October 2015 - United Sports USA

Preparing for the SAT as a Foreign Student

Preparing for the SAT as a Foreign Student

There are three main things that colleges in the United States look at when determining whether to admit a student: grade point average, extracurricular activities, and standardized test scores. For foreign students who want to study in America, the standardized test score requirements can be confusing – and also incredibly daunting. Don’t despair! With these Read the full article

Cost of University in the USA vs. UK

Cost of University in the USA vs. UK

You are from the UK and dream of studying in America, but you heard that the costs of university in the United States are sky high. Are the costs of American universities really that high, and how do the costs compare to the costs of studying in the UK?

What Are Athletic Recruiting Services and Do You Really Need Them?

What Are Athletic Recruiting Services and Do You Really Need Them?

There are currently 1,845 colleges and universities in the United States, as well as over 1,600 2-year institutions. Most of these colleges and universities sponsor some sort of sports scholarship. As a student athlete looking for an athletic scholarship, it can be quite overwhelming! That is where athletic recruiting services come in.

What Do US Colleges Look for in International Students?

What Do US Colleges Look for in International Students?

Not that long ago, it was rare for US colleges to have many international students. Now, the trend is shifting. According to a report at US News, there have been record-breaking numbers of international students at US colleges and universities. There are now about 900,000 international students, which is a 70% increase from 2000.

NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA: What’s the Difference?

NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA: What’s the Difference?

If you are looking to get a sports scholarship in America, you’ve got a lot of options. The main organizations which give out sports scholarships are the NCAA, NAIA, and the NJCAA.  Here we will go over the differences between these organizations, and how to know which sports scholarship to go for.