Studentpreference - Study in the USA for Students & Athletes

ISAM 360 Student Preference Form

IMPORTANT! This form must be completed with a parent/guardian. If it has been submitted without parental supervision the form will need to be resubmitted. This form will give ISAM 360 a better idea as to what you are looking for when it comes to College opportunities. These preferences can always be changed but it will give us a better idea and it will help with our promotional process and the college search.

Name*
First Name Last Name
Email Address*
Parents Name that helped you complete this form
This form must be completed with parental supervision
Date this form was completed with parental supervision*
Please select the option below that best describes you*
Please list at least three fields of study you would like to get into*
You may receive options with all course preferences available or one of these course preferences available. For example, Business Management, Engineering, Accounting, Medicine, Sport and Exercise Science
I Understand I will receive at least one option with one of these fields of study*
- I understand
- I do not understand and would like more information
The US is a little different with the structure of their degrees. No matter what you want to study or where you study, the first two years are almost identical in the coursework. Its not until the 3rd and 4th year will you study specifically related coursework to your major. So, even if the college doesn't have your "Major" they still may offer the 1st two years where you can then transfer to another school for your 3rd and 4th year when you need to major.
Do you have any Family in the US that you would like to be near?*
If YES, Where are they currently living in the US?
Do you have a preference on climate?*
Hot, Cold, mixture of both?
Are you looking for a small, medium or large sized school? (Keep in mind, small is around 10,000 students, medium up to 30,000, large can be anywhere up to 60,000 students)*
Do you have any strict religious preferences?*
Would you like to/need to attend an institution that is Catholic, Muslim, Christian etc?
Do you have any racial preferences?*
Would you like to/need to attend a Historically Black University, somewhere where the racial split is even etc?
Do you have any special dietary requirements?*
Are you a vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant etc?
Do you want to attend a school where there are other, or at least one other, South Africans?*
Do you have a friend on the ISAM 360 program that you would like to be with at the same school or in the same area? If so, Who?*
Living situation. Would you prefer dorms or apartment style living? (please note, dorm living is usually cheaper than apartment style living)*
Please confirm the range of out of pocket costs (your budget for college) that the family will be comfortable with*
These are the costs that you will be comfortable spending after taking into consideration any scholarships, bursaries, awards, grants etc. Having a higher budget does not mean you are going to get 'better' options or 'better' schools, however it may mean you have more options to consider. Also note, costs tend to decrease year upon year for our students. Costs will either stay the same or get lower.
The budget specified above relates to the final out of pocket costs that you will need to cover. These costs include tuition and fees for 12 credits (International requirement) standard food plan and standard shared room. This would not include insurance, books or sporting equipment*
- I understand and agree
- I do not understand
Some colleges allow this to be paid on a monthly basis, directly to the institution, once you enter college*
- I understand
- I do not understand
Example: If you are due to depart in August of 2024, you will start paying these fees in August 2024. These costs are split up over 10 months of the year whilst you are in college. Monthly/bi weekly/weekly payment plans available
Any other preferences that you may have?*
ISAM 360 does not guarantee that they can find opportunities that match every single preference above. These preferences are purely to help ISAM 360 understand what it is that the student/family are looking for in opportunities. ISAM 360 will endeavour to find options with one, some or all preferences but CAN guarantee you will have options that match your expected budget.*
- I understand