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Student Visa Interview – University of Kansas – PhD
Complete List of Student Visa for USA Mock Interview Q&A. 1. Which university and degree? University of Kansas PhD in chemistry 2. Why did you select this university? The area…
Student Visa to USA – Approved for MBA
Happy Schools Blog has really helped me a lot while preparing for the US Student Visa Interview and since I got my F-1 Visa approved. Here is my F1 visa…
Students Visa for USA – Bachelors Degree
I (Diksha) took my visa interview yesterday, May 9, 2011 and I got it! =) I was really nervous when I was on my way. But as soon as I…
F1 Visa Mock Interview
We have page for Fall 2011 admission, Fall 2011 Visa and Travel. Why not have a way to have F1 Visa mock interview. After thinking for few minutes, I came…
Uncle as Sponsor for USA Education
Hello Sir, I am in 3rd year of Engineering Under VTU, Karnataka, India I am having problem in my family. So, Funding my MS in US may not be possible…
F-1 Visa Rejected, But Why?
I had my F-1 Interview on May XX, 2011 for Georgia State University (GSU) for MSIS program. Luck really played a hard ball with me. Please help. I am sharing…
3 Reasons for F1 Visa Rejection given by Visa Officer
Thanks to Aly for sharing his F1 Visa Interview Experience in Ethopia. Its very rare for a Visa Officer to give 3 reasons why Aly’s F1 Visa was refused under…
3 Best AP United States History Books
Here are the Best AP United States History Books for Advanced Placement Exam. United States History AP Courses was taken by more number of high school student compared to any…
2 Keys for High GRE Score – Time and Resource Management
Guest post by Nitish who wrote GRE Test Prep Books and Software Study material and study plans are the only things on the mind of a prospective GRE aspirant. Getting…
How Not to Write Statement of Purpose
Following tips was posted by Nitin at Sample Statement of Purpose I just checked out the CS SOP, IMHO its a guide to how not to write an SOP! SOP…
F1 Visa Interview – Masters in Accounting – US Consulate Chennai
Not many students from India go to Study Masters in Accounting in the USA. But, here’s is an F1 Visa Interview for Masters in Accounting from Chennai. First of all,…
TOEFL iBT Score – 100
My name is Mayank.I am an undergraduate in electronics engineering and have been working with an reputed Indian corporation for the past four years. I took my TOEFL iBT on…
Education in USA: Its Not About Green Card or Big Cars but Pursuit of Research
I believe the intention to go to US for a few, not if all students is not just getting a green card, big cars or luxury but sometimes pursuit of…
GRE: How To Score 1580
My GRE experience was better than I thought it would be. I scored 1580. which was unexpectedly and pleasantly high. GRE Verbal – 780 GRE Quantitative – 800 GRE Analytical…
How to Apply for MS in USA with 3 Years Degree from India?
I am regular reader of HSB, really feel this website as great asset for student looking forward to there master at United States. I am concerned about my future. I…
GRE Not Required for Graduate School Admission
List of universities where GRE not required for Graduate School Admission. For Graduate school admission most of the universities generally require GRE scores. But there are few universities (and selected…
TOEFL Score Report: Incorrect Date of Birth
My friend’s TOEFL date of birth was entered by mistake. Her DOB in applications and TOEFL do not match. so out of the 4 universities she applied only one university…
I’m Not Ready: GRE or Job Training
What if you GRE Test date is nearing and you are not fully prepared or feel that your are close to your target score? Rohits is faced with similar situation….
Sample I20 Form – New and Old Format with Full Scholarship for F1 Visa
Do you like to see how the form I20 from a US University looks like? You can find old and new I20 samples below. Form I-20 is a document issued by…
Texas A&M Requires 3 Months of Bank Transactions to Issue I-20
Universities will require International students to send proof of available money from sponsors for atleast 1 year to get I-20. After reading a comment from Anirban that said Texas A&M…
GRE Study Materials:Books, Softwares Used to Score 1380
Following GRE Test Prep experiecne was shared by Sanyam. I got 1380 :: 590 (verbal) and 790 (Quant) I had to postpone my test from September to December because I…
Two F1 Visa Interviews – 11 & 15 Backlogs – Both – Rejected
Sometimes, the odds are stacked against you. It tough when you have double-digit backlogs. F1 Visa Interview – 15 Backlogs Visa Type – F1 Student Visa Shared by – Rachit Date –…
Revised GRE Scoring – Multi Stage Test vs CAT
Revised GRE Scoring is explained in this blog post. ETS started offering Revised GRE from August 1, 2011. GRE test offered today is Computer Adaptive Test (CAT). Revised GRE is…
GRE Test Prep Books, Software and Study Tips
I gave my GRE on 25th March and scored 1450 (790Q + 660V) and a 4.5 on AWA. It was slightly unexpected as I scored my maximum on the actual…
F1 Visa – Change in Field of Study
I have a strange situation here. I completed a Masters in Engineering Management from Case Western Reserve University in US and then worked with Deloitte Consulting LLP, US for 2…
F1 Visa Interview – Masters – Education is Sponsored by My Company
My visa interview was March 28th. My appointment was 7:30 AM. Typically, for F1 students, the sponsor’s are parents, relatives, spouse, brothers, sisters and bank loan. Sometimes, you could see…
How to Complete Masters in USA in 1 Year
I have heard from a friend of mine that we can still do complete the masters course in one year. There are like 3 classes on the same topic being…
Average GMAT Scores for Universities
Average GMAT Scores for Universities of admitted students or minimum GMAT scores required for admission from particular university will help prospective students streamline their preparation based on the target universities….
