Useful Links

• US Higher Education
• Business Education
• Distance education
• Transfer students
• Credential Evaluations
• Accreditation
• International education organizations
• Colleges and Universities
• Educational testing
• Test preparation
• University Rankings
• Graduate Education
• Fields of Study
• Legal Education
• Medical Education
• Financial Aid
• Jobs/Careers/Internships
• US Visas
• Pre-departure orientation
• Writing in English
• Learning languages
• Video
• Other

US Higher Education

• ihe.nkaoko.kz - русско-язычная версия International Higher Education
• www.EducationUSA.state.gov - the official EducationUSA site
• www.myuface.com - new and free tool for students interested in studying at a U.S. university
• chronicle.com/section/Home/5
• twitter.com/edUSAUpdates
• www.gseis.ucla.edu/heri/index.php - Higher Education Research Institute
• usinfo.state.gov/journals/itsv/1105/ijse/ijse1105.htm - College and University Education in the United States
• www.top20education.com - Top 20 Education Web Sites
• www.wes.org/ewenr - World Education News and Reviews
• www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/ihec/ - International Higher Education Clearinghouse; This project was initiated by the Center for International Higher Education, the American Council on Education (ACE), NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and the Institute of International Education (IIE).
• usa.studyabroad.ru
• www.insidehighered.com
• www.vco-edusa.net - виртуальный консалтинг-офис по вопросам образования в США
• www.chea.org/search/ - The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Database of Institutions and Programs Accredited by Recognized United States Accrediting Organizations
• www.students.gov - Students gateway to the US government: plan your education and careers
• www.abroadplanet.com - Community of international students studying in the USA.
• opendoors.iienetwork.org - Open Doors Statistics on Higher Education in the US
• www.gradschool.com - searching the Internet for graduate programs, financial aid and more
• www.internationalstudent.com - information, services, and resources for international students
• www.petersons.com - Peterson's Education Center: Online versions of Peterson's Guides for all levels of education
• www.hobsons.com - Global gateway to education end careers
• internationalstudent.net - information for internarional students
• www.studyusa.com - a resourse for international student
• www.councilexchanges.org - CIEE/Council Exchanges' global web site

Distance education

• www.youtube.com/yalecourses and itunes.yale.edu - Open Yale Courses content
• aceonlineschools.com/free-online-classes/ - 16 Prestigious Schools that Offer Free Online Classes
• www.youtube.com/ucberkeley - UC Berkeley Launches YouTube Channel. UC Berkeley is the first university to make videos of full courses available through YouTube.
• ocw.mit.edu - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has allowed students from all over the world to access their study materials (including some videorecordings of presentations and lectures) free of charge. The project is called Open CourseWare (OCW)
• distancelearn.excelsior.edu - online learning database
• www.geteducated.com - Best Distance Learning Schools

Transfer students

• www.natn.org/template.aspx?elid=72 - National Articulation and Transfer Network (NATN): Student Portal for Transfer Students

Credential Evaluations

• www.ece.org - Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
• www.aacrao.org - American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) (click on Foreign Education Credential Service)
• www.wes.org - World Education Services (WES)

Accreditation

• www.chea.org/search/default.asp - list of accrediting bodies recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) & US Department of Education
• www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg6.html#NationallyRecognized - Has links to different accrediting bodies in the US.
• www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ - the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has an online database, which provides the names of postsecondary institutions and programs accredited by a USDOE-approved accrediting organization.
• www.chea.org - the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is another website that lists postsecondary institutions and programs that are accredited by USDOE-approved accrediting organizations.
• www.educationusa.state.gov/accred.htm

International education organizations

• www.americancouncils.org - American Councils for International Education ACTR/ACCELS
• www.irex.org or www.irex.ru - International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) Web Page
• www.iie.org - Institute of International Education
• www.collegeboard.com - The College Board
• www.nafsa.org - NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• www.fulbright.ru - Fulbright Exchange Program in the Russian Federation

