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EducationUSA

AACRAO, 2014

What is EducationUSA?

• EducationUSA advisers in 400 centers in 170 countries provide accurate, comprehensive, and current information about study at over 4,500 accredited U.S. colleges and universities. The network also assists these institutions to understand local educational systems, develop international recruitment strategies, and explore study abroad options for U.S. students

Where Do We Work?

Other4%

Binational Centers

13%

U.S. Embassies/ Consulates

16%

Universities/ Libraries

28%

Non-Governmental Organizations

29%

Fulbright Commissions

10%

We are a Public Service

• 18 million contacts in 2013• Students• Returned alumni• Parents• Local Educators• U.S. Educators

Services Provided to Students• Accurate, current and comprehensive information

and guidance on all accredited institutions of higher education in the United States

• Introductory orientation to U.S. study• Individual advising• Workshops at critical stages of the admissions cycle• Financial aid assistance• Pre-departure orientation and visa guidance

Services Provided to Educators Outside the United States

• Understanding the U.S. educational system• Linkages and exchanges• Credential evaluation• Documentation verification

Services Provided to U.S. Educators• Credentials Evaluation• Verification of Academic Documents• Current Guidance on National Education

Systems and Standards• Insights on local education environment• Analysis of trends in student mobility• Support for recruitment – in person and

virtual

Services Provided to Admissions Recruiters

• Webinars• Fairs and tours• School visits• Sessions at EducationUSA Advising Centers• Contacts with local education officials• Guidance on local education systems:

standards, transfer credit, verification, grading systems, etc.

• Student preparation – academic and cultural

The EducationUSA AdvantageStudents who use EducationUSA services make better decisionsThey are more likely to select “good fit” schools, complete their applications, plan their finances, be honest, prepare for university life, qualify for student visas, enroll, graduate, and return home

Questions?www.EducationUSA.state.gov

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