Is USA your ideal study abroad destination? Have a look at the steps to apply to the universities in the US.
1. Research and select the course or program that will best serve the personal, academic and professional goals of the student including:
Select a the level of study: Associate Degree| Bachelor Degree | Masters
Select the desired field of study
Choose the desired University.
2. There are two major intakes in the USA i.e. fall and spring.
The fall intake begins in August; it has most of the courses available and the most preferred intake among international students.
Spring or winter intake begins in January
Universities in the USA also have summer intakes but it is limited to specific courses.
3. Determine course entry requirements, which includes, but not limited to:
Obtain minimum language proficiency: in one of the following language exams: TOEFL/IELTS, SAT (pre-requisite for undergraduate programs), GRE/GMAT (required for entry into graduate programs).
Show proof of minimum education qualification
4. Apply from the official website of the desired University or via admission portals (for example: Common App/Coalition App), with supporting documents which depends on the choice of course and institutes admission requirements for international students
5. Submit application and wait for offer letter from the University (turnaround time can be 2 - 8 weeks).
6. Receive a conditional offer letter, student needs to fulfill all conditions of the offer letter along with payment of enrolment fees.
7. Once all conditions of the conditional offer letter have been met, wait to receive the full offer letter.
8. Receive an offer letter from the University, and confirm the acceptance into the selected course by paying a deposit fee (university-specific). [you must respond to the offer within 2 weeks]
9. Once the Final Offer Letter and I-20 is received, then proceed to secure the following
Tuition fee.
Funds to cover living expenses including travel, food, and other costs for the duration of the course.
