0. FIRST PART:  STUDY IN THE U.S. - WHY NOT?

I. STEP 1:  CHOOSE A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

1.1. General Information about Higher Education in the U.S.

a. Institutions of Higher Education - A Definition

b. Levels of Higher Education

c. Conclusions

1.2. Choose a Right School for You

a. Things You Should Have in Your Mind

b. Choosing a Major

c. Choosing an Education Level

d. Choosing a right University or College

e. Conclusion: Tips in searching for an Appropriate School

1.3. Find a Financial Support

a. Cost of U.S. Education

b. Sources of Financial Support for International Students

c. Sources of Financial Aid Information

d. Schools with More Financial Aid for International Students

1.4. Where you can get help from

a. Institute of International Education (IIE) in Vietnam

b. Vietnam Education Exchange Program & U.S. Committee for Scientific Cooperation with Vietnam

c. NAFSA

d. AAUW Education Foundation

e. American Education Magazine

1.5. Conclusion

II. STEP 2:  PREPARE FOR THE TEST

2.1. When to start

2.2. What Do You Need?

a. TOEFL (Test of English as a Second Language)

b. TSE (Test of Spoken English)

c. SAT I (Reasoning Test) and SAT II (Subject Test)

d. GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

e. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

f. MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

III. STEP 3: PREPARE THE APPLICATION FORM

3.1. Obtain and Complete the Application

a. Obtain the Application Form

b. Tips for a Good Application Form

3.2. Send and Follow-up Your Application Form

a. Before Sending Application Form

b. Send Your Application Form

c. Following-up

IV. STEP 4: PREPARE FOR THE TRIP TO THE U.S.

4.1. Before leaving Vietnam

a. What to Do First

b. Obtain Visa to the U.S.

c. Documents to Bring

d. Clothes, Money and Others

e. Traveling Tips

f. Pre-departure Checklist

4.2. At arrival

a. At the Airport

b. Orientation and Registration

c. International Student Office

d. Advisor and Academic Advisor