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U.S. study-abroad roadmap

Five steps to a U.S. campus

A clear, milestone-driven roadmap — AAE accompanies you at every stage, from the day you start exploring to the moment you arrive in the U.S. Each step has a timeline and concrete action items.

1
12–18 months before

Explore your options

Identify your field of study, level of education, and schools that match your academic background, budget, and goals.

Major explorationSchool listAcademic assessment
2
10–12 months before

Plan your finances

Estimate total costs in VND, find suitable scholarships, and prepare your financial documentation.

VND budgetScholarship searchFinancial proof
3
6–10 months before

Complete your application

Take standardized tests (iTEP/IELTS/SAT), write essays, obtain recommendation letters, and submit applications on time.

EssaysTest scoresSubmit applications
4
3–5 months before

Apply for an F-1 visa

Receive your I-20, pay the SEVIS fee, practice your interview with an advisor, and walk into your consular interview with confidence.

I-20 paperworkInterview practiceVisa interview
5
1–2 months before

Prepare for departure

Book flights, arrange housing, pack your cultural toolkit, and connect with the AAE student community.

Flights & housingPackingAAE community
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