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  1. No problem! Hope everything works out!
  2. Call up the admissions office and ask them! That's the safest bet! Since you're running out of time, find the PHONE NUMBER and contact them; e-mails might take too long! As far as I remember, I had to fill out forms of finances even BEFORE I got accepted to my college, not to mention for the I-20 Form. The finances forms are a MUST for the I-20, but they were also a part of the registration procedure for my college. Furthermore, the Institution needs to know how much money you're willing to spend on them initially, so that they can determine the finanicial aid package for you, because the deal is that you can get accepted, but they might NOT cover your entire tuition, room and board, books. etc.! And, because you might not end up having full scholarship, they need to maximize their overall financial aid, and give you their financial offer! The Institution can still hope that you might accept their offer, and end up paying, for example $10,000 per year! I hope this makes sense to you. Dule
  3. Idemo prvo redom: 1) Kako se tebi do sada svidela skola? U akademskom smislu, OBOZAVAM ovu shkolu! Profesori su sjajni, i uvek izlaze u susret; naravno, pod uslovom da ne pravish gluposti. Ako si zainteresovan da radish neki samostalni projekat, mozesh da organizujesh sa profom u okviru njegovog chasa (zavisi od oblasti, i od profesora) da pravish projekat, i da za to dobijesh ocenu. Recimo, ja sam ovog semestra pisao esej od 7,000 rechi za chas koji se zove "Intro to Mass Communication" umesto da pishem dva eseja od 1,200 rechi! Za nedelju dana imam prezentaciju pred celom shkolom o tome shta sam radio i o rezultatima istrazivanja! Chasovi su opushteni, i kreativni. Dodushe, neki bash i nisu, ali Boze moj, takvih ima svuda. Od 14 kurseva koliko sam dosad imao, mozda 4 mi se nisu dopala, ali nije bilo toliko strashno da se besim od muke... Na chasovima imash pravo da izrazish svoje mishljenje, i tretiraju te kao pojedinca, a ne kao broj, jer vas na chasovima nema vishe od 25! U socijalnom smislu, imaj u vidu da je grad VRLO MALI!!! I, kad to kazem, to najozbiljnije i mislim!!! Postoji samo jedna velika ulica, koja ima oko 300 metara, i to je to! Za najblizu diskoteku ti treba pola sata voznje kolima, a chak ni tu ne preporuchujem, jer tuche su chest pojam tamo! Za neki pristojni nocni klub ti treba oko sat i po voznje! Najveci deo aktivnosti se odvija na samom kampusu. Trenutno ima oko 820 studenata, i vrlo brzo pohvatash lica, jer iste ljude vidjash svaki dan! Meni je bilo vrlo teshko da se naviknem na sredinu i na ljude, jer ja mrzim da gledam ista lica svaki dan, i da se svima javljam po 5 puta dnevno! Ali, sada posle godinu dana, vec mi je javljanje postala rutina. Sve u svemu - akademski je fenomenalno, a socijalno moze bolje! Mada, sve zavisi od tebe, kakva si osoba, i kakvo ti okruzenje najbolje prija. 2) Kakav je kriterijum za primanje stranih studenata? (sledeca dva pitanja, koliko je vazan tvoj akademski uspeh iz srednje skole, i sta se najvise ceni kad se dodeljuju stipendije za strane studente, s obzirom da SAT testovi nisu obavezni?, cu ukljuchiti u ovaj deo) Recicu ti da je moja shkola trenutno VRLO zainteresovana da poboljsha "diversity" na fakultetu, i da je vishe nego zeljna da ima shto vishe stranih studenata! Nazalost, ne znam koliko novca su odvojili za taj projekat ili koliko su spremni da odvoje! Odmah cu ti reci da se SVE gleda, ali da budem apsolutno iskren sa tobom, ne znam shta najvishe cene. Imao sam priliku da bacim pogled proshle godine na listu studenata koji su trebali da prime jednu od stipendija, i profa koji je bio u komitetu je imao i prosek studenata, i vannastavne aktivnosti, i rezultate testova, i kvalitet prijemnih eseja, ama bash sve, sazeto na malom parchetu papira!!! Tako da te SAMO prosek iz shkole, ili SAMO odlichne vannastavne aktivnosti nece staviti u poziciju da budesh najbolji kandidat, ali ce dobar rezultat iz tih oblasti svakako ostaviti odlichan utisak! E, a kad sam pomenuo SAT, ja bih ti savetovao da ga polazesh! Istina, SAT nije obavezan za GMC, ali je jako POZELJAN! SAT rezultat je jedna od mernih jedinica kvaliteta ovde, i, ako ti je rezultat u vrhu za americhke studente, svakako cesh ostaviti dobar utisak na komitet za dodeljivanje stipendija! Verujem da bi ovi odgovori trebalo da zadovolje tvoja pitanja. Ako zelish da pitash josh neshto, slobodno postavi pitanje, i potrudicu se da odgovorim najbolje shto mogu. Pozdrav, Dule
  4. Dule

    Lazar Krstic

    Oh, geez, speaking of cards, I also gotta take a picture for the IAC card. Hehe... For all this time, I didn't get it...
