In September six leading US universities will be in Sydney talking to students about studying in the US.

They are: Columbia University, Duke University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton University.

Already this year eight US universities have been in Sydney to speak to students and parents about the opportunities for undergraduate study.

US Consulate General Public Affairs Officer David McGuire said “Over 4000 Australian are currently studying undergraduate degrees in America.”

“High achieving HSC students are sought after by our universities. They have a great academic grounding, and have proven that they can excel in your internationally regarded credential,” Mr McGuire said.

HSC students wanting to find out more are encouraged to attend one of the special information sessions on the 2nd, 3rd and 8th of September.

The universities will also meet with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards to discuss the internationally regarded NSW Higher School certificate.

BOSTES President Mr Alegounarias said “Every year HSC students gain entry into leading universities in the UK and the US.  Having done very well in the HSC they are well prepared for their tertiary studies – here or overseas.”

Famous alumni from these six leading universities include:

Columbia University
Barack Obama – US President
Maggie Gyllenhaal – actor
Vampire Weekend – rock band
Warren Buffet – investor

Duke University 
Richard Nixon – former US President
Melinda Gates – businesswoman, philanthropist
Kyrie Irving – NBA player
Tim Cook – CEO, Apple

Georgetown University
Bill Clinton – former US President
Bradley Cooper – actor
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo – former President of The Philippines
Hugo Llorens – US Consul General, Sydney

Northwestern University 
Stephen Colbert – TV host
Ginny Rometty – CEO, IBM
Will Butler – guitarist for Arcare Fire 
George RR Martin – author, Game of Thrones

University of Pennsylvania
Steve Jobs – founder, Apple
Noam Chomsky – philosopher
Candice Bergen – actor

Princeton University
Michelle Obama – lawyer, First Lady
Woodrow Wilson – 28th President of the US
Alan Turing – father of the computer
Meg Whitman – Chief Executive, Hewlett-Packard