why study in america?
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Why Study in America?. Worldwide recognition of U.S. degrees as the best. Employers favor U.S Degrees. Wide range of educational Programs Outstanding facilities, libraries and laboratories Opportunity to spend additional couple of years in the U.S getting valuable relevant work experience. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Why Study in America?
Worldwide recognition of U.S. degrees as the
best.
Employers favor U.S Degrees.
Wide range of educational Programs
Outstanding facilities, libraries and laboratories
Opportunity to spend additional couple of years
in the U.S getting valuable relevant work
experience.
Selecting a University
Important FactorsAcademic Program
Selectivity
Size
Location
Climate
Budget
Scholarship Vs Financial Aid
•A scholarship is a financial award based on merit, special talent and/or leadership qualities.
• Financial aid is based on financial need that must be documented.
U.S Universities
National Universities
Public Universities
Private Universities
Community Colleges
National Universities
There are 262 national universities - 164 public, 98 private . National universities offer a full range of undergraduate majors as well as master's and doctoral degrees. They place strong emphasis on research and receive federal money to support their research endeavors.
Public UniversitiesPublic universities are state
universities founded and operated by State government entities. State Universities generally charge higher tuition to out-of - state students. Every U.S. state has at least one public university to its name
Liberal Arts There are 266 liberal arts colleges, 28 of
them public. These schools emphasize undergraduate education. These colleges award at least 50 percent of their degrees in liberal arts disciplines, such as languages and literature, biology and life sciences, philosophy, cultural studies, and psychology.
Community CollegesIn the United States, community colleges,
sometimes called junior colleges, technical colleges or city colleges are primarily two-year public institutions providing higher education and lower - level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas and associate's degrees.
Tips to budget your college costsLook for the “best buys”, i.e univ’s that offers
a quality education at a reasonable costs.Consider Public Universities.Earn Transfer Credit. A.P exams etc.Study in the Midwest &/or in a rural part where
living costs are significantly lower.
Top National Universities in U.S
Rank Name Tests Avg Scores Reqd
1 Harvard SAT + Two Subject Tests (one in math + one in science )- (B.S)
SAT + 2 Subject Tests
650-800 on each section
2 Princeton SAT + Two Subject Tests (B.S) SAT + 2 Subject Tests
Avg 2100+
3 Yale SAT + Two Subject Tests (S.S) SAT + 2 SAT SubjectsWriting: 700-790 Verbal: 700-800 Math: 700-790
4 Columbia SAT + Two Subject Tests
math Level 2 + one in science
SAT mid-50%:
2100-2330
5 Stanford SAT + Two Subject Tests (B.S) Reading:650+
Maths: 700+
Writing: 700+
Rank Name Tests Avg Scores Reqd
6 U Penn SAT + Two Subject Tests (one in math + one in science )- (B.S)
Reading:660+
Maths: 690+
Writing: 670+
7 Cal Tech SAT + Two Subject Tests (B.S) SAT mid-50%:
2170-2300
7 MIT SAT + Two Subject Tests (S.S) Writing : 670-770
Reading: 670-770
Maths:730-800
9 Dartmouth College
SAT + Two Subject Tests(B.S)
math Level 2 + one in science
Writing :670-780
Reading:670-770
Maths:680-780
10 Duke Univ SAT + Two Subject Tests (B.S) Reading:650+
Maths: 700+
Writing: 700+
Rank Name State Scholarship
1 Harvard MA Only Need Based, No Merit
2 Princeton NJ Only Need Based
3 Yale CT Financial Aid
4 Columbia NY
5 Stanford CA Need based not fr International
6 U Penn PA
7 Cal Tech CA Very Limited need based
8 MIT MA Only Need Based
9 Dartmouth College NH
10 Duke Univ NC
Rank Name Tests Avg Scores Reqd
1 MIT SAT + Two Subject Tests (best
(one in math + one in science )-(B.S)
670-770 Reading
730-800 Maths
670-770 Writing
2 Stanford SAT + Two Subject Tests (B.S) Reading:650+
Maths: 700+
Writing: 700+
3 U.C-Berkeley SAT + Two Subject Tests (S.S) Reading: 620-740Math: 650-770Writing: 640-750
4 Cal Tech SAT + Two Subject Tests
math Level 2 + one in science
SAT mid-50%: 2170-2300
5 Georgia Tech
SAT – Subject N.R mid-50%:1900-2130
Top 10 Engineering Schools
Rank Name Tests Avg Scores
6 Univ Of ILLinois- U.C SAT Only (Single date) mid-50%: 1920 - 2160
7 University Michigan
-Ann Arbor
SAT Only Reading 620-730
Math 670-770
Writing 640-740
8 Carnegie Mellon University
SAT + Subject Tests Writing:620-720
Reading:610-710
Maths: 690-790
8 Cornell SAT + Two Subject Tests (Maths + one in science )
Writing: Not Considered
Reading: 670-750
Maths: 740-800
8 Purdue SAT score of 480 or higher on the Critical Reading section
Contd…
Top 10 Engineering Schools
Top Public Universities - Overall
Rank Name
1 University of California- Berkeley
2 University of California- Los Angeles
3 University Of Virginia
4 University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
5 University of North Carolina- Chappel Hill
6 College of William and Mary, VA
7 Georgia Institute Of Technology
7 University of California- San Diego
9 University of California- Davis
9 University of California- Santa Barbara
Our ServicesGuaranteed Admissions in at least one good
accredited university.
Personalized counseling.
Selection of universities.
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Assistance in SOP preparation, financials, visa
documentation.
Visa Guidance and mock Interviews.
Application TimetableJune August
Think about your educational future and career prospects at home. Talk with your family about financial resources. Register for tests such as TOEFL, SAT.
August-November earlyTake entrance tests.
November- MarchPay careful attention to deadline dates.
April – JulyLatters of acceptyance or rejection arriveRead these letters carefully.Chhose one university which you want to attend,Start your visa process.
AugustArrive in time to attend the orientation program