The document outlines the steps and requirements for the study abroad application process, including research, selecting institutions, taking standardized tests, submitting applications, and preparing necessary documents like the i-20 form for visa eligibility. It emphasizes the importance of university rankings, the timeline for applications, and the need to plan in advance for financial and travel arrangements. Additionally, it details the visa process, including the necessary documents for obtaining a nonimmigrant student visa.

1. READ IT. PASS ON
STUDY ABROAD PROCESS
SEQUENCE

2. 1. KNOW ABOUT
APPLICATION PROCESS

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

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