- Who is eligible to apply for overseas education?
- If I have a three-year bachelor's degree from India. Am I eligible to apply?
- How early should I start the application process?
- I have completed my Degree though Correspondence. Can I get into Masters Program in any foreign universities?
- If I have taken GRE twice which score will be taken into consideration?
- Does this application process cost me money for USA?
- Will I get financial assistance?
- What type of visa will I be eligible for? Can I work on an student visa?
- What is the importance of SOP and Recommendation Letters for admission?
- Overseas education provides earning while learning, is it true?
- Are Bank Loans accepted?
- Apart from Parents can my relative, friend sponsor me?
- Can I do a Master's Degree in One
year?
1. Who is eligible
to apply for overseas education?
Anyone who has a consistently good academic record, firm financial support and proficiency in English is eligible to apply for higher education.Kindly check the details of the program and the university you wish to apply since different programs have a different set of criteria to be eligible. You may be required to take a few admission tests for certain programsto be eligible.
2. If I have
a three-year bachelor's degree from India. Am I eligible to apply?
It is advisable for you to complete an additional year of studies to be stronger applicant to a master's degree in the U.S. But for countries like UK and Australia you can apply with 15 years of education. However, some students with a good track record are able to secure admission after a three-year bachelor's degree.
3. How early should I start the
application process?
At least 18 months in advance of your intended date of enrollment for U.S. university. And for other countries atleast 6 months before would be safe.For example, if you wish to enroll in August/September next year, you should start the process around April of the current year. Be sure of the deadlines of the programs!
4. I have completed
my Degree though Correspondence. Can I get into Masters Program
in any foreign universities?
Most of the countries will not consider the open university degrees.
5. If I have
taken GRE twice which score will be taken into consideration?
Highest of the two.
6. Does this
application process cost me money for USA?
Yes, it does. For test fees, application fees, communication and mailing expenses you will have to spend.
7. Will I get
financial assistance?
Yes,all Colleges and Universities offer scholarships, assistantships and fellowships to outstanding students, largely based on merit. There is stiff competition for financial assistance and availability varies from university to university.
8. What type
of visa will I be eligible for? Can I work on an student visa?
The most common is student visa and you are generally allowed to work for 20 hours per week as per rule.
9. What is the
importance of SOP and Recommendation Letters for admission?
The key documents for the admission committee to favorably consider your application is the SOP and Recommendation Letters
and so it has to be well written.As they give the university insights into what kind of person you are.
10. Overseas
education provides earning while learning, is it true?
Yes, it is a reality. All foreign universities realize that international students have financial constraints and allow them to work for a minimum of 20 hours a week which is enough to pay for a student living expenses in some countries and sometimes enables them to save a part of the income also. The highlight added to this is the benefit of tuition fee waivers
/ assistantships / fellowships which also reduces ones financial commitments.
11. Are Bank
Loans accepted?
Yes, Bank Loans are accepted as sources of funds for your study abroad purposes.
12. Apart from
Parents can my relative, friend sponsor me?
Natural sponsors are parents.However if any of your relatives or friends are interested in sponsoring then you may have to provide strong evidences in favour of them.
13. Can I do
a Master's Degree in One year?
Some universities allow students to complete a master’s degree in one year. However,if you are asked to complete a master’s thesis you may find it difficult to finishin less then 18 months. Additionally, if you have a teaching or research assistantship,you may find that your duties take up so much time that it would be difficult tocomplete your degree. If you are applying for an MBA degree and you have work experienceyou may find that the business school has a special program which would allow youto finish in one year. |