Phone Interview Tips for Internship
I have 2 phone interviews for internships scheduled on the same day, one in the morning and another in the afternoon…It would be great if you can give me some…
3 Possible Outcomes for Graduate School Application
So, you have applied for Graduate School Admission in USA and waiting to hear admission decision from Universities. If you follow Fall 2011 Admissions, then you can see following results…
Address in Passport is Different from Current Address
Hi I have applied for MS for Fall 2011. I have got an admit from NCSU. The address given to all the universities, GRE, TOEFL everything else is the current…
F1 Visa Rejected at Nepal – No Credible Source of income
Another US F1 Visa Rejection experience at US Consulate in Nepal. Visa Interview Date: 19 January Visa Status: Rejected University: Maharishi University of Management I-20: I have to pay only…
US F1 Visa Interview – You Are Not Married
Very interesting F1 Visa Experience from Mumbai Consulate posted in comments by Christina. She posted this back in February first week. I am in real confusion after my recent F1…
Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences – Q&A with Daniel Chatham
Guest Post by Daniel Chatham from KGI.edu This year marks the tenth graduating class at the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences (KGI). This is occasion to provide an…
Extreme GRE Prep Tips and Techniques
Congratulations, to the original poster – 1290 to 1490 is a big improvement in a GRE score. Good work. I hope you get to go to the school and program…
I have Medical Complications, Can I Study in USA?
If any student have cracked the score well. Then selected from University.And now turning for interview.But he is suffering from a medical complication that involves the proper medications.Do the officer…
Resume Screening: HR vs Hiring Manager
Can a perfect resume get you a job? Answer is yes and no. Earlier this week we posted an article about How to Name Your Resume. Today, lets look ar…
How to Pick Right Universities in USA
Guest Post by Dr. Ward Deutschman from Dowling College. Part 1 – Difference between college and university. Part 2 – What is Accreditation and why does it matter. How do…
How to Name Your Resume and Impress Hiring Manager
If you think name of the resume file doesn’t matter, think again. Always remember with resume – first impression counts. First things hiring manager look at is your resume. Utilize…
College Accreditation and What does it mean to You
Guest Post by Dr. Ward Deutschman from Dowling College. Read Part 1 – What is difference between college and university. For the rest of this post I will use the…
Masters in Mechanical Engineering – Areas of Specialization
Lets look at some of the area of specialization (or majors) offered under Masters in Mechanical Engineering degree. From the list you can see the options available varies between universities….
H1B Visa Jobs and Salary – Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation sponsors several H1B Visa Jobs every year and one of the largest H1B Visa employers in USA. Following tables shows H1B Visa Jobs sponsored by Microsoft and salary…
How to Select 4 Free Universities to Forward GRE Scores
4 free universities to forward score through ETS – How should I select them.? On what basis i will select them.? Do i need to give the name of the…
New GRE will be Hard Nut To Crack – The Real Reason
We have posted few blog posts comparing New GRE vs Old GRE. Also, we had heated discussion on why New GRE Exam will be tough. Today, you are going to…
Sample Graduate School Admission Letter + Research Assistantship ($16,347) Confirmation
If you are one of the luck one’s to get admission with assistanship, your College Admission letter will look like the sample provided below. One of the readers sent the copy…
TOEFL Study Tips – I Scored 114 in TOEFL iBT
Guest post by Gayathri about her TOEFL iBT Test experience. I am Gayathri.I am currently pursuing my final year in Information Technology.I am aiming at Fall 2011 intake.The following is…
Do Universities Check the Authenticity of Recommendation Letter
For graduate schools admission, universities generally require students to submit 2 to 3 letter of recommendation. Recommendation letter should be given by professors, lecturers, managers who had a chance to…
Average SAT Scores
Average SAT scores can be viewed from 2 aspects. SAT scores of all students of a particular graduating class. Average SAT Scores of all students accepted into a college. Average…
USA: Saving Money vs American Dream
American Dream – The term “American Dream” is used in a number of ways, but essentially the American Dream is an idea which suggests that all people can succeed through…
Truth About US Admission Consultancy – 2
Lets start this second part about Truth About US Admission Consultancy (agents) with couple of comments posted in the blog Comment 1: Though this kinda seems like an anti-consultant blog,…