This course is tailored for students who are looking to study in the US with some sort of financial assistance. We go through topic like standardized tests, application process, finding the right university and applying for financial assistance.

My name is Marina Mogilko and I got accepted to University of Florida and Johns Hopkins University graduate programs with full-ride scholarships. I got 117 on TOEFL and 700 on GMAT. I co-founder a company called Linguatrip that helps people study abroad and take standardized tests.

Learning outcomes:
1. You'll get acquainted with how higher education works in the US and which programs can be a good fit got you
2. You will understand the most important aspects of the application process
3. You'll work on your application and academic resume to make them stand out from the crowd

Key topics covered:
1. How to find universities with full financial assistance
2. 4 parts of a winning university application
3. What to do if your GPA is too low
4. 4 types of financial aid that you can get
5. Exams to take for your application
6. How to get funding to cover your application fees
7. How to get strong recommendation letters
8. How to write a string academic resume
9. Tips for getting a visa (F1) (for international students)
10. How to get a job as a student
11. Settling in: housing, monthly expenses, things to know.