I need help clarifying some issues regarding college applications

Applying to College
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<p>Hi guys!</p>

<p>I'm an international applicant and I'm not that familiar with the American higher education system. In my pursuit of trying to understand the system, I stumbled upon some problems to which I could not find an answer, and so I came here :D.</p>

<p>The first issue which concerns me, is that when you're applying to a college, do you apply to study a particular field (i.e. do you apply to study engineering, economics etc.) or do you just apply to college in general, and once you're there you choose a major and minors?</p>

<p>The second question is that can you apply AFTER you've graduated from high school? You see, I'm doing the IB diploma in Finland, and I'll graduate in July 2013, i.e. after I get admitted (IF I get admitted...) into an American university. This concerns me because if I can apply AGAIN after I've graduated from high school if I couldn't get in this year, it would give me a second chance, which would be very nice.</p>

<p>Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. It is very much appreciated!</p>

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<p>In some schools you may have to apply to a particular program. It depends on the school, you need to check their web site.</p>

<p>Also, over here, we apply during our final year of high school, before we graduate. I suppose you could after, but I would stick to before you graduate, during the year</p>

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<p>If you haven’t already done so, read through everything at [EducationUSA</a> | Study Abroad, Student Visa, University Fairs, College Applications and Study in the U.S. / America](<a href=“http://educationusa.state.gov/]EducationUSA”>http://educationusa.state.gov/) Then follow the links to find the Advising Center closest to where you are [EducationUSA</a> - Find an Advising Center](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/centers.php#.T95bAbVYvW4]EducationUSA”>http://www.educationusa.info/centers.php#.T95bAbVYvW4) Even if you can’t visit in person, you can communicate with the counselors at that Advising Center by phone or email. They are expert at helping students from your country find good places to study in the US.</p>

<p>It is OK to take a gap year after secondary school and apply to start your studies in the fall of 2014 if you prefer to do that. Don’t worry about that.</p>

<p>You also should pay a visit to the International Forum here at CC. Go to the main page where all of the forums are listed, and scroll down to find it.</p>