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3/4 of the book are a complete waste of money
the book is very good in the beginning, giving you some good extra information, about when to start preparation, and explaining the us scholar system, additionally it says where you'll be able to work and how much you're expected to earn, let's say a lot of useful information

But 3/4 of the book is just a stupid list of all the colleges + universities! A list with lots more of information can be found on their website www.collegeboard.com !(you can even compare 2 or 3 different schools!). I don't know if there's a better book, but this one isn't really worth buying. It seems to be pretty large, but if you consider just the "written" part, it shrinks to the size of a small booklet..... ... Read more

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Helpful
Not too much information about the process for international students to be guided by when they are enrolling in U.S. colleges. More info on all of the colleges in the U.S. and their related SAT and TOFEL minimum score requirements.

Trash!! DO NOT BUY IT!!
I have to say that it is trash!!
What it includes are either totally useless or what you may easily find in the internet simplily by a few clicks.
It contains a full list(over half of the book)to list all the address of the admission offices of EACH college and university!I paid $ just to buy some papers? I can find it all in the internet and trying to find what I need in the book will actually consume more time.
I also doubt the figures in the book. It said that all figures showed in the book are 2008's. I CAN FIND 2010'S FIGURE IN THE INTERNET AND DO NOT NEED TO PAY ANYTHING!
Inclusing a full list of ESL progrmas in the book, who will need that list?? You think I come from MOON?
To be honest,don's buy it, coz it doesn's even worth a penny.

DON'T BUY IT - NOT WORTH THE $$$
DON'T BUY IT - NOT WORTH THE $$$

For a CollegeBoard book, the 2010 International Student Handbook is a disappointment. I am a high school teacher and my family hosts an international student that will be entering college Fall 2010. I ordered this book with the expectation that it would provide easy access to information that is often difficult to get. I was wrong...

The first section consists of marginally useful information that has been inflated to 45 pages through the use of LARGE HEADINGS, LARGE TEXT FONTS, and liberal use of

W H I T E S P A C E.

Here's some of the useful information for an international student, "Be sure you understand U.S. currency (bills and coins)... If possible, take $150 in U.S. currency in small denominations ($1, $5, $10, $20) for use on arrival. Do not keep all the cash in one place." This reads like a bad freshman essay that was started five minutes before the deadline. The professor would give this section a failing grade!!!

The largest section is a 133 page directory of 2,800 undergraduate institutions in the US, sorted by name with URL, admissions address, fax, email and phone number.All of this information is available for FREE on the CollegeBoard and multiple other College Search web sites.

I held out hope that the next largest section, 120 pages of college statistical data might be useful.Organized by state, this table shows institutional control (private/public), degrees offered (associate/bachelors), number of undergrads and international students enrolled, tests required (SAT/SAT Subject/ACT/TOEFL), paper-based TOEFL scores (minimum/average), application deadline/fee, academic year costs, etc.The only really useful info here was the availability of International Financial Aid.

More important to note is what's MISSING from this handbook:
Percentage data on the number of international students
SAT and ACT scores for the middle 50% of international freshmen
and TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) scores

The remainder of the handbook is a grab bag of tables:
International undergraduate student enrollment (8 pages sorted) - Houston Community College System (TX) at the top with 4,238 students, the majority listed have less than 50 international undergrads.
Total financial aid for international undergrad students (3 pages sorted) - Harvard at the top with $20.8 million to SUNY CAT at Cobleskill, NY with $500
Colleges where SAT Subject Tests are required or recommended (1 page)
Colleges offering Credit/placement for IB (6 pages)
Colleges offering Credit/placement for AP (8 pages)
Colleges with EST programs on campus (5 pages)
Colleges with Special housing for international students (1.5 pages)
Colleges by size and type and last but not least a 20-page listing of EducationUSA Advising Centers

The bottom line is, the 2010 International Student Handbook isn't worth $31.95 (cover price), $21.09 (what I paid) or even half that much.
I'm paying the shipping cost to return it.

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A unique and thorough handbook for international students This is a one-of-a-kind directory -- the only guide available for the growing number of undergraduate and graduate resident international students. The. handbook gives students detailed facts about colleges' policies and special programs for international students, plus checklists, worksheets, test deadlines, and more. ... Read more

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Its helpful for student who want to study in US
Its very cool for me to know more about how to apply a university in US,as a international student from Hk,I really feel dizzy to seach out a suitable collge that I should offer to.This book can give me some hints to seaching out the right colleges.I can seach it out by the tutions,cities & thetoefl score.You should buy it if you don't want the angency office lie you! ... Read more

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Includes new search and test-prep CD-ROM.