  5. Veruj mi da vrlo malo znam shto se tiche srednjih shkola. Sportske stipendije se dele za fakultete, ali ne znam za srednje shkole. Ja bih ti savetovao da, ako si zainteresovana da studirash u SAD-u, da krenesh polako da se raspitujesh o fakultetima i svim chudesima kroz koje treba da prodjesh (aplikacija, testovi itd.). Druga godina srednje je IDEALNA da se krene. A mozesh da upadnesh na njihove fakultete i sa nashom srednjoshkolskom diplomom bez problema... Odlazak za srednju i planiranje studija tamo moze biti rizichan potez, jer mozesh da zavrshish sa ponudom koju ne mozesh da isfiniansirash, pa onda bi morala da se vratish nazad u Srbiju. A, ne znam kako nashe obrazovanje tretira 4. godinu srednje shkole tamo... I, plus, ako si ishla tamo sa planom da stvarno NASTAVISH studiranje, a to se ne ostvari. ispashce da si bacila $5000... Valjda sam dobro objasnio...
  6. Uf, koliko ja znam, stipendije za srednju shkolu ne postoje. Ja lichno ne znam ni jednu osobu koja je dobila stipendiju za srednju shkolu u Americi. Svi koji su ishli da zavrshe 4. godinu su to odradili preko agencija, i platili su, bogami, preko $5000. Nije jeftino...
  7. Dule

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    Ako nisi mogla da nadjesh na njihovom sajtu, ja bih ti preporuchio da kontaktirash Business Office koledza. Napishi im e-mail ili ih pozovi telefonom i pitaj shta te tachno interesuje u vezi placanja, poshto su oni zaduzeni za te "beznachajne" detalje Pozdrav! Dule
  8. I'll answer this question: All you need to know is found on the following web-page http://gwired.gwu.edu/adm/apply/internatio...html#assistance As far as I could see, the University EXPECTS you to contribute significantly towards your education! Also, it seems to me that, unfortunately, the admissions officers were wrong the first time (and, were right the last time they contacted you). Take my advice (I've noticed that you've been shooting for the "big league" primarily), and advice of many people that I know (amongst others, PROFESSORS that I know here) - apply to a school that is not a super-hard one to get in, and from whom you can get a lot of money, and then, after you get your Bachelor's Degree, apply for Master studies on tough Universities!! There are several reasons why this is a better move: - you'll get to know the system in those 4 years - you'll improve your English significantly - you'll get a helluva lot better recommendations (if you try in your classes) - it'll be easier for you to be amongst the best (and get better grades easier), while at tougher Universities, if you get professors grade on a curve, you'll bust your ass studying, and you might score 90s (out of 100) on your tests, but, if most people got 95s, you're gonna end up with a C, even though 90 is pretty darn high! - if you're really smart and ambitious, at smaller colleges, everyone will be there to help you, and to guide you (and, they'll do it with greatest pleasure and satisfaction), while at bigger ones, you're just "one among the many" (it's a completely different treatment, believe me) - and, most importantly - graduate degrees, and graduate schools are what count nowadays!!! Last semester, one of my professors said that she found a data that said that 32% of Americans hold College Degrees!!! If you already got into some of the big universities (and got substantial funding), then my congratulations! If not, I would still consider "not-so-known" ones... Cheers, man!! Dule
