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ETS PPI + GRE Scores = Guaranteed Admission?
How many of you are aware of ETS Personal Potential Index? A web-based evaluation system for graduate applicants, provides evaluator ratings on specific personal attributes that graduate and professional school…
Here’s Why Foreign Students in U.S. Are Unique and Better Prepared for Life
Millions of students graduate from colleges and universities every year. The only handful has the desire to be different. But, those who study have much higher ROI of Studying Abroad….
Top 10 Books for IELTS Test Prep
IELTS exam is required by Universities to screen students English language skills. To improve your score in IELTS exam, you need to have right exam preparation strategies and Top IELTS…
List of Items to Pack to USA Travel [for Women]
Thanks to Anu for sending this list of items to pack for travel to USA as student with women in mind. She used List of Items to Pack for USA…
Academics = Transcripts + GPA + GRE
Academic part of your US Grad School application includes Under-Gradate Transcripts, GPA (Percentage) and GRE Scores. You will learn how Academic factors are used during profile evaluation by Graduate School…
Substantial Presence Test Calculator for F1 Visa – 1040NR or 1040 Form
F1, OPT and H1B Resident Test calculation is easy to calculate, if you know the certain IRS rules. Most of you will run into to this confusion till you understand…
Masters in Bioinfiormatics with GRE 1500, 2 Backlogs
Question about admission to Masters program in Bioinformatics. i am doing BE biotech under vtu..my gre score is 15oo and toefl score is 113. but my BE aggregate is 61%…
20 Step GRE Exam Study Plan
I created this 20 Step GRE Exam Study plan to help you get great GRE Score. By combining this study plan along with GRE test takers experiences shared by other…
Study Abroad : USA vs Canada
Yesterday we posted an article 6 Facts about International Students in Canada and compared with USA. Today, you will get to know more about terminologies and immigration in detail that…
Pharmacy Degree Programs in US [ PharmD vs PhD vs MS]
Generally speaking students are bit fuzzy about Graduate Programs offered in US in the field of Pharmacy. This article will give you an overview of pharmacy degree programs offered in…
35 Universities in Canada for Masters in Computer Science
The following is a list of colleges and universities that are offering Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science in Canada. Canadian Computer Science Universities Acadia University University of Alberta…
List of Universities in Canada by Province
The following is the complete list of colleges and universities in Canada affiliated with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Below are Canadian colleges and universities listed according…
Copied Admission Essay, MBA Admission Revoked
Most students applying for admission at U.S. colleges and universities look for online posts like Sample Statements of Purpose and college admission essays. They don’t just stop referring to others’…
H-1B Visa 2012 – Cap, News and Updates
The H-1B Visa season is yet to start, but it looks like someone who’s planning to apply for H-1B Visa 2012 has heard some unfounded rumors about the H-1B program, which…
Is it Worth Studying at Universities Ranked 50th+?
Is it really worth studying at U.S. universities ranked 50th and above? Is it possible to get jobs after graduating from these schools? First of all, don’t completely believe in…
Complete List of SEVIS Approved US Universities
For an international student to be able to study in the US, there is a well-defined procedure that must be followed. It includes following several required steps, such as taking…
US Universities Academic Calendar — Semester vs Quarters
Did you know some U.S. Universities follow the Semester system and others follow the Quarter System? That brings some dilemma when it comes to selecting universities. Which academic system is…
10 Things to Do Right After You Arrive in a US Airport
As soon as your flight lands in USA, the feeling you will go through is something that cannot be described with mere words. 38 Things you will experience after arriving…
MS in US – 1, 2 or 3 Years?
Here’s a question from Sohil that inquires about the time required to complete a master’s degree in the U.S. Basic start of an M.S. program begins in fall and then…
10 Reasons Why You Will Not Get Scholarship
How many of you have asked the question, “Can I get scholarship?” when selecting U.S. universities right after taking a GRE exam even after getting visa. Most of you may…
150 Bogus Colleges in UK Shutdown, Students Cheated by Counselors
The United Kingdom has shutdown 150 bogus colleges and their future is uncertain. The British government has no answers for the thousands of affected students enrolled in the closed schools….
6 Easy Ways to Memorize Barron’s GRE Words
If you are planning to take a GRE Exam, believe it or not, you need to have a good vocabulary to pass it. If you have the good habit of…
How to Score 30/30 with TOEFL iBT Speaking Practice?
