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    Earthsoft Foundation of GuidanceEdge-Aggressive-Reliable-Trust-Honesty-Soft-Obedient-Fun-Transparent

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    Earthsoft Foundation of Guidance (EFG) has uploaded followingpresentations at http://myefg.in/downloads.aspx

    Also https://dl.dropbox.com/u/83265908/Links-events.xls has linksBe mentor using your education, knowledge & experience tocontribute for a social cause & do conduct free training seekinghelp of existing platforms. Kindly share with your friendsMotivation for higher study, Planning for study, Educationguidance, Career guidance, Career available after SSC & HSCPersonality development 3 filesHow to prepare resume, Tips to attend interview successfullyReligion relatedTo understand basic religion, Do &Dont tips

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    - Effective communicationFinance - To avoid speculation in stock market

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    Index

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    Gems of Wisdom

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    Cycle

    Know your abilities

    Enhance your skills

    Map to your interests

    Know your style

    Supportive?Influential?

    Your upbringing

    Set your goals

    Execute your goals

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    Stake holders

    Student

    Parent

    School,

    Teachers

    Institutes(Counsellor, Business

    Partners)

    Community(Friends & relatives,Speakers, SN Sites)

    EmployersGlobal situation,

    Influences & relations

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    Traditional approach

    To follow career that of parentsParental

    Jobs offering huge & quicker money Huge growth potential

    Money

    Jobs which are comfortable Better environment

    Comfortable

    Jobs allowing continuous & new

    learningLearning

    Jobs offering challengesChallenging

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    Factors influencing career path

    Market

    OpportunitiesRapid changes in

    opportunities & culture

    AbilitySkills and attitudes

    To manage rapid andunpredictable changes

    Influences

    Individual attributes Poverty, addiction, conflict,discrimination

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    Higher Education

    Be global

    Adopt cross culture, keep fundamentals intactAim for the highest possible education Seek admission for the best college/ universitySeek the best

    Manage routine, circumstances, finance Learn concept, fundamentally & innovatively Get connected well, keep healthy relationships

    Deliver the best & be proud Study on latest technologies (White paper) Participating in college events

    Execute activities within legal framework

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    SWOT analysis

    Strengths

    Having dreams & Willingness Determination & Readiness Ready to put in efforts

    Understand the importance Availability of the resources Good friends & guides Good college & university Understand time management Understand planning for study, examination,

    preparation, career

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    SWOT analysis

    Weakness

    Wasting time, not serious conserving time Get pressurized eazily Not focused / sometime loose concentration

    Friends misguiding & discouraging Not strong mentally & gets easily influenced Not disciplined & does not follow time table Fearful & less confident

    Weak in prioritizing Confused Does not get along with guides or teachers

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    SWOT analysis

    Opportunity

    To seek higher education To seek admission in the best college Good college helps seeking good education

    Good education helps getting good career Good career meaning everything good

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    SWOT analysis

    Threats

    Might not get admission in the best college &or in desired branch

    Thus bad beginning of critical stage

    Ruining a career Lower confidence & self-esteem Continuous under pressure

    Huge expenses without scholarships

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    Gems of Wisdom

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    Steps

    Knowyourself

    Take pen & paper, introspect honestly;discuss with parent, friends & teachers Toknow yourself

    GatherInformation

    List high level options & choices Find & compile structured information

    SWOT

    To evaluate strengths, weaknesses,opportunities and threats for all the options

    DecisionMaking

    Make a choice, Consult parent & friends Make 2 plans A as main and B as fall-back Develop a plan, Pursue & Execute

