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The Process
Students from all over the world apply to
American universities for admissions. They belong to different
educational backgrounds and different grading systems. In order
to compare their aptitude on a common platform, the universities
in the United States require all the international students to
take
SAT
(Scholastic Aptitude Test) for undergraduate studies i.e for
post HSC programs in USA. Also, in order to ensure that the
student wanting to study in USA is capable of understanding
English, all universities in the United States require their
applicants coming from non native English speaking countries to
take
TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language).So, if you want to study in USA after HSC, you
have to take SAT & TOEFL as two tests. Training : The training part consists of the students preparing for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and TOEFL. a. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
The SAT
tests the students' reasoning based on knowledge and skills
developed through their course work. It measures their ability
to analyze and solve problems by applying what they have learned
in school. The
SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills
you’ll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses
how well you analyze and solve problem, skills you learned in
school that you’ll need in college.
Each section
of the SAT is scored on a scale of 20000, with two writing
sub-scores for multiple-choice and the essay. The SAT includes a
Critical Reading, Math, and writing section, with a specific
number of questions related to content.
The Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of
nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as
it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university
settings. The TOEFL tests all four language skills that are
important for effective communication: speaking, listening,
reading, and writing. The test helps students demonstrate that
they have the English skills needed for success. TOEFL also
emphasizes integrated skills and provides better information to
institutions about students’ ability to communicate in an
academic setting and their readiness for academic coursework.
The TOEFL
test is offered in different formats depending on your location.
Application Process The application process to American Universities is a long and complicated affair. It involves extensive research on the net, knowledge about the working method of American universities, accurate documentation and correct timing, to list just a few factors. The following steps are involved in the applications process. a. Selection of Universities b. Selection of Program c. Academic Documentation d. Financial Documentation e. After applications f. Once you have been accepted Ø Admissions Counseling, what we offer at FACT a. Selection of Universities
Selecting
universities is a very time consuming and important process not
only from the admission point of view but also because applying
to universities is expensive by Indian standards. The
application process itself costs about Rs. 25,000/- to Rs.
30,000/- towards examination fees, postage, university
application fees etc. Therefore, be very careful while applying
to the universities.
These are
the usual criteria. You could prioritize your criteria out of
this list and shortlist the number of universities on that basis
to about 10. You could further shortlist your choice on basis of
specific issues like tuition fees, availability of financial
etc. Every university has its own minimum requirements and scores with respect to standardized tests. Check out the requirements of the universities and short-list the ones that will accept your scores. Most Indians are concerned about the high cost of education abroad and seek information on opportunities for financial assistance. The expenses for education abroad include tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, transportation etc. This is an important criterion for selecting the courses as well as universities.
It is
important to understand that most universities offer financial
assistance to international students based primarily on merit
and rarely on need. The amount, and type of assistance offered
varies based on the university, department and level of study.
Also funds are more likely to be available in fields like
Engineering, Physical Sciences and Biological sciences. b. Selection of ProgramSelection of university and selection of program usually go hand in hand. But one must remember that even the best-known universities are not the best for every single program offered in that university. Similarly, a particular university may not be very high ranked, but a particular program in that university may be excellent for your requirements. Therefore, it is necessary to study each program very carefully. c. Academic DocumentationTranscripts, Recommendations and Statement of Purpose are the academic documents required for application process.
Transcripts:
Students
who are applying to American Universities would be required to
submit a detailed report and transcripts (report cards) of all
the years of higher studies in India. The report form should be
filled out by a college official like the principal, counselor
or headmaster. This form should introduce you in the context of
your whole school experience in relation to the other students
in your class. Admission committees will be interested in
learning how you have performed in your own educational system.
The transcript should talk about your accomplishments and
provide a prediction of your chances for success in
university-level studies.
Recommendations:
Letters of reference or
recommendation letters play a very important part in your
admission. A recommendation letter is a signed statement from a
person who has taught you in a subject that is related to the
course you are applying to. It should list your positive and
negative qualities, strengths and other such information. The
teacher must indicate his position, how long he/she has known
the applicant and in what capacity. He/she should briefly
discuss the need, importance and usefulness of the study the
applicant proposes to undertake. Authors are usually asked to
rank applicants in their letters of recommendation, which helps
admission officers to interpret the academic credentials of
foreign students. Students should obtain letters of
recommendation from teachers who know them as a person as well
as a student. You may like to request your author to give
concrete examples that may show your qualities. d. Financial DocumentationYou must submit a financial aid application if you desire financial help for your studies in a US university. Financial assistance for non-US citizens is very limited. The evidence of financial support is required by universities to issue the documents needed for visa application. Although it is a requirement for application, it is usually not taken into consideration into factors that determine admission. Most universities make their admission decisions without regard for the source and amount of financial support. You would be required to submit documentation of your family's financial resources to help schools assess your need. Most of the universities have their own financial aid form, which you would have to complete. You would also be required to submit a bank statement demonstrating your financial capacity to support your education in US. Some US state institutions offer tuition waivers to international students in return for some type of educational contribution. e. After ApplicationsUniversities usually inform students of their admission decisions well in advance of the beginning term. If you have received admission in more than one university, you will have to decide which one you want to attend. At this stage, you should compare a few objective and mostly more subjective criteria. The points you should focus on are program curriculum, length of program, choice of courses, funding offer or best program with respect to costs, Cost of living, Strength of related departments/program etc. f. Once you have been accepted:Each college will tell you exactly what steps to follow to confirm your acceptance of their offer of admission and how to prepare for your first term. This information will be included with the letter of admission or in materials that will be sent to you shortly thereafter. You must respond with a "Yes" or "No" for each offer of admission. You may also be required to submit a financial deposit to the institution that you plan to attend. This is to guarantee your place in the class. Make sure you do not miss any deadlines. Visa : a. Requirements of students visa
This is the
last and the most delicate of the steps while planning to study
in the United States. Most students b. What Visa Officers look for while issuing visa
The consular
officer may not issue a student visa unless satisfied that the
applicant: c. How to ApplyAll first time applicants of F-1 visa would need to make an appointment on the website www.vfs-usa.co.in. Refer the site for more details. d. VISA Interview
Try and
gather information on the current trend, what the visa officer
is expecting, why visa is being
When you go
for the visa dress well. Speak slowly and clearly. Don't appear
tense and don't look e. Risk of VISA rejection
Yes. It is
true that if your visa is rejected, all your efforts and money
put into the process of studying in the United States go waste.
But you can always apply for a second time and get your visa
approved. As per the
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