Key points – admission guidelines for USA
● Select intake for application: Fall (August/September), Spring (January), or Summer (May). You should start your application process at least 8 to 16 months before your desired intake.
● Research and shortlist the universities and programs that match your academic profile, interests, and budget. You can speak to our overseas education consultants to know more about the admission requirements, deadlines, fees, rankings, and scholarships of different universities and programs in the US.
● Appear for standardized tests required by your chosen universities and programs, such as SAT, ACT, AP, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo. Send your official test scores to your shortlisted universities.
● Apply to your shortlisted universities through their official websites or a common application portal, such as UCAS or Common App. You need to fill out the online application form and upload your academic transcripts, entrance test scores, English language test scores, personal statement or essay, letters of recommendation, resume or CV, and any other supporting documents as required by the university and program. You also need to pay an application fee of USD 50 to USD 100 depending on the university and program.
● If accepted, reply to the offer within the specified deadline. There are three types of offers: conditional, unconditional, and unsuccessful.
● Apply for a student visa from the US government, which allows you to study and work in the US for the duration of your program. Show your proof of acceptance from a registered education provider (SEVP), proof of financial support, proof of identity, health insurance (SEVIS), and medical examination results. The student visa fee is USD 1603.
Generally, Universities and colleges in the USA have three intakes in a monthly frame.
➔ Spring intake: January to May
➔ Summer intake: Starts around May
➔ Fall intake:September to December
➢ Engineering and computer science courses
➢ Life science courses
➢ Business management courses
The American government offers a valid student visa, often known as an F1 visa, to all foreign students who intend to study in the United States.
➢ Request a student vis aapplication at the U.S.Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over the applicant’s location i.e. the home country.
➢ An appointment with the appropriate local visa center and provide the necessary paperwork, such as
● Valid passport (at least 6 months remaining on its validity period)
● confirmation page of DS-160
● Form I-20
● Payment of SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) application fees Student Visa Application Fee: All non-petition-based USA visa applicants Study Visa (F1 visa): $160 * (Subjects to Change) SEVIS Fee: $350 *The list of documents might vary depending on each student’s course and qualification
➢ Follow the instructions on the US embassy’s website and confirm the date and time of the visa interview
➢ Get ready for the interview to qualify
➢ Once approved, you would need to pay for and receive Overseas Student Health Cover to pay for any medical expenses incurred throughout your studies in the US.
