STUDYING IN THE U.S.A. 

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 .  

We accept registration by International Students for enrollment into these 11 U.S. Universities and 6 Boarding Schools in various States in the U.S.  This is made possible by our partnership with an American based International Education Full Service Placement Organization  which is able to charge a total cost  below the Universities published price for tuition, room and board.  Over 5000 International Students have so far benefited from this service since 1974.  We know how to match you with an appropriate school and suggest the right course of study.

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) more details to follow...

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

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, Presto Global & SCCT in Singapore, Trincorp / ABS Inc. in Vietnam, D'One Trading in Philippines