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How to Strengthen Your Graduate School Application
Today’s article, you will learn How to Strengthen Your Graduate School Application. This post was inspired by a comment posted by a reader few days back. He wanted to know,…
F1 Visa Approved for UTA in Second Attempt – Chennai – Fall 2012
> Following post was shared by Luther Read Luther’s First time F1 visa rejection for UTA under 214b. Thank GOD!! My F1 visa got approved after the first attempt rejection…
F1 Visa Interview – PhD in Agronomy – 221g White Slip – US Consulate Hyderabad
I expected Administrative Processing for my F1 Visa Interview! Guess what? As expected, I was given White 221g Slip! Following F1 Visa Interview for Ph.D. in Agronomy is shared by Gagan….
This is How Facebook Hires Software Engineers
We already know Facebook pays ton of money for Interns and Software Engineers. When they pay ton of money, then you would expect they hire only top class employees right?…
F1 Visa – 214b Rejection Twice At New Delhi Consulate – MBA
> Following post was shared by Tejprakash I had a my first F-1 VISA interview on 5th July, 2012 and it was rejected. University: Montclair State University, New Jersey Course:…
Where to Buy The College Text Books?
Are books costly at US and is it prudent to carry those from India? What are the books(list) suggested to carry from India as I am planning to do MS…
[Answer] What Will You Do After Completing Masters – F1 Visa Interview
How to answer about your Future Plans during F1 Visa Interview? Question from Ben – How can I prove them that I will back for sure, as in what should…
Answer to F1 Visa Question “Why Study in This University”
Visa Officer: “Why do you want to study at this university” Expect the above question in your F1 visa interview. This is probably the most asked question during the student…
Why Not Study in Mississippi?
While at NAFSA, I meet Dr.Lokesh Shivakumaraiah Interim Manager of International Education from Mississippi State University. We have had exchanged few messages over Twitter few months back and I was…
F1 Visa – 221(g) Yellow Slip – US Consulate in Mumbai – Background Security Check
As expected, I got Administrative Processing for F1 Visa Interview. As put by the guest who shared this interview: My name is Muhamed and I have lived in Saudi for…
Manhattan GRE Books Review – #1 Book in GRE Test Prep
Manhattan GRE Books (Manhattan GRE Strategy Guides) comes with set of 8 GRE Test prep books. When Manhattan set of GRE books were published, it was a game changer. This…
37 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding to Study Abroad
When you have a shadow of thought about Higher Education in foreign country, you need to ask yourself why study abroad? Questions that you ask yourself about why study…
How to Compare Flight Tickets and Airlines when Flying to America
The best way to select the best flight to suit your needs, is to give careful attention to your own travel preferences. Here is a question posted by a student…
What to Expect at Port of Entry in USA for F1 and H1B Visa?
Traveling to USA for the first time will be overwhelming and you will be anxious. This article will guide what to expect in port of entry in USA for F1…
How to Book Flight Tickets to USA?
How to Book Flight Tickets to USA? After your F1 Via is approved, you can book your flight tickets to USA. But, before buying your flight ticket, there are few…
How to Transfer Money from India to USA
I have a balance of 15 lakhs in my Indian account. I am still in India and I need to transfer it to USA. I can open US bank account…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About American Visa Officers (Plus 3 Hour Long Interview)
Sometimes, USA visa officers go to a greater extent to validate the student. In this case, Pavan was asked to write a TOEFL Essay to check if TOEFL scores are…
How to Use New GRE ScoreSelect Option
Following content was sent as email to GRE Test Taker via Email about How to Use New GRE ScoreSelect Option. Dear GRE Test Taker: Our records indicate that you took…
Best Book for GRE Vocabulary and Words
Who else wants to know what is the best book for GRE Vocabulary? Book Review – Barrons Essential Words for the GRE. Admit It. Memorizing GRE Words for Verbal section…
F1 Visa Refused Under 214b – Less than 2 Minuts Interview
> Following post was shared by Luther. After finishing the formalities, my token number was displayed to go to counter number 24. F1 Visa Interview Experience 2012 The VO was…
5 Best Book for MCAT Verbal Reasoning
Question – What is the Best book for MCAT Verbal Reasoning? I have purchased Examkrakers complete study package with 5 books. But, I’m still struggling with MCAT Verbal reasoning section….
