Study in USA

Why Study in USA..??

  • Flexibility
  • Moreover, Cutting Edge Technology
  • Research & Internships
  • Furthermore, Scholarships &  Assistantships
  • Also ,Post study visa (OPT)

Education System in USA

Types of Institutions in U.S.A.

  • Public Universities
  • Private Universities
  • Ivy Leagues
  • Community Colleges

Public Universities

  • These are funded by the state.
  • They aren’t aimed at earning profits.
  • Expenses are supported by taxes paid by the public.
  • The are generally substantial in size.
  • Bachelors,Masters as well as doctorate courses available.

Ranked Universities : 

University of Texas at Austin, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Florida – Gainesville, University of California –  Berkeley, University of Maryland, College Park.

 

Represented Public Universities (ordered according to their rank):‐ The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, George Mason University, Colorado State University, Oregon State University, University of South Florida, University of Nebraska – Lincoln,  University of Cincinnati, Auburn University, Montana State University, San Jose State University, San Francisco State University, Tennessee Tech University, Kent State University, University of Idaho,  Wright State University, Wichita State University, Murray State University, California State University East Bay and Fresno, Pittsburg State University and many more.

Private Universities

  • These are not funded by the state.
  • Comparatively ,they have Higher tuition fees compared to the public ones.
  • And all major Ivy leagues are also private.
  • The tuition fees are almost the same for Domestic as well as International students.

Ranked Private Universities :  Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, Carnegie Mellon University.

Represented Universities :‐ Brandeis University International Business School, Long Island University-Brooklyn, Long Island University-C.W. Post, University of New Haven, University of St. Thomas, University of Bridgeport, California Lutheran University,  Golden Gate University, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Dallas Baptist University, Oklahoma City University, Upper Iowa University, City University of Seattle, Hult International Business School & many more.

The Ivy Leagues

  • The most renowned and the oldest ones.
  • Located mainly in the Northeastern part of the USA.
  • Having many graduate & professional schools, these are well known for their Business Schools.
  • Comparatively ,Their tuition fees is among the highest in the country.
  • Additionally , the have quite competitive admission.

 Institutions :‐  University  of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Yale University,

Princeton University,  Brown University, Dartmouth College , Cornell University

& Columbia University.

Community Colleges

  • Two‐year community colleges usually offer the associate’s degree such as an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS).
  • They provide Certificates, Diplomas & Associate Degrees.
  • These institutions offer academic, technical and vocational degrees.
  • Community colleges often have open admissions policies.
  • They have low tuition fees.
  • 2 + 2 programs – Some community colleges have automatic enrollment agreements with a local 4 year college or University where the community college provides the first two years of study and the University provides the remaining two years of study. These programs are often called 2 + 2 programs.

 Represented Colleges: ‐ American Honors (8-Community Colleges), San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley, Seattle Central Community College,

Types of Degrees offered to Study in  USA

  1. Associate Degree : Academic degree of 2 years is awarded by Community Colleges. If the  community college.has an articulated agreement with a high ranked university, then a student can be transferred to that university after the completion of associate degree for the remaining  2 years bachelors degree Completion.
  2. Bachelors Degree : Commonly known as  the Undergraduate Degree, it is awarded after completing a 4-year course. For Eg : Bachelor of Arts  or Bachelor of Science
  3. Masters Degree : Usually a masters course is of 2 years. E.g. Masters of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Engineering (MEng), Master of Business Administration.  But the duration for some courses like MBA, Executive MBA, law may be just 1 year also.
  4. Doctorate : The degree is  known as Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Duration may range from 3-5 years. Ph.D. students need to submit a research proposal as well as have to appear Standardized Test i.e. GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS for admission.

Students who studied in USA and did their Bachelor’s there may apply directly into doctoral program without first earning master degree in some majors.

Entry criteria for Masters Program to study in USA:

  • 16(12+4) years of education required.
  • Academic Percentage : 58% and above with minimum backlogs.
  • Acceptable scores of Standardized Tests : GRE : 300+, GMAT : 500+, TOEFL : 79, IELTS : 5 overall band.
  • Other factors:
    • Extra curricular activities that the student has been involved in
    • The research that the student has done in his particular subject.
    • Documents such as Resume, Letters of recommendation & Statement of Purpose.

 Exceptions when considering to Study in USA

  • In some universities, 15 (12+3) years education is also accepted if the Institution in India is NAAC “A” Accredited (National Assessment & Accreditation Council).
  • 3 years of bachelors degree acceptable for admissions into Masters for Computer Science, MBA & Public Health courses & in other programs through Pathway with few universities.
  • Few universities even allow admissions without GRE/GMAT scores.
  • Students with less TOEFL/IELTS can get admission through pathway or English as second language program.

Time Schedule for Study in USA
(For Fall Intake)

Coaching : June, July, August

Self Study & appear for GRE/GMAT/SAT: September

Results : October

Start Applications procedure : October

Fall Intake period: November onwards till May

I-20’s (Offer Letter) : March to June

Visas: May to July

Fly to US: Mid August

Time Schedule for Study in USA

(for Spring Intake)

Coaching: Dec, Jan, Feb

Self Study & appear for GRE/GMAT/SAT: March

Results : April

Start Applications procedure : April

Fall Intake period: July onwards till October

I-20’s (Offer Letter) : October to December

Visas : November to December

Fly to the U.S : January

GRADING SYSTEM IN USA

  • Student’s performance is judged and evaluated throughout the United states by the GPA system.
  • Graded in scale of 0 to 4., good GPA helps in admission decisions & scholarship.

Indian Equivalence of GPA

Percentage

Out of 100%

 Grade Point Average

(USA) Scale out of 4
50% – 58% 2.66
58% – 60% 3.00
60% – 70% 3.33
70% – 80% 3.66
80% + 4.00

Entry Criteria for Stud in USA (Undergraduate Program)

  • US generally requires 12 years of education for Associate Degree and Bachelors Degree
  • Academic Percentage : 58% and above.
  • Acceptable Scores : TOEFL 71 to 80, IELTS 6.0
  • SAT 1 : A good score would be 1150+ (according to the new score) .
  • Only top 25 Universities may require SAT Subject tests min of 2 subjects.
  • For Engineering courses : Math Level I or II, Physics or Chemistry.
  • For Business Courses : Math Level I.
  • It is advised to students who have done their diploma (3 years) to get their credentials evaluated (can be through WES wes.org),as there is a great possibility of getting some transfer credits, thus saving the cost,time & effort of repeatedly studying the subjects that a student has already done.
  • For Bachelors program SAT is not required for transfer cases.
  • The student who are in bachelors in India can go to USA as transfer cases. They do not get 100% credit transferred. The transfer case varies from university to university, it is determined by how many Indian courses will match with USA syllabus.
  • Admissions without SAT scores are possible. However, SAT is required for Scholarships.