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[@areguapiri]

Community colleges are not just for students who did not get accepted to 4- year universities. Many students prefer a community college for their first 2 years because they are cheaper, provide excellent education, and are usually located close to their home. After completing the 2 year program, most universities like to accept students who did well at community college because they have proven they are good students. Transferring to a 4-year university for the final 2 years is usually much easier at that point

[@freakyunderdog]

I disagree with you, it's the complete opposite; transferring from a 2-year community college to a 4-year university requires very good academic performance, plus you still need financial aid to pay for that university that accepted you, which is very rare in the case of a transfer student; meaning, you'll have to pay a huge amount of the tuition if not all of it, which is very disadvantageous to international students.

[@meghansullivan6812]

exactly!!

[@cyverbunny]

right! I'm deliberately choosing a community college as an international student because it's actually affordable, and I can still transfer later if I want to

[@toodlesx_x]

Right now, my biggest obstacle is convincing my parents to let me study in America.

[@abdimajid99]

yes !!the same here

[@sneakerhead6625]

sameee

[@algoboi]

My problem is money

[@wta6007]

@@algoboi Make money ;)

[@Donricko99]

I need to talk to my father about it

[@macerly]

Yesss thank you so much for this 😅😍

[@sairainbow2829]

Macerly hey. I watch your videos. There are amazing. Big fan of your!!!

[@SupertutorTV]

Yw

[@brookifyd]

Hey Macerly, just checked out your channel. If you are interested in doing a collab let us know (this is Brooke). It looks like our audiences might have some nice overlap potential. info supertutortv.com

[@fatimabounja5003]

Hi, I want to apply in Harvard College for the year 2022-2023 but the problem is that I don't know when to take all these tests? Can you help me plssss😭😭

[@petertkatchenko7703]

Pro Tip: If you are a student from Europe, STAY THERE!! The universities in the EU are just as good (if not better), and they cost 3x less! Not to mention that admission in Europe is so much more Democratic that what we have in the US.

[@sarahstone2549]

Peter Tkatchenko I agree, gonna try to get in the ETH in Switzerland, you don't pay much and they are still pretty famous (Einstein studied there)

[@jean-baptistesay6941]

Dont spread fake news. The schools may be cheaper, but the schools are on a much much lower level and the admissions process is stupid.

[@sarahstone2549]

Big Schlong Max Look the QS college ranking up, in Europe there's Oxbridge, the ETH and many other excellent universities.

[@jean-baptistesay6941]

dodie trash there are less than 5 excellent universities in all of Europe, while there are more than 30 in just the US. Plus, that doesnt even mention the fact that employment is much easier with an American degree in any country, aside from the fact that it would be easier to find a great job in the US.

[@sarahstone2549]

Big Schlong Max Why would your chances of getting a job increase due to graduating at a University like Dartmouth that might be known in the US but isn't a big name like Oxford?

[@_prettygirllana]

Thank you so much for this! Can you do a video about financial aid for international students also?

[@梁浩程-r2x]

Lana M impossible

[@DivineSeaDragon]

By Minnie yes pls

[@이름없음-u5p2u]

there's not that much aid for internation student in america IMFAO cuz america doesnt like forign person\

[@hristogeorgiev3203]

yeah

[@husseinaljbawi800]

Very initeresting

[@monicalf8669]

Really helpful, thank you. I'm from Honduras, and most of the students here don't know this stuff and when they try to apply to a college/university in the U.S., they realize they don't meet all the requirements. I wish more people from here knew this.

[@day35ofdebuggingthesamelin56]

She is not a *super* tutor She is a *legend* tutor

[@brookifyd]

LOL

[@lauravg2138]

OMG thank you so much for doing this video as a Brazilian this has helped me so much!!! I was completely confused as what I had to do and now Im completely relaxed. Thank you so much 😊

[@Entreafoiceeomartelo]

Verdade ela tirou bem as dúvidas, e o melhor é que ela não fica fazendo rodeios como outros KZbinrs do gênero

[@mohammednagdy6661]

I'm very glad to see you take your first international step! Keep up the good work

[@aizakashifshakoor6284]

This explained so many questions of mine that would take me hours to find out, and in just around 10 minutes!👍🏻

[@tiyasha2907]

Are scholarships for international students solely based on standardised test scores. I am really confused regarding this since I have no clue how my grades would seem in the application process.