This is an essential guide for any foreign student who wants to go to college or university in the United States.The College Board International Student Handbook provides information about over 2,500 colleges, presenting all the information that an international student needs - including financial aid offered to foreigners, TOEFL requirements, and special services for international students - in an easy-to-use tabular format.Separate sections cover study at the undergraduate and graduate levels.Includes a general introduction to the U.S. higher education system, with special attention to the needs of international students, and comprehensive indexes that help students find schools that meet their needs.l.
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Uh...
This book has good information if you are completely clueless about the process of coming to study to the United States. But the only worthwhile section to read is the first 20 pages or so.
You're better off requesting the information to the College/University you intend to attend and researching the Internet. ... Read more

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This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Junior Colleges in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.

The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).

This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.

Industry Definition

Junior colleges are post-secondary educational institutions. Junior colleges offer college transfer courses and programs (including the first two years of college instruction); vocational, technical and semi-professional occupational programs; and general education programs. Junior colleges confer associate degrees, certificates or diplomas below the baccalaureate level. Public junior colleges may also be known as community colleges.

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Risk Overview

The Risk Overview chapter includes sections on Industry Definition and Activities, Industry Risk Score and Risk Rating Analysis.The Industry Definition and Activities section provides a detailed definition of the activities carried out by operators in this industry as defined in NAICS.A list of the primary activities of the industry is also included. The Industry Risk Score section provides the Overall Industry Risk Score as well as the Risk Scores for each of the three types of risk covered that combine to form the Overall Industry Risk Score. These three types of risk are Structural Risk, Growth Risk and External Sensitivity Risk. The Risk Rating Analysis section discusses the underlying factors contributing to the Overall Industry Risk Score.

Structural Risk

The Structural Risk chapter looks at risk arising from within the industry itself and provides a detailed discussion of the industrys level of exposure to seven key indicators.These key indicators are Barriers to Entry, Competition, Industry Exports, Industry Imports, Level of Assistance, Life Cycle Stage and Volatility of Industry.The Overall Structural Risk Score is a weighted aggregation of these seven key indicators.Each of the key indicators is discussed in detail in this section.

Growth Risk

The Growth Risk chapter looks at risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry. The Overall Growth Risk Score is determined by amalgamating the scores for Recent Industry Growth and Forecast Industry Growth. Detailed analysis is provided discussing the reasons for the growth scores of both.

Sensitivity Risk

The Sensitivity Risk chapter looks at risks arising from forces (sensitivities) external to the industry. The Overall External Sensitivity Risk Score is determined by identifying the most significant (up to 6) external factors and weighting them to represent how significant each sensitivity is to the performance of the industry.Examples of External Sensitivities are Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, Commodity Prices and Government Regulations. There is also a detailed analysis of the affect each of the sensitivities has on the industry, including charts and data tables where appropriate.

Industry Risk and Industry Risk Scoring Methodology

This chapter provides an overview of how IBISWorld defines Industry Risk and discusses the methodology used to arrive at an Industry Risk Score.There is also a table that provides a definition of the seven levels of Industry Risk.

61121 - Junior Colleges in the US
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This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Junior Colleges in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.

Industry Definition

Junior colleges are post-secondary educational institutions. Junior colleges offer college transfer courses and programs (including the first two years of college instruction); vocational, technical and semi-professional occupational programs; and general education programs. Junior colleges confer associate degrees, certificates or diplomas below the baccalaureate level. Public junior colleges may also be known as community colleges.

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The AboutThis Industry chapter provides general information about the scope of the industry such as an industry definition and a list of the main activities of the industry.

The Industry at a Glance chapter provides a brief snapshot of the key indicators of the industry such as industry revenue and forecast growth rate.

The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's performance. The Current Performance section provides analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Industry Outlook section is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts. The Industry Life Cycle section provides a discussion of where the industry is at in its life cycle and how that is affecting industry performance.

The Products & Markets chapter covers the following: Supply Chain, Products & Services, Demand Determinants, Major Markets, International Trade and Business Locations. The Supply Chain section lists the key buying and key selling industries associated withThis industry. The Products & Services section lists the products and services the industry provides including percentage breakdowns by key segment. The Demand Determinants section provides an analysis of the determinants behind the level of demand for the industry's products. The Major Markets section gives an analysis of the markets for the industry's products and how these markets may have changed over time. The International Trade section provides a discussion of the importance of trade to the industry. The Business Locations section highlights where the industry operates and why.

The Competitive Landscape chapter is a discussion of the characteristics of an average operator in the industry and who controls the market for the products of the industry.It includes the following sections: Market Share Concentration, Key Success Factors, Cost Structure Benchmarks, Basis of Competition, Barriers to Entry and Industry Globalization. The Market Share Concentration section discusses the level of concentration of the industry.The Key Success Factors section looks at the key internal factors that contribute to the success of an operator in the industry. The Cost Structure Benchmarks section discusses the average costs faced by operators in the industry.The Basis of Competition section is a discussion of the factors that can give a company inThis industry a competitive edge. The Barriers to Entry section looks at the factors preventing new companies from entering the industry. The Industry Globalization section provides an indication to which the industry is affected by global operations and trends.

