2. Who we are StudyUSA Higher Education Consultants Lt d. A NON-PROFIT organization that promotes educa tional and cultural exchange between the United Stat es and Cyprus. We are the ONLY official EducationUSA Advisin g Center in Cyprus which aims to provide information on h igher education in the U.S.A. Supported by the U.S. Embassy Nicosia We are the sole representatives of CIEE that promotes Work and Travel, Internships and Professional Career Training in the United States. Supported by the U.S. State Department

3. Graduate Admissions and Funding

4. So many reasons!! Why Study in the U.S.? Quality Programs, faculty, resources, facilities Choice of Institutions There are over 1,700 institutions that offer graduate study in the U.S. Academic & social environments Entry requirements (degree of difficulty) Degree programs & specializations Value for Money A wide range of tuition & fees and living costs, and financial aid opportunities make studies affordable Diversity Mix of students from all over the world. In 2013/14, 886,052 international students were studying in the U.S.

5. Some Questions to Ask Yourself Before Why do you want to get a master’s or PhD? What are your short-term and long- term professional goals? Will a master’s or PhD help you achieve these goals? What are the benefits of a graduate program to you? What areas within your field are you interested in learning more about? Why? If you are interested in studying something different from your undergraduate degree, why?

6. Different ways to achieve your goals Graduate Degrees in the U.S. Bachelor’s (4 years) Master’s (2 years) ( Some 1 year ) PhD (3-6+)

7. Language Requirements Test Requirements An English examination is required! TOEFL (out of 120) IELTS (out of 9) Both tests are valid only for 2 years Each academic department will have their ow n requirements Some universities may waive this requireme nt if you graduated from a university in a n English-speaking country

8. Standardized Test Requirements Test Requirements GRE General Test (for all fields except business) Three sections Quantitative (score 130-170) Verbal (score 130-170) Analytical Writing (score 0-6) Paper-delivered or Computer-delivered Score valid for 5 years GRE Subject Tests (May be required by some departments excluding business) Biochemistry, biology, chemistry, literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, Ps ychology (score 200-800) Offered only as a paper-based exam three times per year (Sept., October, April) Score valid for 5 years GMAT Test (Required by most business programs Four sections: Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal (20 0-800) Score valid for 5 years. Score report includes 5 GMAT scores

9. Summary Test Requirements -GRE General Test - Maybe GRE Subject Tests Language RequirementsStandardized Tests TOEFL or IELTS For All Fields Except Business For Business TOEFL or IELTS GMAT

10. How does it work? Graduate Admissions Email the department you are interested in Academic department involved in admissions decision Each department has their own requirements/expectations, what they view more important The Graduate Admissions makes the final decision but takes the recommendation of the department into account

11. Application Decisions Factors that affect admissions decisions

12. The Components of a Graduate Application Application Requirements Online Application Form Includes PERSONAL STATEMENT Very important! Test Score Reports Language tests Standardized tests Transcripts Must be translated into English Recommendation Letters Other Supporting Documents CV Research papers, articles Awards Etc. Each department/program will have different admissions requirements!!! - Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree, and why now? - What are your academic and research interests? - Why are you applying to this particular institution and degree program? - What can you contribute to the department or program in terms of your background, abilities, or other special qualities and interests?

13. There are ways to make it affordable! Funding for Graduate Studies Cost Varies by university, program, state Tuition, fees, room & board (per year) About ≈$25,000 - ≈$80,000 per year Funding Available- Graduate Assistantships Teaching, research, administrative Requires part-time work (up to 20 hours per week) Generally awarded by chairs or faculty in the departments Fellowships No work obligation Usually granted in the first year Scholarship Programs in your Country Check the EducationUSA Center in your country www.educationusa.state.gov

14. Deadlines Vary!! Application Deadlines Each department or program has their own deadline Application deadlines can be as early as November the year before so be prepared a nd take your tests early! Application deadlines and funding deadlin es may be different so make sure you ch eck both

15. Resources www.educationusa.state.gov www.petersons.com www.gradschools.com www.studyusa.com.cy info@studyusa.com.cy

16. Other Short Programs in the U.S.

17. CIEE is one of the official sponsors of the U.S. State Department Since 1947, its aim has been to help young leaders become global citizens since 1947 Fee based New in Cyprus Work and Travel (WAT) Internships Professional Career Training

18. Summer Work and Travel 2015 In collaboration with CIEE

19. Summer Work and Travel Goals of Program Don’t see it as just getting a summer job, this opportunity offers much more than that: Offers a cultural experience in the United Stat es. CIEE/employer arranges cultural events Builds intercultural competency/personal transf ormation Improve your English Get work job experience in a multicultural envi ronment Travel in the United States after your job This is a great introduction to the United Stat es, especially for those wishing to pursue a graduate degree in th e United States. Who can apply? Students who study in Cyprus who have one or tw o years of university left Be at least 18 years old Have at least a 7/10 GPA Be able to communicate in English

20. Internships Goals of the program: For students who would like to work in the U.S. up to 14 months to one year in their field. Cultural experience in the United States and time to t ravel Experience in your field of study Improve English Meet and network with others in your field Who can Apply ? Students who have one more year to graduate or have gr aduated within the past year Students who have located a job in the United States, either paid or unpaid in their field of study Students who can communicate in English

21. Professional Career Training Goals of the program: For students who would like to work in the U.S. from 3 mo nths to 20 months in their field. Cultural experience in the United States and time to trav el Experience in your field of study Improve English Meet and network with others in your field Who can Apply? Students who have graduated and have at least one year’s work experience in their field Students who have located a job in the United States, eit her paid or unpaid in their field of study Students who can communicate in English

22. www.ciee.org Work and Travel Internships Professional Career Training

23. Website: www.studyusa.com.cy Email: info@studyusa.com.cy Facebook: EducationUSA Cyprus Telephone: 22669757