[@2NE1972000]

There are merit-based schaolrships based on GPA and scholarship. However, sometimes they are not so generous. Try to apply to Liberal arts colleges and Privates universities that offer need-based aids

[@petertkatchenko7703]

The most highly ranked Universities only give out scholarships based on demonstrated financial need, like in the Ivy League, etc.

[@brookifyd]

Not usually. Every college is different and most significant scholarships are distributed by colleges themselves. Sometimes a score is a qualifying factor (At USC for example) but then you also have to go through a process including other evaluation points.

[@friends4maddy]

Special fees / scholarships / aids for students are available under the Global Literacy Development Program. CONTACT: LIFE EXPERIENCE DEGREE AMANZEE

[@lifeviz28568]

OMG FINALLY Perfect for people like me. I'm going college next month can't wait!

[@redouaneredouane3615]

So how has it been after 5 years ?

[@oscareduardoromerorio4291]

What if Im poor? I need a scholarship

[@ania519]

Financial aid?

[@tojoheriniainatsimalay5448]

I'm from a random country which is Madagascar and I'm applying for US college this year :D :D Information from you are always helpful. Thank you so much

[@0nefartman]

how did it go !?

[@tojoheriniainatsimalay5448]

Nah I didn’t get in, but I did get into a different school

[@symphonyreturnstswizzlevev8309]

can you do a video about extracurriculars an international student needs or should do? is doing programming helpful i.e. should i highlight it on my EC list?

[@DivineSeaDragon]

SymphonyReturnsTSwizzle VEVO yes

[@hibashamim3979]

Much needed

[@reniaviles6312]

Loved this video, it was really helpful! Hope you can make more videos for international students.

[@liamey_gainz]

for english proficiency, if you’re only look to apply to a 2 year college then you could also do duolingo english test - DET

[@hanaspahia3349]

What about american citizens living abroad? Can you explain that unique situation? Thanks!

[@account_deleted703]

Hi! I'm in that same boat and from what I've been told, it's the same application process but without any necessary citizenship requirements.

[@someperson5137]

You’re still considered a domestic applicant. However, if you’re not a citizen or have a green card, you’re international regardless of where you live

[@CS-vc2um]

One question: what if in my country there's only 3 years of high school? What do I put on 9th grade on the common app, the info of my last year of secondary school? Or do I not even mention it? Thanks

[@2NE1972000]

Some schools do, some don't. But I recommend you should also include 9th grade.

[@Kha1edKha1ifa]

Contact the college

[@hanaspahia3349]

Same. Middle school for us is 6th grade through 9th grade. Highschool is only three years.

[@alexjordan8838]

I’d talk to someone at the college you’re applying to to make sure :) good luck!!

[@RyanStar10023]

Hi, We have the same system in my country, and as someone who already got into college. You just have to indicate that you went to two schools from 9th to 12th grade, just put the information of both schools and in the box asking for a reason for transferring say something like" the schooling system in my country considers 9th grade as part of middle school and 10th-12th grade as parts of high school, the school mentioned above was my *insert type of respective school (middle or high)* school"

[@nobrakes7892]

Aaah my dreams crushed when she said india

[@STXRBOY999]

Sarath vinu it’s fine, don’t worry. I know a couple people from China, India, England which attend my university here in California, United States

[@abdimajid99]

@@STXRBOY999 do somali students attend your college??

[@STXRBOY999]

Abdimajid Farah well there are 37,000 people attending my university, i’m pretty sure there’s one person from Somali

[@eli53973]

@@abdimajid99 you have a very VERY good chance of being admitted if you're from Somalia trust me. You can even receive full scholarships if you also have good grades and motivation

[@abdimajid99]

@@eli53973 Thank you brother! but i feel lost cuz i am not familiar with american education system.

[@cathalsheehan9596]

We don’t use GPA’s but I plan to resit the SAT, am worried they will use 1 or 2 school exams as a way to judge me instead of the GPA

[@DreamWorksCreations]

What does an International student should look for when apply to american universities for masters? Is SAT necessary

[@shubhankardasgupta4777]

The best way is to research from your desired college/university for the requirements they need to accept you.

