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Selecting the right school We can provide you comprehensive guidance and counseling for selecting an appropriate institution for higher studies, depending on your career goals, and then work with you and provide you step by step guidance, for getting an admission as well as securing the student visa. We have extensive experience in the area of student counseling and guidance. The land of dreams and opportunities,
the U.S. offers high-quality educational options for students from
around the globe. Be it for the quality of education or the career
prospects after graduation, the U.S. has monopolized the attention of
most all study abroad aspirants. Let's take a closer look at the
world's most preferred country for higher education.
With over 4,100 colleges and universities to choose from in the U.S., the task of selecting where to apply for your degree can be daunting. There are several factors that need to be considered carefully before choosing to which universities to apply. We recommend developing a list of criteria you want to use to evaluate and sort through all of the options. Following's a list of common criteria:
After you've considered these above criteria, it's time to look at your list and then choose the institutions where you can have realistic entry expectations based on student profiles available for admitted candidates. It's always a good idea to apply to at least three institutions: one "reach" school, where you may not exactly fit the admissions qualifications but you would love to attend; one school where you would like to go and feel that you have a good chance of admission; and one "safety" school, where you meet or exceed the admissions requirements and can count on receiving an acceptance. Keep in mind that each college or university has its own requirements for admission, and this can vary institution-to-institution, as well as department-to-department within the same institution. In addition, do note that the college admission review process in the U.S. is much more holistic than in other countries. (For example, a student with a poor undergraduate record but significant professional or research experience is often considered a good addition to an academic cohort in some fields.) Of course, admissions committees are looking for hard-working, intelligent students but other qualifications are also important, such as geographic diversity, professional and/or research experience, foreign language proficiency, leadership skills, commitment to one's community or social service, etc. While colleges may list required minimum GPAs and test scores, this is often more flexible than it appears, especially if the student has other qualifications that differentiate him/her from other applicants. Do a self-assessment or set up an appointment with a Bharatstudent study abroad counselor to discuss the following requirements and how to put together the best application that will highlight your special talents and skills, and your personality. Standardized Tests Be sure to check the schools admissions requirements and if available, a profile of the typical candidate that is offered admission. Often this information is available on the school's website. Some schools will require that you take Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) to access your level of written, reading comprehension and listening skills in English. Some schools will list a required minimum score, and others will leave this more open. At the undergraduate level most schools require a minimum TOEFL score of 550/213/80 ; at the graduate level, these score requirements are usually a bit higher. Keep in mind that TOEFL score requirements can vary department to department; in programs that demand more writing skills, the minimum scores will likely be higher. Undergraduate programs may also require the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and graduate programs may require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or for MBA admission, the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Grades / Academic Records Some programs will have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement for admission. As the Indian grading system is quite different than the U.S. grading system, it's best not to try to convert your grades from India, but instead to include your academic records and if possible, an explanation from your secondary school or university about the grading system. Most institutions are familiar with the Indian system and understand that there is no direct equivalency. A note on the 3 year Indian degree for graduate-level admissions More and more graduate level programs are considering accepting the Indian three year degree, due to changes that have come about due to the Bologna Process. Even if it is not posted on the school's website, it's always a good idea to ask as some schools will admit students on a probationary status for their first term. Professional Experience Certain graduate level programs, mostly in Business. Management or other professional fields, like to see evidence of professional work experience in a field related to the field of study. Check the program's website to see about these requirements. The next big question is What will it cost |
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