STUDYING IN THE U.S.A.
AIBS
Online
Business Knowledge First
For non-U.S. Citizens. Minimum age 14 for High School & 17 years for
University. With 1 Application Form you get a
Choice of at least 11 Universities, 6 Boarding Schools + Catholic High Schools
across the USA to 100 fields of study. Annual total Costs range from US$17,000
for High School & upto US$35,000 for University .
Students
applying through us to study in the U.S.A. with our partnering schools ,colleges
and universities must be non-U.S. citizens aged at least 14 years for boarding
school applicants and at least 17 years for University program candidates. The
courses of study have specific academic enrollment criteria depending on the
participating schools/colleges. Students are required to provide the necessary
documentation to verify their academic record and must maintain satisfactory
academic performance throughout their enrollment. Applicants must possess an
acceptable level of English proficiency for their selected course of study
unless applying for ESL programs. Applicants are required to provide certified
evidence that their family has sufficient funding to support their tuition fees
& living expenses for visa issuance purposes. Ideally applications should be
completed and submitted to us by July 1st for fall enrollment in
September and by November 1st for Spring enrollment in January.
Boarding
School Applicants: An original transcript or official, notarized and translated
copy of the last 3 years of education. SLEP, TOEFL, SSAT, PSAT, SAT test
results. 2 signed recommendation forms – 1 from your English teacher. Hand
written application essay under supervision of an adult school authority.
Deposit of US$500 refundable only if an acceptance cannot be offered or in the
event of a documented visa denial. Bank statement verifying sufficient funding
to cover program cost and personal expenses. Photocopy of passport
identification pages. 3 passport size photos.
University
Program Applicants: Submit transcript showing your entire secondary school
record (4 years) along with proof of graduation. 2 signed recommendation forms
from teachers or employers. Proctored hand written application essay under
supervision of an adult school authority . Deposit of US$500 refundable only if
an acceptance cannot be offered or in the event of a documented visa denial.
Bank statement verifying sufficient funding to cover program cost and personal
expenses. Photocopy of passport identification pages. 3 passport size photos.
Graduate
Program Applicants: Submit an official copy of entire undergraduate university
record along with proof of graduation. 2 signed letters of recommendation from
teachers or employers. Protored hand written application essay/personal
statement detailing the applicant’s career goals under supervision of an adult
school authority. Deposit of US$500 refundable only if an acceptance cannot be
offered or in the event of a documented visa denial. Bank statement verifying
sufficient funding to cover program cost and personal expenses. Photocopy of
passport identification pages. 3 passport size photos.
Each
applicant will attend an interview with an authorized representative
whose confidential Interview Report will be taken into consideration for
enrollment purposes. Steve Say - Filmo based in Singapore can be one such
authorized representative.
The
deposit of US$500 becomes due with application and refundable only if the
applicant is not accepted to the school or university or is unable to obtain a
student visa. Program fee is payable upon acceptance. The Student Visa document
(1-20 Form) will be issued from the school and released by us upon receipt of
the required fee payment.
The
following are not included in the total program cost: textbooks, other school
supplies, personal spending money, medical insurance, meals and housing when the
school is officially closed (usually during winter and spring holidays),
airfares, special tutorials or private lessons and field trips or other optional
activities
Some
Partnering U.S. University Colleges and indicative fees:
Albright College (Reading , PA) about US$30,000 undergrad ESL about
US$27,000, founded in 1856 (Methodist), 2097 students, award BA or BS degrees,
offers Accounting/finance, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Admin,
Chemistry, Child /Family studies, Communications, Computer Sc, Digital Media,
Economics, Education, English, Environment Sc, Fashion, Film/Video, History,
Information Systems, International Relations, Marine Sc, Maths, Music, Optics,
Philosophy, Physics, Photography, Political Sc, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre
Alvernia College (Reading, PA) about US$26,000 undergrad, founded
1958 (Catholic/Franciscan), 1848 students, award BA/BS/BS Nursing/B.SocSc,
offers Accounting, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Technology, Communications,
Criminal Justice Law, Education, English, Forensic sc, Healthcare, History,
Information Sc, Pre-Sch Education, Liberal Arts Sc, Marketing, Nursing,
Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Political Sc, Psychology, Social Sc, Theology
Arcadia University (Glenside, PA) about US$32,000 undergrad, founded
1853 (Presbyterian), 1970 students, award BA/BS/BA Fine Arts, offers Accounting,
Acting, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Sc, Criminal
Justice, Education, English, Fine Arts, History, International Studies, MIS,
Maths, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sc, Psychology, Sociology,
Theatre
Elmira College (NY) more details to follow ....
