USA
Education Process
Why USA:
The USA has the world’s largest international student population,
with over 700,000 students choosing to broaden their education and life
experience in the United States. Nearly 4% of all students enrolled in
higher-level education in the USA are international students, and the numbers
are growing.
Study in USA:
USA offers
the world’s most flexible education system. Each University can determine the
content of the program and admission standards. Transfer of credits is possible
ensuring smooth lateral movement i.e one can change from one Institution to
another. Students can decide their area of specialization and US has it on
offer
There are
many reasons that students like to come to the USA to study at the
undergraduate and graduate level
1. Academic
Excellence: At the undergraduate level,
excellent programs exist in traditional disciplines, as well as in professional
fields. At the graduate level, students have the opportunity to work directly
with some of the finest minds in their field of study, with the chance to
become involved with exclusive research and educational opportunities. U.S.
degrees are recognized throughout the world for their excellence.
2. Variety of
Educational Opportunities: The United
States is home to several thousand colleges and universities. Some universities
stress broad educational principles; others emphasize practical,
employment-related skills; and specialize in the arts, social sciences or
technical fields. There is vast options and educational opportunities As a
result, the higher education system in the U.S. very special to everyone.
3. Progressive
Technology: Universities in the U.S. give
importance to themselves on being at front of technology, research and
techniques, and in making the best possible equipment and resources available
to their students. Even if your field does not directly involve science or
engineering, there will be opportunities to become skilled in using the latest
technology to conduct research, as well as obtain and process information.
4. Ample
Opportunities: There is ample opportunities to
gain Valuable experience through teaching and/or research while you help to Finance your Education.
Particularly graduate students. Many graduate programs offer training
and teaching opportunities that enable students to become teaching assistants
to undergraduates and/or research assistants on special projects exploring
different aspects of their field of study.
International students
are some of the most valued teachers and researchers in U.S. universities
because they bring new skills and ideas to the classroom and library or
laboratory. This practical component of your education will prove useful in
your future career, and may give you insights into your field that would not be
possible through course study alone.
When do
semesters start in the US?
US
Universities offer two main semester intakes: There
are usually 3 Semesters in a year but most
universities in the U.S. accept applications only two times in a calendar year
for the fall and the spring semesters of the academic year. Also, some
universities only entertain applications for the fall semester. The application
process for the fall semester usually starts one year before your joining
during October and ends on December or January.
Fall Semester
(August-October):
This is the
main intake and almost all programs are offered at this time. More financial
aid is also available for this semester and as funding is allocated for the
entire year during this time
Spring
Semester (January/February):
This is the
mid-year intake. There is limited financial assistance available for this
semester as most universities allocate funds to projects in the fall semester
Summer semester (May/June)
The period from mid May to mid August is called as the Summer semester. The summer quarter consists of 10 to 12 weeks. Some Universities do NOT give admission for the summer semester.
The period from mid May to mid August is called as the Summer semester. The summer quarter consists of 10 to 12 weeks. Some Universities do NOT give admission for the summer semester.
University
Deadlines:
- Fall: To apply to top universities (A,
A+) apply by Nov/Dec of the previous year. A-, B, B+ or C+ Grade
Universities deadlines will be around in Feb/March of the same year.
Some C- , D Grade universities will have deadlines of June / July for fall admissions. - Spring:
To apply to
top universities (A, A+) apply by March/April of the same year. A-, B, B+
or C+ Grade Universities deadlines will be around in July/August of the
same year.
Some C- , D Grade universities will have deadlines of Oct / Nov for spring admissions. - Summer: Usually deadlines are by March of the year.
