Success The Turning Point

Author(s): Rajendra Rakhecha
Publisher: Rajendra Rakhecha

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The steps above mark the beginning of your future journey in the U.S. International students who are aiming to have a successful academic life and career in the U.S. should remember not to get discouraged. There's only one way you can make yourself better: never give up or stop trying. Necessary admission tests (SAT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL) Most programs in the U.S. require you to undertake an admission test as part of the assessment of your application. Later finalise center where you may take the required tests. Application Submission You need to compile all necessary documents needed for the application. Then complete/ submit the application form. Keep the track of your application at every stage and the relevant deadlines. Admission documents
1. DD/Bank check for Application fee (If not paid it online) 2. Recommendation letters from 3 lectures 3. GRE/TOEFL/GMAT/IELTS Score photocopy 4. Transcripts (Bachelors Degree) 5. Bachelors Degree certificate (if available) 6. SSC/10th or Equivalent Certificate 7. 12th/ intermediate or Equivalent certificates 8. SOP (Statement of Purpose) 9. Bank statement 10. Affidavit 11. Study certificate or Job experience certificate 12. Photo Copies of first and last pages of your passport 13. Copies and proofs of all your other activities (Ex. Paper presentations, Your organizing skills in
your symposiums etc.) 14. Ref - http://www.msinus.com/content/documents-required-apply-us-universities-192/ Receive offer of acceptance When you receive your offer letters, you need to send the acceptance prior to deadlines. You may also have to send additional documents if requirements. Submit relevant documents to secure 1-20 Once you choose to accept a university offer, you will have to prepare your academic and financial documents and advise on payments that need to be made to procure your l-20. Receive 1-20 The 1-20 confirms your enrollment and allows you to proceed with your U.S. visa application. You will have to check that all the appropriate details are included in your l-20 to enable you to apply for your student visa. Preparation of documents to apply for student (F-1) visa Collect all the information about visa regulations and compile your visa file. Make the relevant visa application fee payments and book the visa appointment with the U.S. Embassy. Appear for visa interview at U.S. Embassy Appearing for the visa interview at the U.S. Embassy can be a daunting experience. You need to study types of questions being asked by Visa officer and ready for the answer. It is suggested to practice