Study in USA
WHY USA
- Flexibility
- Cutting Edge Technology
- Research & Internships
- Scholarships & Assistantships
- Post study visa (OPT)
Admission Requirement
UG Program
- US generally requires 12 years of education for Associate Degree and Bachelors Degree
- Academic Percentage : 58% and above.
- Acceptable Scores : TOEFL 71 to 80, IELTS 6.0
- SAT 1 : A good score would be 1150+ (according to the new score) .
- Only top 25 Universities may require SAT Subject tests min of 2 subjects.
- For Engineering courses : Math Level I or II, Physics or Chemistry.
- For Business Courses : Math Level I.
- It is advised to students who have done their diploma(3years)to get their credentials evaluated(can be through WES www.wes.org), since there are high chances that the student might get some transfer credits, thus saving him the cost, time & effort of repeatedly studying the subjects that he has already done. For Bachelors program SAT is not required for transfer cases.
- The student who are in bachelors in India can go to USA as transfer cases. They do not get 100% credit transferred. Depending on the University to University & how many Indian courses will match with USA syllabus student can apply as a transfer case.
- Admissions without SAT scores are possible. However, SAT is required for Scholarships.
Standardized Exams for Bachelors Program
- New SAT http://sat.collegeboard.org
- Subject SAT
- ACT http://www.act.org
- IELTS/TOEFL/PTE (any one)
Masters Program
- US generally requires 16 years of education (12+4).
- Academic Percentage : 58% and above with minimum backlogs.
- Acceptable scores of Standardized Tests : GRE : 300+, GMAT : 500+, TOEFL : 79, IELTS : 6.5 overall band.
- Other factors that are looked into are the extracurricular activities that the student has been involved in, the research that the student has done in his particular subject. His documents such as Resume, Letters of recommendation & Statement of Purpose are also very crucial and have to be drafted very effectively.
Time Schedule for USA
Time Schedule For Fall Intake
- Coaching: June, July, August
- Self Study & appear for GRE/GMAT/SAT: September
- Results:October
- Start Applications procedure : October
- Fall Intake deadlines commences :November on ward still May
- I-20’s (Offer Letter):March to June
- Visas :May to July
- Fly to US :Mid August
Time Schedule for Spring Intake
- Coaching : Dec, Jan, Feb
- Self Study & appear for GRE/GMAT/SAT :March
- Results :April
- Start Applications procedure :April
- Spring Intake deadlines commences :July on ward still October
- I-20’s (Offer Letter):October to December
- Visas :November to December
- Fly to the U.S :January
Types of Institutions in the U.S.A
Types of Institutions in the U.S.A
- Public Universities
- Private Universities
- Ivy Leagues
- Community Colleges
Public Universities
- State Funded Institutions.
- Not for profit and financially supported by Public Taxes.
- University offers Bachelors , Masters and Doctorate courses.
- Usually large in Size.
- All levels of degrees with different fields of study are offered.
Ranked Universities :
University of Texas at Austin, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Florida -Gainesville, University of California -Berkeley, University of Maryland, College Park.
Public Universities in order of ranking are :
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, George Mason University, Colorado State University, Oregon State University, University of South Florida, University of Nebraska -Lincoln, University of Cincinnati, Auburn University, Montana State University, San Jose State University, San Francisco State University, Tennessee Tech University, Kent State University, University of Idaho, Wright State University, Wichita State University, Murray State University, California State University East Bay and Fresno, Pittsburg State University and many more.
Private Universities
- These Universities are not State funded.
- Tuition fees are higher.
- Even all ranked Ivy Leagues are Private.
- The tuition fees are almost the same for
- Domestic as well as International students.
Ranked Private Universities :
Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, Carnegie Mellon University.
Universities :
Brandeis University International Business School, Long Island University-Brooklyn, Long Island University-C.W. Post, University of New Haven, University of St. Thomas, University of Bridgeport, California Lutheran University, Golden Gate University, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Dallas Baptist University, Oklahoma City University, Upper Iowa University, City University of Seattle, Hult International Business School & many more.
The Ivy Leagues
- Oldest & most famous in USA.
- Located mainly in the North eastern part of the USA.
- Known for their Business School also have many
- graduate& professional schools.
- Tuition fees at these private schools is among the highest in the country.
- Admission is highly competitive.
Institutions
University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University & Columbia University.
Community Colleges
- Two-year community colleges usually offer the associate’s degree such as an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS).
- Community colleges often have open admissions policies with low tuition.
- These institutions offer academic, technical and vocational degrees. Provide Certificates, Diplomas & Associate Degrees.
- Some community colleges have automatic enrolment agreements with a local 4 year college or University where the community college provides the first two years of study and the University provides the remaining two years of study. These programs are often called 2 + 2 programs.
Colleges:
American Honors (8-Community Colleges), San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley, Seattle Central Community College.
Types of Degrees offered:
American Honors (8-Community Colleges), San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley, Seattle Central Community College.
1.Associate Degree : Academic degree of 2 years is awarded by Community Colleges. Completion of associate degree can lead to transfer to the remaining 2 years bachelors degree in high ranked university having an articulated agreement with the community college.
2.Bachelors Degree : It is Commonly known as Undergraduate Degree and the duration is of 4 years. For Eg: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.
3.Masters Degree : The duration generally for all the masters course is of 2 years. Common examples of master degree are Masters of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Engineering (MEng), Master of Business Administration. But some courses like MBA, Executive MBA, law, the duration may be of one year also.
4.Doctorate : Commonly known as Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Duration may range from 3-5 years. Ph.D. students need to submit a research proposal as well as have to appear Standardized Test i.e. GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS for admission.