Colleges and Universities

• www.cgacc.org - Center for Global Advancement of Community Colleges (CGACC)
• www.campustours.com/
• www.scholarship-options.com/2010/02/choosing-a-college-or-university-10-factors-to-weigh/ - 10 Factors to consider when choosing a college or university
• www.campuscompare.com
• www.youniversitytv.com/youlife/cvt.php - videos of over 400 US Universities & Colleges.
• mashable.com/2009/07/20/social-media-colleges/
• www.unigo.com - a very comprehensive online guide for undergraduate students.
• College Portrait (www.voluntarysystem.org) and U-CAN (www.ucan-network.org) – offer essential information to make it easy to compare participating schools
• www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/webex/Getting_a_late_start_free.php - a list of universities that have late application deadlines (in March and beyond) or rolling admissions
• collegenavigator.ed.gov - This new website from the U.S. Department of Education offers students information on colleges in an easy-to-use format. It provides information on nearly 7,000 post-secondary institutions in the United States -- programs offered, retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded, campus safety, and accreditation.
• www.google.com/options/universities.html - Google University Search
• www.collegedata.com - course in competitive undergraduate admissions
• www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state - this web site lists all US universities organized by state. It includes links to each institution.
• www.CommunityCollegeUSA.com - American Association of Community Colleges in partnership with Study in the USA presents a new international student Web site
• www.collegeview.com
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.princetonreview.com
• www.petersons.com/ugchannel
• www.petersons.com/educationusa - information about all accredited US higher education institutions

Educational testing

• www.ielts.org/_lib/pdf/USA_recognition_list_May2007.pdf IELTS - USA Recognition List
• www.vco-edusa.net - виртуальный консалтинг-офис по вопросам образования в США
• www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/TOEFL_iBT_Score_Comparison_Tables.pdf - table comparing the scores of all three tests: PBT, CBT and IBT.
• www.collegeboard.com or www.sat.org - The College Board: official SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) site
• www.ets.org - Educational Testing Service
• www.toefl.org - Test of English as a Foreign Language
• www.gre.org - Graduate Record Exam
• www.gmac.com or www.gmat.org - Graduate Management Admissions Council: official GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) site

Test preparation

• More tips for TOEFL testing scholarship-positions.com/top-10-tips-for-toefl-test/2010/03/12/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ScholarshipPositions+%28International+Scholarships+and+Financial+Aid+Positions%29
• www.onlinecolleges.net/2009/10/14/25-speed-reading-secrets-every-student-should-know/ - 25 Speed-reading tips - helpful strategies for test-taking and for studying
• www.youtube.com/toelftv
• www.toeflgoanywhere.org
• www.google.com/ig/adde?moduleurl=http://readergadgets.googlepages.com/grewordlist.xml&source=imag - - GRE words list
• www.google.ru/ig/directory?hl=ru&recommend=aruljohn.com%2Fgadget%2Fgre.xml - - GRE, GMAT, SAT words lists
• www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv - ETS LAUNCHES TOEFL(R) TV CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE(R). TOEFL TV provides tips from teachers and other students on improving English-language skills; video testimonials from universities and other TOEFL-accepting institutions on why they use the TOEFL(R) test; and student videos sharing test preparation tips.
• satguide.weebly.com - The site doesn’t look like much at first glance, but the content is extremely comprehensive. With everything from vocabulary building to online mock SAT tests, and the best part it’s ALL FREE. Also, there is a 300 page PDF Sat study guide!
• www.PrincetonReview.com/cracking - GMAT preparation
• gmatclub.com/forum/ - GMAT preparation
• scoretop.com/de.htm - GMAT preparation
• www.freerice.org - It is a vocabulary quiz site that is good for SAT and GRE.
• www.kaptest.com/Kaplan/Article/Business/GMAT/Practice-for-the-GMAT/BU_gmat_practiceGMAT.html - Free full text GMAT.
• toeflpractice.ets.org - The ETS official site; register and gain access to practice tests.
• www.free-english.com/english/Home.aspx
• www.testden.com - this site has a free iBT training online.
• www.edufind.com/english/englishtests/index.cfm - English language/grammar tests, not iBT-specific.
• www.ets.org/toeflpractice
• www.kaplan.com
• www.800score.com
• www.review.com
• www.testprep.com
• www.gresecrets.com

University Rankings

• www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-institutions-us.html - Has a paragraph "A Word on Rankings" which might be useful.
• mup.asu.edu/research_data.html - American Research University Data
• www.phds.org/rankings
• www.diverseeducation.com/Top100Home.asp - Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranks graduate programs in each discipline by minority student participation.
• www.usnews.com - Best colleges, grad schools, rankings, Financial aid, careers
• www.review.com - The Princeton Review
• www.businessweek.com - The Business Week
• www.phds.org/rankings/ - Graduate and Research Program Rankings

