United States

Admission in USA universities is based on students’ academic grades as well as their score in the admission test, such as GRE/TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DET. Student applying for an undergraduate course, student should take SAT/ACT test and for Masters student to need to take aptitude score test GRE or GMAT along with English Proficiency Test TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DET

Admission Process involves 6 major steps

  • University Selection
  • Supporting materials
  • Online Application Submission (Application Fee Payment)
  • Track Applications
  • Submitting Financial Statements
  • Apply for Visa

Major Intakes

  • Fall – August Intake (Fall is Popular for international Students)
  • Spring – January intake
  • Late Spring – March intake
  • Summer – May/ June intake

Online Application process:

  • Create Account (Username & Password) & Log in to Start Filling Online Application
  • Submit: Contact Information, Program Information, Previous Education History & Work History/Employment History (If Applicant has any work exp)
  • Standard Test Scores (GRE & TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DET)
  • Select Letter of Recommendations (Online/Offline)
  • Upload Transcripts, SOP, Resume
  • Review, Submit & Pay the Application Fee.

Once Admitted, students need to submit their financial documents in order to receive i20. After receiving i20, the VISA process must be initiated by filing DS 160 form, paying the VISA fees, SEVIS Fees and then schedule a VISA date.

University Selection Factors

  • Ranking & Accreditation Ranking of the University
  • Course Curriculum – Program Strength
  • Score Requirements – Aggregate percentage, Test Scores GRE/ English Scores
  • Tuition fees
  • Scholarship
  • Research opportunities (Possibility of Assistantship)
  • Location: Cost of living & Weather

USA Process Checklist

  • Undergraduate Transcripts / Memos
  • Test Scores
  • Letter of Recommendations – 3
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • Passport Copy
  • Financial Statements of 1 year

VISA Interview Checklist

All applicants for a US Non-Immigrant visa in F1 Category need to appear for the VISA Interview at US Consulate/embassy. After getting i20 from USA University (SEVIS ID) of your choice, you can apply for the F1 visa 120 days before you are scheduled to start your program. OFC Appointment: Passport & DS-160 Confirmation Page & Interview Appointment Confirmation Page

  • VISA Appointment Letter: DS 160 Confirmation Page
  • Passport & I20
  • SEVIS Fee $350 Payment Receipt
  • Academic Documents
  • GRE / GMAT Scorecard /TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / DET Scorecard
  • Savings & Education Loan Letter
  • Income Proof (Salary Certificate / Income Tax)
  • Photocopy of Property Papers
  • Work Experience Letter/Certifications/Internships (if applicable)