General Advice for International Students in the US
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Special pages for international students, maintained by the professional
organization for international education in the U.S.
eduPass: The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA
Intended for international students
Study in the USA [a resource for international students]
View in Spanish or Japanese, includes university and boarding school
links, Question & Answer forum, articles.
US Overseas Advising Centers
Lists officially recognized overseas advising centers serving prospective
international students, organized by world regions. Maintained by US State
Department.
College
Search / Application Sites - offering searchable databases,
on-line applications and resources on undergraduate, graduate and English
Language programs.
Embark.com (formerly CollegeEdge)
Database searching and on-line applications for students seeking undergraduate
and graduate admission. Has a specialized
MBA database and recruiting service. Also offers career information.
Peterson's
Established publisher of educational guidebooks extensive lisitngs,
including Undergraduate,
Graduate
and Professional, programs, as well for distance learning, summer programs,
and more.
College Board Online
Searchable database on 3,200 two- and four-year colleges, along with
information on examinations such as the SAT, TOEFL, etc. and financial
aid.
CollegeNET.com
Broad information resources on U.S. colleges
CollegeView.com
Offers university profiles, electronic applications, career planning
Two-Year Colleges
Comprehensive list of two-year colleges in the U.S. Includes community
colleges, technical colleges, junior colleges, branches of four-year colleges, and accredited two-year proprietary schools
College and University Homepages
Homepages of colleges and universities worldwide, listed geographically
Admissions Testing
Educational Testing Services
A not-for-profit standardized testing service offering the following
admissions tests and services:
ACT, Inc.
A nonprofit organization, best known for the ACT Assessment Program,
a widely accepted college admissions test.
Financial Aid
The FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Financial aid information and advice for students
IEFA: International Education Financial Aid
Comprehensive database of international education financial aid information
NASFAA: National Association of Student
Financial Aid Administrators
A postsecondary education association,
offering conferences, workshops, student aid tools, publications, and links
to financial aid administrations
General Information for Professionals in the Occupational Regulatory Community
The
Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) Listing of
associations and professional organizations relating to licensing and certification,
with links.
National
Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) member listing part of the
National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA), which sets quality
standards for credentialing orgnaizations.
FARB, the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards, is an organization of associations of professional licensing boards.
CLEAR'S, comprehensive directory of boards of professional and occupational licensure in North America. Searchable by Profession or Jurisdiction (State or Province).
eWENR
WES Workshops
Accountancy
Candidates seeking Accountancy (CPA or CMA) certification should