Graduate Education

• www.sciencemasters.com - information about professional science master's degrees
• www.gradus.us - practical advice on application process from accepted students
• www.gradportal.org - provides application and funding information for prospective graduate students.
• www.petersons.com/educationusa - information about all accredited US higher education institutions
• www.gradschools.com - Online Sourse of Graduate Schools Information
• www.embark.com
• www.gradview.com/
• www.petersons.com/GradChannel/

Fields of Study

• www.sciencemasters.com - information about professional science master's degrees
• Open2.net: Management & Organisations [iTunes]. www.open2.net/moneyandmanagement/management_organisation/ -- Organizations and management strategies might help make the world go round, but how do they work? This thoughtful website created by the BBC and the Open University provide some helpful answers to that very question. The site contains a blog, a section dedicated to the use of technology in providing management solutions, and a podcast.
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4UeeTiDcso&feature=autofb - YouTube video: A panel of experts in dentistry and medicine discuss the best academic programs and skills sets needed to be successful in these health fields in the U.S.
• www.amser.org/AMSER--ScienceReader.php - Internet Scout is pleased to announce the monthly publication of the AMSER Science Reader Monthly. The AMSER SRM provides readers with a useful online collection of information about a particular topic related to applied math and science by combining freely available articles from popular journals with curriculum, learning objects, and web sites from the AMSER portal.
• www.biosciednet.org/portal/ - This impressive portal (referred to in the shorthand as "BEN"), was created by the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) in order to bring high-quality educational resources to science educators everywhere. The entire project is managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the resources here total over 14,000, and they cover 77 discrete biological sciences topics.
• www.maa.org/audio%20clips/podcast/podcast.html - The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) PODCAST
• www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/NR/ - NANOTECHNOLOGY
• www.nsf.gov/news/classroom/ - National Science Foundation: Classroom Resources
• www.learner.org/courses/mathilluminated/ - Mathematics Illuminated
• www.nciv.org/documents/WorkingWorldFlyer.pdf - New Book: Working World - Careers in International Education, Exchange and Development
• www.free.ed.gov - Federal Resources In Education: Lesson Plans In All Subject Areas
• www.vanderbilt.edu/AEA/gradstudents/Schools.htm - Vanderbilt has put together a really useful website for anyone looking at graduate programs in economics, including a link to information on funding for such study
• www.designschools.com - design schools in the United States
• psych.hanover.edu/APS/teaching.html - American Psychological Society: Teaching Resources
• www.filmschools.com/usschools.html - film schools in the United States
• www.filmschools.com/film-school-rankings.html - film schools rankings
• www.iseek.org/sv/22001.jsp - this site might help students who are in the process of choosing their majors and nee some help in finding information on certain areas of study and career options.

Legal Education

• llm-guide.com/article/489/the-value-of-an-llm-in-a-globalized-world - The Value of an LL.M. in a Globalized World
• www.abroad.ru/ref_country/us_vis2.htm - Legal education for Russian students in the US (Do you need an LL.M. or J.D.?)
• www.lsac.org - Law School Admision Council
• www.ilrg.com - internet legal resourse guide
• www.findlaw.com
• www.abanet.org - The American Bar Association

Medical Education

• grinch.uchsc.edu/sg/ - A Student's Guide to the Medical Literature
• www.aamc.org/medicalschools.htm - Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs
• www.ecfmg.org - Educational Comission for Foreign Medical Gradeates
• www.usmle.org - United States Medical Examination
• www.aamc.org - Association of American Medical Colleges Grants & financial aid

