There are 4,589 universities in the United States, including 1,625 public universities and 2,937 private universities. Some private universities focus on bachelor's education, and 50% of them can issue bachelor's degree diplomas in liberal arts or science. These schools are called liberal arts colleges (Liberal Arts University). Students who want a high-quality, elite undergraduate education can choose to attend these private liberal arts colleges.
No matter which type of university an international student attends, the annual university expenses are approximately HK$400,000.
American University Scholarships
Even the top 100 universities in the United States can directly admit international students without SAT or ACT scores. If students apply to these universities with SAT or ACT scores, they may also be awarded scholarships of approximately $2,500 per year.
American University Admission Requirements and Application Planning
Second semester of Form 5 | -Finalize the university major to apply for -Deciding whether to take the SAT or ACT -Brush for the SAT or ACT test -Take TOEFL/IELTS and SAT/ACT exams -Planning to attend an American university summer camp during the summer vacation of Form 5 students - Finalize the list of universities to apply to |
Secondary 5 summer vacation | - Decide whether to take the SAT 2 professional subject test -Participate in American university summer camp |
September | -School DSE predicted scores -Start applying to American universities |
October | -Take the SAT 2 professional subject test (if required) |
November-January of the following year | -Early admission deadline |
February-March of the following year | - Regular admission deadline |
April-May of the following year | -Universities announce admission results |