Articles and guides related to Studying in USA
Typically(for most of the schools), when you start to apply for MS program in US, you may notice in the universities websites just deadlines corresponding to fall, spring or summer. It would just be just one date. But, for MBA in top ranked schools, the deadlines work differently. Here are few thoughts on this. How …
When I was planning on my US trip for MS, I was thinking would there be ragging or hazing (In America, people do not call ragging, they calling Hazing) when I come to US. Some of you might be in a similar mindset thinking about and may be worried at times…Let me share some thoughts …
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 in college and some of the certificates have different spellings of …
As an international student, after you come to US for MS, you would be registering for classes. Some of the students would be planning to graduate early; they might plan on taking 4 classes or 12 credits every semester and get it done in one year or may be 3 semesters. Let me share some …
International students are used to asking grades or percentage of other students in their class. The reality is, in countries like India, the results are posted publicly and everyone knows the grades. But, things work different in America. There are laws to protect your privacy and privacy issues are very serious in America. Let me …
When I studied back in India, my text books were around Rs. 500 ($10) or even less for the most part. They were from top book distributors like McGraw-Hill, Prentice Hall, Wiley, etc. After I came to US, I wanted to buy books for my classes and I go to the book store, the prices …
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 …
Article on why you should think strategic for doing MBA, if you have the passion to do it. Why not to just look at the short term wins
The article discuses various things to consider before you buy a car when in School like the size of the city, How far from school, transportation system, buying groceries.
Article lists few of the advantages and disadvantages of staying in Dormitories when you are studying Undergraduate or Graduate program in US in terms of Cost, quality of life and convenience.