Applying to U.S. Universities
The videos in this series are from the Coursera MOOC Applying to U.S. Universities.
About this Course
“It depends.” That is what you’ll hear when asking about the U.S. university admission process. With over 4,000 universities in the United States and no standard application system, the U.S. admission process can be confusing for everyone, but especially for students applying from other countries.
This course will help international students (non-U.S. citizens) and non-native English speakers navigate the U.S. university admission process by offering practical information about the documents and pieces that make up a U.S. university application. More importantly, admission officers will discuss how they use those pieces to decide who is accepted and who is denied, so that you can understand the process beyond the pieces.
By the end of this course, you will understand application basics that include researching schools, creating a school list, and establishing an application plan. This course will not answer all of your application questions, but it will teach you to ask the right questions of yourself and the universities. Ultimately, you will have all the information you need to start your process the right way, putting you on the path to acceptance.
* Please note, while the English Language Programs are part of the University of Pennsylvania, this is not a course about applying to Penn. Furthermore, this course is intended for international students educated in the national curriculum of their country. While other students are welcome to enroll, the course is not intended for American students or students studying in an American, International Baccalaureate, or Advanced Placement curriculum. The course is also intended for students who do not have access to university counseling – if you attend a school that offers university counseling, your counselor is the best source of information on applying to university. Finally, this course is for undergraduate (Bachelors degree) freshmen (students who have not attended any university) applicants. Undergraduate transfer applicants, students who have attended a university, will find some of the information helpful, but graduate (Masters and Doctoral) applicants will not.
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Academic Documents Part 1
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Academic Documents Part 2
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Academic Qualifications Part 1
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Academic Qualifications Part 2
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Activity List & Résumé
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Beginning Your Research
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Being the "Best"
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Building Your School List
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Connecting Themes
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Connecting You With Universities
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Creating a Plan
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Demonstrated Interest
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Different Universities Evaluate Differently
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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EducationUSA: A U.S. State Department Supported Network
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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EducationUSA Interview Part 1
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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EducationUSA Interview Part 2
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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EducationUSA Interview Part 3
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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EducationUSA Interview Part 4
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Eight Pieces & Two Questions
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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English Language Proficiency Tests: TOEFL & IELTS
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Essays
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Identifying Reach, Target, and Safety
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Importance of Self-Assessment
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Introduction to the Course
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.
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Letters of Recommendation
Erick Hyde
In this series, you will find video assets for all video assets from the massive, open, online course, Applying to U.S. Universities. The course is taught by Erick Hyde of the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs and features fully animated lectures that help international students navigate the U.S. admissions process and give them strategies to prepare their best application.