Cortney Dowdle
Trends and the Real Cost for International Students in American Universities
It’s been a while! As I transition from working with final year students to the year before final year students in the spring, it seemed...
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Cortney Dowdle
May 7, 20234 min read
You Enrolled at Your Dream University - What's Next as an International Student in the USA?
You Enrolled at Your Dream University - What's Next as an International Student in the USA? Wow - It’s been a while since I’ve posted...
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Cortney Dowdle
Oct 25, 20224 min read
Why Early Decision May Help you as an International Student in the USA
It is college admissions season in the USA! As we get closer to November 1, the official deadline for many universities in the USA, I...
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Cortney Dowdle
Aug 27, 20225 min read
Best Practices for Filling out the Common Application as an International Student
Happy back to school! This blog dives into some of the details and questions international students encounter on the Common Application....
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Cortney Dowdle
Jun 30, 20225 min read
University application prep for international students
Yay for summertime! Read on to see how you can prepare to apply to university in the USA this fall… Hopefully, you are enjoying a well...
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Cortney Dowdle
Mar 14, 20226 min read
How to Pay for University with Scholarships
How likely are you to receive these types of aid as an international student? This blog is all about the different types of scholarships...
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Cortney Dowdle
Jan 30, 20224 min read
12 Support Services for International Students in University in the USA
Learn about support services available to international students attending university in the USA.
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Cortney Dowdle
Jan 12, 20223 min read
Choosing a Major or Degree for University in the USA
What do you want to be when you grow up? This is one of the most common questions we ask children year after year. Once graduating from...
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Cortney Dowdle
Sep 16, 20215 min read
How to Write a Winning College Essay
It is college application season here in the USA. Are you calm, cool, and collected? OR...are you freaking out about submitting an...
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Cortney Dowdle
Jul 23, 20214 min read
Challenges Facing International Students Applying to University in the USA this Fall
This blog will highlight some of the challenges you can expect as you navigate the university application process and give you some...
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Cortney Dowdle
May 22, 20214 min read
The Real Cost of University in the USA
Read this blog to learn about how much you can expect to spend on university in the USA. It has been entirely too long since my last...
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Cortney Dowdle
Oct 23, 20205 min read
University Rankings in the USA - How Important Are They?
Rankings are the most important part of selecting a university, right? If you’ve read any blog I’ve written on this site in the past...
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Cortney Dowdle
Sep 28, 20204 min read
Using Test Scores for University Applications
Should you send SAT or ACT test scores to the universities on your list? The answer - it depends. I think we can all agree -...
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Cortney Dowdle
Aug 10, 20204 min read
10 Ways to Improve Your English at Super Speed
This blog is all about the ways that international students can improve their English before studying in the USA. Tips if you're short on...
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Cortney Dowdle
May 28, 20205 min read
Two Year Versus Four Year Universities in the USA
Hey quarantiners, I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and learning all the things about studying in the USA! Prepare now for...
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Cortney Dowdle
May 10, 20204 min read
5 Essential Steps to Study in the USA
Every student who wants to study in the USA on an F1 visa has to follow some of the same main steps. I have written a bunch of blogs...
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Cortney Dowdle
Apr 20, 20203 min read
Study in the USA - Benefits of an Online Community
Learn about the benefits of an online community that can help you prepare to study in the USA.
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Cortney Dowdle
Mar 24, 20206 min read
5 Skills You Gain from Travel or Study Abroad
Learn about how travel expereinces shift your perspective and how you can highlight these on your university applications or resume.
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Cortney Dowdle
Mar 5, 20205 min read
Learn About Secondary Education in the USA
If you’re a parent trying to learn more about secondary education in the USA so you can best help your student be successful in...
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Cortney Dowdle
Feb 13, 20203 min read
Visa Interview Process for F1 Students
Learn all about applying for the F1 student visa to study in the USA.
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Cortney Dowdle
Feb 3, 20204 min read
Four Ways to Study Abroad on a Budget
Happy 2020 everyone! I hope you all has had a great New Year or Lunar New Year! The past few blogs have been really focused on financial...
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Cortney Dowdle
Jan 9, 20205 min read
Full Scholarships for International Students
Read about full scholarships for universities in the USA.
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Cortney Dowdle
Dec 11, 20195 min read
Finding Scholarships to Study in the USA
Update 4.10.20 Learn about what types of scholarships are available and how they can help you study in the USA. I hope you had a chance...
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Cortney Dowdle
Nov 30, 20195 min read
Understanding Financial Aid for University in the USA
After putting up all the holiday decorations and doing some baking, it's time to get a study in the USA blog posted! This week’s blog is...
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Cortney Dowdle
Nov 11, 20194 min read
How International Student Insurance Works in the USA
Updated 7.9.23 International student insurance can be complicated, but this blog will help you understand how it works and how it is...
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Cortney Dowdle
Nov 3, 20194 min read
Working Off Campus as an International Student in the USA
Hi everyone! Welcome back to The Savvy International blog. The past couple of weeks, we talked about understanding the F1 student visa....
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Cortney Dowdle
Oct 18, 20196 min read
How to Make Money as an International Student
Learn about making money while studying in the USA as an international student.
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Cortney Dowdle
Oct 9, 20193 min read
All about the F1 Student Visa
Read this blog to learn about the visa required for international students to study in the USA at either the secondary, undergraduate, or...
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Cortney Dowdle
Sep 27, 20195 min read
What if you get denied to your dream university
UPDATE 12.15.20 This week we are going to talk about what to do if you don’t get into your “reach school” or dream school. Recent blogs...
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Cortney Dowdle
Sep 16, 20193 min read
Using Educational Agencies to find Universities in the USA
Educational agencies are great ways to learn more about studying in other countries around the world. They can be a huge help, but...
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Cortney Dowdle
Sep 8, 20195 min read
10 Admissions Tips for Applying to University in the USA
UPDATE - 11.2.2020 Learn some great tips to help with your university applications to study in the USA! If you're short on time, here are...
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Cortney Dowdle
Aug 21, 20194 min read
What is a "Liberal Arts" education and what are the benefits?
Updated 5.6.20 This week’s blog is all about a liberal arts education and why it's a great option for international students. A liberal...
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Cortney Dowdle
Aug 14, 20194 min read
Study in the USA - What is fit and why is it so important?
The most important part of studying in the USA is finding the university that is the best fit for you. The best fit academically,...
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Cortney Dowdle
Aug 6, 20194 min read
8 Tips for the School Search Process to Study in the USA
UPDATED 2.21.20 Can you believe there are over 4,000 higher education institutions in the USA? It can be overwhelming to wade through the...
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Cortney Dowdle
Jul 30, 20194 min read
Learn more about Higher Education in the USA
Updated 10.20.20 Understanding the processes to study in the USA is the 9/10 of the battle. If you're thinking about studying in the USA,...
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