Hi everyone,
so I am not from the USA. I am from Bulgaria, Europe, if you don't actually know it. And I am interested in studying in the USA. Now I am at 10th grade and have just started preparing for admission. I would like to get into a pre-med program. I know that I have to take Sat, Sat2 and probably TOEFL. But I don't know what to do. So that is the first think I need help with.
Another thing is that I don't know any colleges or universities that offer that program. I mean I know the best ones, but my family don't have the money for it, except I get a scholarship. Scholarships, the third thing. If you know any places that offer scholarships for pre-med would be very helpful. Finally, I'd like to ask you if I have any chances getting in pre-med program when I am not from the USA. And how is my English by the way
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Bulgaria! Very nice!
Congratulations on deciding to study your university in the United States. It is a very big step, but it can be done, nevertheless. Allow me to explain the small-scale roadmap.
Institutions in the US don't have pre-medical programs, they just follow a curriculum suitable for medical school admissions and give it the "Pre-Med" designation. This curriculum encompasses classes that are the requirements to attend a medical institution, such as general chemistry, general biology, statistics, and english. This means that your concentration of studies can be the visual arts, language, and literature without conflicting with your medical plans.
Tests
Before entering any university, the prospect student should take a standardized examination. This examination can be the Scholastic Assessment Test (
SAT), or the
ACT depending on your preferred institution -
SAT is the most preferred test out there.
SAT 2 is a subject-dependent examination, which means that the test itself will assess your abilities in either maths, biology, chemistry, latin, among others. This branch of tests
is not required for admission to university. [
some universities require TOEFL and 2 subject-based SAT tests only, to be considered for admission. Great!]
TOEFL- The TOEFL is very important for any applicant whose language is not, directly nor indirectly, english. This is required. It will evaluate your comprehension and critical skills in the english language, as well as vocabulary and oral expression.
Colleges and Universities
There are many colleges and universities that accept international applicants. A Google search will surely give you a list.
When choosing a university there are many factors to consider: tuition, programs available, and scholarship opportunities, which brings up another interesting point.
Scholarships
There are webpages that allow you to search scholarships, such as Fastweb.com
For international students, the number of scholarships is significantly reduced but that doesn't mean there is not a chance. Every institution's webpage should have a designated "International Applicant" page, just be sure to look at every detail before deciding to apply. Also, their admissions team has a phone number you can contact, which can also direct you in financial aid and scholarships.
International students are a great deal to the student body of any university. They add diversity and share their experiences with others. So, they are always greatly welcomed.
I hope this information helps in any way,
let me get you started with an institution I am very familiar with:
MIT International Portal
Tel: 617.253.3400
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