[@jastasie3734]

some university are test optional

[@maryamm8379]

No GMAT is the SAT for masters degree

[@DreamWorksCreations]

@@maryamm8379 so GMAT or GRE for Engineering Masters

[@ronakyadav2010]

Thanks for making his video. I hope you could make more videos on international students like and like everything. I also hope you could make videos on programmes summer that add value to the application Thanks

[@isaacmiraclechilanga2780]

Thank so very much am from zambia and this video has really answered my b😮othering questions, am taking a international step

[@jorarove1679]

Do you have a higher chance of admission into a top college/university if you do 12th grade in a boarding school in the U.S.? Or is it better to finish high school in your country of origin and then trying to enter a top college/university? (I’m a student in the Dominican Republic and I have the chance to finish high-school in a boarding school in New England. Any advise or insight would be greatly appreciated since it’s a proven to be a very tough decision).

[@orthobro3811]

2 years later, can you tell us how it went

[@tishamaryam2575]

Tell us your decision since its been 2yrs

[@abdullahi6535]

@@tishamaryam2575 3 years...

[@matiascarrillo7916]

Are you there?

[@blairwaldorf7206]

“”Cries in Chinese””

[@dr_amalia]

please use a tissue

[@algoboi]

Crying in a language ?

[@nebeprisikiskiakopusteliau8884]

@@algoboi it is a joke if you don't get it

[@algoboi]

@@nebeprisikiskiakopusteliau8884 got it, but 'language' ?

[@nebeprisikiskiakopusteliau8884]

🤦

[@yuzuukaa]

In the Caribbean we have CXC not SAT or ACT but it’s kind of the same thing I guess.

[@mohammadelezabi381]

Thanks for the long-awaited video!!! Can you please also make a vidoe about scholarships for international students??

[@melissaa1176]

I'm in a British school. Can I apply to competitive schools in the US with just my A Levels, or must I also take an ACT/SAT?

[@bijouxga4117]

I know this is kinda late but I'm in the same boat as you, except I'm an American citizen living in the UK. Regardless, A levels are translated as AP classes which gives you a pretty good leg up when put with your GCSE's so its definitely not necessary. However, I'm still taking it and like mentioned in the video its easier for Colleges to understand. P.S (GCSE is harder then the ACT and SAT so if you did well in maths, English and science it should be easier)

[@bikramrajkunwar8557]

Bijoux Amegavi. Hello, I also study A level. And I have my grades with me but I don't know about what is my GPA would be in the USA education system.

[@nishchayranjan6036]

Dude,you already live in Britain,then why to move to the US?

[@nishchayranjan6036]

Lewis Mwenya that was rude

[@shubhamgiri5801]

A video for me. Thanks

[@bananaisland1752]

What about IB diploma students

[@msaihamhossain2673]

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[@aestheticarmy3773]

In the UK we don’t get offered AP classes. We don’t do the SAT/ACT tests either. How would I take the SAT/ ACT ?

[@jessicax1898]

Aesthetic Army I think you can check online how to but American universities do accept with GCSEs and a levels some accept BTec

[@jewelcrump5801]

@@jessicax1898 hi! Do they accept CXC ( that's from the Caribbean)

[@jessicax1898]

Jewel Crump I have no clue I’m sorry

[@petercharron3268]

Perhaps and explanation of private vs public and state universities vs state (UCLA vs Long Beach State).

[@evavivaldelli3515]

Lol I’m just watching as an American high school student because no one has explained this to me before😭

[@kansassmith4318]

Same lmao 💀😭

[@mohammedjawahri5726]

perfect timing,thanks!

[@HH-lr2zt]

I live in the United States, but I'm from a rural area where most people just go to the college in the nearest city. That's fine, but I want to know more about all the options out there since my education about college has been fairly limited.

[@thandozulu9417]

Excellent, this really helped me

[@malikamadouseidoumossi7705]

Wow this was really helpful. Thanks a lot. I would suggest you make another video on graduate universities for US

[@yugandharinarayanam4427]

since the times have changed, could you make an updated video regarding this topic, it would be of great help....

[@shubhamdas4906]

Thank You SupertutorTV..

[@Aziztebourski426]

Yes more international videos please !

[@cleocarter]

My question is.. can international students who have completed hs without biology, chemistry and physics take these subjects at a community college?