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    Evaluate yourself

    Criteria Parameters

    Quotient Memory Intellectual EmotionalFinancial Constraints Need Well placed

    Influence Self Parental Friends &relatives

    Ability Sustainpressure

    Responseto change

    Quicklearner

    Personality Attitude Culture Value

    Traits Communication Leadership StabilityExcitement Passion tolearn

    Enjoy tostudy

    Liking &Interests

    Body Thin Normal Builder

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    Evaluate yourself

    Criteria Parameters

    Nature Entrepreneur Management SlaveAssertive Aggressive Happy go

    lucky

    My world Social Dreamer

    Disciplined Stable DynamicCreative Routine

    Comfortlevel

    Workaholic Leisure Smartworking

    Liking Art Commerce Science

    Location In country At overseas

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    Personal attributes

    Energy Energise Edge

    Attribute, Health,Dreams, Liking &interest ,Nature, Lifestyle, Commitment,

    Self Motivation,Flexibility,Consistency

    Attitude, TeamPlayer,Delegation,Interpersonal

    skills, Stability

    Aptitude , Ability,Skill,Management,Teaching ability

    Execution Etiquettes Ethics

    Family support, Abilityto close successfully,Reliability

    Self discipline,Well planned,OrganisingTrustworthy

    Value,Character,Believes,Religious,

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    Career attributes

    Energy Energise

    Deep willingness to excelFun & PressureNeed & availability (Jobsecurity),Travel

    Respect in societyMaking a differenceRecognitionConnecting with people

    Edge Execution

    To gain Knowledge,Enhances algorithmic &

    Logical Sharpness

    Great opportunities -Within country & abroad,

    Cost, Earning good moneyHot careers, Career trends& growth, To contribute

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    To evaluate courseS No Variable Weighta

    geExample Engineering Medicine Management Commerce Art

    AbsoluteRating

    Netrating

    AbsoluteRating

    Netrating

    AbsoluteRating

    Netrating

    AbsoluteRating

    Netrating

    AbsoluteRating

    Netrating

    AbsoluteRating

    Netrating

    1 Gaining Knowledge 7% 10 0.7 8 0.56 6 0.42 5 0.35 4 0.28 4 0.28

    2 Enhances algorithmic &Logical Sharpness

    7% 10 0.7 9 0.63 6 0.42 4 0.28 3 0.21 2 0.14

    3 Great opportunities -Within country & abroad

    6% 10 0.6 8 0.48 6 0.36 8 0.48 5 0.3 3 0.18

    4 Earning good money 7% 10 0.7 6 0.42 8 0.56 8 0.56 5 0.35 2 0.14

    5 Respect in society 5% 10 0.5 5 0.25 7 0.35 6 0.3 3 0.15 2 0.16 Travel 4% 10 0.4 4 0.16 8 0.32 5 0.2 3 0.12 7 0.28

    7 Fun & Pressure 7% 10 0.7 5 0.35 4 0.28 8 0.56 6 0.42 7 0.49

    8 Cost 7% 10 0.7 6 0.42 3 0.21 7 0.49 7 0.49 8 0.56

    9 Connecting with people 6% 10 0.6 6 0.36 3 0.18 6 0.36 6 0.36 7 0.42

    10 Need & availability 7% 10 0.7 3 0.21 8 0.56 7 0.49 2 0.14 2 0.14

    11 Personal attributes 0.0 0 0 0 0 0

    a Liking & interest & nature 9% 10 0.9 7 0.63 6 0.54 4 0.36 3 0.27 3 0.27

    b Aptitude / Ability / Skill 9% 10 0.9 8 0.72 5 0.45 6 0.54 5 0.45 6 0.54

    c Attitude 6% 10 0.6 5 0.3 5 0.3 4 0.24 2 0.12 2 0.12

    d Health 6% 10 0.6 6 0.36 5 0.3 6 0.36 6 0.36 6 0.36

    e Dreams 7% 10 0.7 8 0.56 4 0.28 4 0.28 6 0.42 2 0.14

    100% 150 10.0 94.0 6.4 84.0 5.5 88.0 5.9 66.0 4.4 63.0 4.2

    Above numbers are just as a sample & not the views or a advice

    G f Wi d

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    Gems of Wisdom

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    CareerBe unique Mostly 1st Job decides career so be selective Live on hopes & dreams however be practical Prove ! Get chosen for critical assignmentsSeek the best

    The best of the assignments Participation in decision making Lead roles & higher responsibilitiesDeliver the best & be proud

    Follow etiquettes, set the ethical practices, Be dependable, honest, sincere & have integrity Be collaborative, expert, energetic, deliver the

    best quality in time as committed

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    A l P & (S l )

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    Analyse Pros & cons (Sample)

    E & TC Basic Engineering, Vast scope

    Good development in Taiwan & JapanElectronics Industry yet to grow in India

    Computer Good scope, salary & opportunities

    Its not engineeringOne can learn by additional courses

    Mechanical Logical mind gets developed sharply

    Recently stagnant growth/ recession is

    observedCivil huge scope in infrastructure development

    Huge investment needed for own business

    Above statements are just as a sample & not the views or a advice

    Hi h Ed ti

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    Higher Education

    M E Offers opportunity in the field of teaching

    Deep research is missingM Tech Excellent academics

    Foreign/Overseas exposure is missing

    M.S. Excellent exposure to the worldCostly

    MBA Great opportunity globally if done fromrenowned, the best top 10 colleges

    Simple things made difficult? Liking?

