Hi! Thanks for the question.
Before providing a rating, please ask for clarification if you will
need further assistance in the answers I have provided below.
Please take note of the disclaimer below: That the following is
general information only and is not a substitute for informed
professional advice from the US Embassy at Dublin Ireland or any other
related government agency in Ireland or in the US.
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The US Embassy website for Ireland provides some good instructions on
how to get started in your plans for studying in the US. The website
mentions that while in Ireland you will need to do the following:
?A completed Form I-20A-B (for F-1 students) or, Form I-20M-N (for M-1
students) properly completed and signed by the Designated School
Official (DSO) and signed by the applicant. Submit documentary
evidence of funds to cover all expenses (e.g. a bank statement).?
?Student visa applications must be accompanied by a Form I-20 from
your prospective school to show that you have been accepted in an
approved educational institution in the United States. You also must
provide evidence that you have the necessary funds at your disposal to
finance your education as well as evidence of your intent to return to
a residence outside the United States after completion of your
studies. A Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa
Applicant DS-158 must also be submitted.?
The US Embassy in Ireland is your best destination if you want
information on studying in the US. You can ask them here about details
of going there and the current available options for you.
?Non-Immigrant Visas?
http://dublin.usembassy.gov/ireland/consular.html
You can contact and visit the US Embassy at Dublin Ireland through this address:
U.S. Embassy, Dublin Ireland
42 Elgin Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Telephone: +353 1 668-8777
Fax: +353 1 668-9946
http://dublin.usembassy.gov/ireland/contact_us.html
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However; the Internet (specifically the website for Homeland Security
in the US) also acts a very good resource in answering some of the
questions you put up above.
This specific page from the US Homeland Security website gives a good
info on applying for visas. Although you may have the financial
resources, academic background or great intellect, if you can?t get
approval for a US Student Visa then you cannot study in the States.
Please read them carefully.
?Student Visas?
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html
The Education Guide Section of US Homeland Security website meanwhile
provides the necessary tips on how to evaluate schools and how to get
financial aid.
In case you are doing undergraduate studies, these links will be of
great help to answer some of your questions on how is it like to study
in the US.
?About Undergraduate Education in the U.S.?
http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad/about.htm
?Admissions?
http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad/admissions.htm
?Financing Your Education?
http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad/aid/finance.htm
Other Links
http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad/aid.htm
By the way here are the answers to your question about standardized
tests like SAT, SAT II and ACT.
?Standardized Admissions Tests?
http://educationusa.state.gov/undergrad/testing/tests.htm
If you are going for Graduate Studies then these links will be more
relevant to you.
?Graduate Study?
http://educationusa.state.gov/graduate.htm
Kiplinger published a survey of the 100 Best Value for Public and
Private Colleges in the US. You would want to take a look at these
tables to get an idea on how much to pay for tuition expenses.
Private Colleges
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/privatecolleges/privatecollege.php?sortby=RANK&orderby=flip&states%5B%5D=ALL&myschool%5B%5D=none&outputby=table
Public Colleges
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/colleges/pubcollege.php?sortby=INRANK03&orderby=flip&states%5B%5D=ALL&myschool%5B%5D=none&outputby=table
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In terms of financial aid, Fulbright Scholarships are endorsed by the
US government to help foreign students. However; most of the time,
these scholarships are for graduate studies only. But it would still
be worthwhile for you to go the Fulbright Commission in Ireland and
ask about scholarships in case there are things available for
undergraduate students.
?Irish Fulbright Commission?
http://www.fulbright.ie/
Fulbright Program (US Website)
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright/nonusflb.htm
Another good website for foreign students wishing to study in the US
will be EDUPass.com. This page about college cost gives you an idea on
how much you will spend for your education.
?Calculating College Costs?
http://www.edupass.org/finaid/costs.phtml
It would be nice to surf the site for other relevant information that
you will need. This is a very good primer on studying in the US. You
can also search for available scholarships in this site.
EDUPass
http://www.edupass.org/
Another similar site will be CampusDirt.com
http://www.campusdirt.com/index.cfm?id=googUS
Our next website provides more links to scholarship searches and information.
College Scholarships
http://www.college-scholarships.com/100college.htm
Search terms used:
Republic of Ireland ?US Embassy?
I hope these links would help you in your research. Before rating this
answer, please ask for a clarification if you have a question or if
you would need further information.
Regards,
Easterangel-ga
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Request for Answer Clarification by
kingboogle-ga
on
23 Jan 2005 23:49 PST
Hi there,
I would just like to clarify on a couple of things.
1. How do i know if i'm F-1 or M-1 student.
2. More info on SAT I,SAT II & ACT.
What is the normal exams to take, my version of high school exams
are not great? So i'd like to make up with impressive exam results.
What gives me the best chance of a successful college application?
3. Also any more info on foreign med students ? or is it the same for college.
4. if possible is there anywhere you can read about people who have
done this, go to college and med school as a foreign student, you know
they're story kinda thing.
Thanks
Brendan
PS Great work
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Clarification of Answer by
easterangel-ga
on
24 Jan 2005 00:38 PST
Hi again!
1. It depends, if you are going only for a vocational course then you
will have an M-1 visa. Since I presume that you want to study in a
four year university course then an F-1 will be most appropriate.
2. According to our next link, the SAT II is the not required by all
colleges but taking the tests you mentioned and passing them will be
better of course for your credentials.
"The EDUFAX Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Archive"
http://www.edufax.com/faq/s38.html
Here are more tips from the EDUPass website.
"Most schools require a minimum of a high school diploma with solid
coursework in science, mathematics, English, and humanities. They will
also require academic entrance examinations such as the TOEFL, SAT,
ACT, GRE, and GMAT. The higher your scores on these exams and the
better your grades, the better your chances of being admitted."
"Admission Requirements"
http://www.edupass.org/admissions/requirements.phtml
3. Here are some good links about going to med school.
"Thinking of Going to Med School"
http://experts.about.com/q/998/1224278.htm
"What Are Medical Schools Looking For?"
http://www.princetonreview.com/medical/research/articles/criteria/want.asp
4. The only article I can find with some comments from foreign medical
students about studying in the US is this one form Asiaweek. It
provides short comments from the students.
"Just Call Me Doctor"
http://www.asianweek.com/2001_10_12/feature.html
I hope these additional links will be of help.
Thanks again!
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