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How hard
is it to get into the Ivy League
and top US schools from Hong
Kong?
What’s
the difference between going to a
public and private university?
What are
community colleges? Should I
consider community colleges?
What are
college rankings? Are these
useful in selecting schools to
apply to?
How do I
choose the right college or
university?
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How many
schools should I apply to? What
is a reasonable number?
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Decision and Early Action –
What’s the difference?
Should I apply to them?
What is
accreditation? Are all colleges
and universities in the US
accredited?
The
Application Process
What do
the top US colleges and
universities look for in an
applicant?
Are my
chances better if I apply for
certain areas of study?
Do local
or international schools have a
better chance to get into the top
schools?
What test
scores are needed to get in? What
strategy should I take on tests?
How do I
go about the essay?
How are
admissions decisions made anyway?
College
Financing
Do US
colleges and universities offer
financial aid to Hong Kong
students at all?
What
kinds of financial aid are
available to Hong Kong students?
Should I apply to
schools if I need financial aid?
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The
Next Step
Where do I get
started with this whole
application process - a big task
ahead?
What can the
parent do to help?
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