Education in the US

An American education is known throughout the world for its excellence, flexibility and for the range of opportunities it affords.

A degree from one of Study Group’s carefully selected partner institutions will give you the qualification you need to be internationally successful.

Undergraduate Studies at University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) degrees are granted after                                   
4 years of successful study

In your first year, as a Freshman, the focus is on introductory courses giving a solid grounding in a wide range of subjects. There is usually a compulsory core curriculum which may include mathematics, science, English, history, logic and philosophy, but which also allows you to choose electives in subjects that interest you. This is also your chance to take introductory courses in what you hope will become your main discipline of study (known as your major). For example, you might take Economics as a Freshman if you wish to study a Business major.

In your second year or Sophomore year, you will complete the core curriculum and advance in some subjects to the next tier. Those students who have decided on a major may begin taking prerequisite classes at this time. However, you are not required to form ally declare a major until your junior year.                               

In the third year, as a Junior, you will begin the advanced coursework for your major and in your fourth year which is your Senior year, you will take your last exams and complete your Bachelor's degree.

Community Colleges in America
These are two-year colleges offering a wide range of undergraduate classes that can lead to an Associate’s degree. As well as traditional core disciplines such as mathematics, business, science and history, they also offer excellent vocational training in areas such as tourism, accounting, electronics, graphic design, hospital administration, and hospitality management. The curriculum is very flexible and it is possible to complete one year of study or less and gain valuable college credits. Alternatively, you can also progress from community college to university, where you complete your final two years to achieve the more advanced Bachelor's Degree.

Although the academic requirements are not as stringent and class sizes are typically much larger, the quality of teaching is still very good and courses are very reasonably priced.

Colleges in the USA

Community colleges are the ideal choice if you want to experience the richness of an American education, but are not yet academically ready for university and need a stepping-stone towards a full degree. They also provide a great way of experiencing a gap year abroad without going on to a full degree.

Universities in the USA

 Academic Universities

You have a choice of all Universities throughout America, all carefully chosen by our team of experts for their excellent academic reputation, superb facilities and an average student/faculty ratio of just 12:1.With class sizes which average just 16, you will receive the close personalized attention you need to excel in your degree course.

  
1. Choice of excellent universities
All our universities are fully-accredited, competitively ranked and deliver a rigorous, flexible curriculum.

2. Complete support service
We will organize all medical, housing and insurance arrangements. We will also regularly contact you to check you progress and provide a toll-free, 24-hour emergency number.

3. Complete access to all programs
You will be fully enrolled and have access to the entire range of programs and extracurricular activities at your university. Internships and work/study options are also available.

4. Apply any time of year
Rolling admissions means you can apply at any time of year.*

5. Confirmation within three weeks
On receipt of your completed application, we will send you an offer within approximately three weeks**, compared to an average of four months if you apply direct.

6. ESL and conditional acceptance
If your English needs improving before university,we can secure a conditional acceptance based upon your academic credentials. Having achieved the required English level, you can enroll fully. Details of ESL Transition programs

7. Transfer applications
If you have been a student at an accredited university in your home country, you can transfer to one of our partner universities. Transfer applications must be accompanied by certified (English) course descriptions, documented hours of instruction, and an official transcript.

10. Exceptional value – A single fee includes all of the following:
   • Application fees
   • Orientation fees (if applicable)
   • University deposit
   • Tuition
   • Shared dormitory accommodation (with American roommate
      whenever possible)
   • Full meal plan
   • Comprehensive accident/illness insurance
   • Transfer to campus from nearest domestic airport on initial arrival
   • Full-term monitoring by Study Group counselors
   • 24-hour access to toll-free service lines
   • Resolution of problems or emergencies

The only items not included are air fare, personal expenses, books, vacation travel and lodging and food expenses when the university is officially closed. (Not for CCP Programs)

* Applying by 01 July for September admission, or by 01 November for the January intake, maximizes the potential for success at your first choice university.We recommend that applications are made as early as possible in the academic year.

** Four weeks for Graduate applications.

Exceptional Outcomes
People with American graduate degrees hold approximately 70% of the most influential and lucrative positions in government, non-profit agencies, and private enterprise worldwide. More than 50% of undergraduates from American private universities immediately pursue postgraduate education, while 98% of the remainder secure positions in their chosen careers within six months of graduation.

