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Sorts of Program

Undergraduate

Undergrad happens to be a 4 year program, after 12th, where students can study a wide range of subjects. Once they have met the core curriculum requirements, students at most institutions are asked to choose a specific field of study, also known as the major. The final two years are spent taking more courses that are more directly related to your major.

Masters

Masters happens to be the choice of maximum applicants across the country. Programs under Masters are MS, MBA, MPH, etc. These are 2 years full-time programs which combine first-class teaching and practical industry exposure to prepare graduates for professional work.

Ph.D.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest academic degree graduate students can earn in most fields of study. These students often go on to teach at the college level or pursue research positions. The doctorate degree normally takes 4 to 6 years in the USA and 3 to 5 years in Europe.

Application Process​

Universities in the USA normally look for a dynamically balanced profile of a candidate. Various factors which play a crucial role in making candidate a suitable fit are as follows.

 

When to Apply?

There are basically 2 major intakes in USA named as Fall (August-entry) and Spring (January-entry)

 

FALL INTAKE - AUGUST

  1. Prepare and take the required standardized tests
  2. Research for suitable universities
  3. Shortlist universities
  4. Request for official transcripts
  5. Identify your recommenders and get the LORs
  6. Draft your SOPs/essays
  1. Apply to the universities
  2. Send supporting documents if requested
  3. Report your scores(GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS)
  4. Send your financial documents and confirm your acceptance
  1. Apply for VISA
  2. Attend the VISA interview
  3. Take necessary medical vaccination
  4. Get necessary clearance / insurance
  5. Identify your recommenders and get the LORs
  6. Make travel arrangements and fly to your destination

SPRING INTAKE - JANUARY

  1. Prepare and take the required standardized tests
  2. Research for suitable universities
  3. Shortlist universities
  4. Request for official transcripts
  5. Identify your recommenders and get the LORs
  6. Draft your SOPs/essays
  1. Apply to the universities
  2. Send supporting documents if requested
  3. Report your scores(GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS)
  4. Send your financial documents and confirm your acceptance
  1. Apply for VISA
  2. Attend the VISA interview
  3. Take necessary medical vaccination
  4. Get necessary clearance / insurance
  5. Identify your recommenders and get the LORs
  6. Make travel arrangements and fly to your destination

Financials​

International students willing to study in the USA are primarily concerned about the cost involved in studying abroad. The cost may vary largely from university to state to program.

The cost can basically be divided into 2 factors: Living Cost & Tuition cost. Following is the average of both the cost:

Scholarship​

There is a pool of opportunities for international students to lessen the financial burden of their sponsors.

Fellowships and Scholarships

These are financial aids granted on the basis of Merit, Academic achievements, Scores on standardized admissions tests, Good employment history, Student’s leadership potential and other personal characteristics.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships: Students are required to do any graduate level job to avail this.

Research Assistantships

Research Assistantships: A partial or full fee waiver is provided to a student having strong research interest.

Internships

These are off-campus jobs that provide practical experience in your field of study. They are particularly common in professional fields. Payment varies, and you must obtain work authorization from the university.

Teaching Assistantship

A partial or full fee waiver is provided to selected students. Professors who take classes there select graduate students to assist them in teaching, leading discussion sections, running labs or grading assignments. English fluency is must to avail this.

On Campus Jobs

Current U.S. immigration regulations allow international students to work up to 20 hrs/week on campus during their first year of study. Under current U.S. regulations, after your first year of study, you may apply for permission to work off-campus for up to 20 hrs/week.

VISA Requirements

Lifemanship provides thorough assistance in VISA form filling and training for VISA interviews.