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It is reasonable to apply to several institutions to increase chances. Many international students apply to as many as 10 institutions, especially if the training programs are in highly competitive areas (computer science, business or engineering). It is also rational to apply to several schools that have lower requirements. It is possible to identify such schools by viewing required scores on academic admission tests. Selecting well-known schools only will definitely diminish one's chances of being admitted.
It is important to consider the school's program in terms of completeness and quality. You will have to verify that the school provides full degree program in your specialty. It is also important to know that the quality of educational programs in colleges and universities of the USA is not controlled governmentally as it is in many other countries. Instead, US government approves accrediting agencies that review educational programs quality and certify that school meets minimum academic standards. In this view, it is important to be sure that the school is accredited by a known accrediting agency. You should not rely on rankings of institution quality (such as US News or World Report's annual college rankings). It is close to impossible to formulate the objective criteria to estimate the quality of education and to this reason it is important to choose an institution that will satisfy your personal demands. Good way to choose the right school is campus visit, though this option may frequently e unavailable for international students.
Secondary factors that should be taken into account are: costs of living, climate, quantity of international students in the institution, availability of ESL programs, etc. Bigger number of international students indirectly indicates the institution's tolerance towards the international students' specific needs. The following states are popular among international students: California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington DC and Wisconsin.
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