  9. Here's first-hand information about interviews (I had an interview, so this is my experience with how it goes): If for the scholarship you've applied says that interview is required, then be absolutely sure that you'll have to do it! Know this - same rules apply to everybody, especially when big money (~$150,000 to $200,000 for 4 years) is in play! If you're not in the United States, and are not able to come to college campus for the interview, then the committee is going to call you! The committee usually consists of college's "honchos" - directors, and assistant directors (maybe alumnis and/or students). For example, I know in my (phone) interview, there was 8 people; I know for sure that Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, assistant to the college's Provost, and a student that had that scholarship were on the committee. Now - the most important - what are they gonna ask you?! I would be prepared to ask the following questions (I can 100% guarantee you that you will be asked one of these questions): - What made you choose our college? - What are you planning on studying at our college (be sure to answer "why")? - Where do you see yourself in 5 years (alluding to after you graduate)? - Why do you think you would be a good candidate for us? - Why do you feel you should be awarded the scholarship? - Personal questions on leadership skills, academic and/or sports achievements, habits/hobbies! Here's a couple of tips for doing the phone interview: - FIRST AND FOREMOST - Because they can NOT see you, you can take advantage of that, and have some notes prepared! If you want, you can write THE ENITRE answers, but just do NOT let them figure out that you're reading the answers!!! That would be kinda bad for you - Be confident in what you are saying, and try to relax. Even if you are feeling nervous, the committee will understand, cuz 1) you're an international student, and 2) you're under big pressure... The comittee will always try to guide you along the way, so, just take it easy and take a couple of deep breaths before you begin. - You can rehearse OUT LOUD some of the answers! It'll boost your self-confidence significantly! If you can have actual people to listen to you (family/friends), that would be great! - Be honest in your answers! If there's any inconsistency in your application documents, and what you're telling them over the phone, they WILL know! They are very meticulous in their work, especially for big money!!!! - Don't be afraid to make a joke on something! Actually, humor is desirable and preferred!!! That doesn't mean that you should say "Hey, let me tell you a joke", but just make a witty and humorous remark where you find appropriate. Americans HIGHLY APPRECIATE good sense of humor!!! - Do NOT be modest about yourself, and what you accomplished in your life so far, but don't make them believe that you are bragging! I always like to say: "Be modest with your achievements, but don't be modest with the traits that made those achievements possible!" It is a WAR out there, and you are fighting for your shiny medal!!! Don't let others claim that medal! - BE YOURSELF!!! Also, when you're talking over the phone, they'll probably say "How're you doing", "What's up", and "How's it going"! Those are salutations, and you do NOT need to ACTUALLY answer them - just say "I'm doing alright", "It's going OK" etc. If they ask you "What's up", you can say "Nothing much... Just talking to you guys" (there's the humor thing)! Alright, I think I've said enough... Admin or Elizabeth, if you have anything else to add, be my guest! See y'all later!
