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Admissions, testing, the US education system, campus life and settling in.

48 articles across 6 columns.

Bright Future Insights

Three Majors Chinese Students Should Invest in Most in the AI EraArtificial intelligence is changing the logic of choosing a major. In the past, students o…Bright Future Insights4 min read Why Will U.S. Lawyers Remain a Golden Career Over the Next Decade?Artificial intelligence can search cases, summarize contracts, and generate documents, so …Bright Future Insights4 min read What Changes Are Taking Place in US Law Schools?US law schools are not a system that has remained unchanged for decades. Admissions tests,…Bright Future Insights4 min read Five Major Trends in Chinese Students' Applications to US UniversitiesChina remains an important source of international students in the United States. Open Doo…Bright Future Insights3 min read Why Are More and More PhD Students Choosing NIW?NIW stands for National Interest Waiver. It belongs to the EB-2 employment-based immigrati…Bright Future Insights3 min read How Should You Plan Your Career in an Era of Global Talent Competition?The global talent market is shifting from "competition over credentials" to "competition o…Bright Future Insights3 min read What Abilities Does American Education Really Develop?When many families evaluate American education, they first focus on rankings, GPA, and sal…Bright Future Insights3 min read From Studying Abroad to a Green Card: Why Is Earlier Planning More Likely to Succeed?Studying abroad, employment, and a green card are not three completely separate stages. Ch…Bright Future Insights4 min read

US Education Encyclopedia

What Is an ABA-Approved Law School?When preparing to apply for a JD program in the United States, students often see the term…US Education Encyclopedia4 min read What Are the US News Rankings?The US News rankings are a series of rankings of American universities, graduate schools, …US Education Encyclopedia4 min read Which Schools Are in the Ivy League?Ivy League is usually translated into Chinese as "Changchun Teng Lianmeng." It consists of…US Education Encyclopedia3 min read What Is the Difference Between a JD, LLM, and SJD?JD, LLM, and SJD may all be awarded by U.S. law schools, but they serve completely differe…US Education Encyclopedia4 min read A Complete Guide to the US Degree SystemThe US higher education system is highly diverse. Public universities, private universitie…US Education Encyclopedia4 min read What Majors Are Actually Included in STEM?STEM is the abbreviation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In Chinese…US Education Encyclopedia3 min read A Detailed Explanation of the US College Credit SystemUS colleges and universities typically use the Credit Hour, or academic credit, to measure…US Education Encyclopedia4 min read What Is Academic Integrity in U.S. Education?Academic Integrity is usually translated as "academic integrity." It does not only mean "n…US Education Encyclopedia4 min read

TOEFL & LSAT Academy

What Does a TOEFL Score of 105 Really Mean?Under the traditional 0-120 scoring system, a TOEFL score of 105 has long been viewed by m…TOEFL & LSAT Academy4 min read How Hard Is It to Score 170 on the LSAT?The LSAT has a maximum score of 180 and a minimum score of 120. A score of 170 draws close…TOEFL & LSAT Academy4 min read How Can You Raise Your TOEFL Score from 80 to 105 in One Year?Raising a traditional TOEFL score from 80 to 105 means more than adding 25 points. It mean…TOEFL & LSAT Academy4 min read High-Scoring Strategies for LSAT Logical ReasoningThe core of LSAT Logical Reasoning is determining what an argument is made of, which step …TOEFL & LSAT Academy4 min read Why Do You Always Run Out of Time on Reading?In TOEFL Reading, "always running out of time" is usually not just a matter of slow readin…TOEFL & LSAT Academy4 min read How Can You Break Through 28 in Writing?"A TOEFL Writing score of 28" is a high-score target under the traditional 0-30 section sc…TOEFL & LSAT Academy4 min read What Kind of LSAT Score Do Top Law Schools Like?Law schools do not truly "like" any single score in isolation. They want to admit students…TOEFL & LSAT Academy4 min read High-Scoring Student Experience: From a Weak Foundation to Breakthroughs in Both TOEFL and LSATMany people see a TOEFL 105 or an LSAT 170 and notice only the final number, while overloo…TOEFL & LSAT Academy4 min read

US Admissions

What Kind of Applicants Do American Universities Really Value?U.S. college admissions is not a simple matter of adding up GPA, SAT scores, and the numbe…US Admissions3 min read How to Build an Application Profile That Top 30 Universities ValueThere is no replicable "standard template" for applying to Top 30 universities in the Unit…US Admissions3 min read Is There Still a Chance to Get Into a Top University With a Low GPA?GPA is one of the most important academic indicators in US undergraduate admissions, but i…US Admissions3 min read U.S. College Application Timeline: How to Plan from Freshman to Senior YearApplying to U.S. undergraduate programs is not a one-time materials project that begins in…US Admissions4 min read Ten Common App Essay MistakesThe Common App main essay is an important opportunity for students to show admissions offi…US Admissions3 min read How Can a Recommendation Letter Truly Impress Admissions Officers?The value of a recommendation letter for US college applications does not lie in how high-…US Admissions3 min read Why Are More and More Students Choosing a Gap Year?A Gap Year usually refers to a planned pause from formal study for a period of time betwee…US Admissions3 min read How Important Are Soft Skills in U.S. College Admissions?"Soft skills" usually refer to qualities and abilities beyond grades and test scores, such…US Admissions3 min read

US Campus Life

A Real Day at an American UniversityBefore going to the United States, many Chinese students imagine American university life …US Campus Life4 min read The Ten Most Common Pitfalls for Chinese International StudentsMany of the problems Chinese international students encounter in the United States are not…US Campus Life3 min read Why Do American Classrooms Emphasize Discussion?American classrooms emphasize discussion not because professors do not want to lecture, bu…US Campus Life3 min read How Should Students Use Office Hour with US Professors?Office Hour is time that professors or teaching assistants set aside for students to discu…US Campus Life4 min read How Can Students Adapt Quickly to Life in the United States?Adapting to life in the United States does not mean students must immediately become "like…US Campus Life4 min read A Guide to Avoiding Rental Pitfalls in the United StatesFor many international students, renting off campus is their first time signing an English…US Campus Life4 min read How Can International Students Build a Social Circle?Many international students find after arriving in the United States that meeting people i…US Campus Life4 min read American Campus Culture Is Not What You ThinkAmerican campus culture is often described as free, diverse, and open, but these words can…US Campus Life3 min read

US Living Guide

A Complete Guide to Opening a Bank Account in the United StatesAfter arriving in the United States, opening a bank account is usually one of the first pr…US Living Guide5 min read How to Apply for an SSNSSN stands for Social Security Number. It is issued by the U.S. Social Security Administra…US Living Guide4 min read How Do You Build Credit in the United States?A credit score in the United States affects approval terms for credit cards, auto loans, m…US Living Guide4 min read How Should International Students Buy Health Insurance?Medical care in the United States is expensive. A single emergency room visit, test, or ho…US Living Guide4 min read How to Apply for a Driver's License in the United StatesThe United States does not have one national standard driver's license for ordinary driver…US Living Guide4 min read How Do You File Taxes?The mistake international students most often make when filing taxes is confusing immigrat…US Living Guide4 min read What Should You Pay Attention to When Renting a Car in the United States?Car rental ads in the United States often show a very low "daily rate," but the final bill…US Living Guide4 min read How Should You Choose a Cell Phone Plan in the United States?Cell phone service in the United States is mainly divided into postpaid plans, prepaid pla…US Living Guide4 min read