Admissions requirements
Each university has its own admission requirements. You will need to complete application forms from your chosen graduate schools, as well as write essays, obtain recommendations, provide transcripts and take admission tests. US universities are keen to get a total picture of each applicant. US universities also require a statement of purpose from candidates as part of the application process. This is an opportunity to distinguish yourself from other applicants.
The goal is to write a clear, concise and persuasive statement that sincerely reflects your views and aspirations. The university and graduate department will be looking for an essay that touches on academic or research interests; the reason for wanting to pursue graduate study; strong and specific reasons for choosing that institution; career goals; how graduate study will help to achieve those goals; and relevant extracurricular experiences or personal qualities.
Check all university admissions deadlines carefully. US university deadlines are firm so you must ensure your full application pack has reached the university before the required date. This includes the non-refundable application fee, which ranges from $30 to $100 per institution. Some universities offer a rolling admissions process, which means that applications will be accepted until spaces are full, rather than a single date. Confirm what approach the institution you’re interested in has.
Graduate scholarships and funding US graduate education is quite tightly controlled at the departmental level, so the amount
of financial aid available depends on your field of study. For example, a student of physics, chemistry, or biology may find institutional funding more readily available than a student of humanities, social sciences or education.
There are also independent foundations and scholarship organizations that provide funding for international students wishing to study in the US, as well as personal loan schemes from both US and international sources such as banks and loan services. Additionally, international students may work for up to 20 hours per week on campus when classes are in session and full-time during university holidays. International students are also eligible for up to one calendar
year of Optional Practical Training (OPT), provided that the position is directly related to their field of study.
Visas
Contrary to popular belief, obtaining a visa for graduate studies in the US should not be problematic. International students wishing to study in the US will need to provide: a visa application form, valid passport, documentation showing sufficient funds to cover living expenses and fees for the first year of study, evidence of intent to return to your country at the conclusion of the academic program in the US, proof of SEVIS fee payment, a photograph, and the visa fee.
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