What is the procedure to follow for studying in America
In this article I would like to present the complete information regarding the higher studies in America. The questions, what procedure to follow what institution and course to choose and what factors are kept in mind while admissions will be answered by following this article.
Study in America by hearing this students get some mesmerizer. Stepping America is an awesome feeling. Students first vote is for America even though there is a choice of many other countries. At the same time the number of cheated students in the attraction of study in America also huge. For stepping in higher education in America first the students should search for good institution. Details of the institutes should be gathered which are offering their choice of courses. After examining the course entrance rules of all institutions the students should prepare a list of the applicable institutions.Other Factors
After getting clear idea on institutions the student should examine some other factors.
Expenditure:Students should estimate the expenditure on tuition fee, accommodation, books and other expenses by following the selected institutions websites and internet. After that should prepare a list which is suits the student.
Faculty:Should gather the information about the faculties available in the institutions. After masters degree if the student interested to do research there then he should select institution that have more research faculty. If the students wants to return India after completing the masters degree need not choose the highly research faculty available institutions.
Financial Assistance:The students spending lacks of rupees to reach education in America has to be eye on the financial assistance which will be available at there.Should know about the funding offered by the institutions. Then should know about the institutions admissions timeline eligible conditions and apply for the courses of his choice.
This score is must
For study in America apart from academic eligibility some standard test scores are also necessary.
TOEFL:test of English as a Foreign Language score is must for the country's students whose mother tongue is not English.
GRE:This score is compulsory for students who wants to pursue masters degree in science and engineering courses.
GMAT:This score is necessary for admissions in business schools
SAT:For admissions in degree courses SAT, scholastic aptitude test score is must.Many opportunities in Bachelor courses
Students thinks in the angle of masters courses in America but at present universities in America are welcoming foreign students to the admissions in four years bachelor degree courses.bachelor of arts and bachelor of science are the crazy courses. The four years of the courses are called with four different names. first year:freshman, second year:sophomore, third year:junior, fourth year:senior.
Major. General:Bachelor degree courses are be divided in to major general education courses. Major means the subjects in which the student wants to pursue degree. English literature, Anthropology, Chemistry,Electrical Engineering, Mathematics etc subjects are available. In general education courses English, Humanities, Maths and Science will be available.Masters and Doctoral Degrees
The most interested courses by students are masters and doctoral courses.There are two types of masters degree courses are available.
Academic Courses:These are research oriented student can study till PhD .
Professional Courses:MBA and MFA courses are treated as professional courses. these are application oriented.
Expenditure:The expenditure including tuition fee, hostel, books insurance, accommodation expenses for year will be around 18 thousand to 50 thousand American dollars.
Admission Criteria:
In America academic education secession will be as spring and fall secession. Fall secession academic year starts in August/September. 80 percent universities in America fills up seats in this secession only. Some varsities fill ups seats in January/February during spring secession. Some varsities fill ups yearlong with out any deadlines.Start of Application
The application process should be started 12 to1 4 months before the institution's academic year. Letter containing the eligibility, desired course details through e mail to the selected institutions should be sent. Some varsities offering online application procedure through their website. The deadline for fall admissions will be between January and March.
Main point:First come first go rule will be applied here so with out keeping in mind about the deadline students should send their applications so speedily.
Necessary Documents
Documents that should be attached to application.
Academic Certificates: all educational qualifications certificates
Finance Declaration and certification:Parents signed declaration regarding the student is capable of baring the expenses of study and accommodation in America.Bank manager signed another Document should be attached.
Statement of Purpose:One or two pages description regarding the purpose of joining the present course and the targets of future.
Recommendation Letters:Letter in favor of the application by faculty or principle.
After satisfied by all documents send by student institutions ends the letter of acceptance. This form is calls as acceptance of the student for the given admission by the institution. Some varsities along with letter of acceptance asks some amount for deposit. After completion of the above said procedure the student will get I-20 (certificate of eligibility) the admission conformation letter. Visa
After getting I-20 student should apply for student Visa(f-1). The application can be downloaded from the US Consulate website and the appropriate fee should be paid in HDFC bank. Then applying in VFS (Visa Felicitation Service)counter one date for Visa interview should be booked. The documents that has to be submitted along with application.
Passport
Visa application
Visa fee DD
Admission or confirmation letter
Certificates of academic eligibility
Course fee receipts
Prescribed tests(GRE,TOEFL,GMAT,IEL,SAT)scores
Financial statements
Letter from the sponsor
Sponsor income tax statement
Visa Interview:
The student must attend the visa interview in the consulate as per the allotted date and time.Answers should be given to the questions asked by the officials.The questions may be like this why are you wants to go to America future targets how much expenses you bare will you return after completion of course. Student should given some expectational answers rather than some simple answers.Alert regarding the recognition of the institution
Care should be taken regarding the recognition while choosing the institution or university in America.In America as per the varsities standards us education department council of higher education and accreditation will give the recognition.For engineering, technical programs recognition a separate corporation accrediting board for engineering and tech programs is established. So as for business courses an institution named accreditation to advance collegiate is established.
Behave with Planning :
The students who wants to flee for America should go forward with perfect planning by keeping in mind the deadlines will give the chance of admissions very easily.Presently American government has provided complete information in American embassy website in India.By following the site the student can starting from institution search to admission procedure can be easily completed.
Right time for Standard Tests:
There will be a confusion regarding the attending of the TOEFL,GMAT,GRE,SAT tests For fall August/September admissions should score November/December of the previous year for spring January/February secession admissions the student should get the score till the end of June in the previous year.
Scholarship Facilities:
Some universities offering scholarships in bachelor degree master degree for the students having academic talent to help by giving financial assistance. At the time of application the students has to indicate the necessary of funding . For doctoral students financial aid will be provided in the name of teaching assistance-ship, graduate assistance-ship, or research assistance-ship.
Famous institutions in America:
Harvard University
Yale University
California institute of technology
university of Chicago
Massachusetts institute of technology
Colombia university
university of Pennsylvania
Princeton university
Duke university
Johns Hopkins university
Cornell university
Important websites to be followed:
http://www.educationusa.info
http://www.petersons.com
http://www.ets.org
http://www.gradschools.com
http://www.mba.com
http://www.chea.com
http://www.newdelhi.usembassy.gov
http://www.edupass.org
http://www.ed.gov
http://www.hyderabad.usconsulate.gov