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CHECKLIST TO PURSUE YOUR MS IN

US

ENSURE YOU TICK EACH BOX BEFORE YOU APPLY TO UNIVERSITIES

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

HELPS YOU GET INTO GOOD UNIVERSITIES

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Does my CGPA exceed my target?

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Did I select appropriate electives related to my profile?●  Did I do projects and internships suitable to the course that I am going to apply?

CONCERNS

OVERCOME YOUR SHORTCOMINGS TO APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE

●  Can I manage all the financial constraints?

●  Did I select universities that are safe and achievable?

●  Do I have all the documents (mentioned below) that are necessary?

GRE AND TOEFL

IMPORTANT CRITERIA THAT UNIVERSITIES CONSIDER

●  Is my GRE score good enough?

●  Should I retake my GRE?

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Can I get a scholarship with my GRE score?

SOP AND LOR

ASPECTS THAT DESERVE MAJOR ATTENTION

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Did I reveal everything in my SOP?

●  Is my SOP well written and strong enough to make an impact?

●  Did I get sufficient number of LORs?

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FAQS

1   HOW SHOULD I APPLY TO UNIVERSITIES IN US?

The first step in applying to universities is to fill the online application. If online application is not

available for a particular university then download paper application from the university's website.

2  CAN I APPLY TO UNIVERSITIES WITHOUT TAKING THE GRE/TOEFL TESTS?

Yes, you can apply for universities without taking the tests. But universities will take decision on your

admission only after receiving test scores. 

3   IS MY GRE SCORE MORE IMPORTANT THAN MY ACADEMIC PROFILE?

Most of the universities will consider GRE/TOEFL score rather than academics. Therefore if you have a

low academic percentage, it is essential having good test scores. To boost your GRE score, you can click

here. 

4   WHEN SHOULD I APPLY TO UNIVERSITI ES?

Try to apply 5 to 9 months earlier than the application deadline dates. You would have more probability

to get funding if you apply early. To get help in shortlisting universities, you can click here. 

5   IS WORK EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL FOR MS?

For MS generally work experience is not required. If you do well in GRE and your academics, your

chances of getting financial aid increases. 

6   WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I APPLY AFTER THE DEADLINE?

Most of the Low ranked universities won't consider deadlines. You have good chances of getting

admission even if you apply after deadline. But this is not true in case of top universities.

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7 STEPS TO MS IN US

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  Maintaining a good CGPA/percentage in your undergraduate program is very crucial.

  Make sure you choose electives in the area you wish to pursue your MS.

  Mini projects, Internships and Paper publications add a lot of value to your profile.

GRE AND TOEFL

  Universities give high priority to your GRE score. Even if you don’t have a good academic profile,

a high GRE score can help you overcome that.

  A good GRE score can increase your chances of getting financial aids.

  You can get into reputed and top-ranked universities with a high GRE score.

UNIVERSITY SELECTION

  Choose some four to ten universities suitable to your GRE/TOEFL test scores and academic

percentage.

  If School's tuition is high, then look for funding opportunities like fee waivers, assistantships etc.

  It is very important to know that a college or university is accredited or not.

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

 LORs should be obtained from people who know you professionally.

  Universities know about your intellectual ability, ability to communicate, and motivation to

pursue MS from your LORs

  Normally each university requires 3 LORs.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

  Universities get to know everything about you through the SOP that you draft.

  Do not mention anything that is not true.

  Your motivation for higher studies should be reflected in your essay.

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7 STEPS TO MS IN US

FINANCE

  The tuition fee varies according to different universities, courses and the city.

  Fee waivers are awarded to international students on the criteria of merit and need of it.

  The total cost for MS also include living expenses in addition to tuition fees.

VISA

  You need a student visa called F1 Visa to pursue your MS in US.

  The VISA officer will check if you’ve suff icient funding to complete your course.

  He will also check if the applicant is genuine and eligible

LIST OF DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY TO UNIVERSTIES

  DD/Bank check for Application fee (If you have not paid the application fee online)

  Recommendation letters

  GRE/TOEFL Score Xerox. (Also you have to report the test scores officially)

  Transcripts (Bachelors Degree).

  Bachelors Degree certificate (If available)

  SSC/10th or Equivalent Certificate

  12th/ intermediate or Equivalent certificates

  SOP (Statement of Purpose)

  Affidavit

  Study certificate or Job experience certificate

  Photo Copies of first and last pages of your passport

  Copies and proofs of all your other activities (Ex. Paper presentations, your organizing skills in

your symposiums etc.)