Admissions requirements to U.S. universities differ from Canadian requirements. You need to go to the website of each individual university that you would like to apply to learn what application to fill out and what requirements you need to meet. Most notably, U.S. universities will review a student’s full high school transcript (Grade 9-11, and any final grades from Grade 12) in the admissions process. U.S. universities have a holistic review process, which means that beyond grades and test scores, students will report honors achieved and activities they have been involved in.Get started on your Five Steps to U.S. Study here
College Board search engine – find a good fit college or university SEVP-approved schools – database of all institutions that grant I-20 documents to international students, including high schools, colleges, and universities College Match worksheets – use these assessments to help determine what is most important to you in the college and university search. NOTE: The word college is often used to refer to any higher education institution, including universities.
Standardized tests – SAT/ACT
Most universities will require students to submit an SAT or ACT score (your choice). You can register for and take these tests in Canada. Learn more about registration and studying for these exams at the test maker’s websites. College Board – You can register for the SAT and learn more about other testing products like the PSAT and AP exams. You can get free study tools at the Khan Academy. ACT – You can register for the ACT and learn more about preparing for this exam Fairtest.org – This website lists all the universities that do not require the SAT/ACT for admissions. Event: March 20 Understanding the SAT and ACT Register