Financial Aid

• www.scholarship-options.com/2010/03/scholarship-application-checklist/ - This scholarship application checklist provides some helpful tips for preparing the best scholarship applications
• www.miusa.org/ncde/financialaid/nonus#FIN4 - Financial aid for students with disabilities
• www.collegefinancialaidguide.com/disabled-students.htm - Financial aid for students with disabilities
• www-hugsas.harvard.edu/financial/guide.html - The Graduate Guide to Grants is an annual publication prepared by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Harvard University
• gsasgrants.fas.harvard.edu/ggg.cgi - is a searchable database, it is specifically designed to assist graduate students in locating grants and fellowships that are applicable to the wide range of fields represented in the arts and sciences.
• Cornell University Graduate School Fellowship Database cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/
• Notre Dame Graduate Fellowships Database www.grad.nd.edu/gfd/
• New York University Grants in Graduate Studies www.nyu.edu/gsas/fininfo/gigs.html
• Simon Frasier University Graduate Awards Database fas.sfu.ca/projects/GradAwards
• UCLA Graduate and Postdoctoral Extramural Support www.gdnet.ucla.edu/grpinst.htm
• Columbia GSAS Fellowship and Grant Database www.gsas.columbia.edu:591/gsas/gsas_qsearch.html
• www-hugsas.harvard.edu/financial/guide.html, which includes not only Harvard's huge database of grants for graduate research, but also links to similar databases and guides at other major research universities.
• www.internationalstudentloan.com/international_student/graduate/faq.php - This might be a good option for some your students with a US citizen who can co-sign.
• www.fundingusstudy.org/wbs/cont_edit.asp Funding for US Study Online is an extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Funding for US Study includes all types of funding programs, for all levels of post-secondary study, across the full range of academic areas.
• www.cgsnet.org Council of Graduate Schools. The section on Resources for Students includes information on financing a graduate education, fellowships and financial aid for graduate students.
• www.fastweb.com Scholarship search, information on universities, links to university webpages, information on financial aid and college admissions.
• www.fdncenter.org A searchable database of foundations for fee-paying registered users. Primarily of graduate or postdoctoral student interest.
• www.iie.org Institute of International Education. Information on Fulbright programs for graduate students and scholars.
• www.iefa.org International Education Financial Aid. Financial aid information for international students. Listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs. Scholarship search.
• www.isoa.org International Student Organization in America. Sources of scholarships available for international students.
• nationalacademies.org/opportunities/ Information about the Postdoctoral Research Associateship Programs that the National Research Council administers.
• www.nsf.gov/home/grants.htm National Science Foundation. Grants for graduate students and scholars.
• www.scholarship-page.com Scholarship Page. Search or browse by field of study for scholarships.
• www.yahoo.com/Education/Financial_Aid/ Yahoo Directory. Directory of financial aid resources.
• www.finaid.org Financial Aid Information Page
• highered.cois.org/resources/scolarships.html
• www.internationalscholarships.com
• www.Foundations.org Foundations On-Line: gateway to many foundation home pages
• www.fordfound.org Ford Foundation
• www.soros.org Soros Foundations Network
• www.rbf.org Rockefeller Brothers Foundation
• www.cies.org Fulbright Scholar Program
• www.aauw.org American Association of University Women
• www.get-recruited.org
• www.college-scholarships.com

Jobs/Careers/Internships

• stream.state.gov/streamvol/libmedia/usinfo/4770/eng/ia_eng_032108_edu_interns.mp3 - Great podcast on “International Student Internships in the United States”
• www.careeronestop.org
• www.quintcareers.com - This free site provides more than 4,000 pages of valuable career resources for college and graduate-level students, job seekers at all levels and in various industries, career changers, and career counselors.
• www.aipt.org/Programs/
• www.twc.edu - The Washington Center, Internships and academic training
• www.findajobusa.org Jobs & internships in the USA
• www.workandtravelprogram.org Work Abroad programs in Europe, Canada, Australia & New Zealand
• www.internshipusa.org Career-related work in the USA
• www.yptp.com Young Professional Training Program USA
• us.councilexchanges.org Work Study & Teach Abroad

Pre-departure orientation

• www.internationalstudent.com
• www.america.gov/publications/ejournalusa.html
• www.insidehighered.com/views/2009/07/02/couser - plagiarism
• www.america.gov - the State Department's newest, dynamic Web site Covering U.S. policy, society, and values
• usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/students/ - State Department publications about American culture and history
• www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Fulbright1/Non_US_Resources/for_All_Countries/2006MMR.pdf - Student Stipend By City, click on the first item on the list which is 2006-07 Fulbright MMR Rates)

US Visas

• www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/Nonimmigrant%20Class%20Who%20Can%20Study.pdf - student exchange and visitor program chart "Nonimmigrants: Who Can Study?"
• eca.state.gov/jexchanges/index.cfm - on-line list of designated J-1 sponsor organizations
• www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html - Student Visas
• www.fmjfee.com - SEVIS form
• www.ice.gov/graphics/sevis/i901/faq.htm - instructions to fill out SEVIS form
• www.educationusa.state.gov/usvisa.htm
• www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL32188.pdf
• travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
• www.UnitedStatesVisas.gov
• www.usembassy.ru/consular/wwwhcm.html

