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USP of US:
Top institutes: Commencement of the session: Entry dates vary from one institution to another, and also from one department to another. However, standard admission begins from August or September. Student Visa: An F1 student visa is valid till one retains full-time student status. The candidate needs to arrange for visa at least 5-6 months before the session commences. Scholarships: Colleges and universities offer fellowships, scholarships and tuition fee waivers. USEFI too grants fellowships. Accommodation Facilities: Some Colleges are residential especially for the freshman class. In general, all US institutions offer on-campus as well as off-campus housing. Part- time jobs: International students, with F1 visas are allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week on campus, for the first nine months. After this period, they may do off campus jobs. During the vacations, they can work as long as 40 hours a week. Future prospects: The optional practical training enables foreign graduates, on completing their programs to work up to a year on F1 visa. Institutions generally offer career placement services that include advising, Counselling, training for interviews and resume building. How to apply: The candidate has to send their application along with additional documents such as: Application: For the academic year (2008), the candidate applies anytime from November to March 2008. Institutions send admission decisions from April 1 to June/July. Tests to be taken: There are no qualifying tests in the strict sense but general requirements include: | |||||||||||||||||||
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