Admissions in USA Universities and Colleges

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Studying / Funding In USA


A US education is like a coal mine investment which in the end yields you a high rate of profit. The US boasts many of the top universities in the world. She is a favored education destination among international students and offers them a plethora of opportunities. An important consideration when planning for education abroad is finances. Family or self savings are not the only source of funding one has. US universities also offer financial assistance.

Scholarships recognise and reward students who excel academically, demonstrate leadership potential, and possess outstanding co-curricular activity records. Sometimes colleges even offer scholarships after the student has completed one or two semesters based on the academic excellence of the student during the program.

Many of the colleges in the USA Admissions offer a financial aid package to international students. In designing the package, the fact taken into consideration is the student's expected cost of attendance which consists of tuition fees and living expenses. The financial aid package that is offered by institutions may comprise a combination of outright scholarship which does not have to be paid back, interest free loans which need to be paid back after a stipulated period, and assistant ships which requires a student to work part-time in the department in lieu of financial assistance. However in the application, the universities requires the students family to show funds to cover at least 1 year of total expenses.

The criteria for financial assistance is based on merit and rarely on need. Thus all students don't get scholarships. Merit comprises good academic scores, high score in standardized tests such as GRE, GMAT, SAT TOEFL, IELTS and the supplementary application material sent with the application package. The amount and the type of assistantships vary according to course, level of study, department and university.

A student may have to submit a separate financial aid application as per university guidelines. The types of assistantship available for postgraduate students are tuition waiver, scholarships and fellowships, teaching and research assistantships and loans. Apart from scholarships one can avail of an education loan from various Indian banks/ institutions at interest rates between 10% to 12%.

Besides financial aid offered by universities, there are many other sources that offer assistantships from India. The Fulbright Scholarship Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. It has provided aid to more than 255,000 participant chosen for their leadership potential. The Fullbright Foundation awards approximately 1,800 student grants to non-U.S. nationals to study in the United States annually.

Other scholarships option include J.N.Tata Endowment Scholarships, Aga Khan Education Services, American Alumni Association, The Sir Ratan Tata Scholarship and many more. For more details you can log on to www.edwiseinternational.com.

You are NOT late for September 2011 intake. Admissions and scholarship opportunities are still open for the Fall 2011. However the earlier you apply the more chances there are for a succesful offer and/or scholarship.

Edwise gives complete step by step guidance FREE for over 130 Top US Universities based on personal and professional choice, one to one admission counselling, thorough documentation review and excellent visa guidance.

So visit your nearest Edwise today.

Sushil Sukhwani
Director

Released: 17th January 2011 in Edu Times

USA Admissions | Study in American Universities and Colleges

USA Admissions | Study in American Universities and Colleges

Dreaming USA, make it happen

Is studying in USA your Dreams? Does paying for study in USA seem like an impossible task? It’s not! Do not let the cost of an education in the U.S.A. scare you off! Education is one of the best investments you can make.  U.S.A. has a lot to offer: the most prestigious universities  top ranked education anywhere in the world, latest technology and a very multicultural population.  USA has about 4800 universities of higher learning wherein the scope and the range of programmes are vast. "I now think that the decision to pursue my Masters in USA was the best decision I took. The education system here is so great and flexible. The Quality standards of US institutions are among the best in the world."  said Miss. Minal Dharak who is currently pursuing MBA in Long Island University.

Mr. Dmitry Sherbakov, Associate Director of International Recruitment, City University of Seattle said "Companies around the world are increasingly looking for employees who are able to work across geographical, political, and cultural borders.The ability to easily navigate various cultural contexts and the experience dealing with people from diverse backgrounds are extremely valuable skills many businesses are looking for today. Studying in the US provides students with exposure to the whole world and gives them the opportunity to acquire these skills.  During their studies in the US, students can establish an extended international network of friends, many of whom will become leaders in the business communities of their countries." Also the good part is that there are a number of universitites that now take students with 15 years of education as opposed to the earlier criteria of 16 yrs of education. Edwise will help you with many  institutes that would enroll students into an MBA or MS program after BCom or BSc degree.