Lycoming College (Williamsport, PA) about US$30,000 undergrad, founded 1812 (Methodist) , 1500 students, award BA/BS degrees, offers Accounting, Actuarial Sc, Anthropology, Archeology, Arts, Astronomy, Biological Sc, Business Admin, Chemistry, Commercial/Advertising Arts, Computer Sc, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice Law, Drama, Economics, Education, English, Finance, History, International Relations, Literature, Marketing, Mass Communications, Maths, Music, Philosophy, Physic, Political Sc, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Woman’s Studies
Marietta College ( Marietta, Ohio) about US$29,000 undergrad ESL US$28000 founded 1835 , 1351 students, awards BA/BS degrees offers Accounting, Advertising, Art, Athletic Tr5aining, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Information Systems, Computer Sc, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Sc, Finance, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Sc, History, Human Resource Mgt, Journalism, Management, MIS, Marketing, Music, Petroleum Engineering, Philosophy, Physic, Political Sc, Psychology, Radio & TV, Theatre
New England College (Henniker, NH ) about US$32,000 undergrad founded 1946, 985 students, awards BA/BS degrees, offers Art, Biology, Business Admin, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Sc, Health & Sports Sc, History, Maths, Music, Philosophy, Political Sc, Psychology, Sociology, Sport & Recreational Mgt, Theatre, Women’s Studies, Theatre
University
of the Arts
(Philadelphia, PA) about US$29,000 undergrad founded 1870, 1968 students, awards
BFineArts/BS/Bmusic, offers Art & Design, Media & communications,
Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, This is the U.S. first and only university
devoted solely to the visual, performing & communication arts
Washington College (Chestertown, MD) about US$35,000 undergrad,
founded 1782, 1349 students, awards BA/BS degrees, offers Anthropology, Art,
Biology, Business Mgt, Chemistry, Computer Sc, Drama, Economics, Education,
English, Environmental Sc, French/German, History, Humanities, International
Studies, Maths, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology,
Sociology
Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre, PA) about US$28,000 undergrad, founded
1933, 2108 students, awards BA/BS/BBA degrees, offers Accounting, Applied &
Engineering Sc, Biochemistry,
Biology, Business Admin, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Information
Systems, Computer Science, Criminology, Earth/Environmental Sc, E-Business,
Electrical Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, History, Integrative Media,
International Studies, Maths, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Music,
Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sc, Philosophy, Political Sc, Psychology, Sociology,
Theatre
Wilkes
University - MS in Electrical
Engineering 30
Credits 1
- 2 years
about US$24,000
Master of Business Administration 36
Credits 1 ˝ - 2 years about
$25,000
Accounting,
Human Resources, e-Business, Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, International
Business
For students who have BBA, they will only need 36 credits.
For those students with degrees with
little or no previous
business coursework, the total number could go up to 48 credits. Completion of a
four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university
usually in the same discipline in
which they seek the Master’s degree 3.0 (B) grade point average
TOEFL – 550 paper-based / 203 computer-based
GMAT – Not required
Graduate
students are responsible for textbook charges, housing costs and meal charges.
Program price includes tuition & standard graduate fees only. Given the discount structure of the Partnership program,
graduate students are not eligible for additional discounts (i.e.
assistantships, etc.)
