If you are a final year student or a working professional that is looking to pursue a graduate course in USA/Canada then this blog is for you
Topics we are going to cover in this blog
When to start your application for masters fall 2022 and spring 2022
What is an Ideal GRE and IELTS score you should have
How to write a perfect Sop
Your total expenditure before flying to the USA
The ideal time to start the application process for spring 2022 and fall 2022
Spring 2022
So if you are looking for spring 2022 intake now. Then you reconsider your plans as most of the deadline for spring 2022 are done. There are few colleges that are still accepting the application if your interested to apply then ping us on our Instagram incorebmedia we will provide you with the list of available universities. The general timeline to apply for spring intake is between 15th June to 1st Oct.
Fall 2022
The right time to apply for fall 2022 is now. You should start your application and try to complete it by mid-December or Jan 1st week. However, deadlines for fall intake are till march 1st week but if you wait for deadlines you would miss out on your admits. Even if you get it it's highly difficult to bag a scholarship.
Advice:
If you have a medium profile apply as early as possible. It will help you to secure a admit as USA public universities generally consider applications in priority deadlines. Generally, the priority deadline ends a month or 20 days before the main deadline.
Check the university website for exact dates.
GRE and IELTS or TOEFL
Most of the students might have this question since most of the universities are waiving GRE Is it okay If I just apply with IELTS or TOEFL score?
will I get admits or is important to write GRE?
If you are applying to fall 2022, I would suggest you go ahead with GRE as you still have time till November.
Advantages for taking GRE
Adds value to your profile
Even if you have a low GPA or average academic profile a good GRE score can help you get good admits
It helps you in visa interviews as you look more competent candidates hence getting a visa acceptance increase.
It can help you get TA positions.
When should you apply without GRE?
Scenario 1:
If your profile is good and you don't have time to take GRE. Only then consider the option of going without GRE.
Scenario 2:
If your GRE score is below 295 and your overall profile is good.
What does a good profile look like
A good profile is a combination of academic and non-academic performance.
Additionally, you can have research papers, projects, internships, certifications.
Let's see everything one by one.
1)Academic research papers
Research paper should match your graduate course major.
one is good adds value to your profile
Two makes up a really strong profile
Three your profile is outstanding, and if you have a well-drafted sop you are bound to get an admit.
2)CGPA
Anything above 8.2 is good
3)Internship:
If you have an internship and a supporting letter it is great if you don't it is still fine.Try to do a technical internship.
4)Projects:
Quantity is not important. Consider working on quality projects as you could only mention 2-3 projects in your sop remaining everything goes in resume.
What does quality projects look like?
Divide your projects into two categories.
Projects for your sop
Projects for your resume
Do not repeat projects in the resume and sop as the admission committee does not want to go through the same information again and again.
If you are applying to computer science you can have few projects on the below topics.
machine learning,
Data science,
artificial intelligence,
natural language processing,
Blockchain,
cross-platform based web application
Note:
pleases never consider an HTML website or a small android app to be a great project they are too basic and you are applying for a graduate course
How does a medium profile look
GPA: It can range from 6.8 to 8
Projects: 2 project mini and major
IELTS 6-6.5
GRE 290-310
Tips to improve your profile
Try to get a good GRE score of 315-330
Try to do a few good certifications from Coursera or any known platform.
DM us to know about good projects you can do according to your major
Get a technical internship.
Attend hackathons
Take part in college club activities.
Start your startup(It can be anything).
A blogging website
Any creative eCommerce website
If you are still looking for support, do remember we are here for you. You can become a writer on incorebmedia and mention about it in your application we will be happy to support you.
Explore your other hobbies it could be photography, creative skills, dancing singing anything meaningful just give it a platform.
All these skills help you craft a good sop.
How to write a sop that can get you admits
There is no fixed format for a sop. However, to help you, I have finalized a few key topics that you should consider having in your sop.
A good introduction - Para 1
Describe why you admire that particular field and the course you took. Additionally, you can also write about the importance of this field in the growing world.
Academic history - Para 2
This para should focus on your journey from preuniversity (11th and 12th standard) to your undergraduate course.
You can start this paragraph by stating motivation behind you pursuing engineering in your undergraduate.
Projects: Para 4
In this paragraph mention about projects, hackathons, technical club activities, why did you join that particular student club, Add your research papers, Online articles, blog post anything that you feel is technical and make sense add it here.
Internship: Para 5
This paragraph should focus on your internship. You can mention your role and responsibility in the team. The projects you worked upon and how will it benefit you in the future. Moreover, you can also write about any certifications you did from Nptel, Coursera, CISCO here.
Non-academic Skills: Para 6
This para should talk about your management skills and what is unique about you.
Us universities generally look for diverse profiles. Hence you can add your distinctive talent here
Management skills(Any event that you organized )
YouTube channel, blogging website, etc
If you are associated with any community services, you can add that here
Student clubs, organizations
If you have a startup or any platform that shows your skills mention it here.
Reason to choose USA+Why did you choose that particular university. Para 7
you can build your paragraph around
Exposure and the world-class education that the USA provides.
The unique facilities that the university offers.
The professor that you admire in the university.
Notable alumni of that university
Future prospects /conclusion -para:8
This para should focus on your plans after completing your masters in usa
You can write about
If you have an interest in pursuing a PhD program after your graduation.
You would love to work during your OPT to gain experience.
You, look ahead to come back to India and work in one of the FANG companies.
Let's understand your expenses before going to the USA
GRE cost: 16000 approx
Duolingo ~3700 or TOEFL cost~ 13700 or IELTS cost 14700
Application fees:25k-40k if you thinking to apply to 6-7 universities.
visa fees 12,160
I:20 issuing cost 14k it could change or could be zero as few universities are sending digital I:20 copies in the mail
SEVIS fee 350$ ~26k
CA fees ~ 6k
Consultancy fees 5k-10k depending upon the consultancy you pick.
Flight ticket: 45-60k(if you delay it could go way above 1 lakh so make sure you do the process early)
Including shopping, It can be somewhere between 1.6~2lakhs rupees.
Note: if you are looking for a consultancy. That can help you complete your master's application. We can help you find one.
Dm us at Incroebmedia.
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