[@WoahManSup]

Can i give ielts instead of toefl?

[@zainab8296]

Im from the UK, and if I was applying to a n american college how would I take the SAT or ACT because theres no testing centres here?

[@lv6398]

There should be a testing centre somewhere in UK. Go to College board site and you can research it. If all places are taken, you can go to neighbouring country. For my first SAT, I did it in Serbia and and for the second SAT I did it in Montenegro

[@jessicax1898]

zainab American universities accepts GCSEs and a levels and some of them accept btecs

[@isaacmiraclechilanga2780]

Thanks for the information

[@paavoahola2777]

After highschool should I take my countrys ''SAT test'' or do American colleges care about that

[@Niglet101bitch]

0:46 The video starts......

[@hrshowhardo8466]

finally i found a very helpful video for international students

[@teacherjay9523]

I subscribed because you said so.

[@abdubaev]

Thank you so much

[@freekickerzjunior6718]

Thank you very much! The video was very helpful !

[@Jake-fr7xt]

Thank you so much!!! help so much

[@karigarza2728]

Thnksss hope I get in!

[@juliakassab4585]

Totally un related but I do a lot of theater but I still want to go into a competitive college is there anyone I can factor what I’ve done in the theaters world on to a college application

[@kaciesolis2850]

Hey I am consider an international student, since I am not a citizens however I do live in the US with a visa and go to High School here, how would my college application process work?

[@sakurasneachta]

Thank you!

[@chandrankaden]

Best information for international students

[@chelseaphipps8744]

What if my course doesn't say AP or IB but it is like you described?

[@jakeryan4545]

I know this is a while after the comment, but it might help others - this is why standardized tests are so important for international students. There is no way the college could know every classes dificulty level around the world, and so won't try to.

[@drax8511]

Wow now I understand thank you so much

[@SouryaBiswas-qs9xw]

Ma'am please make a financial aid information video for International students

[@hawtsauce2471]

Can I give an AP if my school doesn't offer it? Would getting good score in ap(physics c :mechanics) help me get in Princeton university. For AB in astrophysics

[@MissPurpleDurple]

Are you asking should I take an AP exam even though your school doesn't offer it? Or are you asking should I put on the AP on my application even though my school doesn't have it? If it's the first option, it's says you can take it but it's not recommended if you take the test without taking the class.. If it's the second option I don't recommend doing that because that's lying on your application because the colleges will see what your school offers and if they don't see that AP class you said you took, alot of bells will go off...

[@delulusof]

Thank you! That was helpful.

[@povhengyam3395]

I wish I found this video when I was in high school 😞👌

[@andrewwilliams4227]

Would I have to take the TOEFL if I'm South African, speaking English as my first home language and did every year of my schooling in English?

[@abdimajid99]

most colleges don't require TOEFL if your high school was instructed in english

[@samizaman2486]

Please talk about financial aid for international students

[@milenamerinochavez5854]

Thank you so much I'm from Ecuador and I graduated from high school last year Do you think it is necessary to enter a community college? Or is it enough if I get a good score on the ACT, SAT, Toefl and the Sat Subject Tests?

[@abdulrahmanosama8477]

Talking slow 😂😂 Ty tutor👍🏻

[@jefrreyjeffery2192]

R u muslim?

[@lovechinmandubuisi3623]

How can I prepare for MCAT for New York MD program

[@sebas24mc]

i have to get an scolarship because i don't have enough money to pay a tuition

[@Mailmanqq]

Could you make a video about Americans going abroad for college? I'm going to be going to college in the UK and I'm curious about your take on it. I think there's a lot of good options that Americans don't consider. Once I opened my search to be the whole world, about half my options were outside the US in countries like the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, France, etc.

[@ihsaryan]

You need to take TOEFL unless you are from great Britain or Australia Me: Why does everyone forget Canada!! 😥😥

[@maxdaniel4882]

What’s the toefl

[@ihsaryan]

@@maxdaniel4882 It is an English literacy test given for international students to prove their English skill. People often do this for admission in universities at English speaking countries.

[@SlasherTube]

@@ihsaryan Do I still have to take it if my English level is already good enough?

[@ihsaryan]

@@SlasherTube If you are not from an English speaking country, it would be wise to take it to really prove your skill.