After posting the article, 5 Reasons for Low Scores in TOEFL iBT Speaking, many students / blog readers shared their thoughts on why they got low scores in that TOEFL…
GRE Scores and Scholarships
Students applying at graduate schools in the US generally belong to two categories — those who understand the impact of GRE scores on scholarships and those who don’t. This article…
10 Reasons Why Your Grad School Application was Denied
Applying for graduate school programs in the U.S. takes time, effort and lots of money. After you have exerted lots of time and effort, you might decide to apply at…
7 Steps to Improve Your Admission Chances
An anonymous reader asks: I’m an applicant for Fall 2010 admission in MIS in industrial engineering program. I have done undergraduate studies in B.Tech. mechanical engineering. Presently, I’m working as…
How to Use Facebook for Job Search
Majority of HSB visitors have accounts in one or more of the major social media sites, including Orkut, Facebook, Twitter, Hi5, LinkedIn, among others. However, only a few actually use…
5 Reasons for Low Score in TOEFL iBT Speaking Section
The TOEFL iBT Exam includes the following section: Listening Reading Speaking Writing Generally, the hardest part to score high points is usually in the TOEFL speaking section. Most students who…
Checklist for Graduate School Application [15 Items]
Use the following Graduate School Application Checklist when applying at grad schools in the USA. If you are applying for a master’s program at U.S. colleges and universities, here is…
H-1B Visa 2011 – News and Cap Count
Get the latest information and frequently asked questions about H-1B Visa 2013. BREAKING NEWS – The H-1B VISA 2011 CAP had been reached as of January 26, 2011. Now you have to…
New H1B Memo – Valid/Invalid Employer Employee Relationship
The New H-1B Memo is the talk of the H-1B Workers’ Town. If you are planning to work for an IT consulting company, you have to look at many things,…
What is the Difference Between OPT and CPT?
Vk comments at the post, How to get a Job after MS without work experience. What is the difference between Internship and OPT? Which is better for a job opportunity?…
Received Admission from One University, What’s Next?
Praveen asks: How long does it take for grad schools to generally respond to packets and inform applicants if the admit is given / rejected / wait-listed? Also, let’s say…
Salary – $6,000 Per Year or Per Month? You Decide
Hemant asks: Currently, I’m in my final semester of a BE program. I am also placed in a well-reputed MNC with a package of 3.25 Lacs pa recently. Before my placement,…
8 Best Physics GRE Subject Test Books
A lot of students take the Physics GRE Subject Test so we are listing a number of top Physics GRE Subject books. About the GRE Physics Test The test consists…
3 True Facts About Studying PhD
Raghav posted some very valuable comments to the article, M.S. or PhD, which was published yesterday. We definitely need more readers like Raghav to come forward to post comments about their…
I Don’t Want to Share My Apartment when I come to U.S.A for Studies
First of all i don’t want share my apartment with any one. how much is cost?
second as i come to US in next fall, how could i find a good apartment via internet? is there any site for this and is 30000$ fund per year enough to
Problems Using Online GRE and TOEFL Score Reporting?
A few students have reported issues while using the GRE and TOEFL Online score reporting systems. We haven’t documented all the related issues until now, but if you have experienced any…
Neufeld Memo: What You Need to Know About Impact on H1B Workers
The USCIS recently released a new H-1B memo called the “Neufeld Memo“. It takes aim at mainly Indian H-1B IT workers at third-party client job sites. The Neufeld Memo insists…
FAQ’s About Student Health Insurance – When and Where to Buy?
It’s very expensive to get medical treatment in the U.S. without using medical insurance. So it’s mandatory to have health insurance while studying in America, unless you probably want to…
7 Reasons Why University Rankings are Worthless to You
Almost every student thinks that selecting universities based on rankings is the only way to select schools in the U.S. But the very same students have no clue on how…
Statement of Purpose Within 150 Words?
Only a few universities have set a word limit or page limit on college admission essay (or Statement of Purpose). The following question is from a reader who is in…
Resumé Format – India vs USA
Students from India, after attending and completing studies at universities in the US, will get the chance to encounter the different resumés and templates of their seniors and friends. Before…
5 Best Books for TOEIC
The TOEIC Listening and Reading Test is a valid assessment of English-language reading and listening skills for the global workplace. When English listening and reading tests are taken through the…
I’m Not Stupid, But I Fear GRE Exam
Many people are discouraging me to take up the GRE Exam because of my low percentage. Academic percentage in 58%.
List of Financial Documents and Bank Balance
Here are some interesting questions about financial documents I am applying for the fall semester for a PhD course in pharmaceuticals. I am currently in the last semester of my…