This news comes via Kungfuzi, whose alma mater, Dartmouth College joins the short list of US universities and colleges that offer need-blind admission to international students. In summary, need-blind admission means that your ability to pay tuition will not affect your chances of getting accepted. Full details are available on Dartmouth’s website.

Now, more than ever, is a great time to consider studying abroad if you are a Singaporean, especially in the United States. There are now quite a few schools and organizations on a long list that offer all sorts of incentives.

If you know someone who’s interested in studying abroad, please tell them that there are alternatives to government scholarships that offer free money to study.

The complete list of US universities offering need-blind admissions to international students (AFAIK) can be found as usual on the Incomplete Guide to Financial Aid for Singaporeans, or under the fold.

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