Preferred location
Doesn't matter Northeastern U.S.A. Southeastern U.S.A. Midwestern U.S.A. Western U.S.A.

School Type
Doesn't matter Public Private

Public schools are partially funded by the government. Private schools are not, which means they are usually more expensive.

Tuition
Doesn't matter below $5,000 below $10,000 below $15,000 below $20,000 below $25,000

This is for tuition only and excludes living costs and additional expenses.

GPA
0 1 2 3 4 . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Most Asian schools employ the percentage system (0-100%) whereas American schools use the GPA system (4 point scale).
Use this formula to convert your mark: grade x credit weight (e.g. 0.5 or 1.0)/ total credits.

Universities look favorably upon students who are involved in extra-curricular activities such as sports and volunteer work. The interests you pursue reflect who you are, your ability to work in a team, and a commitment to your community. Universities examine the extent of your involvement and generally prefer a long-standing commitment over numerous activities of short duration.

TOEFL
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is organized by Educational Testing Service (ETS).

SAT
0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is organized by Educational Testing Service (ETS).