    Above statements are just as a sample & not the views or a advice

    EFG strongly recommends for higher educatio

    O i I di

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    Overseas or in India

    In India With family, stable life

    Deep research is missingForeign/Overseas exposure is missing

    Overseas Excellent academicsInnovative teaching methodology

    Offers opportunity in foreign countryInternational exposure

    Away from home

    Slightly costlier

    Above statements are just as a sample & not the views or a advice

    EFG strongly recommends higher educationat overseas

    SWOT A l i t d

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    Strengths Weaknesses

    Good in academics, passedwith distinctionMotivated for higher studyIts dream for parent so good

    support

    Parent can not supportSpent lot of time for sports, TV,entertainmentWorried to adjust foreign life

    Possibility of Home sicknessOpportunities Threats

    Can get admission in gooduniversity for PG

    Would get connected globallyWould seek excellent jobopportunities

    Might have to compromise ifscore is not good

    Unclear proceduresMight not get adjusted toforeign culture & life

    Student in engineering, wants to do MS in USA

    Compile complete informationTo maintain good relationship

    with professors & friends

    To reduce parental influence

    To check loans & aidsPlanning & Time management

    Understand foreign life &culture

    Make global friends thro SNS

    To compile Pros & Cons for

    universities of variouscountriesTo prepare fall back plan too

    To make good friends globally

    Not to be nervous & burdened

    Take it eazy but seriouslySeek guidance, Seek clarity on

    visas & procedures

    SWOT Analysis case study

    G f Wi d

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    Gems of Wisdom

    Ed ti i USA

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    168 universities out of world's top 500, 17 ofwhich are in the top 20

    The United Nations assigned an EducationIndex of 99.9 to the United States, ranking itnumber 1 in world

    USA Universities are the best for Masters, PhD& other higher education Programs

    It is the world's ethnically & socially diverse

    nations & worlds no 1 democratic country Graduating from an accredited American school

    & being exposed to the rigors of the American

    education system is an investment for future

    Education in USA

    Ed cation in USA

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    It is a combination of public and private entities Public education is the responsibility of state &

    local governments, not the federal government. Public universities receive part of their funding

    from the state governments.

    Alumni donations and other sources alsocontribute large amounts of funding to both

    Tuition at USA private universities is generally

    much higher than at public universities. Good chances of scholarships, TeachingAssistance, Research Assistantships and Part

    time jobs for Masters students.

    Education in USA

    Preparation

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    Following will be helpful getting admission in thebest of university Good score of entrance examination & TOFEL Experience in India will be considered positively Do mention of research work or publishing white

    paper in profile Nicely composed Statement of purpose (SOP)

    (Download samples, compose it well & get it

    reviewed) Excellent academic reports from professors

    Preparation

    Suggestions

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    A city having plenty of transportation facilities Place having jobs, fund & energetic environment Make sure you majorly apply for state & public

    Uni than private Uni Plan to apply 9 -10 universities aiming to get 3

    admits 1 admits each for Sure admit + funding + low tuition fees Sure admit + funding.

    Sure admit

    Suggestions

    Why USA

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    Innovative & quality educational systemsApplication and case study-driven curriculum Excellent teaching quality & learning

    experience Prepares you to take hands-on challenges

    Increasing focus on soft skills, interpersonalskills (team building, leadership ,etc)

    Excellent class dynamics, course structure,

    professors help Good job opportunities after MS or MBA in US Huge exposure to world class knowledge &

    international environment

    Why USA

    Why USA

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    Study with international students USA education system recognized globally Research oriented education & applications Valuable support to students Grants for invention / research by major

    companies or government The largest economic engine of the world Get to observe

    Innovative financial products Sophisticated marketing methods & systems

    Why USA

    Why education in USA?