[@akramhossain1263]

Hi, Thank you for making video about U S College system. I am an International student, I learn a lot from you. I have a question that "Is early high school graduate good or bad? Or What's are some pros and cons for early high school graduation.

[@2NE1972000]

Pros are that you can move on earlier. Cons are you might be missing activities that better your "soft" skills or unstable on your foundational core knowledge

[@JustinBrandt]

Thanks for this, it really cleared up some things! What I am still not clear on: What do I do when I come from a school (and country for that matter) which doesn't offer the ACTs and SATs or IB and AP courses? We only have our own national exam (which is based on the H/IGCSE system). Do US universities accept these? Do I have to take the SAT/ACT? If so, how do I do that?

[@ibie9955]

Justin Brandt If you want to be accepted to a top us university you must take the SAT/ACT, even if you have to travel to a neighbouring country to find a center. However if you are not picky on the ranks of the colleges then you don't really have to take the SAT or ACT.

[@_prettygirllana]

Justin Brandt usually you can find centers to take ACT/SAT in every country

[@brookifyd]

What ibie 99 said. SAT vacation. Or you could go to an American community college or lower ranked "test optional" college but finding the latter would take some work.

[@SW-fy8pq]

China is becoming more and more generous in giving out full scholarships to international students who want to pursue university or vocational training in China. I highly recommend it. Later you can get a post grad in USA should you decide.

[@promaquadir7305]

Please do one for gap year students willing to apply to USA

[@chai2671]

Yes. I from Philippines, can i apply for it?

[@tamarareyes399]

If I am a Canadian citizen and speak English but live in a a country were it is not an English speaking country. What do I have to do?

[@purpleguy7521]

iam 17 and i want to finish my high school in the us i have 2 years left to finish high school in my country is that even possible

[@Sarthakbhuigal]

is TOEFL mandatory for international students who's English isn't the first language?

[@tionyelsie7827]

Yes, Sarthak Bhuigal its important to take the proficiency tests to increase your chances

[@Sarthakbhuigal]

The Dream Stream thank you!

[@kanuagrawal4209]

hi brooke can you upload a video on top 5 colleges for engineering (for international students) in usa

[@6amage]

What if your british but want to go to uni in america to play american football

[@hiyyihismylight]

Which university of Illinois is the best for international admission?? they didn’t mention which one at 6:54

[@prasanakatwal4579]

What about International A Levels?? Are they a good measure of the English language proficiency or some form of an alternative to AP or IB tests??

[@hyphen8d725]

If you were educated in the US, but here on a temporary visa, are you still an International Student?

[@MohammedHassan-ug8xx]

Guys, can an IGCSE student go to a community or a liberal arts college after completing IGCSE successfully?

[@laylabugeja9379]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!!!

[@tanishkamazumdar4353]

What should my sat and act score be to get into standford....I’m an Indian student

[@lileliparteliani5858]

what if i want to transfer to an american university do i still have to take the exeams?

[@ximelp7268]

Thank you so so much for this!! There aren't lots of videos out there like this.

[@sandrabernard2358]

Am in Liberia 🇱🇷,How can I be students in the USA

[@bensaidimohamed5865]

PLEASE ANYONE I NEED AN ANSWER I STUDIED BRITISH CIRROCOLUM MY WHOLE LIFE BUT THE QUESTION IS CAN I STILL GO TO AN AMERICAN COLLEGE EXPLAIN PLZ and ik I spelled something wrong

[@krunalshukla1363]

Hey there! Would you happen to know if students from New Zealand (an English speaking country) would be required to the TOEFL test?

[@ja-naeharris8193]

To my knowledge, no, you do not. Likewise, for US universities native English speaking- Canadians rarely have to take it. However, you should check with the Universities you are applying to, since the requirements may vary.

[@Noone787jh79p]

what about the GED? Can I take that as an alternative to the SAT or maybe the ACT?

[@pratyush511]

Is it the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign you are referring to? @supertutortv

[@sofiasubercaseaux8486]

This is GOLD

[@constancarodrigues8392]

Can i take the sat’s and Act’s living in europe?

[@libbya2677]

How many American universities can an English person apply for?

[@artvideos9319]

SHE: HEY GUYS ME: HEART ATTACK

[@luisenriquecendejassosa6805]

?

[@LaughHub-r6c]

What about Duolingo