Getting into US & Canadian Universities is a unique and bestselling university entry book for students thinking of applying to a US or Canadian university. It contains vital information on the American and Canadian Higher Education Systems, offering unparalleled advice on choosing and getting a place at a US or Canadian university, as well as opportunities via exchange programmes and other entry routes. The author lives in America so has direct access to the universities and first hand, hard-to-find insider information about them, including fascinating case studies from overseas students. This guide answers all students questions, including helping them decide why they should study in the US or Canada, and how to choose a university as well as guidance on visa applications and financing their study. The Getting into Guides aim to give would be students a head start when applying for the UK's highly competitive undergraduate courses and universities. Written by acknowledged experts in a clear and concise format, they offer applicants straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on the course of their choice.