Resource Library

Resource Library

The websites, links, articles, videos, and other materials provided on this page are intended solely for informational and educational purposes. They are shared to assist our clients and interested applicants. RIA International Educational Consultants assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or for how it is used. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

College Board: (Official body administering SAT test)

ACT: (Official body administering ACT test)

GMAC: Graduate Management Admission Council (Official body administering standardized GMAT exam)

LSAC: Law School Admission Council (Official body administering standardized LSAT exam)

Persons Education Inc.: (Official agency administering PCAT exam)

AAMC: Association of American Medical Colleges (Official body administering MCAT exam)

ETS: Education Testing Services (Official agency administering tests such as GRE, TOEFL, etc.)

University of Cambridge Examinations: (Official body administering GCE Ordinary (O) and Advanced (A) Level exams)

IELTS: International English Language Testing Services (Official agency administering IELTS exam)

Study in the United States
https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students

US Colleges and Rankings (By U.S. News & World Report)
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/common-app

Common Application
https://www.commonapp.org/

Coalition for College
https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/

Princeton Review
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/common-application

EducationUSA
https://educationusa.state.gov/

Study Texas
http://www.studytexas.us/

ApplyTexas
www.applytexas.org

Ivy League Institutions
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/ivy-league-schools

World University Rankings (by The Times Higher Education)
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2020/world-ranking

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Services)
https://www.ucas.com/
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate
https://www.ucas.com/postgraduate

The British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.us/
https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/

UK Border Agency
https://www.gov.uk/browse/education
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-border-agency

UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs)
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/

Univ Can: Universities Canada (Universities and Colleges in Canada)
https://www.univcan.ca/

CBIE (Canadian Bureau for International Education)
http://www.cbie.ca

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/scholarships

United States Department of Education
https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html?src=pn
http://www.ed.gov
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-institutions-us.html

Institute of International Education (IIE)
www.iie.org
https://www.iie.org/Connect/Students

Fulbright U.S. Student Program (for Fulbright Scholarships)
https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/fulbright-us-student-program

Scholarships.com
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/federal-scholarships/

US Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants List
https://www.nafsa.org/about/about-international-education/us-study-abroad-scholarships-and-grants-list

USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services)
https://www.uscis.gov/

US Department of State Student Resources
https://www.state.gov/students/

US Embassies, Consulate, Diplomatic Missions Worldwide
https://www.usembassy.gov/

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools–Higher Learning Commission

New England Association of Schools and Colleges–Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Western Association of Schools and Colleges–Commission for Senior Colleges

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools–Commission on Colleges

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
https://www.chea.org/
https://www.chea.org/search-international-directories

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Degree Mill Accreditation Videos
https://www.chea.org/degree-accreditation-mills-video

Important Questions About Degree Mills
https://www.chea.org/important-questions-about-degree-mills

NAFSA (Association of International Educators)
http://www.nafsa.org

TAICEP (The Association of International Credential Evaluation Professionals)
https://www.taicep.org/taiceporgwp/

AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers)
http://www.aacrao.org/

EAIE (European Association for International Education)
https://www.eaie.org/

ATA (American Translators Association)
https://www.atanet.org/

NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling)
https://www.nacacnet.org/

NAGAP (National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals)
https://nagap.org/

HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association)
https://hecaonline.org/

IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association)
https://www.iecaonline.com/

ENIC-NARIC
http://www.enic-naric.net/credential.aspx
https://www.naric.org.uk/

NUFFIC (Education System Worldwide)
https://www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/education-systems-worldwide/

UNESCO
https://en.unesco.org/themes/education

AMIDEAST
https://www.amideast.org/