We help in your research of various aspects of living in US like cultural, economic, lifestyle and day-to-day challenges for international students.

It is very easy to be drowned in the choices of universities, colleges, programs, etc and take a wrong step or enter a college which does not meet your goals. We have got expert team of professionals who have wide exposure in education in US. This team can counsel you and make your thoughts more streamlined to achieve your objectives.

We help in selection of college according to your goal and financial position, VISA solutions, the best time to apply, inform you about the scenario etc. Right from filling your application form for a college to appearing for final exams of your curriculum, we will guide you.

A lot of people have dreams and aspirations of studying in US or pursuing education according to US system. But they are generally not aware about their options. They make quick decisions and repent later. We are here to guide and educate you about your options for studying in US.

We advice you the best course of action to fulfill your dreams without hassles or hitting dead-end. We can provide you the resources and guide you with processes. We can guide you about life in US, education, culture, lifestyle and several other factors which will have an impact during your stay there.

Q: Why study in US?
Ans. United States hosts the largest number of students in its universities among other nations of the world.
There are several reasons for studying in US. Some of them are:

• US universities rank high in world for education and other standards
• Graduates from these universities are highly sought after by companies and governments
• Nearly unlimited study options, right from courses to universities and colleges.
• Tremendous infrastructure
• Exposure to technology
• Practical training opportunities are high
• Flexibility in terms of students doing job while pursuing studies

Q: What are admission criteria in a US university or college for an international student?
Ans. Admission criteria to universities and colleges vary according to their requirement. Some universities and colleges organize their independent tests while others accept TOEFL, GRE or GMAT score and similar exam results. While you might get admission on the basis of your brilliant academic record, yet language tests (like English as a second language) are a necessary part of the admission process.

Q: What are the study options in US?
Ans.There are myriads of study options in US. You will be spoilt for choice while selecting a university or college to pursue your studies.

Q: How do you assist me?
Ans. We guide, advice and prepare you for US education. Right from VISA to other services, you can bank on us. You just have to tell us your ambition, economic details and educational qualification. We will find out what is best for you in terms of education, living and future prospects.

We have centers and associates all across the US and rest of the world, so you can rest assured that you get all the support and information to make an informed choice.

Q: How to select a university or college in US?
Ans.Before enrolling into any US college or university, the following factors might assist you:

Courses offered: Your course preference is the first factor that will guide you in selection of a university or college. We can provide you this information or you can get your hands on the courses and curriculums offered by the respective university or college.

Economic factors: If the fee charged by the university or college is more than what you can pay, then it is apparently not a good choice. The location of the university should also be taken into account. Some locations or states will be costlier than others.

Training: Whether the university or college provides practical training on completion of course or offer any assistance for enhancing or practical exposure. Universities and colleges have contacts with corporation and governments.

Career prospect: If you are looking for campus placements after completion of course, then this will be a major factor. Some universities or colleges may or may not provide these services.

Ranking of university: There’s general database available regarding the ranking of universities or colleges nationwide or internationally. If reputation of a university or college is important to you, then do a research or get in touch with us, we will provide you the information. There are several agencies that do the ranking based on several criteria.

Infrastructure: Make sure that the university provides you adequate infrastructure for study, extra-curricular activities, and interaction sessions like seminars, workshops, etc.

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Any individual, seeking to pursue study in US needs student VISA. There are several reasons that can have your VISA application cancelled like inadequate proficiency in English, inadequate assets / financial position in home country, body language, misrepresenting facts, etc. It is very important to get your things in order before applying for the VISA. The VISA refusal could be temporary or permanent.

Students seeking higher education in United States need F-1 student VISA.
The student should pursue a full-time educational program and must have an educational purpose for going to United States. Those seeking part time education won’t get this VISA. The student can travel freely in US, take practical exposure and enter the country several times prior to end of their study period.

On the other hand, J-1 exchange visitor visa is for those individuals who are participating in education and cultural program or business like researcher, teachers, scholar, students, trainees, and others.

Also, there’s M-1 VISA for vocational and non-academic purposes. This VISA is non-emigrant in nature.

You can contact US consulate or Embassy in your country for knowing more about the rules and regulations for obtaining VISA. You an also visit their website.

The VISA process:
Once you decide upon a course and University, you need get a form from them which will tell the Embassy about the details of your tenure there. F-1 Visa requires form I-20. For J-1, it’s usually DS-2019. Once you get the form, you are required to pay fee of (about USD 100) for SEVIS that is a database of foreign students in US. Males are required to fill out additional form.

When you are done filling the forms, submit them to authorities. Finally contact the embassy for an interview.

