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Studying in the USA D E M Y S T I F Y I N G T H E P R O C E S S

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OVERVIEW Introduction Why the US? Requirements FAQ Questions

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THE TEAM BUILDING A CRITICAL MASS OF TRANSFORMATIVE YOUTH Roland Naijuka Director University of Rochester Google Inc. Kevin Tusiime Project Co-Ordinator University of Rochester Microsoft Inc.

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WHY USA?

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WHY (STUDYING IN) THE US ROCKS FACTORS TO CONSIDER Opportunities Financial Aid Flexible Curriculum

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OPPORTUNITIES NO OTHER COUNTRY EVEN COMES CLOSE! From Research, to Internships, to Projects, the whole shebang!

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INTERNSHIPS & WORK EXPERIENCE Intern and work at World-Renown companies like Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, BCG, etc.

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RESEARCH Participate in original research at the undergraduate level.

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INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS Receive funding for personal, community or entrepreneurial projects

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FINANCIAL AID PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD

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FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM EXPLORE NUMEROUS INTERESTS Have a knack for numbers and a profound appreciation for world history and romance languages? Look no further

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Earning $12/hr (~45,000ugx) Working Part-time Honorable Mentions Anyone can participate in competitive sport. Sports Your classmates will be from all over the world. Diversity Endless extracurriculars, from drama to student government, to developers clubs. Clubs

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Admission Requirements

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ADMISSION CHECKLIST Standardized Tests: SAT/ACT Letters of Recommendation Essays Common App Academic Transcripts

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APPLICATION TIMELINE Now Getting everything together. Research colleges, standardized tests, reach out to recommenders. Start preparing for standardized tests. March-July Sit standardized tests, follow up with recommenders. 1st Nov - 31st Jan Submit applications, Keep track of application portal. August- October Write, Rewrite Proof read essays.

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TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES Khan Academy Buddy System Slack

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FAQ

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PROFESSIONAL COURSES Courses like medicine and law are best done from one's home country. Engineering, however, is highly recommended!

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BRAIN DRAIN We believe our best and brightest contribute best to the country when they maximize their potential, wherever they might be.

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COSTS Applying can be very costly: from Standardized testing, to Application fees; however, we know a few tricks to lower costs.

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ADMISSION IS NOT GUARANTEED Probably the biggest deal breaker: but you can always try again, and if you can make it to the US, you probably have gov't sponsorship in UG.

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HOMOSEXUALITY Not as big a problem as the propaganda spread in Uganda will have you believe. You'll need to learn to be tolerant towards people different from you.

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RACISM Also not as bad as the media will have you believe. College campuses are very inclusive.

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COMMUNITY COLLEGES An untapped resource that students who can afford should explore.

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Questions?