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![This photo shows a close up of the results report for a score on the IELTS test for international students who have learned English and are planning to apply to university in the USA.]()
Study in USAWhat Is the IELTS Exam? A Guide for International Students
Find out how taking the IELTS exam can help you qualify for top universities, jobs, and visas in English-speaking countries.
![Three international students from Asia, each on an M-1 visa, sit on a bench at the airport with their luggage and wait for their flight to head to a US university campus.]()
Study in USAM-1 Visa for International Students: Requirements, Rules, Fees, Application
The M-1 visa is ideal for international students looking to pursue vocational or non-academic programs in the US. Read our guide to learn more about the M-1 visa and how you can apply for one.
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Study in USAUS Student Visa Requirements & Documentation Explained
Which student visa suits you best? If you are an international student hoping to attend university in the USA, read our guide and learn more about US student visa eligibility and US student visa required documents.
![After planning to take the English language test for international students to study in the US, five international students sit at tables behind partitions and study for the English exam for USA.]()
Study in USATaking an English Exam for USA: US English Level Tests Explained
What are the differences between Cambridge English: C1 Advanced, TOEFL, and IELTS English exams?
![A male international student arrives at the airport with his f1 visa and passport]()
Study in USAF-1 Visa for International Students in 2026: Requirements, Fees, Rules, Status
Get ready to study abroad in America with our step-by-step guide to F-1 visa rules.
![In preparation for the DAT (also known as the DAT exam or DAT test), two dental students practice on mannequin replica patients at their university dental lab.]()
Study in USAEverything You Need to Know About the DAT
Interested in dental medicine graduate programs in the US? If so, you will have to take a dental school exam. Here is a guide for international graduate students to prepare for the Dental Admission Test (DAT).
![This image shows a section of the grammar portion of the TOEFL exam for international students planning to study in the US.]()
Study in USAGuide to the TOEFL Exam for International Students in 2026
Explore how the TOEFL helps international students demonstrate English proficiency and achieve their academic and career goals overseas.
![An Asian female international student sits at a table and speaks to a fellow female student about studying for a master degree in usa and master programs in usa.]()
Study in USAHow to Apply for a Master Degree in the USA in 2026
Thinking about pursuing a master degree in the USA? Here is everything you need to know about starting a master’s at US universities and studying at master programs in the USA!
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Study in USAWhat Is a GPA? Definition, Importance, and How to Calculate Your Grade Point Average
Find out what a GPA is, how to calculate it, and how Shorelight can help you use your GPA to apply to top US universities and scholarships.
![A group of Chinese international students sit outside at their US university and study together.]()
NewsTrump Says International Students Are ‘Good for Business’
For students hoping to study abroad in the US, this message is reassuring.
