Contents
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Introduction
Why Study in the United States? EducationUSA Advising Centers Useful Websites
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Chapter 1
Graduate Education in the United States
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Graduate Degrees Master’s Degrees Doctoral Degrees Academic Calendar Course Load and Grading Systems Colleges, Universities, and Institutes: The Distinction Private and Public Institutions Distance Education Non-degree Study at a U.S. University Useful Websites
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Choosing the Best Graduate Programs for You
Defining Your Education and Career Goals Finding the Right Program Sources of Information to Help You Choose Other Considerations Deciding Where to Apply Useful Websites
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Admission Requirements and Entrance Examinations
Academic Background Graduate Admissions Tests English Proficiency Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Useful Websites
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