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Where should I apply?
Your university selection must be made keeping in mind the following – your academic grades, test scores, your budget, the major that you are looking for and the term of entry. One of the most important things to keep in mind is the rank and reputation of the University you shortlist. Other factors that you might take into account before making your choice would be - the student to faculty ratio, the location of the university, the climatic conditions, the latter being totally irrelevant unless you have health constraints in severely cold climates.
How many Universities can I select from?
The US is the only country in the world, which offers students a plethora of over 3300 colleges at the undergraduate level and over 1400 colleges for the Master's program. The MBA candidate alone can choose from 700 institutions.
Which are the Ivy League Universities?
There are eight colleges that are part of the ‘Ivy league Colleges’. These are very old and established colleges in America which have become leading academic institutions in the world. They are also well known for their sports.
The Ivy League Universities are as follows:
Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, Brown University, Yale University
What is the honors program?
The Honors program is a ‘tougher’ program than the regular coursework. You will need to turn in more assignments, do more research work and generally work harder at your grades. There is no separate application process for the Honors program. If you have excellent academic record and excellent scores on standardized tests you are automatically considered for the Honors program. Some universities may review your performance in the first semester and then let you opt for the Honors program.
What are the Regional and National Rankings?
National universities are generally rated as the best colleges in the country (USA) for over all academic excellence, faculty and infrastructure, offering any/all/majority of the subjects that are being taught. These are colleges that are ranked in the Top 50 and beyond. There are many colleges that do not make it to the top national colleges but which are very well reputed. These colleges are ranked according to the US regions (North, South, Midwest and West). There are a host of rankings that you will find. Each college may be ranked differently in different rankings. For e.g. Purdue University is not a ‘Top 50’ national university but falls under the next ‘50’ category. However it is in the top 15 category for business, operation research, engineering, and computer science.
Red Alert - Rankings are a complementary tool to making the right choice. You cannot choose your university solely on the basis of its rank.
I am looking for 2 different majors of study. Can I get that in 1 university?
Yes! Every university offers a host of majors. You will need to choose the Universities that offer both your majors.
One of the Universities has sent me its pre-application letter, which asks for my test scores. What should I do?
If you have already given the test you can tell them your scores. If you are yet to give the test write the dates when you will be appearing for your standardized tests
What is the meaning of early decision deadlines?
The early decision deadline may be as early as November or December. These are typical Universities like Stanford and University of Pennsylvania. If accepted the student is bound to attend that college and is required to withdraw his application from all other colleges. You can apply to only one college for an early decision.
Madhavi Desai recommends that unless you are very certain that the early decision university is the one you would like to seek admissions to, do not opt for an early decision. In other words an early decision university should be your top choice in your list of Universities and one that you can afford.
Why is the Fall term more popular than the Spring term?
The Fall term is more popular than a Spring term for the following reasons
- Some colleges (especially the top ranked ones) do not have a Spring intake.
- Most business Universities grant admission in the Fall term.
- Most students complete their studies in India in June and are eager to begin their education overseas at the earliest in Fall term.
What are the additional requirements that I need to pay attention to?
At the undergraduate level some Universities may ask you to take the SAT 2 test in addition to the SAT 1. At the graduate level the graduate Universities may ask you to take the AGRE test in addition to the GRE. As an MBA candidate you may be required to schedule an appointment for an interview.
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