Admissions

• First of all see your budget. In case your score is not too high(2100,1300+ in V+Q) it is advised not to apply to (top 25) costly universities because AID may be difficult and therefore even if you get admission it may not be possible to pay tuition fees.
• See that your field of Specialization is available. Even if you have high GRE with good GPA and your field of specialization is not available then you may be rejected.
• Get information on availability of P/T jobs, AID scene, Placements, Location, your country's Student Association etc.
• There are some Universities which mainly see your undergraduate academics/Top 5%(Like University of Arizona). If you have poor academics avoid these Universities.
  
  Getting Recommendations
  After Selection of Universities Get their FORMS (Available on University's website) printed. There are some universities where paper application is not available on internet. You may email grad school for the problem. But it is advised to Apply Online. Sometime Application packet are lost or reach destination in months! Get checklist of Each University. Don't miss any required Documents. It is possible if you miss any document your application may not be forwarded to the Department you are applying. Get Recommendations from teachers (Prof.) of your department. The recommendation letters must have counter signature of Teacher. Most (Almost all) university require 3 recommendation letters. Some University require 2 copies of each recommendation letter (Check it!). Never forget to tell your professor to write your Class rank (of course if its good).
  
  Getting Transcripts
  There has been lot of problem (if I am not wrong with Indian/Chinese Students) for transcripts. Get your transcripts sealed with University Officials (Some University require 2 sets of Marksheet/Transcripts). It is advised that your transcripts be directly sent via your College directly. Some University don't accept Marksheet/Transcripts sent by you. (Some agree but wait for Transcripts and forward your application to department on or after deadline which may result in rejection). If you are going for Ph.D. send transcripts from all your previous Colleges.
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  Preparing Packet
  In each of your Application Packet there must be Statement of Purpose (Your SOP must clearly indicate your Major for MS ,check major is available in University! Recommendations, Transcripts (if you are sending with packet), Financial Statement (Again some university say they require after Admission but it is advised to send with packet). Don't forget to send Resume, Details of your Project/Experience, Courses you have learned, Papers you have published...etc. Try to make a file of 10-15 pages! Finally send your packet.
  
  What after sending packet?
  After sending your packet don't be idle. Start mailing to graduate advisor of your department if he or she has received all documents.
  ~Some Universities send their Selection/Rejection letter via post only.
  ~Some University do not respond via email even after Admission.
  ~If You are getting late for I-20 (sevis) You may request University to send Sevis I-20 via Courier Service (You may be charged around 50$).
  
  

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