Masters in MIS vs Computer Science – IT Guy With 3 Years of Work Experience
Hi Guyz !! My profile goes as follows 10th – 89% ; 12th – 95% BE – CS – 78% Work experience – 3 Years – Currently working as a…
2 Incredible F1 Visa Experience in Hyderabad. Rejection and Approval.
Number of students seraching for “F1 Visa Interview” is way higher then other cities in India. Consular Officers at U..S. Consulate in Hyderabad will know about ways students cheat the…
Best MCAT Test Prep Books for Self Study
What is the best MCAT test prep books for self study? There are several MCAT prep books from big brand names publishers like Kaplan, Princeton Review, Examkrackers, etc. I’m, not…
F1 Student Visa – Masters Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
Wow! When you read this interview, you’d wonder why this student’s F1 Visa for Masters Pharmaceutics and Drug Design was rejected in the first attempt. Hello everyone, I am Gaurav Sharma…
Here's How to Get Perfect Score in GRE
Admit it. You’ve spent many a study session daydreaming about a perfect GRE score of 170 + 170 + 6. You’ve referred to the GRE test taking tips and the…
F-1 Visa for Masters in Kinesiology After a Long Interview
> Following post was shared by Abhinav Mahajan University Selected– Northern Michigan University, Marquette,MI. Course- MS. Exercise Science & Kinesiology. Friends my interview was on 20th june,2012 at Mumbai embassy…
Visa Approved After 221(g) Green Slip at Mumbai Consulate
I have read so many US interviews experiences in Mumbai Consulate about 221g and Visa Rejections after a long wait. I had gone for visa interview on 7th June, Mumbai…
How to Get Letter of Recommendation in India for Grad School Admission in USA
Question from a reader about process of getting Letter of Recommendation in India. I’m a big fan of HSB. Having said that, I had to ask you a question ….
Top 10 SAT Math Books Tips, Questions and Tricks
Question – I’m looking for Top SAT Math Books that contains good strategies and lots of practice questions? There are so many books in the Amazon. I’m not sure which…
How to Save Money and Enjoy College Life
This is a guest article from UCLA student, Catherine B., who blogs at Get Rich In College, and is passionate about living an inspiring, “rich,” successful and abundant life. Checkout…
Applied to 6 Universities for PhD in Pharmacy and Haven't Got Even One Admit
> Following post was shared by Ajay who applied for PhD in Pharmacy in USA to 6 Universities. I applied for fall 2012 to following universities in USA Virginia commonwealth…
I Left the USA Consulate With My Heart Filled With Happiness
First of all, I would like to thank you for all the help that you have rendered me for the past 2 years, starting from preparing for GRE to the…
6 Lessons I Learned from My Student Visa Interview for University of Houston
First of all, I (HSB Reader) would like to thank Happy Schools for being most helpful, right from the day I started thinking about giving my GRE to the day…
F1 Visa Approved – Fall Semester – USC in Hyderabad US Consulate
F1 Visa was approved for Fall Semester in Hyderabad with a perfect score in GRE Quantitative Section. Consulate: Hyderabad Counter: 14 Date: 14th June, 9.15 AM. University: University of Southern…
F1 Visa Interview Accra,Ghana – PhD Biochemistry
> Following post was shared by Kwaku I had ma visa interview in Accra Ghana on the 18th of June 2011. There were about three VOs. One was being quite…
Admisison Process at Keck Graduate Institute
Guest post by KGI’s Assistant Director of Recruitment. Read Amanda’s previous post about KGI’s Tuition Fees and Financial Aid. To apply to KGI’s MBS program you need to complete the…
5 Things You Didn't Know About F1 Visa Interview
I had gone for my Visa Interview on Friday, 11th May at Mumbai Consulate. Like many of you who visit this blog, my dream is also to pursue my graduate…
221(g) Hyderabad Fall 2012 – MS Computer Engineering – University of Connecticut
> Following post was shared by Nitish Narain Mathur Hi My visa Interview was on June 1st, 2012 at the Hyderabad Consulate for Masters Program At the University of Connecticut,…
My PhD Dream Came True After 5 Years, 20 Countries and 25 Universities
> Following post was shared by Prathamesh. I have never come across someone who was so determined to do PhD. You wouldn’t believe what Prathamesh have gone through in last…
Best SAT Test Prep Books 2013
Question from a reader who is looking for Best SAT Books 2013. I’m preparing for SAT Test. I’m a Junior in High School in California. There are so many SAT…
H1B 2013 Cap Reached and I Have a Huge Loan to Pay
Following comment was posted by Bharat at H1B Visa FY 2013 FAQ’s since H1B Cap 203 reached last week. I completed my MBA from top college Aug 2011, so now…
Got Visa (F1 +F2 for family) at Taipei for UCLA
> Following post was shared by Suresh Lakhani Read the F1 Mock Interview by for UCLA. Here was brief detail….I appreciate HSB’s help and to support that i am writing…
F1 Visa Interview: Husband – Approved; Wife – Rejected on the Same Day
It’s pretty rare for both husband and wife to be attending the F1 Visa interview at the same time for the same university. And that’s what you are doing to…
How to Use LinkedIn Like a Ninja to Get Yourself a Job
This is a guest post from Iowa State student Thomas Frank. Thomas runs College Info Geek, one of the largest and geekiest college blogs on the internet. Picture yourself walking…
Best MCAT Test Books 2014 – Examkrackers or Kaplan Study Guide?
What is the Top MCAT prep books 2014 and study guide? There are several MCAT prep books available – Examkrackers, Kaplan, Princeton Review and Official MCAT Books. It’s not possible…