Application Info MS-MBA

Should you convert Marks/ Percentage to GPA 4.0 Scale for USA Applications ?

March 10, 2010

Reasoning about why NOT to convert Percentage to GPA 4.0. Information from Top US schools like Harvard, Standford, etc about Converting marks to GPA.

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Sample schedule: Fall 2011- When to apply for MS or MBA in USA? Deadlines? International Students plan

March 8, 2010

Graduate School Application Deadlines for Fall 2011. Sample Fall 2011 Application Plan with deadlines for International Graduate Students.

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Do US Grad schools Consider 10th, 11th and 12th Standards or Grade Percentages or Mark sheets for MS / MBA admission or Scholarship ?

February 25, 2010

I have seen many students applying to Graduate schools for MS or MBA in USA posting questions about their profiles about 10th and inter or 11th &12th Class or Standards percentages and asking questions like : I have 95% in inter or 11th and 12th grades, will I get admission I have 90% in 10th [...]

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Sample schedule: Spring 2011 for applying to MS / MBA in USA with Deadlines

February 24, 2010

Many students applying for MS in USA for Spring 2011 are wondering what is the best schedule to plan the application well for Spring 2011. Here are few questions that go through  most of the student’s mind : What are the deadlines for Spring 2011 admissions for MS or MBA ? When to take GRE [...]

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Subject line to email admissions? How to email admissions for graduate school admission(MS / MBA )?

February 22, 2010

In our everyday email conversations or any email conversation we initiate, we are used to putting catchy subject lines for emails that we send to anyone. Few of them are as below: Hello Hello ! How are you ? Hi , How are you ? Need info Thank you Met you in bus, train Few [...]

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Guide to Apply to US schools. Admission and F1 Visa process for International students.

February 6, 2010

Answers to questions like : How to apply for scholarships? Should I apply for Spring or Fall ? Should you convert Percentage to GPA ? F1 Visa interview tips ?

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Guide / steps to study in USA for International students? How to plan? Part – 1

February 6, 2010

Answers for Questions like : Is US education right for me? What is return on my investment for MS ? When will I be break-even?Scholarship Deadlines Vs Admission Deadlines. Are they Different ?

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How is GPA computed in US schools? GPA Computation formula?

January 22, 2010

One of things that confuses international students after coming to US is GPA ( Grade Point Average). In most of our home countries, we are used to percentage scale which ranges from 0 to 100. But, as soon as we come to US, the grading system changes to GPA system and the range is 0 [...]

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Should I apply for Fall or Spring? Advantages of Fall vs Spring for Scholarships, TAs, RAs, etc.?

January 16, 2010

When you choose to apply to US Universities for Masters or PhD program, depending on the time of graduation and taking of GRE and TOEFL, students are often caught between decision to apply for Fall or Spring. There are some misconceptions among students too about admissions and visas like : “ Is it easy to [...]

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How to improve your vocabulary for GRE or Living in US ?

December 13, 2009

Having good English vocabulary is very important for success in the western world. To be more specific, for success in USA, you need good American English vocabulary. There are some subtle variations in usage of words and meanings in American English when compared to British. If you are a student and preparing for GRE, you [...]

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