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Students from India face several difficulties in the admission process and procedures of American Universities and Colleges. The varying academic practices within the educational systems of the Indian and the American universities are very different and due to this the American Universities are not able to uniformly assess the suitability of students with reference to their philosophy and academic offerings. Further, most of the students from the Indian sub-continent are not fully aware of the American universities and the systems that they follow. The communication between American universities and the students in the Indian sub-continent is also very limited. Thus, the admission process that follows is intrinsically flawed, in that the students are forced to seek admission in American universities without being conversant with the complexity of the procedures.
Additionally due to differences in financial practices and
the associated documentation, many students find the task of evaluating
the requirement of funds for study in America cumbersome and make miscalculations
of the real requirements. Further, the students face uncertainty even after
admission is given because a significant percentage of students are refused
visas by the American consulates in India. Lack of proper pre-departure
personal counseling results in the arrival of inadequately prepared students
on American campuses.
INFORMATION TO STUDENTS OF THE
INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT
Students
from the Indian sub-continent are unable to get comprehensive information
on location, academic programs, admission, financial assistance possibilities,
employment opportunities, procedures, interpretation of regulations
and a host of other items of information. Some of the information provided
in the American Colleges brochures and catalogs is not pertinent to the
average student from the Indian sub-continent who is unfamiliar with the
American way of life. The Foundation takes care of all information needs
of the students.
ADMISSIONS CONSULTING
Approximately 500,000 international students pursue academic degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional school level at U.S. universities.
First thing All students considering attending a U.S. college or university, need to get started by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Students may also need to take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT), if they are seeking admission to undergraduate programs. Many undergraduate institutions in the United States require both the SAT and TOEFL of international students.
There are over
2,700 accredited undergraduate institutions in the United States, so selecting
the correct undergraduate school can be a confusing task for anyone. Students
will need to get help from a good advisor who explains the different types
of programs and gives some information on how to choose wisely. Admission
to many undergraduate programs is quite competitive. Students should begin
the application process at least a year in advance. An increasing
number of schools accept applications year round.
Although
September (the fall semester) is the traditional time to begin university
study in the United States, at most schools students can also enter in
January (the spring semester).
Finally, students
will need to obtain an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility in order to obtain
an F-1 Student Visa to study in the United States. The school will send
the I-20 document once the student has been accepted.
The right application campaign can make the difference between acceptance
and rejection in an American university. Our admissions experts provide
one-on-one attention as well as literature and software to guide the student
through the admissions process. For many students, the college admissions
process starts one or more years in advance, and doesn't let up until they
get admitted.
Students may
still have several unanswered questions: