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2. BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN USA USA, the country which has experimented with democracy for more than 200 years is strong economically as well as culturally today with the base being theimmigrants. GLOBAL EDGE: The United States has more institutions of higher education than any other country, but despite the number it is the quality of education provided by these academic bodies which is acknowledged worldwide. The teaching forces of these institutions are leading authorities in their respective fields. The quality of the research program along with the resources available and the faculty ensures that the institutions have highstandards. CHOICE: More than 4000 institutions offer undergraduate, post graduate and doctorate degrees. One can specialize in any desired area of foc- us. The USA education system has variety of academic & social environments which allow the student to build up in allaspects. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE : The education definitely falls in the category of value for your money. USA education is the best investment for the future. A wide spectrum of tuition fees, accommodation options & financial help from the institutions in the form of scholarships, fee waivers, aids, etc makes USA educationaffordable. TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH:USA is known for its latest technologies and advancement in technical fields which gives the student a very good chance to make his/her future in these fields. USA has always been a hub of inventions. Students therefore have first hand knowledge about cutting edge technologies coupled with excellent research opportunities. FLEXIBILITY: The USA education system is flexible in terms of choice of courses within a college or university. During the course of study, a student can transfer from one course/stream to another or one institution to another. This aspect of the USA education system makes it distinct from othercountries. AFFORDABLE: International students from all over the world choose to study in the USA because an American education is the best prepara- tion for their future. It becomes all the more within your means with financial aid, scholarships and assistantships on hand. At the same time stu- dents are allowed to work 20hr/wk during their course and 40hr/wk during vacation which helps them to earn andlearn. TOP RANKING INSTITUTION: Amongst the top ranking colleges world-wide, majority of them are in USA. These colleges and universities rank high in world ranking because of their infrastructure, technological advancement and top quality of education provided bythem. PROFESSIONAL APPROACH: The best approach of the USA education system, is that it allows one to learn and earn. This not only gives one, a thorough knowledge of the subjects, but also teaches one to have a practical & professional approach. It gives better growth prospects worldwide. AMERICAN EDUCATIONSYSTEM USA has the world’s most flexible education system. Students can study their area of interest as specialization. As the education system of USA is not centralized each institute can determine its program and admission standards. Lateral movement in the education system is possible anytime. POSTDOCTORALSTUDYANDRESEARCH PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS (MEDICINE,THEOLOGY, LAW, ETC.) DOCTORALDEGREE P.H.D. or Advanced or ProfessionalDegree Master’sDegree MASTER’SDEGREESTUDY(1-2½YEAR) SENIORS Bachelor’s Degree (Year16) JUNIORS Associate Degree (Year 14) Certificate (Year13) FRESHMEN FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN 4YEARHIGHSCHOOL High School Diploma (Year12) TYPES OF DEGREES Associate Degree: It is an academic degree awarded by the community colleges, junior colleges, and business colleges. Usually for two years (60 credits). In USA, an associate degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four year college or university Bachelors degree. It is the lowest in hierarchy of post secondary academic degrees offered in USA Bachelors Degree: Commonly known as Undergraduate degree in India. The duration of the bachelors course is 4 years (120150 credits). Students who have completed a part of their undergraduate degree and want to go to USA, can apply as a transfer student.There are two types of bachelors degree: B.A or B.S. Some universities in the USA offer either of the degrees in all fields and at times both the degrees in some field. Stu- dents need to appear for SAT & TOEFL/IELTS foradmission. 2 www.worldwidecollege.in

3. Masters Degree: The duration of master’s courses may range from a year or two depending on the university & your area of specialization (30-48 credits). The binding requisite for Masters is 16 year of education. Students with Bachelors in engineering are qualified whereas the students with B.Com, B.Sc, and B.A need to complete at least one year of Masters.Postgraduate diploma is also accepted by some specific institutions for specific programs. Some unive- rsities have started accepting 3 years Bachelors degree i.e. BCom, BSc, BA, etc into their MSc, MA or MBA degree. Exams required are GMAT for management related subjects / GRE for arts, science or any other subjects and TOEFL / IELTS foradmission. Doctorate: Commonly known as PhD. Duration may range from 3 years to 5 years. Students can take admission for a PhD after completion of their master's degree. PhD students need to submit a research proposal as well as have to appear for GRE/GMAT & TOEFL/IELTS foradmission. Summer Program: Are study programs during the months of summer vacation. They usually last from six to ten weeks depending on the school and the course of study. Most summer schools offer a wide variety of courses. Students, who wish to explore courses outside their major, or simply accelerate their degree program, attend SummerProgram. UNIVERSITIES IN USA Types ofInstitution Public Universities: State - affiliated institutions financially Supported by public taxes and they're usually large in size. They norm- ally offer all levels of degrees and many different fields of study. Tuitions fees are usually less compared to Privateinstitutions. Examples: Pennsylvania State University, Ohio State University, University of California, Kansas State University, University of Texas,etc Private Institutions: A private university runs without the control of any government entity. Tuition fees at private universities tend to be much higher than at public universities, Examples: Long Island University, George Washington University, New York University, Carnegie Mellon University,etc. Technical Institutes: These are schools specializing primarily in engineering and science and particularly noted for their research and graduate programs.Example: M.I.T.(the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology), Cal Poly (California Polytechnic Institute), Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology),NYIT (New York Institute of Technology) andW.P.I. (Worcester Polytechnic Institute),etc. The Ivy League: Althoughthese schools are among the oldest and mostfamous in the country. Members of the Ivy League are: Har- vard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania. All these schools are inthe Northeastern part of the USA. Ivy League colleges stress undergraduate liberal arts education, but they also have noted graduate andprofessional schools. Tuitions at these private schools is among the highest in the country and admission is generally highlycompetitive. Small Liberal Arts Colleges: These Schools focus on undergraduate study of the tradi- tional arts and sciences disciplines: humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Strictly liberalarts colleges are often quite old and are usually private schools. These colleges are usually highly-rated institutions because they stress on small classes, individual attention for their students, and a close relationship between the faculty and students. Examples: Amherst, Marist, Swarthmore, Manhattan, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Marietta, Bryn Mawr, Oberlin, Grinnell,etc. Community Colleges: More over known as County College or City College is an educational institution providing higher education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas and Associates' degrees. Example: Bellevue Community College, Ohlone College, De Anza Colleges,etc. GRADING SYSTEM INUSA The GPA (Grade Point Average) system is followed throughout the United States to judge student's performance. It is graded in the scale of 0 to 4. To convert the percentage into the GPA , a credential evaluation needs to be done. Accurate GPA helps in quicker decision andscholarship. 3 www.worldwidecollege.in

4. ADMISSIONPROCESS Admission to USA universities and colleges can be very competitive. Each university / department has its own admission requirements of the course of study selected. Successful admission for International students to a top USA school requires ample amount of preparation & research. The admission process should ideally begin at least 6-18 months before your expected arrival in the USA. Organizing and planning are the two vital aspects as timely completion of all the necessary steps is thekey. ELIGIBILITY . Undergraduate:10+2 . Graduate:16 years of educationrequired . Some Institutions accepts 3 yrs of degree ieBCom, BSc, BA, etc intotheir Masters or MBAProgram. . Good & strong academicbackground . Good scores in entrance exams like SAT, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, IELTS,etc . Strong recommendationletters . Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement, essays &resume . Certificates of achievement & extra -curricular activityparticipation . Strong financialbackground. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT All students must have the required English language proficiency with regards to the course. TOEFL score of 90 for Postgraduate and 80 for Undergraduate studies is a decent score. IELTS score of 6.5 for Undergraduates and 7.0 band for Postgraduate studies is required. Over 2500 institutions in USA recognize the IELTS exam including several top rankedinstitutions. INTAKES US universities have 2 intakes: Spring:January/February/March Fall:August/September Major intake is the Fall intake, but most of the universities are open for Spring and few of them for summer & winter intaketoo. THEPROCESS Test Taking & Universities Selection Test Training GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Computer AdaptiveTests MockSessions Seeking Application Material for testregistration. Actual TestRegistration Pre-ApplicationStage UniversitySelection Subject Univ. Ranking Overall/Subject-wise Ranking Curriculum Prospectus FacultyProfile Student demography Research demography Research facilities atuniversity Funding option/costInfrastructure Student Visa(F-1) I-20 Form Passport Resume Visa Fee Sevis Fee TestScore Report Academic DocumentsAffidavit IT Returns Supporting Documents for allFinances Collect information through education fairs, events &consultants. Understanding the application process. Entrance Exams &Preparation. Identifying & starting university selection. PreparePassport. ApplicationDocumentation Covering Letter Application Fees Application Form Statement ofPurpose Essays Resume RecoLetters Transcripts Mark sheets &Cert. BankCertificate Affidavit of FinancialSupport. Test ScoreReport. Admission Confirmations Unconditional Admit Letter University I-20Form Financial Aid / Assistantship/WaiverLetter Accommodation Predepature Air ticket Insurance AirportPickup Forex 4 www.worldwidecollege.in

5. RANKING ANDACCREDITATION Rankings can be based subjectively on quality, combination of statistics or surveys of educators, scholars, students or others. In addition to rankings of institutions, there are also rankings of specific academic pro- grams, departments and schools. Rankings are conducted by magazines newspapers and in some insta- nces by academic practitioners. There is No Official Ranking system in USA.Ranking is not the only factor to be considered while choosing a university.Accreditation is a another factor that one must consider. Acc- reditation assures the quality of the post secondary education the student receives. It is simply an assura- nce that a program or institution meets established quality standards and normally given by an academic body or association. Turning Point ensures that the best institution match for you is achieved in view of your qualifications and careerplans. TUITIONFEES USA(PUBLIC) . . . . . . . . . Conversion Rate : 1$ = 63.67INR USA(PRIVATE) Conversion Rate : 1$ =63.67INR LIVINGEXPENSES When calculating the cost of education living expenses play a critical role. On an average, a student spends approx $15000 18000/year. But the expenses also depend on the place where a student stays i.e. if a student stays in metropolitan city like New York, San Francisco, Manhattan, etc the expenses could go upto $20000 in comparison to a student studying in a suburban area where the expenses are around $10000 to $12000 / year. ACCOMODATION Most of the educational institutions will assist you in finding accommodation while studying in USA. Accommodation are of two types i.e. a student can stay on campus (Halls of Residence/Students hostel) or Off Campus (Home stay, Apartments/Flats).Staying Off Campus is much more cheaper than staying On Campus but it is always advisable that the student should stay on campus for the first sixmonths. SCHOLARSHIP/ FINANCIALAID Scholarships & financial aid - fee waivers are awarded to international students on the criteria of merit & need of it. Candidate with strong academics, good perf- ormance on standardized exams & extra curricular achievements would be eligible for scholarship, awards & financial assistance. To benefit from these opportu- nities, one has to make sure to send all the required documents by particular deadlines. In addition to this, the presentation of the application package is also important because one is judged by the image oneprojects There are various types ofScholarships: . . Fellowship-Scholarship:This is usually offered on the students ability, competence &performance. Graduate Assistantship: Generally it may involve a teaching or research assistantship. Students receive aid, in the form of cash stipend or a t uiton fee waiver or reduced tuitionfee. . Sports Scholarship: Though seldom offered to international students, athletic or sports scholarships are available in a wide range to outstanding and tale- ntedathletes. The other factor that can enhance the probability of getting the scholarship is the credit evaluation. The evaluation converts the Indian grades in the GPAsystem. 5 www.worldwidecollege.in

6. PART TIME JOBS ON CAMPUS/ WORK AFTERCOURSE International students can take up on campus jobs. They are allowed to work 20 hrs per week during semester (on campus). On campus jobs may include teach- ing assistantship or research assistantship where a student is paid $8 to $10 per hour. Thus student earns $ 500-$ 600 per month or can get a waiver in tuition fees. With this, a student can also do internship in the related field which may be paid. During vacation the student is allowed to work for 40 hrs per week. On completion of the course, student is allowed to work for 1yr popularly known as OPT (Optional Practical Training). Students with certain degrees in STEM (Sci- ence, Technology, Engineering an Mathematics) field are allowed to work for 29 months.On completion of the their OPT, the student can later apply on a H1visa v(work permit visa) forwork. INDUSTRY USA is one of the strongest economies of the world. Majority of Americans derive most part of their income from occupational earnings. In the United States, the highest earning occupational groups are the white collar professionals including manager, physicians, mathematicians, software publishers,computer engineers, hospitality sector, etc. USA has also been on the forefront in the telecom, medicine, health care andgenetics. VISA Getting admission is not all; the Visa comes as the greatest test in USA. All the efforts come to a dead end if you do not present your case effectively and boldly at Visas. We provide comprehensive VISA guidance, which includes verifying the financial statement, latest updates on VISA 4 4requirements , mock interviews, etc which are allimportant. . Sevis Registration . Visa DocumentationChecklist . Visa mockinterviews . Presentation techniques . Do's and Dont's for getting the Visa . Personal Approach to boost yourconfidence FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTION Q. What is the transfer studentconcept? A.A transfer option is to complete at least 1 to 2 years of the Bachelors / Diploma program in any country and then apply for a transfer to the University that a student wants to attend in USA. The years waived off in your transfer status will depend on the courses covered in India and the grades for the same. It is rare that one can get exact transfer of credits Q. Should I apply only to Top TenUniversities? A.The acceptance ratio of top ten Universities is only 1% - 4%. Therefore, in order to improve your chances of admission, you should also apply to other Universities that offer good programs. Also the entry requirements are extremely stringent for such institutions. One must always remember that Ranking can be world wide, region based and even subject based. If one is looking for a ranked university, search should be subjectbased. Q. I have completed 15 years of education in India. Can I get admission for MBA directly inUSA? A.Most American Universities require 16 years of education for admission into an MBA or any other Graduate program. It is therefore advisable to complete M.Com / M.A/ M.Sc. or at least one year of any Masters Degree before taking admission in an American University. Some top ranked Universities can take you with 15 yrs. of education with 2-3 years of relevant work experience. Turning Point however has a list of those institutions that would enroll students after 15 years of educationdirectly. Q. Can I get financial assistance? A.Yes definitely, but getting financial assistance in the first semester is extremely competitive and you need to have an extremely good academic and test score to be qualified. There are number of good cases where we have helped student's secure full financial assistance. If you have an outstanding academic background and test scores, Turning Point Counselors will try their best to get you financialaid Q. What about shifting school once I getthere? A.Once you are in the US, you are governed by the USCIS rule. According to this rule, you cannot change the school before completing one semester at the school. It is advis- able that you make your choice carefully to avoid problems at a laterdate. Q. Is only TOEFL applicable for USA; can a student also take IELTS? A.Yes, a student can take IELTS instead of TOEFL. As 2500 Universities have started accepting IELTS, these universities being the topones. 6 wwwworldwidecollege.in

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