Study in USA

Study in USA

For international students, the US offers world-renowned educational opportunities. Students can choose from a range of world class education institutions all across the US. The US is one of the top choices among international students and hence a preferred study abroad destination

Types of education providers in the USA

  • Public Universities
  • Private universities and colleges
  • Ivy League Universities
  • Community colleges

Study Options in US

  • Associate degrees
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Masters degree
  • Doctoral degree

General admission requirements for US Study visa

 

Associate degrees

 

Associate degrees are of 2 years. Community colleges typically provide two-year undergraduate programmes. After that, the student is awarded an Associate Degree, such as an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science. An associate degree typically requires 60 credit hours to accomplish.

 

For admission into an associate degree students need at least 50 % marks and a IELTS band score of 5.5 or an equivalent TOEFL score

 

Bachelor’s degree

 

These are 4-Year Undergraduate Programmes for Study in USA.  A Bachelors degree typically requires 120 credit hours to accomplish.

 

For admission into a Bachelors program students need to have at least 60% marks and IELTS band score of 6 or an equivalent TOEFL score. Students may also need a SAT score

 

Masters degree

 

A Masters program at a university in the United States usually lasts 1.5 to 2 years.

 

For admission into a Master program students need to have at least 60 % marks and IELTS band score of 6 or an equivalent TOEFL score. Students may also need a GRE or a GMAT score 2 to 3 letters of recommendation and Statement of Purpose may also be a admission requirement

 

Doctoral degree

 

Doctoral studies involve three stages of academic work- course work which is followed by exams, research, and writing the dissertation and then delivery  of the dissertation, which in total can take anywhere from four to eight years.

 

Students need to have good grades and good English language ability level that is IELTS 7 or an equivalent TOEFL score. GRE score is required. Good reference letters and a sincere personal statement form an essential part of the admission application

US Visa application process

  • The first step is to submit admission application to a SEVP-approved institution in the US
  • Then register for SEVIS
  • Pay SEVIS Fee
  • Receive I 20
  • Fill online forms
  • Schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate
  • Gather visa documents
  • Attend visa interview

Work Options for students

International students on F-1 status are not allowed to work off campus. They can work on campus for 20 hours per week during  session, and full-time during scheduled breaks

WHY WEST HIGHLANDER

We offer complete guidance and proper assessment to students who are planning to study in USA. We are accredited immigration consultancy, having certification of USATC (US Agent Training Course), Certificate No. USCG00008. We have more than 15 years of study abroad industry Experience and have exposure to all the steps required for admission and student visa process USA.

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  • Accurate Assessment

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