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• School reference letters for US universities

  Most universities ask for at least one reference from a student’s careers advisor, headteacher etc. It’s different from a personal statement, with a different focus from what UCAS wants.

• Deadlines & early decision

  You must meet your deadlines! US universities will not accept late applications unless they have ‘rolling admissions’, meaning they accept students on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Financial statements for US university applications

  Most universities will require you to complete a financial statement along with your application. Do this carefully as it will be used to determine your eligibility for financial assistance. 

• Help!

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• Our guide to selected universities

  In the USA Unis section, we examine in detail some of the many excellent colleges America has to offer. In choosing which schools to write about, we have considered a wide range of criteria.

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