Entry requirements
   •   Aged 17 or older
   •   Non-American citizen with principal residence outside the USA
   •   Successful completion of the equivalent of a US secondary
       education
   •   Diploma or acceptable certification of graduation from secondary
        school in your home country
   •   Spoken and written English sufficient for university study and life
   •   Proven academic achievement befitting future university success
        (minimal 2.0 GPA)

 How to Apply:

Admission Requirements

AKI INTER looks for students who are flexible, have a spirit of adventure, and who will enjoy the challenge of adapting to new people in a new culture. You must be between the ages of 17 and 23, meet minimum grade requirements, and be in good health.

Applicants to the AKI INTER University /College/ Master Program must demonstrate the following in order to be accepted:

   •   Strong academic record
   •   English language proficiency
   •   Motivation to excel in academic or career courses
   •   Commitment to the host family experience
   •   Self-responsibility, self-direction, and maturity
   •   Readiness for a cross cultural exchange experience

Candidates applying to the program must demonstrate pride in their culture and respect for cultural diversity. Applicants take a comprehensive English language test to demonstrate English Language skills, submit personal essays, and take part in face-to face interviews to determine motivation and readiness for both homestay exchange and high school level work.

   University/Master Placement
   •   We have about 75 Universities –Please chose University 
   •   Contact - AKI INTER
   •   Deadline for September- 1st April
   •   Deadline for January- 1st October

   Community College Placement
    Contact –AKI INTER
   •   Deadline for September -1st April
   •   Deadline for January - 1st October

Tuition
Applicants to the AKI INTER University/Master Program must pay:
   •   Contact AKI Inter for exact Prices

Applicants to the AKI INTER Community College Program must pay:
   •   $12 500-85 000 for One Academic year Program
  

To qualify for the AKI Inter undergraduate degree programs through AKI Inter you must:

• be 17 years of age or older
• have successfully completed the equivalent of secondary education
• have received a diploma or acceptable certification of graduation from secondary school in your home country
• be a non-American citizen with principal residence outside the US
• have a proficiency level of spoken and written English sufficient to perform acceptably within a university environment
• have demonstrated academic achievement indicative of university success (minimal 2.0 GPA)

University:                                

• Amherst College
• Auburn University
• Bates College
• Birmingham-Southern College
• Boston College
• Boston University
• Bowdoin College
• Brandeis University
• Brown University
• Bryn Mawr College
• University of California at Berkeley
• University of California at Los Angeles(UCLA)
• California Institute of Technology
• Calvin College
• Carleton College
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Catholic University of America
• University of Chicago
• Claremont McKenna College
• Clemson University
• Colby College
• Colgate University
• University of Colorado at Boulder
• Columbia University
• Cornell University
• Univfersity of Dallas
• Dartmouth College
• Davidson College
• Duke University
• Emory University
• Florida State University
• Franciscan University of Steubenville
• George Mason University
• Georgetown University
• University of Georgia
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Grove City College
• Hampden-Sydney College
• Harvard University
• Haverford College
• Hillsdale College
• College of the Holy Cross
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• James Madison University
• Johns Hopkins University
• Kenyon College
• Lehigh University
• Louisiana State University
• University of Massachusetts at Amherst
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Miami University
• University of Michigan
• Michigan State University
• Middlebury College
• University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
• Morehouse College
• Mount Holyoke College
• New York University
• StateUniversity of New York at Binghamton
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Northwestern University
• University of Notre Dame
• Oberlin College
• University of Pennsylvania
• Pepperdine University
• Pomona College
• Princeton University
• Reed College
• Rhodes College
• Rice University
• University of Richmond
• Rutgers University
• St. John’s College
• Smith College
• University of the South
• Spelman College
• Stanford University
• Swarthmore College
• University of Texas at Austin
• Thomas Aquinas College
• ThomasMoreCollege of Liberal Arts
• Tufts University
• Tulane University
• Vanderbilt University
• Vassar College
• Villanova University
• University of Virginia
• Wabash College
• Wake Forest University
• University of Washington
• Washington and Lee University
• Washington University
• Wellesley College
• Wesleyan University
• Wheaton College
• College of William and Mary
• Williams College
• University of Wisconsin
• Yale University