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3. HOW TO APPLY?
Do extensive research
Select the best institutions
Take English language
proficiency Test
Keep Application Fee Ready
Submit the complete
admission form with
supporting document
4. STANDARDIZED TESTS
Signing up for the entrance
tests
TOEFL, IELTS and GRE
Report to the universities
Essays and SOP drafted
Apply to Scholarship
Provide a copy of your
Resume
5. PROFILE EVALUATION
Students verify the
authenticity of their
documents
Prepare SOP,
Recommendation letters
at time application
Admission officer will
examine your credentials
submitted at time of
application
6. PROFILE EVALUATION
Profile evaluation based
on:
Professional & Academic
records
Standardized test scores
SOP
Recommendation letters
Extra-curricular activities
7. WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO
START PREPARING?
The early the better
Apply 10-12 months
before
Allow enough time to
equip yourselves
Allow time to equip your
self with technical knowhow steps taking to
pursue a Foreign degree
8. APPLYING AT TIME OF SPRING/
FALL
Colleges either follow a semester
or quarter system
Deadline for applications varies
universities by Universities
Top ranked universities- Keep 912 months deadlines
Average universities wind up in
8-10 months
9. SPRING SEMESTER
Period starts from Jan to mid of
May
Must send applications by the end
of April of the start of year.
Avail scholarship programs
A, A+, A-B, B+ or C+ Grade
universities deadlines extending till
July/ August
C & D categories keep their doors
open till the month of October
10. FALL SEMESTER
Begins from mid-Aug and
extends till Dec
A, A+ Universities apply by
Nov/ Dec of the preceding
year.
B, B+ or C+ universities
extend till Feb/ March
C and D grade universities
extend till the month of July
11. 2. HOW CAN UNIVERSITY
RANKINGS HELP YOU PICK UP
YOUR GRAD SCHOOL?
Some of the indicators of these
ranking which can be a
deciding factor for the
students to make their choice
are listed below:
12. The research performance
The academic reputation
Understanding the faculty
student’s ratio
Academic peer review
The international factor
13. 3. GRE REVISED TEST
INFORMATION
Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative
Reasoning
Analytical Writing
14. 4. STEPS IN APPLYING TO
UNIVERSITIES IS TO FILL THE
ONLINE APPLICATION
1. List of Documents required applying
to US Universities
2. GRE Score reporting:
3. TOEFL score reporting:
4. Statement of Purpose/Resume:
5. Scan all your documents:
6. Letters of Recommendations:
7. Transcripts:
8. Financial documents to be sent with
applications:
15. 5. THINGS TO PLAN IN ADVANCE
FOR YOUR FOREIGN STUDIES
Carry out a thorough
research
Complete the
paperwork
Arrange the Finances
Make travel
arrangements
Pack in essentials
16. 6. I-20 APPLICATION
What is meant by an I-20 form?
A I-20 form is a must for a student to be eligible
for the F-1 Student status
Form I-20 is required to obtain F-1 student Visa
It certifies that you are/ will be a bonafide
student.
You have proven to your chosen college that you
have sufficient funds to undertake a study in the
USA
Look at an I-20 as the first step in your student
visa application process
17. I-20 APPLICATION
How do students get the I-20 Form?
To demonstrate that you have
sufficient funds to pay for your
course & accommodation
Copy of your passport
Financial Statement
The processing time for I-20Anywhere between 2 weeks to 2
months or more.
18. 7. AFTER GETTING I-20,
STUDENT MUST DO THE
FOLLOWING
Student visa interview
appointment
Must apply for F1
student visa 120 days
120 Days before the
date of enrolment
mentioned in the I-20
form
19. 8. KNOW ABOUT VISA &
IMMIGRATION
Visa Requirements:
Study every detail of the visa
requirement
Intend to study, apply for a
nonimmigrant student visa
Documents Required to apply for a visa
Proof of your confirmed admission
Look for Medical Forms, Document, &
Insurance Coverage
20. ALL SET TO GO
GRE/TOEFL
Preparation
Information
Research on
Study abroad
Select &
Shortlist your
University
USA University
sends I-20
Apply for USA Visa
Send Application to
Universities
Prepare Documents:
SOP, Intent Letter
Recommendation letters
etc.
Prepare for
Departure