Application Info MS-MBA

Why NOT to study Masters Degree in small towns in America ? Disadvantages

May 17, 2012
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As an international student, with a dream to study in US, getting admission to study MS/MBA in any university in America would be very exciting… But, if you make wrong choices in picking schools, you may have a tough time after graduation. Let me explain you the importance of studying Masters in a bigger city [...]

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Plan to Study MS/MBA in US from B.Tech first year to final year

April 11, 2012
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One of our readers, Sameera, asks on our Facebook page “ Hello. I’m currently pursuing B.Tech II year (CSE).Will be entering III year in June. Want to pursue MS in US. When do you think I should apply for GRE?” Looking at the question, I thought, wouldn’t it be nice to have a plan with [...]

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Sample Spring 2012 Plan for Applying to MS or MBA in USA

April 19, 2011
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Students planning to apply for Spring 2012 would be wondering what would be an ideal plan to apply for next Spring….Last year, I have spent quite some time trying to explain the deadlines and give a sample plan. You must read this article :Application Deadlines Spring, Plan – MS in USA . Uing the same [...]

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News : Tri-Valley State University raid by ICE – Scam impacts 1,555 Intl students

January 26, 2011
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There has been quite a bit of news coverage in the past one week about the scam related to Tri-Valley University, which is based out of Pleasanton in San Francisco Bay Area,  since ICE conducted a raid on its premises and at Ruby Hill on Jan 19th, 2011. Let me summarize in few sentences and [...]

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How to find, contact current International students in US Schools for help ?

December 26, 2010
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International students strength varies by school as I listed in article finding schools with less Internationals…irrespective of their strength, as a prospective international student…when you are applying to US schools, you may need some advice from current students…After you have applied, you may need some help with stuff like sorting out I20 delays, admission letters, [...]

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Bank Statement, Affidavit of Support MS/MBA in US ? Money Required?

November 19, 2010
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Bhuvana asked “ Well, I am planning to apply for Fall-2011. I have come to know one should show bank statement while applying to universities. my query is how much amount we have to show in the bank statement?” You can also request an article on Contact page If you are done with GRE and [...]

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What are Letters of Recommendation for Graduate School Admission in USA?

October 2, 2010
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I still remember my late college years, when I was trying to figure out whom should I get recommendation letters from ? How to collect sample recommendation letters ?  Each university I applied to had different process….It was a lot of work and I am glad my professors and lecturers helped me out. Let me [...]

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Change Majors in MS after admission and Arrival to US? ECE to CS?

August 24, 2010
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The way it works in India and maybe few other countries is, once you take up a Major (or Branch) in Bachelors, it is very hard to change that Major.  You do not see many schools encouraging changing of majors unless you are in a flexible top notch school. Unlike, in America it works differently…Let [...]

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Name Reference sheet for MS or MBA application or Visa stamping

August 9, 2010
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Some of us are in situation where the names are spelled differently in different certificates…for instance, in my tenth grade (class) certificate my last name is not fully written, same is the case with my other degree certificates. I have won so many competitions and some of the certificates have different spellings of my name. [...]

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Is MS/MBA in US one year or Two years or more? Can you graduate early?

July 29, 2010
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When I was back in home country (India), I used to ask others questions like : How long is MS program in US ? How many classes should you take ? Can you graduate early ? How to graduate early ? Is the degree valid if you graduate early ? Will I get CPT and [...]

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