In the United States, Students with Bachelor’s degree may apply directly into doctoral program without first earning master degree in some majors.
University
1. George Mason University, Fairfax County, Virginia
2. Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
3. Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. – (Tier I Research University) : Public
4. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado (Tier I Research University): Public”
5. University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida – (-Tier I Research University) : Public
6. Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri ( Private research University) : Private
7. University of Nevada, Reno
8. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. (Only UG) : Public
9. University of Arizona- through American Honors Arizona State University( All UG programs, Thunderbird School of Golbal Management)
10. University of Tampa
11. University of Illinois at Chicago(Undergraduate Pathway program)”
12. University of Texas at San Antonio
13. University at Albany (SUNY)
14. “The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Polytechnic Institute)”
15. University of Tennessee, Knoxville. : Public (UG Only)
16. University of Colorado Denver
17. University of Cincinnati, Ohio. : Public,
18. University of the Pacific, Stockton, California
19. Claremont Graduate University
20. Brandeis University (IBS)
21. University of Maryland, Baltimore County, The Graduate School at UMBC
22. University of Nebraska–Lincoln
23. Iona College
24. New Jersey Institute of Technology
25. University of Idaho : Public
26. San Jose State University,San Jose, California
27. Montana State University , Bozeman, Montana : Public
28. Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
29. Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. : Public
30. The State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz)
31. Wright State University,Dayton, Ohio : Public
32. Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas : Public
33. Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania
34. Tennessee Tech University : Public
35. The Florida International University, Graduate School of Business: Public
36. Midwestern State University, Wichita Fall, Texas : Public
37. Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. : Public
38. University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), Missouri
39. Youngstown State University of Youngstown, Ohio
40. California State University, East Bay Public
41. California State University, Channel Islands
42. California State University, Dominguez Hills, Public
43. California State University, Stanislaus
44. Humboldt State University, Arcata, California: Public
45. Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky: Public
46. West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas: Public
47. Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi, Texas : Public
48. Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota
49. Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Kansas : Public
50. University Of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
51. Northwest Missourie State University, Maryville, Missourie. : Public
52. Missouri Western State University, Saint joseph, Missouri: Public
53. California State University, San Bernardino
54. California State University, Monterey Bay
55. Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California
56. California State University, Fresno : Public
57. California State University, Sacramento
58. University of New Haven, Connecticut. : Private
59. University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut. : Private
60. Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
61. California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA : Private
62. School of Management (Only)”
63. Murray State University. : Public
64. University of Central Oklahoma
65. Altantis University, Miami, Florida
66. Rider University, Lawrence Township, New Jersey
67. New York Institute of Technology, New York : Private
68. Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York (Graduate Programs)
69. Metropolitan College of New York, College in New York City, New York (MNCY)
70. Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
71. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
72. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
73. The College at Brockport, State University of New York (SUNY)
74. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas : Private
75. Berkeley College
76. Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi. : Private
77. Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia : Public
78. Troy University, Troy, Alabama : Public
79. Oklahoma city University , OK (OCU) : Private
80. Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas : Private
81. The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio : Private
82. Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts
83. Southern New Hampshire, Manchester, New Hampshire
84. Rivier University, Nashua, New Hampshire
85. St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, Florida: Private
86. Northwood University, Midland, Michigan: Private
87. New England Institute of Technology: Private
88. Colby. Sawyer Collge in New London, New Hampshire
89. Monroe College, New York : Private
90. The City College of New York (CCNY)
91. University of California Irvine, Extension, California
92. California State University, Los Angeles (ELP Programs at UG/PG Level)
93. Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA : Private
94. Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
95. Cleary University, Howell, Michigan
96. New York Film Academy, New York City : Private
97. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD)
98. Upper Iowa University : Private
99. Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa
100. City University of Seattle : Private
101. California Flight Center, Long Beach, California : Private
102. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA : Public
103. The University of St. Thomas
104. Stevens Henager College, Salt Lake, Utah (Work-Study Options)
105. Fisher College, Boston, Massachusetts (Private) Drew University, Madison, NJ
106. Northeastern University in Boston – The College of Professional Studies (CPS), (D’Amore-McKim School of Business) and Bachelor Completion
107. Pace University, New York City-Direct entry
108. University of North Texas, Denton, Texas Public
109. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Public Research
110. Auburn University at Montgomery
111. Arkansas State University
112. James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia Public (Undergrad and Garduate Pathway Programs)
113. Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio (UG)
114. Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky
115. Bellevue College, Washington
116. Lewis–Clark State College
117. St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, New York
118. Long Island University – C.W. Post, Brookville, New York Private (Direct Entry as well as pathway UG/PG)
119. Roosevelt University, Downtown Chicago, Illinois Private (Direct Entry as well as pathway UG/PG)
120. University of Vermont, Downtown Burlington, Vermont
121. Public (Undergrad direct Entry as well as pathway)
122. Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania Private (Direct Entry as well as pathway- UG/PG)
123. Long Island University – Brooklyn, New York Private (Direct Entry only- UG/PG)
124. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
125. Hult International Business School Boston & San Francisco
126. Charleston Southern University
127. DeVry University, Downers Grove, Illinois And DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Downers Grove, Illinois
128. Schiller International University, Florida
129. National University, California
130. Concordia University Chicago
131. Mississippi State University
132. Webster University
133. Milwaukee School of Engineering
134. Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan, Public
135. University of Tulsa ( Direct entry only for UG – Through Kaplan )
136. Lawrence Technological University – LTU, Southfield, Michigan
137. Le Cordon Bleu Paris(Hong Kong) Ltd
138. Valparaiso University,
139. Trine University, Angola, Indiana
140. Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