Woodbury
University
(Burbank, CA) about US$30,000 undergrad, founded 1884, 1270 students, award
B.Arch/BA/BS/B.FineArts, offers Accounting, Architecture, Business Mgt, Computer
Information Systems, Communication, Fashion Marketing, Marketing, Fine Arts:
Animation / Fashion Design / Graphic Design/Interior Design, Psychology,
Some U.S. Boarding Schools and
indicative fees:
Canterbury
School
(New Milford, CT), about US$34,000, founded 1915 (Roman Catholic), 357 students,
offers English, Maths, Foreign Language, History, Science, fine Arts, Theology,
20 credits required for Graduation
Mercersburg
Academy
(Mercersburg , PA) about US$35,000, founded 1893, 444 students, offers Art,
Algebra, Biology, Botany, Calculus, Chemistry, Ceramics, Computer Graphics,
Computer Maths, Drama, English, English literature, Ethics, Foreign Language
(Chinese included) , History, Fine Arts, Maths, Music, Physics, Psychology,
Public Speaking, Physical
Education, Religion, Science, Social Studies,
Requires 57 credits for Graduation
South
Kent School
(South Kent, CT) about US$33,000, founded 1923, 130 students, offers, English,
Maths, Foreign Language, US History, Laboratory Sc, Art, Requires 18 credits for
Graduation
Timothy's
School
(Stevenson, MD)
The
Webb School
(Bell Buckle, TN) about US$30,000, founded 1870, 266 students, offers English,
Maths, Foreign Language, History, Science, Fine Arts, Requir4es 19.5 credits for
Graduation
Unless otherwise stated Indicative prices includes tuition, room & board, accident/illness insurance, airport pickup upon arrival, Enrollment & Monitoring Services. Students are responsible for their airfares, visa fees, textbooks, stationery, personal expenses, athletic equipment, uniforms if needed, field trips, extra curricula activities, spending money, other optional charges e.g. ESL service, room key deposit, account deposit, facilities usage fee, International Student Fee, Technology Fee.
Catholic
High School Program,
Available to students entering grades 8 through 11. Indicative prices begin from
about US$17,000. Services include admission to an accredited Diocesan or
Archdiocesan High School across the U.S., Host family identification &
screening, Payment of School Fees and most fees to the School.
By special arrangement with dozens of American boarding schools, colleges and universities through the Partnership of our U.S. Partners we offer fast track admission at reduced tuition to qualified international applicants from around the world with just 1 standard application form which will provide the candidate of prompt professional support in enrollment, travel, course selection, campus life & communication.
TRANSITIONS. Designed for the international student
with weak English language skills, TRANSITIONS is a new program available to
both undergraduate and graduate degree applicants. Permitting from one/two
trimester to two full academic years of intensive language support while the
student prepares for acceptance into a regular degree program, TRANSITIONS
offers these great features:
* On-campus dormitory accommodation in Reading, PA, included
* Full meal plan and access to campus activities included
* ESL classes at Reading Area Community College included
* Access to mainstream courses in areas of strength
* Full monitoring and support throughout the program
* Transportation to campus and unlimited local travel card included
* Optional travel/accident insurance coverage
* University placement counseling and guaranteed enrollment upon
completion of the TRANSITIONS program
Spaces are limited for September 2006 enrollment. Students may also
enter in January, March, or June 2007! The entire program price for this superb
option is US$25,900.US for all entering dates during the 2006-2007 year.
Note: In addition to the US$500
refundable deposit to be paid to our U.S. Partnership , a non refundable
processing fee of US$200 will be levied for each application made through us or
our affiliates.
This fee would help to disburse expenses in promoting, recruiting, interviewing,
referring, supervising & monitoring the application process & costs of
air courier, postages , faxes, telephonic communications, etc
For
more information or an application form or personal interview please contact:
Steve Say – Filmo Communications
Bras Basah Post Office PO Box 305 Singaproe 911811
Mobile: 65-98365486 Fax: 65-64677800 Email: filmo@filmo.com
URL: www.filmo.com
Filmo is a Singapore based Educational Services Consultancy established in 1986 & is affiliated with Devisuals in USA, SCCT in Singapore, Trincorp / ABS Inc. in Vietnam.