upper Sixth 4-7 Months Receive admissions decisions (Late December for early deadlines; 1 April at the latest for regular deadlines) Summer Before Enrollment 1-3 Months Notify universities by 1 May Apply for your visa Late August--Begin study in the US!

18. What US Universities Look For: Academic achievement –GCSEs –Predicted A levels Academic potential: Admissions exam scores Extracurricular involvement Personal attributes –Interest in your academic field of choice –Character –Leadership abilities –Reasons for wanting to attend the university

19. Application Components: Application form Admissions exam scores Transcript and/or school report 2-3 essays 2-3 recommendation letters Application fee

20. Ways Fulbright Can Support You & Your Students

21. Website on US-UK exchange: www.fulbright.co.uk

22. USA College Day Fair – 1 October 2011

23. Seminars, Webinars + Advisor Training

24. Resource Library + Phone & Email Enquiries

25. E-newsletter & Social Media Facebook Page –US-UK Fulbright Commission Twitter – Follow both our Feeds! -Awards: FulbrightAwards -Advice: USUKFulbright YouTube -Channel: USUKFulbright Flicker – USUKFulbright Monthly advisors’ newsletter – Register on our website

26. Questions? Questions? Contact: Lauren Welch lauren@fulbright.co.uk