Applying to US Colleges/Universities
If you are planning to attend a university/college in the USA after graduation, it is recommended that you start your research/exploration early during your high school years. For more information, visit:
EducationUSA
This organization promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world. Visit: http://educationusacanada.ca/
Undergraduate details are available at: http://educationusacanada.ca/undergraduate-studies/
FAQs http://educationusacanada.ca/faqs/
CollegeWeekLive
This online event connects prospective students with colleges and universities in a live session. For more information visit: http://www.collegeweeklive.com/international
http://www.collegeweeklive.com/international/how-it-works
Best College Fit
This blog contains an ongoing discussion related to the USA post secondary planning process. View the recent posts, archived editions, and specific topics at: http://www.bestcollegefit.com/blog/
Hint...Watch the Career Centre (sd38) Home section for any upcoming USA information sessions in metro Vancouver.
Testing Required for Applying to US Colleges/Universities
ACT
The ACT is a USA college admissions test, measuring a student's academic readiness for college. For more information, visit:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
International registration is available at:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/act-international-programs/the-act-registration-april-june-2017.html
Test Centre locations:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/taking-the-test/test-center-locator.html
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT)
If you are considering a university or college (USA) after graduation, practice for the SAT test by writing the PSAT in grade 10 or 11. This test is offered once per year. See your Career Advisor for the date/location.
For more information, visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
Practice Questions: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
Students that write the PSAT, will have free access to MyRoad. This site has:
If you are planning to attend a university/college in the USA after graduation, it is recommended that you start your research/exploration early during your high school years. For more information, visit:
EducationUSA
This organization promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world. Visit: http://educationusacanada.ca/
Undergraduate details are available at: http://educationusacanada.ca/undergraduate-studies/
FAQs http://educationusacanada.ca/faqs/
CollegeWeekLive
This online event connects prospective students with colleges and universities in a live session. For more information visit: http://www.collegeweeklive.com/international
http://www.collegeweeklive.com/international/how-it-works
Best College Fit
This blog contains an ongoing discussion related to the USA post secondary planning process. View the recent posts, archived editions, and specific topics at: http://www.bestcollegefit.com/blog/
Hint...Watch the Career Centre (sd38) Home section for any upcoming USA information sessions in metro Vancouver.
Testing Required for Applying to US Colleges/Universities
ACT
The ACT is a USA college admissions test, measuring a student's academic readiness for college. For more information, visit:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
International registration is available at:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/act-international-programs/the-act-registration-april-june-2017.html
Test Centre locations:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/taking-the-test/test-center-locator.html
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT)
If you are considering a university or college (USA) after graduation, practice for the SAT test by writing the PSAT in grade 10 or 11. This test is offered once per year. See your Career Advisor for the date/location.
For more information, visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
Practice Questions: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
Students that write the PSAT, will have free access to MyRoad. This site has:
- Personality assessment
- List of suggested careers and majors that fit your personality/strengths
- Search for colleges by location, major, cost, etc.
- Tips on applying to college
- Portfolio for college and career planning
https://myroad.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp?t=homepage&i=index
To register, visit:
https://myroad.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp?t=globals&i=subscribe
SAT (Redesigned)
The redesigned SAT tests for knowledge and skills required for college and career readiness. The test is composed of three sections:
- Reading and Writing/Language Test
- Math Test
- Essay (optional)
Student info: https://student.collegeboard.org/?affiliateId=cbhomeblk&bannerId=stu
Canadian student dates: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/international
Compare the new SAT to the ACT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/compare-new-sat-act
SAT Practice: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
SAT Subject Tests
For more information, visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests
