study in ireland admission visa and scholarships

3 FAQ’s About Studying in Ireland – Admissions, Visa and Scholarships

Hello everyone. I never knew that there would be an overwhelming response to people wanting to know more about coming to Study in Ireland. Thanks for the pleasant comments in previous articles about Studying in Ireland. I cannot answer all the comments, as it very difficult to address each one because in some way or the other…

Problems Without Surname in The Passport

Surname Problems: Passport vs Certificates, Marksheets and Documents

A couple of more questions about missing surname in Indian passport or surname not matching with the name in certificates and documents. I have posted several articles in the same topic, but I keep getting an email related to the same problem. Most people panic after reading a single blog post about the potential problem they…

Top 100 Universities in USA for Computer Science & Engineering with Rankings

The following table lists Top 100 Universities in USA for Computer Science (NRC Rankings) Masters (MS) in Computer Science Rankings PhD in Computer Science and Engineering Rankings NRC Computer Science Rankings published by NRC – 2010. Following rankings includes Regressing and Survey-Based rankings with ranges (5th and 95th percentile). Click here to see additional US…

college admission decision committee process usa

Here’s How Your College Application is Reviewed and Admission Decision is Made

Would you consider writing a Statement of Purpose like read like this  “I found out the night before the final exam about my father’s affair with a 23-year-old prostitute” and then dare enough to submit that as part of your application? Most Indian student’s statement of purpose has a structure that looks like the following…

Impact: Day 1 CPT Universities vs New Unlawful Presence Memo

Impact: Day 1 CPT Universities vs New Unlawful Presence Memo

I wrote about the Day 1 CPT universities yesterday and why I think it tough times are ahead for students attending Day 1 CPT universities. What I wrote yesterday was an extension of the comment I made in the F1 Visa OPT, STEM OPT Facebook Group (While you are visiting the group, click Join the…

statement of purpose graduate school

60 Super Tips to Write a Powerful Statement of Purpose for Graduate School

Statement of Purpose (SOP) is the MOST important part of your Graduate School Application. As a prospective Graduate School student, you should be able to write a unique story describing your accomplishments, future goals, career aspirations, research interests, how a specific program you are applying will help you reach your goals. When my wife, Madhura…

day 1 universities legal problems

Day 1 CPT Universities – Here’s Why I Don’t Recommend Them

You are attending a Day 1 CPT university for second Masters degree and your fiancee got H1B visa this year. And your fiancee has to attend the H1B interview. Your parents want to complete the marriage by end of the year.  To add another layer of complexity, you are working as 3rd party placement on…

mba admission planning strategy

10 Tips to Get Into Top MBA Programs in USA or Europe

Most applicants decide to apply to MBA programs a year or two before the start of the program. But what if you have set eyes much in advance, say 2-3 years. If that’s the case, you’ve time on your side, and you can take few long-term steps to improve your odds of success. Let’s look…

gre score increase formula

I Increased GRE Score by 28 Points and Got Admit with Full Tuition Waiver (with Formula for Success)

Nandhini (Happy Schools Reader) wrote a comment about her American Education and Study Abroad experience at 5 Bitter Facts About Unambitious Students. Her thoughts and comments are something every student should read, understand and follow. So, her comment is edited and published as an article to reach a wider audience. Wow! Loved this article! Many students…

study in sweden international students

Studying in Sweden vs USA – Quick Comparison of Cost and Visa Options

I had an offline discussion with someone who completed three Masters Degree (India, Sweden and The United States). I learned a great deal from the discussion and figured it will be helpful to compare Studying Abroad in Sweden and USA. This article is a summary of what I learned about Studying in Sweden and includes…