You generally have to carry with you your Passport (original), form from the university (DS-2019 or I-20), SEVIS fee receipt, some other forms, acceptance letter from University, Academic documents like TOEFL, SAT scores. .

Finally, you have to prove that you will be able to carry out your studies abroad and your sponsors, whoever they are, are in sound financial health. For this, you might need to produce IT documents, business ownership proof, etc.

Dos and Don’ts:

• Don’t give any misleading information at any stage. Be truthful.
• Be for the interview appointment on time.
• Be clear about what you want to do.
• Prepare for documentation.

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For Undergraduate students, an ‘F’ will mean that they need to redo the course before advancing to any further class, while for Graduate students, even a ‘D’ will disqualify them from progressing further unless they secure better grade in their present courses. Thus, the grading system gets tougher as you progress from Undergraduate to a Graduate student.

Apart from these grades, some universities award other grades as well which are indicative of the performance of the students which might not be covered in the above grading system.

Some of these are:

• IP – In Progress
• NC – Not complete
• NIC- Not Incomplete
• W – Withdrawn

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Eligibility for admission into US University
Various universities and colleges have their specific eligibility criteria to be fulfilled by the student seeking admission.

In general, there are three basic requirements for admission into any US university. These are:

• Proven academic record
• Sufficient financial resources
• Ability to use English language

Proven Academic record
Good grades in previous education are certainly going to be a plus.

Sufficient financial resources
While seeking admission, the student has to prove that he/she has sufficient financial backing to finish through the course.

Ability to use English language
The student has to exhibit command over English to get admission in any US university. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is one such test which the university might consider for assessing language skills.

Apart from above mentioned criteria, there are several other factors that play role for admission into any university, like acceptance ratio, achievement ratings, etc.

For higher education, students need to have 12 years of primary and secondary education from any private or government institute in or out of the United States.

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American education system is quite accommodating of the foreign students. There is a wide variety of subjects up for grab right from rocket science to special effects. Overwhelming choice in higher education makes US one of the finest destinations in the world for aspiring students.

There are about 1100 universities offering graduate level education in United States, over 400 of which offer doctorate programs as well. Research under the guidance of professors and committees is also an important part of graduate level programs.

For an undergraduate level study, students are required to complete 12 years of primary and secondary education. These 12 years can be completed in US or outside in private or government institutions.

Master’s degree programs generally require one to two years of courses and are pursued after bachelor’s degrees. Students might be required to submit various assignments like a thesis or similar project to get through the Master’s degree program.

For a doctoral program, a master’s degree is necessary in some courses, while others might require one or two years of courses after bachelor’s degree for admission. These programs might require original research on student’s part.

Renowned all over the world and highly pursued for education, the American colleges and universities are a cut above their competitors. Universities like Stanford and Harvard are just few examples of producing quality students who founded Google, Yahoo and Facebook.

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The first crucial step for seeking admission in any US university / school is starting early the process because it is a lengthy one. In fact, you should follow a schedule that could land you in a US school by its end. You have to apply to each school or college of your choice separately. Most Schools / Universities encourage students to apply 12 months prior to their plan of study.

UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL SELECTION
Gather as much information as possible about Universities / Schools of your interest. Speak to your seniors, teachers, friends, relatives, and seek information directly from the Universities / Colleges, visit their websites, etc. This will help you understand the requirements and academics about the University or College. Finally, depending on various factors like cost of study, documentation, ranking, availability of program, etc, you can select a University / School.

APPLICATION PROCESS
For the application process, you can either fill online forms or ask for hardcopies but remember that you would be required to send some documents to the target University / School. Most of the Universities / Schools offer downloadable application forms which you can fill and send.

The most challenging things in getting through the application process are following:

• 1. Financial statement:
You might need to produce IT documents, business ownership proof, etc to prove that you will be able to carry out your studies at the university and your sponsors, whoever they are, are in sound financial health. Cost of study in universities varies by a great extent. Thus, one university might have different financial requirement than others.
• 2. Essays
You might be required to submit an essay telling about your purpose of choosing the field you have opted for and why have you selected any particular University / School.
• 3. Recommendation letters
You might need recommendation letters from your professors telling about your personality and competence. Such letters are drafted by the professors and given to the students, who can then send them to the Universities / Schools.

VISA DOCUMENTATION
Once you decide upon a course and University, you need to get a form from them which will tell the Embassy about details of your tenure there. F-1 Visa requires form I-20. For J-1, it’s usually DS-2019. Once you get the form, you are required to pay fee of (about USD 100) for SEVIS that is a database of foreign students in US. Males are required to fill out additional form.

When you are done filling the forms, submit them to authorities. Finally contact the embassy for an interview.

VISA INTERVIEW
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