We have collected a number of useful international student links. Here you can find information about university testing (TOEFL, SAT, ACT etc), essay help, student insurance, financial aid, travel, housing, and much more.
All universities and most community colleges have international student advisors. They are able to help you with the application process, give you advice of how you should prepare for your trip, and what you can expect once you arrive. It is highly recommended that you contact them prior to your trip. You can find their contact information on the web site of the institution that you will be attending.
Talking to other students is a great way to get information. After all, they are trying to accomplish many of the same things that you are. Once you have arrived at a university, students are often more than willing to help you out. Contacts with student peers are highly valuable. Try to create a network of friends, classmates, and other students.