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- 1. Higher Studies in the USA Jillur Rahim
- 2. Why Study in the USA? • Academic Excellence • World class research facilities. • According to the Time Higher Education Ranking, 7 out of of top 10 universities, 33 out of top 100 universities are from the States. • Accredited educational institutions. • Active learning classroom. • Choice & Flexibility • More than 1 million international students in 4500+ institutions. • Many degree programs. • Freedom to chose and change majors.
- 3. Why Study in the USA? • Cultural Diversity • A classroom full of students from different parts of the world. • Global and diverse faculty. • Value for Money • Great return on investment. • Wide range of tuition fees and living costs. • Financial Aid: Fellowships, Scholarships, Research/Teaching Assistantships, and tuition waiver.
- 4. Type of Degrees Graduate • Master’s Degree • Doctoral Degree Undergraduate • Associate Degree • Bachelor’s Degree
- 5. Spring (January-May)Fall (September-December) • Class Begins: • Early September • Application Deadline: • Rolling Admission from January to June. Academic Semesters • Class Begins: • Early January • Application Deadline: • Rolling Admission from September to October. Summer (May-August) • No student intake
- 6. Your Five Steps to U.S. Study Source: EducationUSA
- 7. Personal Choose college or university based on your academic, financial, and personal requirements. 12-18 months prior Academic Financial Step 1: Research Your Options
- 8. • Why do you want to study in the United States? • Where will you fit in best? • Which colleges or universities will meet your needs? • Will you need financial assistance? • What are the application and financial aid deadlines? • Where do you want to live in the United States 12-18 months prior Step 1: Research Your Options Ask yourself! Source: EducationUSA
- 9. • Select college/university. • Choose a degree of study. • Read program description. • Find out acceptance rate and incoming class profile. • Check tuition Fees and scholarship opportunities. • Determine cost of living. • PhD aspirants, check “job market candidate” profiles. • Check geographical location and weather. • Get in touch with your program coordinator or admission representatives. 12-18 months prior Shortlisting schools and programs Step 1: Research Your Options Yale University
- 10. EducationUSASearch Engines • www.collegeboard.org • www.gradschools.com • www.phds.org 12-18 months prior Shortlist schools and programs Attend EducationUSA sessions in local American Center/American Corner/EMK Center. Step 1: Research Your Options
- 11. Step 2: Finance Your Studies 10-12 months prior Documents Prepare your budget • Tuition Fee • Housing and Meals • Health insurance • Other living expenses Ranges from $25,000 to $70,000 • Prepare required financial documents.
- 12. Step 2: Finance Your Studies 10-12 months prior Assistantship • Work up to 20 hours per week. • 20-100% tuition waiver. • Monthly stipend. Stipend: Ranges from $3,000 to $25,000! Grad Financial Aid Fellowship • Awarded mostly to PhD students. • 100% tuition waiver. • Monthly stipend to cover living expenses. Stipend: Ranges from $18,000 to $30,000! Tuition Waiver • 10-100% tuition waiver
- 13. CGPA • Most universities require a CGPA of 3.0 in Bachelor’s degree. • No universities accept lower than 2.5! Step 3: Complete Your Application Statement of Purpose • It tells admission committee who you are, your career ambitions and why you are applying to a particular program. • Prepare the draft at least two months prior to application. • Get feedback from your mentors. Letter of Recommendation • 2-3 letters of recommendation. • Decide on recommenders. • Contact them at least one month prior to application. Work Experience • Only a few programs require you to have job experience. • Very few programs require you to publish a few articles. Publications 12-18 months prior Admission Requirements
- 14. English Proficiency • IELTS vs. TOEFL • Four Modules: Listening, Writing, Reading, and Speaking. • IELTS overall band score of at least 6.0! • TOEFL iBT score of at least 79 out of 120! GRE • Verbal • Quantitative • Analytical Writing (Issue task, argumentative task) 12-18 months prior Admission Requirements • GRE Official Guide • Manhattan 5 lbs GRE book • Magoosh GRE videos • GRE Big Book • www.ets.org • Cambridge IELTS 1-12 • https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org GRE Resources IELTS Resources Step 3: Complete Your Application
- 15. Step 4: Apply for Your Student Visa 3-5 months prior Apply • Complete all of your applications before the deadline. • Send all the relevant documents to university/college admission office. Accept • Accept admission offer from one institution. Visa • Apply for student visa at least 3 months before the first day of your class. • Complete DS 160 and pay SEVIS fee. • Schedule VISA interview. I-20 • Receive I-20 from the college/university.
- 16. Step 5: Prepare for Your Departure 1-2 months prior Housing • Arrange accommodation at on- campus or off-campus housing. PDO • Attend EducationUSA Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) session. Travel • Book a flight. • Make sure to check baggage allowance. Shopping • Prepare a shopping list. • Pack light, pack smart. Documents • Make copies of all the relevant documents.
- 18. Thank you!