Students applying to a four-year undergraduate program at a college or university in the United States are required to take an admission test such as the SAT.

Administered in over 170 countries, the SAT is integral to your dreams of studying abroad. Virtually every four-year college or university in the United States requires a standardized entrance exam as part of the admission process. Most selective universities require a test with writing, like the SAT, and most highly selective universities also require SAT Subject Tests.

With more than 3,000 colleges and universities in the United States, the options are almost limitless and you will have to determine what your priorities are. One of the best characteristics of the American higher education system is that there are good choices for just about everyone, from community colleges to career schools and private, liberal arts colleges to large, public universities. You must also consider factors such as the geographic location of a school, its size and the degree program it offers.

Canadian Citizens do not need visas to study in the US. However, you do need to obtain an I-20 (or DS-2019) Certificate of Eligibility from the university that you plan to attend. At the time you receive the I-20 (or DS-2019) you will be registered with SEVIS, the student tracking system. You will be assigned a SEVIS number, and be required to pay a registration fee.