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    Offers a platform for excellent career growth Innovative educational systems & programs Diverse academic world & educational resource Excellent infrastructure, good life style Wonderful academic support from professors

    Fullest exploitation of students strengths,potential and abilities

    Possible funding, scholarship

    Possibility of earning while learning, reasonablywell paid part time job like lab assistant

    Simple processes & decision making Excellent effective transparent communication

    Why education in USA?

    Why education in USA?

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    Excellence and innovation Best students, faculty, staff Interdisciplinary environment Leading-edge facilities, services Industry and community collaboration

    Global engagement Optimal technology transfer

    Why education in USA?

    What you get

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    To get invaluable higher education To grow yourself intellectually To know the best practices internationally To get a good & global exposure To study in a new environment and learning new

    things To constantly challenge to balance school, work

    and finances

    What you get

    Compare

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    Infrastructure Support from professors TestsAssignments Quizzes

    Group Projects and Individual projects Term papers Class participation Grading or Percentage

    Learning recent technologies & practices Opportunities

    Compare

    Opportunities

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    Opportunities

    MS in Computer Sciences MS in MISIT ConsultantIT analystTechnical AnalystSoftware Programmer

    Software DesignerProduct DevelopmentArchitectWeb Application

    DeveloperDatabase AdministratorProfessorNetwork Administrator

    Business AnalystSystems DesignerFunctional AnalystConsultant

    Database ArchitectSystems AnalystSystems ArchitectNetwork AnalystProject ManagerBusiness process Analyst

    Salary & Tax in USA

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    On an Average a fresher can get around 50 -70k Salary after Graduation from US University

    MS Degree holders given preference in TOP UScompanies

    Compared to Salaries in India, US graduate's

    salaries are multifold higher 60% of workers in USA are retiring by 2020. US

    needs lot of work force by that time

    Taxation is around 33%

    Salary & Tax in USA

    Steps

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    Steps

    India?Overseas?

    Tech?Management?

    Finance

    Post graduation?

    Service?English Test TOFEL- USA or, IELTS UK

    GRE - MS USAGATE - MTech IndiaGMAT - MBA USA

    CAT - MBA India

    MS or MTech

    MBA

    USA

    UK/ Germany

    AU/NZ

    Entrance Exam

    Student Visa

    Admission

    Fly& Join college

    Apply

    Top Universities

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    Top Universities

    http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2011

    Top University

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    Top University

    http://www.topuniversities.com/institution/university-cambridge

    Top Universities - India

    http://www.topuniversities.com/institution/university-cambridgehttp://www.topuniversities.com/institution/university-cambridgehttp://www.topuniversities.com/institution/university-cambridgehttp://www.topuniversities.com/institution/university-cambridge
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    Top Universities - India

    http://www.4icu.org/in/

    Application time frame

    http://www.4icu.org/in/http://www.4icu.org/in/
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    Application time frame

    TermApplying

    StartingMonth

    GradeUniversities

    Admission Deadlines

    Sem

    ester

    Fall Aug A, A+ Nov /Dec of the previous yearA-, B, B+ C+ Feb/MarchC- , D June / July

    Spring Jan A, A+ March /April of the previous

    yearA-, B, B+ C+ July/August of the previous

    yearC- , D Oct / Nov

    Summer May All March of the yearQuarter

    Fall Sep-dec end of Jun,(*July or August)Winter Jan-Mar Oct (year before) (*Nov or Dec)Spring Apr-Jun Jan (*Feb or Mar)

    Summer Jul-Aug do NOT give admission, to check with Uni

    Why plan 2 years ahead

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    Passport Name issues Preparing for GRE / TOEFL

    Preparing for Statement of Purpose(SOP) Research About Grad Schools in US Funding like TA, RA, GA or Scholarships Recommendations, Transcripts, Bank Statement Re-take GRE, TOFEL- NOT good scores Unforeseen Issues Put everything on paper: your goals, vision,

    what you want to do & why Seek a Mentor : ask your seniors, friends,

    family, cousins, and professors for advice Seek guidance about plan

    Time flies very fast in doing above activities

    Why plan 2 years ahead

    About GRE

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    About GRE

    Revised GRE replaced old GRE Aug 11 Negative Marking in New GRE 11 ? -NO Convert old GRE score to New GRE 2011

    Scores directly with Formula ? - Not yet, ETSwill release a concordance table in November

    Does Old GRE scores become invalid after NewGRE Pattern ? valid until July, 2016.

    Does each question in a section carry different

    weightage / Score ? - No Is difficulty of questions presented based on

    performance in previous questions? NO, New

    GRE Pattern is section-level adaptive

    About GRE

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    About GRE

    Reporting GRE score

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    Report GRE & TOEFL scores to the Universitiesofficially through ETS - Organizer of GRE

    Report GRE score to 4 universities for free Reporting to additional universities on payment

    of an fee Additional Score Reports (ASRs)

    Additional score reports can be ordered for a feeof US$23 per score recipient GRE score reporting Online http://mygre.ets.org by Mail or Fax 1-610-290-8975

    by Phone - 1-609-771-7290 or 1-888-473-7267(toll free for test takers in the United States,

    American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S.Virgin Islands & Canada) 1-888-473-8333 (TTY)

    Reporting GRE score

    About Visa

    http://mygre.ets.org/http://mygre.ets.org/http://mygre.ets.org/http://mygre.ets.org/http://mygre.ets.org/http://mygre.ets.org/http://mygre.ets.org/http://mygre.ets.org/
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    Visa mainly depends on : accreditation, GREscore, Work experience, your profile &

    presentation during visa interview Likely visa interview questions

    Why USA? -To pursue MS in xyz

    Why MS? Innovative education system, in-depth knowledge, Academic Excellence, along term career prospects & exposure

    Why not INDIA? - option to go for the best

    How many universities have you applied? What are the universities that accepted you? What are the rejections? Funding arrangement

    About Visa

    Visa documents

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    Documents required for F1 Visa InterviewAppointment Letter

    Valid HDFC Bank visa fee receipt DS-160 form CEAC Barcode Confirmation page of DS-160 Proof of payment of SEVIS Fee Receipt I-901A 2 x 2-inch photograph Original Valid passport I20 and Letter of admission Financial Documents Certificate & Marklist for Bachelor degree

    (B.tech / BE/ or other) & School - SSC / HSC GRE / TOEFL GMAT score sheets Work Experience certificate

    Visa documents

    Selecting universities

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    Your score & last year cut off Select Top, Middle & lower class universities Select around 10 universities Cost of Education (Tuition limited to 6000$ for 9

    credit hours+ Living expenses- scholarship)

    Availability of Fee waivers/ Assistant-ships) inthe specified departments of universities

    Major in the School/University is Accredited (if

    not you may not be able to get the job you want)A School with less tuition fee and in Urban area Tie ups with industries for placements Research work in the university (Ph D students)

    Selecting universities

    Admission documents

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    1.DD/Bank check for Application fee (If not paid it online)2.Recommendation letters from 3 lectures

    3.GRE/TOEFL/GMAT/IELTS Score photocopy4.Transcripts (Bachelors Degree)5.Bachelors Degree certificate (If available)6.SSC/10th or Equivalent Certificate7.12th/ intermediate or Equivalent certificates

    8.SOP (Statement of Purpose)9.Bank statement10.Affidavit11.Study certificate or Job experience certificate

    12.Photo Copies of first and last pages of your passport13.Copies and proofs of all your other activities (Ex. Paper

    presentations, Your organizing skills in your symposiums etc.)Ref - http://www.msinus.com/content/documents-required-apply-

    us-universities-192/

    Admission documents

    FAQ

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    I have sent photocopies of GRE/TOEFL scores touniversities. Still Do i need to send the scores officially?

    -Yes, you must report GRE/TOEFL scores to universitiesthrough ETS. Sending photocopies is only for fastprocessing of your application.

    When should I apply to Universities?- Try to apply 5 to 9 months earlier than the applicationdeadline dates. You would have more probability to getfunding if you apply early. In order to get admission into

    some of the top universities some students apply earlierby 1 year of deadline.

    FAQ

    FAQ

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    Do I have chances of getting admission if I apply afterdeadline?

    -Most of the Low ranked universities won't considerdeadlines. You would have good chances of gettingadmission even if you apply after deadline. But this isnot true in case of top universities.

    What is GPA? What is my GPA?- GPA means Grade point Average. It is the standardmeasure of performance of a student in USA. It is similar

    to the 100% scoring system in India. There is aninstitution called WES. They will evaluate yourtranscripts to calculate your GPA and send the reports touniversities.