Writing in English

• www.theamericanscholar.org/writing-english-as-a-second-language/
• www.utoronto.ca/ucwriting/handouts.html - University of Toronto's Writing Center provides visitors with dozens of helpful writing tips
• www.writing.ku.edu - The University of Kansas Writing Center
• writingcenter.gmu.edu/resources/index.html - Resources for Writers, George Mason University. The site includes a number of specialized writing guides dealing with issues of style, grammar, and writing for specific disciplines, such as psychology, biology, and management. Virtual reference library is notable for its collection of well-organized links to other online sites, such as Webster's Online Dictionary.

Learning languages

• Office of English Language Programs, U.S. Department of State: ESL Resources for Teachers and Students and State Department Programs: exchanges.state.gov/englishteaching/index.html
• Dynamic English:(August 2007) An Ejournal of the U.S. State Department and a publication of America.gov: www.america.gov/publications/ejournalusa/0807.html
• Grammar Guides and Writing Resources from the New York Public Library: tinyurl.com/355nsuo
• Online Writing Lab: owl.english.purdue.edu
• Online English Language Program from the University of Oregon: oelp.uoregon.edu/
• The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing: nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
• Online English 1010 Handbook: Introduction To Academic Writing: courtesy of Utah State University ocw.usu.edu/English/english-1010/english-1010/english-1010-handbook.pdf
• Amherst College: Online Resources for Writers www.amherst.edu/academiclife/support/writingcenter/resourcesforwriters
• University of Wisconsin, Madison Writing Center: www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/
• Dartmouth College Writing Center: www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/about.shtml
• edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/23/learn.language.online/index.html?iref=mpstoryview - How to learn a foreign language on-line
• owl.english.purdue.edu - Resource site with thousands of English-related lessons, personal statements, practice exercises, and links to ESL "most popular" issues and problems.
• www.teacherjoe.us/index.html This website is a popular, free resource for English grammar, speaking, reading, and writing; it also contains links to other helpful websites.
• esl.about.com/library This site contains resources and practical help and exercises for learning and practicing English.
• www.esl.cafe.com This site is one of the first ESL websites, and one of the best. Check this site for exercises, chat groups, exercises, links for jobs, etc. The discussion forums include members from all over the world, and everyone is practicing English. Take part and make some new friends!
• englishclub.com/index.htm On this website you will find many resources and a lot of interesting information that can help you learn and practice English.
• www.oup.com/elt/global/products/headway This website contains practice exercises and tests for Oxford Publishing Company's English books in the New Headway series.
• www.englishtest.com Here you can find short practice tests for nearly every English skill. Although many of the resources are free, many require payment, so select what you want to practice carefully.
• theboard.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/24/learning-english-the-web-way/
• usinfo.state.gov/journals/itsv/0807/ijse/ijse0807.pdf This edition of eJournal USA, "Dynamic English," discusses forces that shape and change everyday English. From cultural and international influences, such as words that come directly, or in a changed form from another language, to popular media, including movies, music and sports, to changes arising from technological developments, the authors present examples of ways English changes daily. Other articles describe the process of language change, and tips for deciphering slang.
• www.linguanet-europa.org/plus/welcome.htm is designed to help adults who want to improve their language skills. Everything on the Lingu@NET Europa website is free and has been developed by a consortium of expert educational, cultural and technical organizations throughout Europe and can be accessed in 19 languages.

Video

• www.campustours.com/
• www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=3486473n - "Millennials" (also known as Generation Y)
• video.nku.edu/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=2&video_id=587 - Northern Kentucky University, independent documentary about the process that international students go through when choosing a university, applying to a university, applying for a student visa, and enrolling at a university in the U.S.

Other

• web.mit.edu/cis/ - MIT Center for International Studies
• www.uwstout.edu/cas/mathtlc/ - Math Teaching and Learning Center
• www.pacific.edu/culture - helps to successfully navigate the process of living internationally and coming home.
• www.onebigcampus.com - Philadelphia area Educational Institutions
• www.onebigcampus.com/college_international.htm