Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Steps to do MS in US


  1. Decide on the time line. When do you want to start your masters? Which year and semester?
  2. Financial Preparation
  3. Prepare for GRE and TOEFL
  4. Register for GRE and TOEFL exams
  5. Research on the universities, based on your interests
  6. Based on the scores you get from the sample tests, decide on the universities
  7. Take the tests. Report to four schools for free
  8. Prepare the required documents for application
    1. Transcripts (sealed)
    2. Degree certificate (sealed)
    3. Resume
    4. Experience Certificate
    5. Recommendation Letter (sealed)
    6. Bank Statement
    7. Affidavit of Support
    8. Statement of Purpose
  9. Report the exam scores to the universities
  10. Prepare the application package for each university you wish to apply and post them well before the deadline.
  11. Schedule Visa Interview (F1 Student Visa)
  12. Documents required for visa interview
  13. Fees for F1 Student Visa
  14. Block flight ticket?
  15. After finalizing the university, explore the university website and related forums and groups. Contact professors and find if any job opportunities available (Research assistantship, Graduate Assistant Ship, or any other on campus job). Seniors or current students in the university are good source of information about jobs.
  16. Get in touch with the Graduate Student Association of the university
  17. Join the groups/community of the prospective students. Attend the students meet in your area. Make friends while in your country.
  18. Reach the university a week early (preferably). Decide on roommates, house. Enquire about on-campus and off-campus housing. Look for part time jobs
  19. Old GRE vs New/Revised GRE - New GRE is effective since Aug 1, 2011.
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24 comments:

  1. GRE TestNovember 15, 2010 at 11:30 PM

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  2. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    I like your blog .Blog is very interesting & informative.keep it up.
    MS in US

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  3. Top Universities in USAugust 28, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    All step is very useful. All information is very clearly step by step. very nice post. I really gating lot of idea how to peeper GRE TEST. I am graduate and preparing for GRE test. Thanks for sharing this blog. Your blog is indeed helpful for my test.

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  4. Kartik JhaJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Very very helpful..godd bless the blogger XD

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  5. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 10:55 AM

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  6. Abhinav Ranjan SinhaJune 30, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Good Job, Thanks for posting.

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  7. saiAugust 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Thanks for your help

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  8. DeeAugust 14, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Great stuff. This article will be helpful to all who are preparing for GRE/GMAT and TOEFL.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    am studying b.tech final yea(ece).I want to do ms in us so please tell me the procedure now what should I do and for to ms how much money required plssss suggest me

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    1. RigDecember 23, 2013 at 9:51 AM

      This page may have outdated information. Anyways all the best for your MS application process. Regarding money, it depends on university and location where you decide to study. It can vary drastically. Typically you would need to show cash to fund your first year of study and source of funds for the remaining period of study. This info is obtained from what I have heard from people from different forums.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 22, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    hi,
    plzz help, i need to know that what to do at my situation , im pursuing b-tech 3rd year that is 3-2, stream mech . so help me should i write gre after 3-2. and what to do next . i wanna do the process by my self not by any consultancies .......

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  11. UnknownApril 20, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    hai...how can i do ms at the end of my b.tech final year???

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    1. RigJune 12, 2014 at 12:02 AM

      you will have to start applying at the end of b.tech 3rd year.

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  12. UnknownMay 22, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    we have to write both gre and toefl ???? or either gre / toefl ???

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    1. RigJune 12, 2014 at 12:01 AM

      You have to write both GRE and TOEFL. But there may be universities which I am not aware of that require only one of them. Please check the requirements of the university you are interested in.

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  13. JaisonAugust 19, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    All the information were very useful so far. I just want to try my luck.so, can I take the test first and then decide on choosing the university according to the score or should I shortlist the university prior to my test and bring it to their notice before taking the test?
    If that is allowed can you please mention where I can register for the test (GRE)
    Thank You.

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    1. RigOctober 14, 2014 at 9:48 AM

      Sorry for the delayed response. I believe you will be allowed to report the scores to some universities (for free) immediately after the test. So it would be better to shortlist the universities based on the practice test scores. Usually the practice test scores few days before the actual test will be very close to the actual score.

      You can register for GRE test here
      http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/register

      All the best for your MS application process.

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  14. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    I am in BSC (CS) last year...I will complete my course in July. .can I do MS in session of 2015

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    1. RigApril 17, 2015 at 12:31 PM

      Sorry, could not reply you on time. Were you able to pursue MS this year?

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  15. AnonymousJune 30, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Hello, Where can I get the details of universities? What are the key factors to keep in my in mind while selecting the university?

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    1. RigAugust 19, 2015 at 11:12 AM

      Key factors to keep in mind would be your goal and area of interest.
      If your main goal is to get good job prospects - universities near the industry would be good. But if you go to the top universities, the location does not matter. You affordability also plays a role. See if you can cover the university tution fees, living expense. Some universities might offer tution waivers or discounts on case by case basis. Check with current students about the living expenses. If money is not a problem, and if you think you have good profile to get in top school, aim for them and keep a couple of less ranked universities located near companies in your field of study.

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  16. chaitu045March 27, 2016 at 2:58 AM

    Thank u for sharing good information

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