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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Search Job or go to US for MS ? Will experience in India count for higher salary in US after MS ?

January 21, 2010

I was asked by one of our readers, “hi, i read all ur posts in ur website..u doing great job..keep it up.. i am fresher.. i completed my B.E (ECE).. i wanted to come to us this fall 2010..But seeing ur posts it seems this is not the right time to come…here in India job market for [...]

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Why should you call home every other day or every day ? Family Relationship ?

January 21, 2010
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I still remember those very first days when I first came to US, when calling India was around 14 cents per minute and I was a little hesitant to call home every week. Today, we can call India from US anywhere from 1.5 cent to 2 cents, unbelievable the amount of change in calling rates…Now-a-days, [...]

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H4 visa to H1B visa transfer for 2011. Impact of New H1B rules on H4 to H1B visa conversion 2011 Quota

January 21, 2010

I was asked by one of our readers about options for H4 to H1B visa conversion as she was planning on applying for H1B visa petition for 2011 quota.  The impact of new rules with H1B employer-employee relationship have a significant impact on the all those qualified H4 visa  holders who would like to apply [...]

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Why NOT to buy a cheap $500 or $1000 car as a F1 Student in MS ? Problems?

January 20, 2010

One of the tempting things when you are student is “thought of buying a very cheap car of $500 or $1000”. As an international student you have a hard time to move around on campus or city. It is hard to get groceries or go to any movie, mall, etc without having transportation like car. [...]

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F1 Visa Defer admission in US schools. I20, Visa issues, Fees? Process – How to Defer?

January 20, 2010

After going through the complete process from studying for GRE all the way through visa stamping, occasionally due to family situations, financial situations or medical conditions you may not be able to attend the US school for the term you applied though you have visa. This post explains the process of deferring admission in US [...]

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Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

January 18, 2010

This is my Favorite lecture ever given by anyone. It is a little old…but good advice lives for ever.  If you do not know about Dr. Randy Pausch,  he died of pancreatic cancer.  This lecture was given when he knew, he was going to die in 3 to 6 months. It is incredible how he [...]

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L1 to H1B visa conversion Advantages ? L1 to H1B transfer, change of status implications in US

January 18, 2010

How can you play safe if you come to US on L1 visa ? Options to Seek full time employment and get H1B visa, Choosing Consulting companies, few Job market myths in US, etc.

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Process and Documents needed for Parents Visa to visit USA? B2 Visa/ Tourist visa Sample Documents

January 17, 2010

Process and Documents needed for Parents Visa to visit USA? B2 Visa/ Tourist visa Sample Documents One of the most frequently asked questions among friends after they start working in US and typically whenever they are expecting a baby is “What is the process for applying visa to parents to come to USA ? What [...]

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Why NOT to copy Homework or Projects in MS / MBA in US ? Plagiarism, Academic Dishonesty

January 17, 2010

It is not uncommon for some of us to copy homework or projects at times, when there was a need, during B.Tech or B.Com in India or any other country other than US. Things are very different in America. Consequences of copying homework or project can be very bad. You can get a ‘Fail’ grade [...]

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