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FAQ

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  What is an appropriate timeline for admission to US Colleges and Universities?

  Begin your search of possible U.S. colleges or universities, keeping in mind your desired field of study, size and location of school, and level of religious observance. Utilize:
  Web resources
  Reference books
  College/University websites
  Yeda Plus Counselors
  Establish a list of 10-12 prospective schools
  Prepare for and take the TOEFL and SAT.

  12-14 months before U.S. study (June-August)

  Request application forms and information from prospective schools, or access this information and the necessary forms online.
  Narrow your choices to one or two institutions that you would like to attend but that may not accept you (“reach schools”), one or two which you feel would accept you, and one or two where you are quite certain to gain admission (“safety schools”).
  Identify two or three teachers or other people who know (e.g. Army commander, former employer) you well and ask them to write references for you. Provide them with a summary of your academic/extracurricular background and tell them which aspects you want them to address.
  Ask the schools you have attended to prepare your transcripts. Any copies of the transcript you submit to a university must be certified with the official seal of the school that issued it, or certified by another authorized official. Transcripts must be translated into English, and the translation must also be certified (notarized) Yeda Plus provides this service. The schools send the original and the student sends the notarized and translated copy.
  Obtain a copy of your Bagrut and have it translated and notarized.
  If your previous TOEFL or other exam scores were not satisfactory, take the test again.
  Take SAT II subject tests (not all schools require these, it is important to research what is specifically required or recommended for international students). Not every school will accept Hebrew as a language SAT II if it is your native language.

  11 months before U.S. study (September)
  Review the applications you have received and note the deadlines for each institution.
  Consider benefits of early admission/decision options and corresponding deadlines.
  Note requirements for need-based and merit-based financial aid and submit related information.
  Begin exploring external scholarship resources. Apply well in advance of deadlines. Yeda Plus can assist with this
  Write your application essays and statement of purpose. Have these checked for content and clarity. Yeda Plus provides this service

  10 months before U.S. study (October)

  Type or fill in the original applications by hand. Online is cleaner and easier to make changes, but you should do what you feel most comfortable with. If you have beautiful calligraphy, this may impress someone!
  Make a checklist of the items required for submission with each application. These may very slightly from one college to the next, but they usually include:
  The nonrefundable application fee; usually a dollar check that can be cashed at a bank in the United States.
  Required financial statements, such as notarized financial forms from the institution, bank letters, etc.
  The completed application form.
  Your essay or statement of purpose.
  Some Schools require “supplements’ particularly in the arts, this may include a portfolio of your work
  Keep copies of the completed applications and essays, and mail the originals to the institutions in the United States. Observe the deadlines!
  Make sure your recommendations and school transcripts have been sent. Since the recommendations need to be sent by the recommender and the original transcripts by this school, it is very important to follow up with this.
  Check to make certain that you have requested that your test results for the TOEFL, SAT, and SAT II exams have been sent to each of the universities you have applied.
  Retake SAT if necessary.

  Wait to hear from the institutions which you have applied:
  Upon receipt of your completed application, the university or college will probably begin a correspondence with you. Some institutions may request more information or resubmission of something you have already sent. Unless there is some delay with your application, you should expect a decision by April or May.

  3 months before U.S. study (May/June)

  · Get a visa application form from the U.S. embassy or consulate nearest you. When you apply for a visa, the consular officer may want to see the following:
  o An I-20 or IAP-66 from an accredited college or university.
  o Original documents evidencing your educational credentials for the previous four years.
  o The scores of tests you have taken, such as the TOEFL and SAT exams.
  o Financial documents
  · Consider and obtain health insurance packages. Yeda Plus recommends “The Health Embassy” They are able to give comparison of coverage to any American University

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  Where can I get information about Canadian Universities?

  A good place to start is http://www.aucc.ca/index_e.html Most Canadian Universities will require the TOEFL exam. Yeda Plus offers courses for the TOEFL.
  Yeda Plus also offers Counseling services for Israeli students wishing to study in Canada and Australia.
  Check our website www.yedaplus.co.il or call 077-803-8533.

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  Where can I receive loans for study in the USA?

  Please contact us. We have access to companies that provide loans to international students that want to study abroad.
  The requirements are that you are an Israeli citizen that has a bank account in Israel and have been admitted to the University. A letter of acceptance is generally sufficient.
  After a credit check you may receive your student educational loan. Call us at 077-803-8533 or write to [email protected]

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  What is the Florida-Israel Institute?

  You can find more information here: http://hostingprod.com/@floridaisrael.org/mission.html
  The Florida-Israel Institute administers a scholarship program for Israeli college students in Florida.
  Yeda Plus offers counseling to go study in the USA, visit the Counseling section of the Yeda Plus web site, www.yedaplus.co.il

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  Where can I get help writing a Personal Statement for College or Graduate School in Israel?

  Yeda Plus has staff that is experienced in assisting in writing and editing effective personal statements.

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  What is the difference between an American University-College and Israeli University-College?

  In the United States a University is a “Collection of Colleges”, which generally includes Graduate studies (Masters and PhD).
  For example, Columbia University consists of Columbia College, Barnard College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Medical School (Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center), Columbia School of General Studies, Columbia Law School, the Graduate School of Art & Sciences & Teachers College.
  The academic level of specific colleges can be higher than that of Universities. For example Amherst College or Reed College are amongst the most prestigious academic institutions in the USA.
  Universities are not necessarily State/Government sponsored as they would be in Israel. For example, NYU is a private University as is the University of Rochester.

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  Where in Israel can I find out information for Scholarships for International students to the USA?

  The Yeda Plus web site lists scholarships for International students for free! Currently, Yeda Plus lists 85 American universities and colleges that offer scholarships for international students!
  Come to the Yeda Plus office in Tel Aviv where we have reference material available for scholarship information
  Go to the “Scholarships” section of the home page www.yedaplus.co.il to find the American scholarship listings.
  We are constantly updating this information so check it frequently! Yeda Plus is contacting all major American Universities and Colleges and listing their scholarships for international students.
  If you have scholarship information you wish to share with us please e-mail us at [email protected]
  Infomation is also available in Tel Aviv at the US Israel Educational Foundation (Fullbright Commission in Israel)
  Information on Scholarships for international students is available in Jerusalem at the American Center-Keren HaYesod 18.