Sports
Some universities are known for their high athletic achievements, while others are less successful. For this reason, it is crucial to have been active in sports at a competitive level in order to ensure successful placement at a university.
Academics
Compared to Europe, the higher education system in the USA is somewhat more flexible. Therefore, it is even possible to study in the USA without having a high school diploma or to have a university entrance qualification test.
Personality
These three character attributes can help you be successful in studies and sports in the USA:
Open Mind – Ambition – Vision:
You'll become familiar with the English language faster than you think - you'll learn English without learning English.
Fabian Wetl
Maryville University
Academic Hurdles
To be successfully admitted to study in the USA, you should ideally have one of the following degrees:
(BMS) ABSCHLUSS EINER BUNDESMITTELSCHULE
Matura / ABITUR
Abschluss einer Handelsschule
study permit
Degree started in Europe
If you have already started or completed your bachelor's degree in Europe, you can continue your bachelor's degree or pursue your master's degree in the USA.
Bachelor's
Transfer
Master's Degree
Sports
Ideally, you should have been involved in competitive sports since you were a child to have the best chance of getting a sports scholarship in the USA. However, there are also opportunities for late entrants to receive a generous sports scholarship.
It wasn't difficult for me to connect with the boys at university - there are 10 other boys from all over the world in the same shoes as you - they didn't know anyone at first.
Benedikt Erhard
University of Alabama Birmingham
Personality
To study successfully and fulfilling in the USA, you not only need athletic performance and academic excellence but also the right mentality. Over the years, we have identified three characteristics that will help you advance in sport and in your studies:
OPEN MIND
AMBITION IN SPORTS & UNI
VISION