    FAQ

    FAQ

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    Would GRE/TOEFL scores is important than academic marks?- Most of the universities will consider GRE/TOEFL score rather

    than academics. Admission committees consider standardizedexams, like the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, and GMAT, to makecomparisons among applicants from different countries anddifferent universities. Therefore if you have a low academicpercentage, it is essential having good test scores. Some of the

    universities like University of Cincinnati will consider strongacademic % of a student rather than his GRE/TOEFL scores.What is Form I20?- A Form I-20 is a government form that tells the U.S. government

    that you are eligible for F-1 Student Status. It certifies that (1) youare or expect to be a "bona fide" student; 2) you meet admissionsrequirements; (3) you will pursue a full course of study; (4) youproved to us that you have enough money to study and live in theU.S. without working illegally or suffering from poverty.

    FAQ

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    Earning

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    Earning

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    Getting funding helps to focus on education You may get funding from 1st sem if proactive Following jobs get you stipend or waiver to

    tuition fee Research Assistantship (RA)

    Graduate Assistantship (GA) Teaching Assistantship (TA) Fellowships and other Tech jobs

    Public uni have more funds than private

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    To go slow however keep pursuing

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    To contactpersonappointing

    GAs

    To get toknow him

    To showinterest in his

    work

    To showinterest in

    learningnew things

    To demonstrate

    communicationskills

    Todemonstrate

    financialneeds

    Scholarships

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    Scholarships for international students to pursueMS or MBA in USA are very important

    Key is to find right sources and apply on time Scholarships are offered by Financial Aid office To enquire availability of scholarship & deadline

    Office of financial Aid School website Respective academic department

    To send email to Graduate AdmissionsCoordinator or Financial Aid Coordinator Suggested email subject - Need help respective

    Student Scholarship info

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    To check eligibility for the scholarship Do not consider SSC/HSC marks Following are considered Graduation academics, GRE / GMAT & TOFEL Leadership skills and Volunteering

    Volunteering social service Students take leadership role & help communityAny achievements, publications or recognitions

    1st

    rank in class, rewards in competitions, Paperpublications, research assignments Performance on essay Recommendations letters from professors

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    MBA?

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    Entrepreneur? Want to start own business? Want to work as senior executive in industry? Technical or management? Engineering, programming or management? Finance, Marketing, HR?

    Like designing the financial product ideas? Liking working at desk than on field? Myers-Briggs Type personality of 4 letters?

    ESTJ: extraversion, sensing, thinking, judgment INFP: introversion, intuition, feeling, perception

    Full time MBA?

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    Student Orgs and Leadership Development More focus on MBA Course related projects Networking Business Plan Competitions National Conferences

    Study Abroad Opportunities

    Top MBA Universities

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    Difficulties prior & in decision making

    process Mental resistance

    Lack of readiness

    Lack of information

    Inconsistent information

    Financial worry

    Donts

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    NOT to park in Disabled parking without Handicap NOT to miss paying Tolls at Unattended toll booths

    NOT to mess with Under 21s in America? Not to buy Alcohol, Cigarettes under 21 NOT to drive Friends Car without your name on his

    Insurance

    NOT to cancel Car insurance while at Home country NOT to break Law of Deportation, GC, Citizenship NOT to tip less than 15% for Waitress in Restaurants NOT to speak in mother tongue in mixed group NOT to apply to credit cards offers that come in Mail NOT to use passport at places that ask Picture ID

    Whats Your learning style?

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    Education - Do & Dont

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    Know yourself deeplyDream high & bigCollect dataSWOT analysis

    Overcome weaknessFirm up the goalPlan to achieve

    Remain motivatedEfforts & sincerityBuild strong foundation

    Be exited or confusedBe jealous or egoisticBe frustratedFollow corrupt practice

    Get cheatedTry for short cutCompromise at less

    Summary High five

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    Execute the plan& review at

    every milestoneMake correction

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    To Decide 3options, Main

    and 2 fall-backPlans

    Analyse, MapYourself &Situation

    Know situation -Explore, Search,Trend, Compile

    Data

    Know yourselfAbility, Aptitude,Attitude, SkillsInterest, Need

    References

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    http://redbus2us.com/ http://www.msinus.com/content/why-ms-us-

    masters-study-usa-503/ For personal free guidance -

    [email protected]

    http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/student-guide-to-us.pdf

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    Thank You

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