Invest in yourself: studying in the US - Mark A. Schapiro

As every high school senior knows, this is university acceptance season.  Congratulations to all those students in Malta who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 accredited institutions of higher learning in the US! 
Graduates of US universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields around the world, and you should be proud of the invitation to join this special and select group of young people whose lives will be changed forever by the dynamism, openness and quality of campuses across the US.
Offers of admission are the product of much careful thought and hard work, both by the students who apply and by American colleges and universities that conduct a rigorous review of these applications.
We recognise the energy and creativity you poured into essays about your dreams and ideas, the hard work it took to prepare for English language and other examinations, and the commitments you fulfilled to community service and extra-curricular interests.
Over one million international students are now in US higher education institutions, maintaining the US’ long-standing position as the world’s top host nation for international students. 

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