Many of the questions you might have about acuinfo.com are answered below. If you don't find the answer you need, please send us a message using our comment form.
Is acuinfo.com registration open to everyone?
Who should register on acuinfo.com?
What is www.acuinfo.com and American Colleges & Universities magazine?
Why isn't the college/university I am interested in included on your website?
How do I e-mail the member colleges and universities on your website directly?
How can I apply to the member colleges and universities on your website?
How do I get a copy of American Colleges & Universities magazine?
How do I register for the American Colleges & Universities magazine $5,000 scholarship?
How is the American Colleges & Universities magazine $5,000 scholarship winner chosen?
When will the American Colleges & Universities magazine $5,000 scholarship winner be chosen?
When will the American Colleges & Universities magazine $5,000 scholarship winner be announced?
How can I cancel or delete my profile from acuinfo.com?
How can I get a copy of your privacy policy?
Is acuinfo.com registration open to everyone?
ACUInfo.com registration is EXCLUSIVELY designed for students residing (have a mailing address) outside the United States and U.S. Territories. If you DO HAVE a U.S. mailing address, please register on our website Careers and Colleges www.careersandcolleges.com.
Who should register on acuinfo.com?
Our website is EXCLUSIVELY designed for students who are currently in high school (secondary school) or have recently graduated and are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree outside their home country at a college or university in the Americas (or American college or university overseas). If you are a student looking to pursue a graduate or professional degree (you have completed an undergraduate degree-four year degree), we suggest you visit this site www.gradschools.com.
What is www.acuinfo.com and American Colleges & Universities magazine?
Our magazine/website was designed to make it easy for you to request that more information be mailed/e-mailed to you from our member colleges and universities as well as provide several helpful articles on studying in the U.S., admissions, applications, visas/permits, financial aid, and much more. We DO NOT provide sponsorships for students. We also DO NOT provide a resource list of educational sponsors.
Yes, all information on acuinfo.com is completely free to anyone who registers on the site.
Why isn't the college/university I am interested in included on your website?
All the colleges and universities that are featured on our site are there because they chose to utilize our service. While we strive to include as many American colleges and universities as possible, the choice ultimately belongs to the school. This year we have over 125 colleges and universities profiled on our website.
How do I e-mail the member colleges and universities on your website directly?
To e-mail any of the member colleges and universities featured on our website (you need to be registered) go to the universities and college tab and find the one you are interested in learning more about. If you click on the college/university name, the profile will appear. At the top of the profile (below the college/university name) you will find many options, one of them is "send e-mail". Click it and your e-mail will be sent to the college/university admissions office directly.
How can I apply to the member colleges and universities on your website?
To apply to any of the member colleges and universities featured on our website (you need to be registered) go to the college and universities tab and find the one you are interested in learning more about. If you click on the college/university name, the profile will appear. At the top of the profile (below the college/university name) you will find many options, one of them is "apply online". Click it and you will be driven to the college/university online application webpage (if they offer that option on their website).
How do I receive more information from the member colleges and universities featured on your website?
To receive more information any of the member colleges and universities featured on our website (you need to be registered) go to the universities and college tab and find the one you are interested in learning more about. If you click on the college/university name, the profile will appear. At the top left of the profile (below the college/university name) you will see a yellow "send me info" button. Click it and your request for more information will be sent directly to the college/university you selected.
Why haven't I received anything from the member colleges and universities I selected to receive more information from on your website?
Unfortunately, we cannot control when and if colleges and universities you request information from through our website respond to you. We do send every information request directly to each one you select. Since each individual college/university controls their own communication with students, we recommend that if you haven't heard from some of the colleges/universities you selected, contact the college/university directly.
How do I get a copy of American Colleges & Universities magazine?
We are happy to mail you a copy of our FREE publication American Colleges & Universities magazine. All you need to do is send us your name and complete mailing (postal) address through our comment form and select Magazine Request under subject. The magazine will be set to you via regular U.S. mail. Please allow time for delivery.
How do I register for the American Colleges & Universities magazine $5,000 scholarship?
You can register for the scholarship two ways:
1. Registering on this website .
2. Completing and faxing (or mailing) the
form bound in the back of American Colleges
& Universities magazine.
How is the American Colleges & Universities magazine $5,000 scholarship winner chosen?
The scholarship is a RANDOM DRAWING that occurs every year from the inquiries we receive from our American Colleges & Universities magazine and website. The scholarship is only applicable to one of our participating institutions (127 for year 2007) and you need to be accepted and entering college as a first year undergraduate student to be eligible. There is NO application to be completed for this scholarship, registering by using this site or through the form bound in the magazine enters you into the scholarship drawing. Please see the contest Rules and Conditions (linked to rules) for more details.
When will the American Colleges & Universities magazine $5,000 scholarship winner be chosen?
The 2010 scholarship winner will be chosen in May of 2010. Please see the contest Rules and Conditions for more details.
When will the American Colleges & Universities magazine $5,000 scholarship winner be announced?
The 2010 scholarship winner will be announced in the early summer of 2010. Check out our 2009 winner!
How can I cancel or delete my profile from acuinfo.com?
Fill out the Cancel/Delete Account under subject on the comment form, making sure to include your full name, email address and other contact information, so we can process your request.
How can I get a copy of your privacy policy?
Our privacy policy is located at the bottom of every page on our website and is also available by clicking here.