Guide for Admission Process to Study in USA

How to apply to study in USA

You need to be among the early birds when it comes to applying for admission to the colleges and universities in USA. It is advised so that you could apply to other colleges and Universities in case your admission application gets rejected at your preferred institution in USA.

• • Firstly, you will need to get all your personal, educational, financial and visa information ready before you start the admission application. It will help you fill in your admission application efficiently & correctly without any problem.
  1. In your personal information, you need to have correct info about your full name, address, Birthplace, age, nationality (citizenship), family background etc.
  2. In your educational information, you will need updated details until your most recent educational degree and the test score you have achieved in a competitive exam.
  3. In your financial info, you will need to specify the sources from where you will arrange all the funds that you will require to pay the tuition fee and expenses.
  4. You will be asked about the type of visa you intend to get to study in the USA. In our opinion, most international students should go for an F-1 visa to study in the USA.
  • Now, start searching for the institutions in the USA that suit you in terms of education, courses provided, budget etc., and shortlist at least 4 to 5 institutions.
  1. After shortlisting these institutions, simply tap upon the “Apply” option available on the profile page of the particular institution.
  • Subsequently, you can enter the required details correctly and pay the asked admission application fee (if required). Now, this admission application will go straight to the admission department of that institution for review.
  • After receiving your admission application, the institution will start assessing it and revert you regarding the same within a few days. If you don’t receive any e-mail or communication from the institution, you can follow up with them and ensure if they have received your admission application.
  • You might also get an e-mail from the institution that they need some additional documents from your end to assess your application better. In that case, you can send them the required additional documents as soon as possible. Moreover, each college and University has different admission requirements and processes. Therefore, they might ask you for the following documents.
  1. Your passport copy
  2. our test scores and official transcripts
  3. You might also have to provide a letter of recommendation/personal essay.
  4. Bank statement copy
  • You can send the required documents as soon as possible to help the institution thoroughly assess your admission application to study in the USA.
  • Once you get the confirmation regarding the acceptance of your admission application at an institution in USA, then you can keep it as it is required for various forms and visa interviews.
  1. Now, your institution (college or University) will send you an i-20 form that you have to fill up.
  2. While filling up this form, spell your name the same as you have it spelled in your passport & acceptance letter.
  3. If you make any errors in the details or spelling in that form, then you can ask for a new & corrected i-20 form.
  4. You have to bring in your i-20 form when you appear for a visa interview.
  • You should apply for a visa at least three months before you want to enter and study in USA.
  • Lastly, you can start making arrangements for your travel & living in the USA. You can also ask questions from your institution regarding the same, and they will surely help you make arrangements.

So, this is the detailed admission process you’ll need to follow to get admission to the institutions in USA. We advise you to follow these steps accurately to minimize the chances of refusal and rejection, and all your details should be clear & correct while applying for admission to any institution in USA.

Common queries

What is the process of getting admission in USA university?

The USA has some top universities with students from around the world. To get admission to US universities, you must have good academic records, have taken IELTS/TOEFL, SAT or AC, and score well on these. Some institutions may also ask you to submit GMAT or GRE, which depends on the course you are applying for. To get admission to USA universities, you first need to shortlist the Institution of your choice, go through the application requirements, take the admission tests, prepare and fill out the application form, wait for the acceptance letter and then deposit your fees and Fill out I-20 Form and Apply for Student Visa.

What to know before going to study in the USA?

Studying in the USA is different from studying in Canada. Before studying in the USA, you should learn about social etiquette, Health Insurance, the rules of Driving, using the subway and the expensiveness of the study material you will find here.

How many days will it take to get admitted to US universities?

Application decisions usually take two to four weeks after all your documents are submitted. Students usually receive official notifications through the postal service.

What are the three intakes in the USA?

The three intakes in the USA are Fall, starting in August/September. Spring: It starts in January. Summer intake starts around May and is available for limited programs and colleges.

How much percentage is required for study in the USA?

American Universities focus on your overall profile, and different institutions have different selection criteria. Generally, a minimum academic record of 60% or higher in the humanities in class XII and 60 to 65 percent or higher in Science/Commerce in class XII is preferred.

Documents required for the US admission process

To apply for admission to a US institution, you will be required to present a list of documents mentioned below:

For undergraduate programs

1. SAT/ACT scorecards
2. Letter of recommendation (LOR)
3. Statement of purpose (SOP)
4. English language proficiency test scorecard
5. Valid passport
6. Academic transcripts
7. CV
8. Certificates of extra-curricular activities
9. Evidence of funds availability
10. Copy of application confirmation

For graduate programs

1. Letter of recommendation (LOR)
2. Bachelor’s degree transcripts
3. GMAT/GRE/MCAT/LSAT exams scorecard
4. Language proficiency score
5. Valid passport
6. CV
7. Statement of purpose (SOP)
8. Experience letter
9. Copy of application confirmation
10. Certificates of extra-curricular activities
11. Evidence of funds availability
12. Academic transcripts
13. Portfolio or research/proposal

US Student Admission Fees

When students apply for admission to any college or University in USA, they have to pay an application fee of around 50-100 USD for it. After approving this admission application, institutions provide a letter of acceptance to the applicants and they have to pay the tuition fee for that particular course before the given deadline date.

Average fees at US Universities (2018-2019)

Popular Universities in USA for admission

United States is known worldwide for its educational brilliance and hosts many highly ranked colleges and Universities that are known all over the world for providing world-class education to the students. Below mentioned are the most popular Universities in USA for the international students to get admission.

1. Princeton University
2. Massachusetts institute of technology
3. Harvard University
4. Yale University
5. Stanford University
6. John Hopkins University
7. University of Chicago
8. California Institute of technology
9. University of Pennsylvania
10. Duke University

What is the cost of living in the US?

The average cost of living for the international students in the US lies between 10,000-18,000 USD per year, or around 1,000-1,500 USD per month. It covers up the expenses associated with lodging, boarding, textbooks, meals, transit, entertainment etc.

Below-mentioned are costs associated with living in the US.