  10. hahaha, pa valjda nas dvojca najbolje znamo kako ide sa "nostro" chekom *hihiihi*
  11. @ erol Shto se tiche tih 20 dolara, ako ne mozesh da nadjesh opciju placanja kreditnom karticom, mozesh da im napishesh devizni chek (na 20 USD). - Prvo, da bi mogao da napishesh chek, morash da imash otvoren devizni rachun u nekoj od banaka u Srbiji (kad sam ja slao chek, imao sam rachun u Komercijalnoj banci). - Zatim, kad otvorish rachun, trazi im da ti izdaju (zapravo, trebaju da naprave) "nostro" chek. Proces pravljenja cheka traje 3 poslovna dana. Naravno, banka MORA da zna kome ide chek, tachnu sumu na cheku i koja je svrha (u tvom sluchaju je "application fee for international students"). - Poshto si odradio chek, morash da ga poshaljesh koledzu. Ne bih ti savetovao da shaljesh obichnom poshtom, jer ce trebati barem nedelju dana da stigne u SAD, a i mogu da ti zagube, pa posle da se obesish, a i ne mozesh da pratish chek. Ja sam slao preko FedEx-a; iako FedEx ne shalje novac, ako je korisnik cheka naveden (dakle, koledz je JEDINI koji moze da unovchi chek), ne bi trebalo da ti prave problem. Meni nisu... Shto se tiche pechata: Meni su objashnjavali da treba "apostilski" pechat, a kad sam ishao po sudovima i opshtinama, ljudi su me bledo gledali i pitali: "Je li, mali, shta ti je to?" Koliko se ja secam, apostilski pechat se jedino moze dobiti u Prvom opshtinskom sudu... Valjda... Ali, potpuno nebitno, jer meni fakultet NIJE trazio taj pechat. Zapravo, mom fakultetu u SAD-u NISAM slao uopshte originalna dokumenta na srpskom - samo sam im poslao PREVOD, koji MORA biti preveden i overen od strane sudskog tumacha (znachi, ne mozesh sam da prevedesh svedochanstva). I sve je bilo u redu, niko mi nije trazio nikakva dodatna dokumenta, niti pechate u vezi mojih svedochanstava. Nadam se da ce ti moji odgovori pomoci. Ako ti neshto nije jasno, slobodno me pitaj. Pozdrav! Dule
  12. Uf, nekako mi deluje nemoguce da traze iskljuchivo PBT ili CBT... Ja bih, da sam na tvom mestu, direktno zvao fakultet i pitao da li prihvataju iBT.
  13. Community colleges do not offer Master programs. They do not even offer Bachelor programs. Commnity colleges are 2-year schools that offer Associate Degree. Usually, a person can continue his/her education by enrolling a standard 4-year college to get a Bachelors Degree. After that, you can enroll Master studies... *maybe admin, as usual, would like to add something to my reply*
  14. Hey guys, how are you all? My name is Dusan Vuksanovic and I am a freshman student at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont. My major is psychology at the moment, but I'm probably going to double it with communications later on. People at the International Academic Center helped me a lot through the processes of admission application, SAT preparation and they were a great moral support in addition!!! I definitely wouldn't be here if there weren't for you guys!!! I got to tell you, the USA is a pretty good and fun place to be if you want to: 1) study and get appreciated for things you do in classroom; 2) compare and contrast Serbian culture to American (and, there's a LOT to compare, believe me); 3) improve your English (cuz the schools are gonna make you read and read, and then write and write)... If you need any help concerning the admission's process or SAT or general college lifestyle (though I have to mention that my college is a bit atypical, cuz it's a bit small), feel free to ask me. Moje ime je Dusan Vuksanovic i brucosh sam na Green Mountain koledzu u Poultney-u, Vermont. Trenutno studiram psihologiju, ali cu verovatno paraleno studirati i komunikacije kasnije. Ljudi u Akademskom centru su mi puno pomogli oko aplikacije i SAT priprema, a bili su mi takodje i moralna podrshka. Verovatno ne bih bio ovde da nije bilo njih!!! Amerka je prilichno dobro mesto ako zelite da: 1) uchite i budete cenjeni za svoj rad i znanje u uchionici; 2) poredite srpsku i americhku kulturu (ima puuuuno toga da se poredi, verujte mi); 3) usavrshite engleski (jer profani ce da vas muche sa chitanjem, a posle cete i da pishete eseje na osnovu prochitanog). Ako vam treba neka pomoc ili imate neka pitanja u vezi aplikacije za fakultete, SAT ili uopshteno studentski zivot u SAD-u (mada moram da napomenem da je moj koledz specifichan, jer ima malo studenata (oko 700)), slobodno me kontaktirajte.
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