Why USA?

USA has about 4,500 universities; students can choose to study at one of 4,500 universities. 16 universities in the USA are ranked in the world’s top 20 universities.

It gives opportunity for Research, Teaching and Training that you may be able to gain valuable experience through teaching and/or research while you help to finance your education in the U.S., particularly if you are a graduate student. Many graduate programs offer training and teaching opportunities that enable students to become teaching assistants to undergraduates and/or research assistants on special projects exploring different aspects of your field of study.

It also supports International Students as studying in the United States is a rewarding experience but navigating your way through day-to-day issues can be a challenge. Many international students find that the college and university international student office is a great resource when it comes to adapting to a culturally and academically different environment.

American boasts an unparalleled and broad based education system. Students will not only learn about their own particular subject but learn lots of other things, not necessarily related to their major. Attainment of American degree from USA holds the key to a successful career. It internationalizes and strengthens student's resume as US degrees are renowned around the world for their academic excellence and better learning experiences.

Admisssion Process

USA universities follow first come first serve basis while recruiting students. Therefore students who apply early stand a stronger chance during admissions. For Fall intake students should start the admission process about 8 months in advance.

Students need to fill an online application. Most universities have an admission fee which has to be paid online. The online confirmation along with physical copies of admission documents have to be sent to the university. The documentation for admission s fairly detailed and varies with university. It usually covers academic documents, financial documents recommendations, SOP etc (for a detailed list, contact any of our offices).

Many universities also require online score reporting. It usually takes 3 months for the university to process application. Some courses and specializations may take more time. The admission confirmation document is called I20 (or IAP66 in some cases) and this document is the basis for visa processing.

Admission Requirments

Checklist for getting I20 :

• Academics 10, 10+2. (Attested by school or college in sealed envelopes)
• Bachelors (all transcripts)
• Recommendation letter (minimum 3)
• TOEFL/GRE/GMAT - IELTS reporting when required
• Bank statement - In a bank letterhead for 20 to 25 lakhs
• SOP (min 500 words)
• Resume
• Passport
• Photographs
• Extracurricular certificates (if any)
• Experience letter (for gap more than 6 months)

Documents for VISA:

• Academics 10, 10+2. (Attested by school or college in sealed envelopes)
• Bachelors (all transcripts)
• Recommendation letter (minimum 3)
• TOEFL/GRE/GMAT - IELTS reporting when required
• Education loan
• SOP (min 500 words)
• Resume
• Passport
• Photographs
• Extracurricular certificates (if any)
• Experience letter (for gap more than 6 months)
• Supporting property documents
• CA/CS Report
• The student needs to fill the DS form , pay SEVIS fee, take an appointment for visa.

Entry Requirments

• US generally requires 16 years of education (12+4).
• Academic Percentage : 58% and above with minimum backlogs
• Acceptable scores of Standardized Tests GRE : 300+, GMAT : 500+, TOEFL : 79, IELTS : 6.5 overall band

Other factors that are looked into are the extra curricular activities that the student has been involved in, the research that the student has done in his particular subject. His documents such as Resume, Letters of recommendation & Statement of Purpose are also very crucial and have to be drafted very effectively.

Cost Of Education

Tuition fee:

Tuition fee varies from one institution to another and this is depending upon the chosen program. Generally, in public/State Universities and private universities, tuition fee ranges $12000 to $40,000 per annum.
In Ivy League universities tuition fee ranges $48000 to $60000.

Living Expenses

Estimated Living Cost : $8000 to $14000 (per year). An average of $700 to $1000 per month should be considered as a reasonable amount. This includes your accommodation (room and board), travel, food, and some university mandated books.

Health Insurance Cost : This is mandatory for international students. It would range from $1750 to $2000 per year.

Miscellaneous Charges : $2000 per year

Deadlines & Intakes

• Fall : August/September
• Spring : January/February
• Summer : April/May

The deadlines for each intake are usually a few months before the start date. It is highly recommended that you apply early to maximize your chances for admission. Some universities even offer rolling admissions, i.e. admissions are open through the year. The major intake for the US is the Fall intake which offers the highest degree of competition but also features the largest number of corporate internships.

Fact Sheet

• Capital : Washington, D.C.
• Largest city : New York City
• Official language(s)b> : English
• Government : Federal presidential constitutional republic
• Calling code: +1
• Time zone : (UTC−5 to −10)
• Summer (DST : (UTC−4 to −10)
• Total Area : 9,826,675 km
• Population : 321,163,157
• GDP (Nominal) :$ 54,596 (Per capita)
• Currency : United States dollar ($) (USD)
• Date format : dd/mm/yyyy