Your Ultimate Guide for US Education!📚

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Hey, community! 👋

If you are considering higher education in the US, here’s an extensive guide with hacks and tricks to assist you with your application, travel arrangements to the US, and more.

This comprehensive wiki aims to help Indian students planning to pursue higher education in the US.

Index: 🔍

Pre

  1. Discover the Excitement: Fun Facts About Studying in the USA!

  2. How to Find the Best University for You

  3. Tuition Talk: Your Guide to Average Fees in Key Study Streams

  4. Cracking the General Admission Process

  5. What are the Minimum Entry Requirements

  6. Budgeting Breakdown

  7. Scholarships Opportunities for Indian Students

  8. How to Get Educational Loan

  9. How to Apply for Student Visa

  10. The Art of Packing Your Luggage: Packing Checklist

During

  1. Do’s and Don’ts

  2. Home Away From Home: Navigating Student Accommodation

  3. Price Check: Breaking Down Cheap and Expensive

  4. How you can Manage Your Finances in USA

  5. All About Remittance Cards in the USA!

  6. From Class to Cash: Part-Time Jobs in USA

Post

  1. Navigating the Visa Journey After Studies

  2. The Average Employment Ratio Breakdown

  3. Looking for Jobs After Graduation

  4. A Peek into Post-Education Earnings

Discover the Excitement: Fun Facts About Studying in the USA!

  1. India experienced a record-breaking 35% year over year increase in international students hosted by the US.

  2. A popular destination for international students due to its strong economy, diverse job market, and high-paying jobs.

:link: India reached an all-time high in international student enrollment in the USA

:link: US Embassy Issues Record Number of Student Visas to Indians

How to Find the Best University for You

  1. Evaluate academic programs and faculty

  2. Attend university fairs and events

  3. Assess financial aid options

:link: Top Universities in the USA for Indians

Tuition Talk: Your Guide to Average Fees in Key Study Streams

Average tuition fee of major streams for international students in the USA:

  • Business $45,000 - $65,000 (₹35,62,500 - ₹51,62,500)

  • Engineering $40,000 - $55,000 (₹31,75,000 - ₹43,83,750)

  • Computer Science $35,000 - $50,000 (₹27,85,000 - ₹39,75,000)

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) $37,000 - $52,000 (₹29,53,300 - ₹41,25,000)

  • Humanities and Social Sciences $32,000 - $45,000 (₹25,42,800 - ₹35,62,500)

Google search keywords 🔍

“Tuition fees by major for international students in the USA”

“MS in Computer Science yearly fees at University of Texas”

Cracking the General Admission Process

  1. Shortlist universities, review application deadlines and eligibility criteria.

  2. Prepare for standardized tests, gather documents (SOP, LOR, CV, transcripts), and await confirmation letters.

:link: common mistakes while applying for Universities

Admission Process for MS in USA: How to Apply for MS in USA from India in 2024? | Yocket.

What are the Minimum Entry Requirements

  1. Academic Transcripts

  2. Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo)

  3. Standardised Test Scores (GRE/GMAT/SAT/LSAT/ACT)

  4. Statement of Purpose

  5. Resume/CV

  6. Proof of Financial Resources

  7. Passport copy

  8. Visa requirements

Google search keywords 🔍

“Minimum academic qualifications for studying in the USA”

“Ohio State University BS in Accounting admission requirements”

Budgeting Breakdown

  1. Pre-landing: Application fees, test fees, loans, visa fees, flights, essentials

  2. Post-landing: Tuition, fees, living expenses, health insurance, travel, personal expenses

:link: Student Travel Hacks & Flight Discounts

International Money Transfer Apps

Scholarship Opportunities for Indian Students

Universities, the government, and other organizations are ready to help make your dream affordable.

:link: Scholarship For Indian Students

Find a Scholarship or Program | IIE - The Power of International Education.

How to Get an Educational Loan

Discover ways to fund your U.S. studies with student loans making your American dream a reality!

:link: Education Loans for Studying Abroad

:link: Education Loan Tax Benefit

:link: repayment of student loan

How to Apply for Student Visa

Get ready for your U.S. student visa by collecting your documents and practicing interview questions – you’ve got this!

:link: USA Student Visa

:link: What is Transit Visa

:link: How To Apply For A Passport Online

The Art of Packing Your Luggage: Packing Checklist

When packing for your adventure in the USA as an international student, don’t forget your essentials: clothes, electronics, culturally appropriate items, and personal care items.

Google search keywords 🔍

“Must-haves for Indian students travelling to the USA for studies”

“Packing tips for Indian students studying in the USA”

Do’s and Don'ts

Embrace the culture, prioritize integrity, and engage wisely; the keys for Indian students in the USA to thrive, academically and socially.

:link: First-Time Students Landing in the USA

Home Away From Home: Navigating Student Accommodation

The average monthly cost of accommodation for international students:

  • Dormitories: $500-$700

  • Apartments: $600-$1,200

  • Homestays: $400-$600

  • Shared housing: $300-$500

:link: Choosing between living off or on campus.

3 best ways to look for accommodation in the US.

https://us.sulekha.com/.

https://www.zillow.com/.

Price Check: Breaking Down Cheap and Expensive

It all depends on where you are, what you like, and how much you have in your wallet.

:link: Shopping in USA for Indian Students

3 things you shouldn’t do to save money in the US

How you can Manage Your Finances in USA

Master your budget with student discounts, cost-conscious habits and currency awareness.

:link: Student Money-Saving Tips

International Money Transfer Apps

All About Remittance Cards in the USA!

Manage finances conveniently and securely, save on bank transfer fees and exchange rate fluctuations.

Handle your money the easy way!

:link: What are remittances

From Class to Cash: Part-Time Jobs in USA

  1. On-Campus Gigs: Think teaching assistant or even babysitter of professors’ kids!

  2. Off-Campus Adventures: Venture off-campus for options like working in retail, food services, or even freelancing.

:link: Culture, Part-Time Gigs

Do’s and Don’ts While Applying for Part-times

Navigating the Visa Journey After Studies

  1. One-year post-study work visa for non-STEM programs

  2. Three-year work visa for STEM programs

  3. H-1B visa, O-1 visa, L-1 visa

Google search keyword 🔍

“Immigration options for recent graduates”

“Student visa extension guidelines”

The Average Employment Ratio Breakdown

  • 88% of Indian students with a master’s degree from a US university were employed within six months of graduation

:link: Number of Foreign Students Working in the US after Graduation

Looking for Jobs After Graduation

  1. Go LinkedIn

  2. Networking and connecting with people

  3. Get in touch with college alumni

  4. Job fairs

:link: https://naceweb.org/.

:link: https://www.uscis.gov/.

A Peek into Post-Education Earnings

Stream Average Starting Salary (USD)

  • Business $60,000 - $100,000

  • Engineering $70,000 - $115,000

  • Computer Science $80,000 - $130,000

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) $65,000 - $105,000

  • Humanities and Social Sciences $45,000 - $70,000

Google search keywords 🔍

“Salary statistics for recent graduates”

“Average salary for MS in Computer Science graduates”