Education System
Education system in US is more flexible and decentralized than India. Students have freedom to choose their major field of study as well as the courses they would like to study each semester. The emphasis is on classroom interaction, project work, presentations, and practical experience which prepare students for their professional life. Students also are encouraged to participate in cultural & community projects which make them a well-rounded and confident individual.
Universities in USA offer Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees. They can be either a public (funded by state) or private institution (not-for-profit, for profit or religious affiliation).
Colleges award Bachelor degrees and Community Colleges award Associate Degrees which prepares students to transfer to a four year degree program.
USA Admission Checklist
Checklist of Required documents for admission into USA universities
For a bachelors program a 10+2 year of basic education is required. 12+4 years of basic education is required to pursue a master's degree in the USA . 12+4 years of basic education and relevant work ex is required for an MBA program. There are two major intakes in most of the universities, schools and colleges of USA - Fall (Sept.) and Spring (Jan). Deadlines for fall intake start from January and for Spring from October. For an entire application procedure a student requires around 8-9 months of time.
| Document | Description of Document |
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Degree Certificate & Provisional/Course completion whichever is available). |
In sealed envelopes to be attested by The Registrar of University/Controller |
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Individual Mark statements and consolidated All memos required including retakes |
In sealed envelopes to be attested by The Registrar of University/Controller of Exams. Only Consolidated mark sheet will not be accepted. Original attestation on Photocopy |
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10+2 / equivalent mark sheet. |
In sealed envelopes to be attested by the College Principal/Technical Board.Original |
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10th / equivalent mark sheets |
In sealed envelopes to be attested by The School Principal. Original attestation on Photocopy |
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TOEFL |
Notarized. (Official ETS reporting should be done by the Student ) Photocopy |
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GRE/GMAT/SAT |
Notarized (Official ETS reporting should be done by the Student) Photocopy |
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Recommendation Letters (Min. 3 Nos.)One from HOD; other two from concerned dept. professors. |
In sealed envelopes with attestation (inside outside) Date should be mentioned.OriginalLetterhead Different formats |
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Statement of Purpose (SOP) Approx. 750 words) |
To be prepared by the student on A4 size paper and duly signed. Hard & Soft copy |
| Bank Statement Student cannot be a partner in joint a/c |
Signed by the Bank Manager with a seal of the bank, A/c no. & Date Approx. amount Original Bank Letterhead |
| Affidavit of Support |
Signed by the Sponsor & has to be notarized on Rs. 10 Stamp Paper Original |
| Passport |
First & last 2 pages Photocopy |
| Photograph |
Colour,Standard passport sized photograph |
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Other Certificates (if any) |
i.e. extra curricular activities Photocopy |
| Resume |
Duly Signed Hard & Soft copy |
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Experience Letter |
Required if 6 months gap/showing experience in Resume Photocopy |
