MS In US

Everthing you need to know about MSinUS

1. Decide on the time line. When do you want to start your masters? Which year and semester?

2. Financial Preparation

3. Prepare for GRE and TOEFL

4. Register for GRE and TOEFL exams

5. Research on the universities, based on your interests

6. Based on the scores you get from the sample tests, decide on the universities

7. Take the tests. Report to four schools for free

8. Prepare the required documents for application

          
     a. Transcripts (sealed)

     b. Degree certificate (sealed)

     c. Resume

     d. Experience Certificate

     f. Recommendation Letter (sealed)

     g. Bank Statement

     h. Affidavit of Support

     i.  Statement of Purpose

9. Report the exam scores to the universities

10. Prepare the application package for each university you wish to apply and post them well before the deadline.

11. Schedule Visa Interview (F1 Student Visa)

12. Documents required for visa interview

13. Fees for F1 Student Visa

14. Block flight ticket?

15. After finalizing the university, explore the university website and related forums and groups. Contact professors and find if any job opportunities available (Research assistantship, Graduate Assistant Ship, or any other on campus job). Seniors or current students in the university are good source of information about jobs.

16. Get in touch with the Graduate Student Association of the university

17. Join the groups/community of the prospective students. Attend the students meet in your area. Make friends while in your country.

18. Reach the university a week early (preferably). Decide on roommates, house. Enquire about on-campus and off-campus housing. Look for part time jobs

19. Old GRE vs New/Revised GRE - New GRE is effective since Aug 1, 2011.