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This document provides information about graduate programs in the US. It discusses EducationUSA, an advising network supported by the US State Department. It outlines the types of master's and doctoral degrees, the application process, required materials and exams, financial aid options from universities and other sources, and tips for researching programs. Key steps in the application timeline are presented, from 12-18 months before through acceptance and travel arrangements.
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- 1. Advisers: Claudia Ortiz &Sofia de la Garza EducationUSA.state.gov Study in the USA: Graduate Programs
- 2. What is EducationUSA? •A global network of advising centers supported by the US State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). • Unbiased, accurate, comprehensive information about the full range of accredited U.S. higher education institutions • Free access to introductory information on U.S. study EducationUSA.state.gov
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- 4. Key Topics • Differenttypes of programs • Application process • Entrance exams • Financial Aid • Questions & Answers EducationUSA.state.gov
- 5. Master degrees • AcademicMaster’s – Master of Arts (M.A.) – Mastr of Science (M.S.) • Professional Master’s – Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) – Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Master in Fine Arts (M.F.A.) EducationUSA.state.gov
- 6. Doctoral degrees • Academic: –Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) • Professional: – Doctor of Education (Ed. D) – Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) EducationUSA.state.gov
- 7. The Calendar: DedicateTime 12-18 months before (Mar-Sept) • Research schools: choose 5-7 • Find out deadlines for financial aid and application • Register to take standardized tests in required September-December • Study and take exams • Request required materials: recommendation, transcripts, financial statements • Write your personal statement • Submit completed applications EducationUSA.state.gov January-April • Application deadlines, early admission deadlines will be sooner April-June • Letters of Acceptance/rejection • Decision making • Organize finances: fund transfer to US June-August • Student Visa • Travel Arrangements
- 8. The Application Depends onthe program or university • Typical Requirements: – School/program’s application form – Statement of purpose – Letters of recommendation (2-3, translation required) – Official undergraduate transcripts (translation required) – Exams (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT etc.) – Résumé – Sometimes a portfolio or sample of past work – Financial statement EducationUSA.state.gov
- 9. Exams • TOEFL – www.toefl.org –$170 USD • GRE – www.gre.org – $195 USD EducationUSA.state.gov • GRE Subject Tests – Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology • GMAT – www.mba.com – $250 USD
- 10. Calculating your expenses •Application Fees ($35-250/institution) • Tuition ($15,000-30,000+/yr) • Room & Board ($5,000-12,000/yr) • University Student Fees ($100-$300/term) • Medical and Dental Insurance • Travel Expenses • Living Expenses EducationUSA.state.gov
- 11. Patterns and Trendsin Funding • More funding is available for: • PhD programs – compared to master’s programs. • Research and Doctoral universities – compared to master’s institutions • Academic programs – compared to professional programs (law, medicine, dentistry, MBAs, etc.) • Many programs don’t offer funding until the second year. EducationUSA.state.gov
- 12. Funding Varies byField • Engineering, computer science, math – 82% of PhD candidates are funded – 55% of master’s candidates • Humanities – 56% of PhD candidates are funded – 41% of master’s candidates • Business, law, and other professions: funding is rare and loans are common EducationUSA.state.gov
- 13. Financial Aid Programs •U.S. Universities • Government • Private Foundations • Loans EducationUSA.state.gov
- 14. Types of Funding:U.S. Universities Assistanships • Teaching (TA): Awarded by department. Must demonstrate strong spoken English and teaching experience. Can be in other departments (languages, math). • Research (RA): Awarded by professors. Contributes to your thesis research. • Graduate (GA): Awarded by grad school. Administrative, library. EducationUSA.state.gov
- 15. The Professor • Professorsmanage teaching and research assistantships. • You need to communicate with the professors • Learn about them and their research from the school’s website and scholar.google.com • Write to them about your academic interests and what you can contribute to their research • They should know you before they receive your application! EducationUSA.state.gov
- 16. Types of Funding:U.S. Universities Out-of-State Tuition Waivers • Several universities and/or state governments offer out-of-state tuition waivers – (based on country of origin, region or ethnicity) • In Texas: PASE & Good Neighbor Scholarship Program – Mexican nationals who demonstrate financial need pay in-state tuition at public universities in Texas • For more information visit each university’s website EducationUSA.state.gov
- 17. Types of Funding:Government CONACYT • Full and partial scholarships for graduate students already accepted by universities • Give preference to PhD students • Focuses on science and technology www.conacyt.com.mx EducationUSA.state.gov
- 18. Types of Funding:Goverment Comexus: Fulbright-Garcia Robles • 25,000 USD, medical insurance, visa and applications • To start 2016: apply from Oct 2014 – Feb 2015 www.comexus.org.mx EducationUSA.state.gov
- 19. Types of Funding:Foundation Magdalena O. Vda. De Brockmann (MOB) • Full and partial scholarships for graduate students already accepted by universities • At least 2 years of work experience • Any field of study – except medicine, architecture, sports and fine arts • Must return to Mexico for a minimum of 5 years • Must reimburse MOB 30% of the scholarship within 3 years www.becasmob.org.mx EducationUSA.state.gov
- 20. Types of Funding:Foundation American Association of University Women (AAUW) • Fellowship for full-time study or research to support community-based projects that are designed to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow’s home country. • Female graduate students already accepted by universities • One year: – $18,000 for Master’s, $20,000 for Doctorate $30,000 for post-doctorate EducationUSA.state.gov
- 21. Types of Funding:Mexico Loans FIDERH, FUNED & OAS • FIDERH (Banco de Mexico): loan for graduate degrees – Funding for up to 3 years – Must repay the loan within 10 years – www.fiderh.org.mx • FUNED: loan for students accepted by a university – Covers most expenses – Must repay the loan within 6 years – www.funedmx.org • OAS-PAN: Interest-free loans for Latin American students – Must complete studies in 2 years – Must repay the loan within 5 years – www.oas.org/rowe EducationUSA.state.gov
- 22. Homework to getstarted • Make an advising appointment • Visit www.petersons.com and www.gradschools.com and create a list of potential schools • Find out the deadlines, costs, and requirements for each school. • Assess how much you (and your family or sponsor) can contribute to your higher education • Visit www.fundingusstudy.org and create a list of possible scholarship opportunities. EducationUSA.state.gov
- 23. Where and howto do the research? • READ! All the information you might need is in the webpage of the school. • Make notes from each of the schools: what do you like, what you don’t like, whatever you find interesting or oustanding. • Read the University webpage and also the College webpage EducationUSA.state.gov
- 24. Narrow your options •Location • Internships or overseas study programs • Student services • Faculty • Cost vs Financial aid availibility • Size of the department EducationUSA.state.gov
- 25. Thank You! EducationUSA MexicoCity Biblioteca Benjamín Franklin Calle Liverpool 31, Col. Juarez, Del. Cuauhtemoc Tel: 5703-0167 Email: MexicoDF@EducationUSA.info Citas: www.EducationUSADF.appointy.com www.educationusa.info/mexicodf https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSAMexicoCity http://becaseducationusa.wordpress.com/ EducationUSA.state.gov Advisers: Claudia Ortiz & Sofia de la Garza