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U.S. study guides

Everything you need to know, from orientation to departure

A guide collection AAE writes and updates for every stage of the U.S. study journey — from choosing a major and budgeting to the visa. Start with the topic that fits you best.

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The U.S. study roadmap — a 6-phase map

Not sure where to start? This gives you the whole-journey overview and when to kick off each task — then routes you into each in-depth topic.

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1Orientation & self-assessment
2Choose schools & build a list
3Complete your file & take tests
…and 3 more phases
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Guides by topic

Orientation
U.S. study majors

Popular fields — what you study, the job outlook, starting salaries and the STEM OPT advantage.

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Finances
Cost of U.S. study

Every cost converted to VND, with a tool to estimate one year's cost by school and region.

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Finances
U.S. scholarships

Scholarship types, eligibility and strategy to win 25–75% aid — with a self-assessment quiz.

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§F-1 visa
Proof of funds

How much to prove, which documents qualify, and how to make your source of funds credible for the F-1 visa.

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F-1 visa
F-1 student visa

The 5-step process from the I-20 to the interview, what to bring, and tips to pass with confidence.

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Overview
U.S. study roadmap

A 6-phase map of the whole journey, with a countdown tool keyed to your target intake.

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Upcoming events

Upcoming workshops & events

Attending a workshop is one of the best ways to gather useful information for your study plan — meet advisors, school representatives and people who've gone before, and get the exact answers you need.

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30Jun
Seminar
Khám Phá Du Học Mỹ Bậc Trung Học Tại The Knox School, New York
12:30 PM
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Find a school

Find the school that fits you best

The most comprehensive U.S. university database for Vietnamese students — over 1.000 schools, searchable by major, cost, scholarships and region to narrow down the right schools for your profile.

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By majorBy costBy scholarshipBy regionBy ranking
SMC
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, Vermont · Private
Tuition from
$51K/year
Strong fields
Social SciencesBusiness & Economics
SB
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, New York · Public
Tuition from
$16K/year
Strong fields
Health & MedicineSocial Sciences
UOM
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, Massachusetts · Public
Tuition from
$38K/year
Strong fields
Social SciencesBusiness & Economics
ATS
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
Mesa, Missouri · Private
AC
Academy College
Bloomington, Minnesota · Private
AOA
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California · Private
Tuition from
$40K/year
AOV
Academy of Vocal Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ASU
Adams State University
Alamosa, Colorado · Public

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