The Major Companies chapter analyses the companies that have the most substantial influence on the industry. Market Share figures and a discussion of the major companies operations within the industry are given where possible.

The Operating Conditions chapter covers the following: Structural Risk Index, Investment Requirements, Technology & Systems, Industry Volatility, Regulation & Policy, Industry Assistance and Taxation Issues. The Structural Risk Index section provides an indicator of the level of risk faced by operators in the industry. The Investment Requirements section is an analysis of the level of capital investment required to operate in the industry.The Technology & Systems section discusses the key technologies used by the industry.The Industry Volatility section looks at the level of in the industry and the factors behindThis volatility. The Regulation & Policy section looks in to the regulatory measures the industry is subject to and the corresponding compliance burden faced by operators in the industry. The Industry Assistance section discusses the level of assistance the industry receives from Government. The Taxation Issues gives a comparison between the level of tax burden onThis industry compared to other industries and discusses industry-specific taxation measures placed upon it.

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry value added (or gross product), establishments, enterprises, employment, exports, imports, wages, domestic demand and any relevant industry-specific data where appropriate. There is also a Historical Performance section that discusses the key past events that have determined industry performance. ... Read more

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This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the University Colleges in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.

The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).

This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.

Industry Definition

This industry includes universities and colleges that offer academic courses and grant degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training. Instruction may be provided in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, the workplace or the home, and through correspondence, television, internet or other means.

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Risk Overview

The Risk Overview chapter includes sections on Industry Definition and Activities, Industry Risk Score and Risk Rating Analysis.The Industry Definition and Activities section provides a detailed definition of the activities carried out by operators in this industry as defined in NAICS.A list of the primary activities of the industry is also included. The Industry Risk Score section provides the Overall Industry Risk Score as well as the Risk Scores for each of the three types of risk covered that combine to form the Overall Industry Risk Score. These three types of risk are Structural Risk, Growth Risk and External Sensitivity Risk. The Risk Rating Analysis section discusses the underlying factors contributing to the Overall Industry Risk Score.

Structural Risk

The Structural Risk chapter looks at risk arising from within the industry itself and provides a detailed discussion of the industrys level of exposure to seven key indicators.These key indicators are Barriers to Entry, Competition, Industry Exports, Industry Imports, Level of Assistance, Life Cycle Stage and Volatility of Industry.The Overall Structural Risk Score is a weighted aggregation of these seven key indicators.Each of the key indicators is discussed in detail in this section.

Growth Risk

The Growth Risk chapter looks at risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry. The Overall Growth Risk Score is determined by amalgamating the scores for Recent Industry Growth and Forecast Industry Growth. Detailed analysis is provided discussing the reasons for the growth scores of both.

Sensitivity Risk

The Sensitivity Risk chapter looks at risks arising from forces (sensitivities) external to the industry. The Overall External Sensitivity Risk Score is determined by identifying the most significant (up to 6) external factors and weighting them to represent how significant each sensitivity is to the performance of the industry.Examples of External Sensitivities are Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, Commodity Prices and Government Regulations. There is also a detailed analysis of the affect each of the sensitivities has on the industry, including charts and data tables where appropriate.

Industry Risk and Industry Risk Scoring Methodology

This chapter provides an overview of how IBISWorld defines Industry Risk and discusses the methodology used to arrive at an Industry Risk Score.There is also a table that provides a definition of the seven levels of Industry Risk.

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A Guide for US Nationals.

US students and professionals often need financial assistance to cover costs of international study. To meet the need for a current information resource on grants and fellowships for study abroad, IIE Books offers this book.

Grants range in value from $500 to tens of thousands of dollars. Key facts on amount of award and what award covers, eligibility and application, numbers of awards offered, purpose and duration, and complete contact information. Awards offered by governments, international and binational organizations and associations, foundations -- and US colleges and universities.

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Vast Resource, but contact info out of date
They've done the research and list many scholorships in an uncluttered format.Scholarships are listed by the geographical location in which the scholarship is to be used.The contact information tends to be out of date, but it is possible to find the current information, albeit with a little work.

Interested in international education? Look no further!
Financial Resources for International Study is a must have for anyone wishing to attend school outside of the U.S. Every scholarship and financial aid option imaginable is listed within the book, which if yourecieve one of those, could pay for the book itself easily! I would highlyrecommend this book to anyone who, like me, has to get out and see theworld through education but cannot always pay for all of it. ... Read more

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Situational questions of international law. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Community College Week, published by Cox, Matthews & Associates on August 20, 2001. The length of the article is 2751 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: World-Class export.(international emulation of US higher education)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Kristin Lane
Publication: Community College Week (Newspaper)
Date: August 20, 2001
Publisher: Cox, Matthews & Associates
Volume: 14Issue: 1Page: 6

Article Type: Statistical Data Included

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