If you know the average GRE scores of international students admitted at U.S. universities and graduate programs, you can compare them with your own profile so as to estimate your admission chances. The U.S. university selection process is tough, especially without having all the necessary information. Selecting universities based on GRE scores alone is not…
Here’s a question from Jyothsna, which in summary asks: Which is better, MIT or IIT Kharagpur? He sent this email: Hi! I have some doubt…Which is valued more, an IIT from Kharagpur or an MS from a top most university in the US? Who will get a job first if graduates from both schools appeared at same…
Here’s a comparison of TOEFL, IELTS and PTEA exams all of which are taken to prove the English proficiency of students for college admissions abroad. I have considered 15 factors that have been used to compare these tests taken by non-native English speaking students applying for admission to U.S. colleges and universities. TOEFL and IETLS are widely…
The Tracker for H-1B Visa Cap count updates from USCIS for FY 2010. H-1B Application Start Date: April 1, 2009 Regular Cap: 65,000 Advanced Cap: 20,000 The figures listed below are approximates from the USCIS. Visit this page frequently to know the latest updates. USCIS publishes these figures on a weekly basis. Did you apply…
You definitely need several GRE study books to ace the GRE exam [ Top 9 GRE Test Prep books]. Based on what students are buying from our recommendations, you can find the top GRE study books below: GRE Study Books Cracking the GRE, 2010 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) Barron’s GRE with CD-ROM Essential Words…
Many students who don’t like hardcore programming assume that a graduating with a degree in MIS will make one get into a managerial position. However, that’s not usually the case for entry level students. MIS vs MS in CS Yes, MIS and MS in CS are not the same. MS in CS courses focus more on…
We received an interesting question from Hardik Jogi through email, asking about financial aids and PhD. Hardik asks: One of my friends currently at UC Berkeley taking PhD studies as an international student recently said that: “International students admitted in PhD studies are fully funded by their respective departments (he is in computer science) of UC…
Easwaran is one of the prolific commenters we had for the last few weeks, now explains why his son wants to study in the U.S. Reasons to Study in the US The reputation of American universities coupled with the comprehensive curriculum offered at these institutions is valued and recognized the world over by industries and…
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is an innovative and engaging way to demonstrate your English language proficiency to international institutions. TOEFL is a mandatory requirement for international students applying at U.S. universities. PTEA is a new exam that will be offered starting on October 2009 to gain some share in the standardized English proficiency…
In India, students who apply for passports tend to encounter problems concerning their surnames. Some students give incorrect names when booking dates for GRE exam and end up having GRE score sheets with names different from their names in their passport. Dilip has a similar issue with his surname and he posted the following comment…