University admission in USA, probably best destination for all student who want to abroad degree.
The United States welcomes foreign citizens who come to the United States to study. Before applying for a visa, all student visa applicants must be accepted by a school or program. Once accepted, educational institutions will provide each applicant with the necessary approval documentation to be submitted when applying for a student visa.
To schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available:
To apply for admission in American universities, the following application process is to be followed:
-Please check the deadline for submitting your application in the desired section first.
-Enter the admission office directly to the application form and other information.
You can also download the application form from the university’s website.
The Admission Office will send you all the information related to admission.
Some universities have online admission procedures.
You must start the admission application process at least for 1 year.
University authorities usually give their decision within 6 to 8 months.
The total annual expenses, i.e. fees, books, boarding, and lodging will vary from $20,000 to $50,000 depending upon the universities. The majority of GEC students are placed in government-supported universities that provide quality education, where the tuition fees are very nominal and applicants have high prospects of getting financial aids like tuition fee waivers, research/teaching/graduate assistantships.
Having a bank account will be convenient for money transactions. Many college students appreciate the convenience of a MAC (Money Access Card) or ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) card. If you have an ATM card from a bank in your home country, ask whether the U.S. bank will honor it; some Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) cross national borders, while others do not. Credit cards and Debit cards are convenient payment options. They help to maintain good financial records and also serve to remind you of the money you spend.
US Universities normally do not accept 3 years’ Bachelors’s degree from Bangladesh like BA, B.Sc, B.Com for admission to their master’s programs. Sixteen years of formal education or a four years’ Bachelors degree or Masters (MA/M. Com/MSC) with good grades (high first class or above) are the basic requirements for admission to MS programs in most US Universities. Apart from TOEFL (IELTS and PTE are also being accepted by many universities) students are also required to clear competitive exams like GRE/GMAT to secure admission and financial aid in good US Universities and also to secure visas without hassles.
TOEFL
TOEFL is a Test of English as a Foreign Language. The test is conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Service) and the test fee is $170.The score is valid for 2 years and the score is sent to 4 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of the exam. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to universities later. For more info visit the official website at www.toefl.org or www.ets.org
GRE
GRE is Graduate Record Examinations and is administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service) The test is essential for candidates seeking admission in a Masters Degree program in fields other than management are required to take the GRE. Most Universities require GRE for Ph.D. programs. The score of GRE has been generally valid for 5 years and the score is sent to 4 universities free of cost at the time of the GRE exam. ETS charges fees for scores sent to universities later.
GMAT
GMAT refers to the Graduate Management Admission Test which is administered by the Graduate Management Council (GMAC) The test is required for admission into an MBA Program. The test fee costs $250. The score is generally valid for 5 years and the score is sent to 5 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of the exam. Students can register for the test by phone, fax, or online and visit the official website at www.gmat.com for more info.
SAT
Scholastic Aptitude Test is referred to as SAT. The test is administered by the College Board and is required for admission into any Bachelors Degree Program. SAT is administrated by the College Board and offered 7 times a year. The score is sent to four universities free of cost, which can be selected at any time of registering for the exam. College Board charges additional for the score to be sent to university later. For more info visit the official website www.collegeboard.com
TSE
TSE is Test of Spoken English conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Service) The validity of the score is 2 years. The test has a duration of 20 minutes and TSE is conducted once a month. The score is sent to 2 universities by ETS free of cost. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to more than 2 Universities. For more info visit the official website atwww.toefl.org or www.ets.org
There are several immigrants and non-immigrant visa options in the USA and one has to choose the one that is applicable according to the requirements. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the end of your intended stay in the US. Immigration regulations are very strict with respect to working while carrying a student visa. F-1 status, which is the most common status for full-time international students, allows for part-time, on-campus employment (fewer than 20 hours per week.) J-1 student status allows for similar employment, with similar restrictions, as long as permission is given by the exchange visitor program sponsor. M-1 visa holders for technical and vocational programs are not permitted to work during the course of their studies.
To get the F-1 visa approved, the student will need to show that he/she has sufficient funds to pay for the first year of study and that you have resources available to cover the rest of your educational program. For an M-1 or J-1 visa, you will need to convince the authorities that you have sufficient funds to pay for all tuition and living costs for your complete stay in the US.
The first step towards starting the application process is to identify which semester you want to go for. You should start preparing for your pre-requisite test at least 15 – 18 months before the scheduled intake and it’s also advisable to apply 10-12 months ahead of the semester date.
No. The Directorate of Border and Transportation security has the authority to deny admission to you at the port of entry if he decides so. Also, the Directorate of Border and Transportation Security officials initially determines the period for which you are authorized to remain in the US. The Form 1-94 issued to you at the port of entry notes the length of stay permitted.
The program you have opted for should be in accordance with what you have studied and also enhance your career prospects here. You may have to be prepared to convince them, as to how will this program benefit you & the career prospects here. Certain programs are under the alert list warranting a background check. Hence if you have not applied well ahead, your visa application may not be cleared by the time your semester starts.
Although the academic records and test scores do play an important role in the visa process, the officer at the consulate may still look at your application holistically and may review your profile, due to which you may be granted the visa.
Yes. As the consular officer is going to evaluate your potential for further studies, through your academic background, it may influence the officer’s decision to a large extent. Likewise, the test scores are also viewed quite seriously as they are supposed to demonstrate your ability to successfully pursue higher studies.
Yes. A Company can rightfully sponsor you for further studies provided it is permitted to do so by its Memorandum or Articles of association. Such sponsorship is deemed to be meaningful, only if one has gained enough work experience. The company on its part will have to provide documents about its financials and the reason behind sponsoring the student.
Parents being the natural sponsors, it is generally advised that they should sponsor you. However if any of the above is sponsoring, you may have to provide strong pieces of evidence in favor of them.
Generally, parents are considered to be the natural sponsors of a student. Grandparents being part and parcel of the Bangladeshi family system can also sponsor a student. If one has enough work experience, then the company that has employed the applicant can also sponsor.
Yes, Bank loans are accepted as sources of funds for your study abroad purposes. However, the same to be in accordance with the annual income of the sponsor.