USA has the largest number of top quality Universities and seats for MS, PhD & MBA programs. With students looking for admissions from all over the world, it has become a competitive and complex process to obtain admissions. Admission process is generally long and involves quality time to be spent on research and gathering facts over a period of time.
This article will help you understand this complicated process in 7 easy steps. The following steps can be useful for admissions in Canada, Germany and all GRE score accepting schools and Universities across the world.
Academic Profile :-
A good score in your academics, from 10th grade to your undergraduate degree, is very important when it comes to admissions. A consistent score throughout your educational career is a positive sign for admissions. Make sure your transcripts are ready with the scores. The better the scores, the better are the chances you’ll get into a top ranked University.
GRE & TOEFL OR IELTS Score :-
GRE & TOEFL OR IELTS score are two very important aspects of your admission process. Since these scores are given more weightage during profile evaluations for admissions, a high score in these exams would be a huge bonus. You are guaranteed admission if you have a good academic profile as well as good GRE & TOEFL score. But the best part is that even if your academic profile is mediocre, you can get into a good university with the help of these scores.
320+ is considered to be a very good score in GRE.
Selection of Universities :-
Selection of Universities is a long (sometimes boring) process that could take up quality time in getting best results. Short listing and selecting the Universities that best fit your profile needs extensive research, note-taking, fact-gathering and expertise. Our advice would be to start short listing and selecting Universities along with your GRE preparation. While you spend most of your time preparing for GRE, make sure you allot some part of it for selection of Universities as well.
Something you should know: On the day of GRE day, you will be asked to select 4 Universities where your scores would be sent for free. It is better to go prepared with the list of Universities you have in mind for admission, rather than paying a lump sum to send the scores yourself.
Letter of Recommendation (LOR) :-
A Letter of Recommendation (LoR) is a letter written by a senior professional who has worked with you and knows you well. This letter is like an endorsement by your professor, project guide, HoD, team leader or manager to the University to make them believe that you are a potential fit for their University/organization.
In general scenario, the University will ask you to show three LoRs. You can get it from any three of the people mentioned above.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) :-
Statement of Purpose is a statement by you declaring the reason for applying to a particular University and why is it the right place for you. An SoP must not be longer than a page or two and must instill in the belief that you are the right person to occupy this seat.
Finance :-
Many of the Universities in USA, provide options for funding in various ways. Before applying, check if the University provides the followinga. Tuition Fee Waiverb. Fellowshipsc. Scholarshipsd. Assistantships
Universities with a good history of providing students with enough funding options are a definite go-ahead.
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VISA :-
VISA interviews can be tricky. You will be granted a VISA only if the VISA officer is satisfied with your answers. There are a few things that every VISA officer looks for. If you can answer these few questions perfectly, your VISA will be granteda. Will you return to your native country?b. Do you have future plans in the USA?c. Do you have sufficient funding with you?d. Are you eligible for a VISA?e. Are you genuine?
Now you know what are the seven steps you should take to reach your dream University.
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