Summary of resources useful for applying to universities in the United States

Compilation of Resources and Information Useful for (Overseas|U.S.) College Entrance Exams or Applications

• U.S. College Applications

  • Compiling resources that were helpful for U.S. college applications, especially for U.S. universities, for the benefit of others.
    • As this is a page for others, all resources are listed here.
    • This is simply a list of what was helpful in one’s own situation, so effectiveness may vary depending on the individual.
      • (e.g., I aimed for information technology, struggled with the R/W section of the SAT, weak in sections S and W of the TOEFL, etc.)

• SAT

  • SAT Black Book
    • Extremely helpful in understanding the mechanics of the SAT as a game.
  • The College Panda

• TOEFL

  • Ten Awesome Tips for the Writing Section of the TOEFL® Test - TST Prep
  • Inside the TOEFL® Test

• Selection of Overseas University Application Destinations and College Selection

  • Official Virtual Visit Sessions
    • Participating in a university’s session if it piques your interest seems to deepen understanding (blu3mo).
    • Participating in various sessions may also help reveal differences.
  • Quora (Search for “university name + field” or “university name + pros/cons” for references)
  • YouTube campus tour videos
  • Overseas Study Discoverers’ Base
  • Tool ‘Ask Me Anything’ to Understand COVID Responses at Universities Worldwide
    • Contains various information beyond COVID responses.
  • University Information for Studying in America | U.S. University Rankings
  • Niche

• Preparation of Application Documents

  • Inside the Yale Admissions Office
    • Highly recommended (blu3mo).
  • The Personal Essay: AdmissionsMom’s Step-by-Step Guide Fall 2021
  • MIT Admissions
  • Wiki - r/ApplyingToCollege
    • There are many useful resources accessible from this page.

• Possibly /blu3mo-public might be somewhat helpful

  • US and Canadian Universities with at Least One Full Scholarship in 2021
  • Should the US college application transcript include 9 years of grades?
  • Randomness in Overseas University Entrance Exams
  • and more
  • From April 2022 onwards, private information (such as essays and application thought notes) will also be made public.
    • —> My Application to a U.S. University
      • Contains compiled diary entries kept during the application process.