With the recent liberalization of the Indian economy and growing affluence of the large middle class, study in America is no longer a dream for Indian students. It is indeed a very viable option. The Indian students are looking towards United States to pursue theirhigher education goals and tap the international career opportunities.
‘Higher Education’ is the term that is used in the United States to describe any schooling after secondary or high school education. Higher education can take the form of a university, college, technical school, vocational school, or professional school. There are over 3100 accredited colleges and universities in America. Getting admission in the right school is the major hurdle that most Indian students must face in pursing a degree program in America. It takes careful planning, research and counseling. First a word about language, Americans generally use the words ‘College’, ‘University’ and ‘School’ interchangeably, particularly in speech.
Quality: US universities are known worldwide for the quality of facilities, resources, and faculty. Proper accreditation systems ensure that the standard is maintained.
Academic excellence: World's finest post-secondary educational system with excellent programs in traditional disciplines as well as professional fields. U.S. universities spend $20,000 per year on each student compared to $7,225 in Britain, $11,572 in Australia, $12,217 in Canada.
Quality assurance: A systematic approach to ensuring quality standards in educational institutions and academic programs.
Variety of options: There are over 3,600 institutions to choose from. Some colleges provide broad based education like liberal arts education, while others provide speciality programs. There are also vocational or technical schools.
Cutting edge technology: U.S. universities are leaders in high quality education and are at the forefront of technology. U. S. Universities have outstanding facilities, libraries and laboratories.
Choice: You have a wide choice of institutions, academic and social environments, entry requirements, degree programs, and subjects.
Value: U.S. degrees offer excellent value for the money. With a wide range of tuition fees and living costs, plus various financial helps from colleges, higher education is US affordable for international students.
Flexibility: The academic programs provide students with a variety of courses and options. Students have the freedom to design their majors and programs of study, switch fields and petition specific courses. Independent study is also available to suit individual needs.
Hands on training: Cooperative educational programs, internship and practical training opportunities provide valuable practical experience to students. These programs offer financial assistance and enhance career prospects.
Global acceptability: American degrees are recognized and sought after by employers worldwide. The long-term career prospects of a student are enhanced as the studying in U.S. boosts and develops one's self-confidence, independent thinking and cross-cultural communication skills.
Campus diversity: All educational institutions in the U.S. seek the presence of international students to provide cultural diversity and enrichment on their campuses. Students from 160 countries study in U.S. Universities.
Support services: Most universities in the U.S. will have an office of international students and services, which can provide a variety of services from campus orientation to assistance in resume preparation. Personal and career counseling services are also available.
Financial assistance: Scholarships, fellowships and assistantships are available for eligible international students. They are also eligible to work for 20 hours a week to partially meet their expenses.
Practical Experience: Opportunity to spend an additional year in the U.S. getting valuable, relevant work experience
ADMISSION CONSULTING
One of the greatest strengths of the United States graduate level education system is the size and scope of available educational options. However, it is precisely this magnitude of available choices that makes choosing a graduate level education in the United States a seemingly daunting and impossible task. Given the breadth of options, making a choice seems impossible. Approximately 500,000 international students pursue academic degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional school level at U.S. universities. Students considering attending a U.S. college or university need to get started by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Students may also need to take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). Many undergraduate institutions in the United States require both the SAT and the TOEFL of international students. There are over 2,700 accredited undergraduate institutions in the United States. Selecting the correct undergraduate school can be a confusing task for anyone. Students will need to get help from a good advisor who explains the different types of programs and give some information on how to choose wisely. Since admissions to many undergraduate programs are quite competitive, students may have to apply to several colleges. Students should begin the application process at least a year in advance. An increasing number of schools accept applications year round. Although September (the fall semester) is the traditional time to begin university study in the United States, at most schools, students can also enter in January (the spring semester). Finally, students will need to obtain an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility in order to obtain a F-1 Visa to study in the United States. The school will send the I-20 document once the student has been accepted.
The right application campaign can make the difference between acceptance and rejection in an American university. Our admission experts provide one-to-one attention as well as books and software to guide the student through the admission process. For many students, the admission process starts one or more years in advance, and doesn’t let up until they get admitted. But there are many questions. What are the American universities looking for, anyway? Is it true that the numbers
aren’t high enough; the application is dumped in the “reject” pile? Are universities looking for people with a two-page resume of extra curricular activities? What do admission officers “want to hear” in the essay? Can test prep really make scores go up? How does a student get admission in a guaranteed way?
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Grad school admissions in America are more competitive than ever. It may be noted that the number of GRE takers has virtually doubled in the last decade. This means that while the rewards of advanced study are lucrative, the competition for getting into a good graduate school is as keen as it’s ever been. And, as a further complication, the variety of graduate programs offered by graduate institutions is growing rapidly. Our experts can help Indian students to get into graduate schools, but it calls for a comprehensive strategy. A thorough understanding of the admissions process enables us to put together a great application, which satisfies the admission officers. GRE is unlike any test and is crucial to prepare for it.
Where to apply? What schools have coursework and faculty in a particular area of interest? What type of academic and social environment does a school have? Which of these schools can one actually get into? When to Apply? How to set up an application schedule? How to avoid the last minute crunch? By planning the application in advance, we can take control of these issues.
To present the student in the best light, we develop a basic application strategy.We view the application as a marketing tool; make it as strong a sales pitch for the student as it can be. Back to top