Two semesters make up an academic year at US universities. Unlike India, the US enrolls students three times during the academic year: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
The duration of this intake is Aug -Dec
Competition is intense
Significant programs & flagships begin in August
On-campus jobs, Teaching Assistantships & RA
The Fall intake & its significance
The duration of this intake is January-April
Get extra time to prepare yourself, almost 3 extra months
Fall intake has more course options.
Secondary or Spring intake
The duration of this intake is May-August.
Only a limited number of colleges & universities offer