A large number of scholarships, fellowships and assistantships are also available to international students. The criteria for financial assistance is based on merit and rarely on need. The amount and the type of assistantships vary according to course, level of study, department and university. Apart from scholarships one can avail of an education loan from various Indian banks/ private financial institutions. Students are also eligible to work upto 20 hours a week on campus to partially meet their expenses. On completion of the course, students are allowed to work for 12 months to 29 months known OPT (Optional Practical Training). Planning well in advance is the key to the successful admission to the USA university.

Patrice Mulholland Assistant Director, Office of International Programs, San Francisco State University said “Higher education in the United States is still viewed as the number one choice for international students.The quality and the selection of academic programs in U.S. universities, ranging from smaller private colleges to large urban public universities, attract a variety of students from across India. It is widely demonstrated that upon graduation, these students have excellent job prospects in their fields of study.”

Its still possible to apply for the Sept-11 Intake. The application deadlines are still open for many Universities for USA Admissions. Edwise gives complete step by step guidance from preparing for the standarized exams, admission process, thorough documentation and excellent visa guidance. Contact your nearest Edwise centre now, whether you are looking for a Bachelors or Masters Degree!

Sushil Sukhwani,

Director, Edwise

MBA in USA

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MBA in USA Dimensions

Akshay Jakhete pursuing BS in Civil Engineering at University of Massachusetts, Lowell says “Nothing can replace my experience of studying MBA in USA. It not only helped me with academic development but provided me exposure culturally. It provided me with the ability of navigate various cultural context and experience dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. “. Often termed as”Land of Opportunity, Hope and Diversity”, USA does not need any introduction. USA has always been an attractive study destination for prospective students, the reasons being quality education, cutting edge technology, work opportunities, excellent funding options and flexible curricula.

With over 4800 universities of higher education, USA Studies has the most prestigious universities and top ranked Education to offer. According to QS Rankings, 53 American institutions rank among the top schools in the TOP 200 schools of the world. The USA higher education system is the largest, most diverse and comprehensive in the world. It has a broad range of educational options, which means that it can cater to the entire spectrum of student interests and aptitudes. Unique in the world, the system is not composed solely of research universities, but also has a broad range of institutions focused on high quality teaching leading to exceptional educational outcomes. Whether an institution is public or private has no relationship to educational quality.

The USA follows application based education where practical education is given more emphasis then the theory education. The UG program is for 4 years and a PG program is for 2 yrs. The entry requirement for a Masters program is a 4 years bachelor’s degree but some of the USA universities have also started accepting the 3 year degree from India. Our counselors can assist you for the same. The major intake being Fall, a lot of universities offer Spring intake also. The American application system is totally decentralized. All Universities follows individual application process. Students need to check individual university for the requirement to apply. Most of the American universities follow deadline system but a few also have open rolling deadlines. Prospective undergraduate students have to take SAT and TOEFL/IELTS exam while postgraduate students have to take GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS.

USA also offers numerous funding opportunities to meritorious students through scholarships, assistantships and student loans. International students can also work on campus during their education. USA also offers full time work opportunities to the student in the form of OPT (Optional Practical Training) of 1 year after the completion of their education. Student from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) have additional 17 months of OPT period.

Due to decentralized process of application, an education counsellor is an important key to your application. Lot of expertise is required for application and visas in USA. One wrong step can lead to loss of time and money in turn jeopardizes your application. Thorough knowledge and first hand information of education consultants from alumni’s, universities help you save time and money.

Planning well in advance is the key to successful admission in USA. We advice this is right time to plan your application for Sept 2013 intake. We are one stop destination to all your foreign education needs. We give complete step by step guidance for preparing for the standardized exams, university selection thorough documentations and excellent visa guidance.  So what are you waiting for visit our nearest office or call us and add a new Dimension to your education.

Sushil Sukhwani

Director

Edwise