The document outlines a structured process for studying abroad, emphasizing the importance of financial planning, college research, and proper documentation. Key steps include preparing for language proficiency tests, writing a strong statement of purpose, obtaining letters of recommendation, applying for scholarships, and ensuring timely college and visa applications. Additionally, it advises on making travel arrangements and finding accommodations after securing a visa.

2. Steps to Study Abroad
 Studying abroad can be a long drawn and tedious process;
but if one plans well and does things methodically and
stepwise, it can become a lot less complicated. So, this
article will list out few steps you can take to make your
process of applying for abroad studies a breeze.

3. Steps to Study Abroad
Finances
Research for
Colleges
Documents
Language
Proficiency &
Aptitude test
Statement for
Purpose (SOP)
Letters of
Recommendation
(LOR)
Apply for
Scholarships
Apply to the
Colleges
Apply for the
Visa
Stay & Travel

4. Finances
 The top most priority for studying abroad is the Finance.
Whether it be tuition fee, stay, travel, food you need to
have sufficient funds to fulfill your requirements and
needs. Complete financial documents are required for the
admission purpose and study visa. So, plan your finances
well - either through savings or bank loans have the
money handy.

5. Research for Colleges
 Once you know what you really want, look for colleges
that fulfill your criteria. This is one essential and useful
step you can take for yourself. It is very important to
know what exactly each college is offering in terms of
course, facilities, faculty and job opportunities. Research
well! To do this you may attend education fairs organised
by reputed agents, research the net, talk to a education
counselor and so on.

6. Documents
 Studying abroad requires tons of documentation; whether
it be the passport, university application forms, financial
documents, academic performance documents,
experiences letters, SOP, LOR’s, visa application forms,
language proficiency documents, medical certificate etc.
So make sure you start well in advance and are ready well
in time with all these documents.

7. Language Proficiency and Aptitude Tests
 Almost all English countries require you to give the
language proficiency test such as IELTS, PTE of TOEFL.
Language Proficiency and Aptitude Tests are essential for
admissions, visa and scholarships. Some countries may
require the student to clear the SAT, GRE, GMAT
depending on the course they have opt for or level of
study they are planning to going for. So be prepared!

8. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
 When you express your desire to study in foreign
universities, it is important to clearly let them know what
your purpose of studying there is and how you are
qualified to take up the course and why they should take
you. All these things should be written in a document and
sent to the university as well as the visa officers to
consider you eligible for the course. So, be sure to present
a well written and comprehensive statement of purpose;
your chances for admission depend on it at lot. So, do not
copy-paste the SOP or write it half-heartedly; rather give
it everything you have and make it your best work.

9. Letters of Recommendation(LOR)
 Admission officers may look for the letters of
recommendation from the student college professors or
employers. Make sure that if you are planning to study
abroad then you should have 2 or 3 Letters of
Recommendation (LOR) ready before applying.

10. Apply for Scholarships
 Studying abroad is not cheap and sometimes you may
struggle for finances; if it is the case with you look for
scholarships, as many organisations and universities offer
financial help depending on whether a student fulfills the
criteria. So, do not hesitate to apply and do it early, as
applying early increases your chances of securing a
scholarship.

11. Apply to the Colleges
 Once the student is done with all the documents and
finances the next step is to apply to the college before
the deadline ends for a particular intake. They do not
take any applications after the deadline is over. So make
sure you apply before the deadline.

12. Apply for Visa
 Once you have got admission to any college the next step
is to apply for visa. After you apply for it they will call you
for a visa interview. So be well prepared for the visa
interview. To prepare yourself well you can meet your visa
counselor and they will help you get prepared.

13. Stay & Travel
 Once you have received your visa immediately make your travel plans.
Book tickets well in advance to avoid high ticket prices. Also, arrange for
a place to stay near the university. For this you can ask either the
students who are there or the institutes themselves. They will help you
find a place of your choice to stay.
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abroad.html