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Study in USAFinance Your US-Based Education with MPower: Now Available via the Shorelight Marketplace
With MPower, high-potential international students from all socioeconomic backgrounds can reach their dreams of a US-based education. Learn about MPower student loans through the Shorelight Marketplace*, which serves as your source for products and services that improve the international student experience.
![A group of international students at the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University sit around a table in a sun-filled atrium and discuss their master's degree in business curriculum.]()
UniversityNew Master’s Courses in Business at Tulane Graduate Direct
STEM-designated options at the Freeman School of Business are perfect for ambitious international students.
![This photo shows a close-up of a student's hand holding a pencil while they take the IGCSE test as part of their study abroad university admissions process.]()
Study in USAIGCSE Exams: A Complete Guide for International Students
Planning to study abroad? This guide helps you understand if the IGCSE exams are right for you. Should you take the IGCSE exams? Which subjects should you take? Shorelight is here to help you make informed decisions about choosing an exam and how to prepare.
![A female international student taking journalism courses at a Shorelight US university holds a microphone and reports a breaking news story for a news camera.]()
Study in USAShould I Study Journalism at a University in the US?
As an industry, journalism is transforming. Learn how courses for journalism at a US university prepare students for careers in the 21st century and what to consider before you enroll.
![A Korean graduate of a US university stands with her new boss at her Korean company and work on a monitor and tablet in front of an engineering prototype and lightbulb.]()
Study in USAWhat Are Korean Companies Looking for in New Hires?
A global education unlocks the in-demand skills Korean brands seek out.
![ACT or SAT? After learning what is the act test and thinking about should i take the act or sat, students sit in rows in a multi-level lecture hall and take their standardized test after deciding whether to take the act vs sat.]()
Study in USAACT vs SAT – What’s the Difference?
Many international students wonder, “should I take the SAT or ACT?” At first glance, these standardized tests seem very similar and many colleges accept scores from both. A little research can help you decide.
![A female international student holding her professional portfolio sits across from her university career counselor to discuss presenting her portfolio for an internship interview.]()
Study in USAHow to Make a Portfolio: A Guide for International Students
How do you make a portfolio that will catch the attention of hiring managers? Whether you’re studying a creative field, STEM concentration, or a different track entirely, our guide on how to create a portfolio for students has you covered.
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UniversityFaces on Campus: Meet Lupe at American Collegiate, LA
Advisors like Lupe Molina Arriola help international students at American Collegiate, LA find their passion and their place at a US university.
![A male international student from South Asia wearing a suit stands in an exhibition hall for a professional networking event at his US university.]()
Study in USAWhat Is Networking? A Career Networking Guide for International Students
There are many advantages of networking, especially when one gets started during a university degree program. Discover the types of networking and career networking opportunities at US universities.
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NewsHow to Get a Student Visa to Study in the UK
Learn how to become eligible for a university education in the United Kingdom.
