USA

A student who is planning to go for studies in USA has to have the basic requirements to complete the application process. The process is almost same for almost all the universities except for some requiring extra information and documentation. The minimum requirements that are needed are:

For Under-Graduate:

Intermediate completion
English Language Proficiency(SAT, IELTS, TOEFL)
Financial Capability
Letters of Recommendation from your College(LoR)
Strong Statement of Purpose(SoP)
Resume

For Gradate:

4 Year Degree Course(some colleges accept 3 Yr Degree)
English Language Proficiency(IELTS, TOEFL, PTE)
Graduate Record Exam(GRE)
Financial Capability
Letters of Recommendation(LoR)
Strong Statement of Purpose(SoP)
Resume

Some universities ask for Evaluation of your Qualification from a reputed organization and specific documents to be submitted. It is a must that you have to go through the website of the universities to know more of their requirements.

This is the most important step towards your career in USA. The concentration of your course varies from university to university. So you have to analyse your interest and target that particular university for admission. This is not an over-night process to compete the selection. You have to start atleast a year before of your planned studies. The requirement of IELTS and GRE varies from university to university and some universities are particular about your score in Quants or Verbal in GRE. Make sure you do all the paper work before attempting to apply as the cost of the application is non-refundable.

The work you do in selection of your course will help you during your visa interview. So it is you who has to work on the course and the university. During the selection make sure you also look at the tuition fee as this may result in burdening your parents.

Our counselors are well equipped with the information, but still they also have to get the updated information about the requirements. Our counselors can guide you with right course and the right university.

We are always available for you in helping out for applying. You should have all the documents ready in order to proceed with your application. The application procedure is mostly online and in some cases paper application is needed. The transcripts that are to be sent to the university should be in a sealed cover from your college or university.

The dead lines of most of the top universities will be well months before the start date. Hence, you have to plan atleast one year advance not to compromise on your university.

All the application fees are to be paid through a credit card and some universities need evaluation along with their application to take a decision. So make sure you take sufficient transcripts before you start applying for universities.

There are three types of student visas:

Academic Studies (F visa) : For people who have been accepted into a program to study or conduct research at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Non-Academic or Vocational Studies (M Visa): For people who have been accepted into a program to study or train at a non-academic institution in the U.S.

Academic Studies as an Exchange Visitor (J Visas): For people who have been accepted into a program through a designated sponsoring organization to participate in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. The "J" visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs.

General Information: The United States welcomes foreign students to American language schools, high schools, universities and other institutions of higher education. Students on F-1 visa may accept employment in the U.S. as a part of their practical training by obtaining an Employment Authorization Document.

Eligibility Requirements: An applicant for a student visa must come to the United States to pursue an academic program in an institution recognized by, and affiliated with, the United States government. The alien must have a valid educational purpose for coming to the United States. The student can stay in the United States for as long as he/she is enrolled in school.

There are three types of student visas:

Academic Studies (F visa) : For people who have been accepted into a program to study or conduct research at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Non-Academic or Vocational Studies (M Visa): For people who have been accepted into a program to study or train at a non-academic institution in the U.S.

General Information: The United States welcomes foreign students to American language schools, high schools, universities and other institutions of higher education. Students on F-1 visa may accept employment in the U.S. as a part of their practical training by obtaining an Employment Authorization Document.

Scholarships and Loans: The reality is that there is very little financial aid available from US sources for international students. International student scholarships are very hard to secure. The great majority of international students in America must rely exclusively on themselves and their relatives for funding. If you need to obtain financial aid or an international student scholarship to afford an American education, the best place for you to look is your home country. There may be international student scholarships and international student loans available for study abroad from your government, or from local businesses, organizations, and foundations in your home country.

Other places to look for international student scholarships, international student loans and other forms of international student aid are international humanitarian organizations that want to promote international education and cultural exchange with the USA. Included in these organizations are the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the League of Red Cross Societies, and the World Council of Churches. Some of these organizations have restricted financial aid, international student scholarships and international student loans. For example, the international student scholarships or aid may only be available to graduate students, students from a specific ethnic group, or students who have chosen a specific course of study. Financial aid and scholarships from these organizations are very competitive, so you need to start your search early.

Finally, there are also many universities in the US that provide financial aid and international student scholarships to international students. However, this aid is usually limited and is often more readily available to graduate than undergraduate students. Furthermore, competition for international student scholarships and aid is fierce, and schools are careful to help out the most deserving international students. Good grades and exam scores are extremely important in securing an international student scholarship. Find out whether any of the schools that you would like to apply to have grants, loans or scholarships for international students. If they don't, and you have not been able to obtain enough funding on your own, you may have to consider other schools that will help.

It is important to make sure that everything is sorted out before you leave for USA , Make sure that you have completed the following:

Important documents (originals in your carry-on luggage and photocopies in your check-in luggage)
Your valid passport with relevant visa .
your letter of offer from the American institution, your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), and your accommodation details.
Receipts of any related payments you have made including tuition fees, health cover etc.
All mark sheets ,certificates and work experience letters.
Your birth certificate, credit card, ten passport size photographs, an international driver’s license.
Important telephone numbers and addresses in India and USA.
Prescriptions to support your use of any required medications.
Health insurance and medical cover.
Work out the exchange rate and make sure you take enough cash for the first couple of days.
Ensure you have full knowledge about of and are complying with the airlines baggage restrictions.
Your luggage should be clearly labeled with your name, contact address and the address of your institution.
Read up on the area and make sure you understand and religious or cultural differences you may face.
Climate will be different from your home country. So pack you baggage according to that.