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.
- Secure accommodation
- Secure student visa
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