Preparing for MS - Checklist and Documentation

• Preparing yourself for MS(Things to you need to be ready with)

• Step by Step Approach in High level

• Checklist for the beginners(Exam point of view)

• MS Admission Checklist

Site: http://www.impeloverseas.com/study-abroad/study-in-usa/usa-admission-checklist/   (this site has the checklist of documents you would need for MS Admission)

USA Admission Checklist

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Checklist of Required documents for admission into USA universities

For a bachelors program a 10+2 year of basic education is required. 12+4 years of basic education is required to pursue a master’s degree in the USA . 12+4 years of basic education and relevant work ex is required for an MBA program. There are two major intakes in most of the universities, schools and colleges of USA – Fall (Sept.) and Spring (Jan). Deadlines for fall intake start from January and for Spring from October. For an entire application procedure a student requires around 8-9 months of time.

Document	Description of Document
Degree Certificate & Provisional/Course completion whichever is available).	In sealed envelopes to be attested by The Registrar of  University/Controller of Exams Provisional/Course completion Certificate required for final year students.  Original attestation on Photocopy
Individual Mark statements and consolidated All memos required including retakes	In sealed envelopes to be attested by The Registrar of University/Controller of Exams. Only Consolidated mark sheet will not be accepted. Original attestation on Photocopy
10+2 / equivalent mark sheet.	In sealed envelopes to be attested by the College Principal/Technical Board.Original attestation on Photocopy
10th / equivalent mark sheets	In sealed envelopes to be attested by The School Principal. Original attestation on Photocopy
TOEFL	Notarized. (Official ETS reporting should be done  by the Student ) Photocopy
GRE/GMAT/SAT	Notarized (Official ETS reporting should be done by the Student) Photocopy
Recommendation Letters (Min. 3 Nos.)One from HOD; other two from concerned dept. professors.	In sealed envelopes with attestation (inside outside) Date should be mentioned.OriginalLetterhead Different formats
Statement of Purpose (SOP) Approx. 750 words)	To be prepared by the student on A4 size paper and duly signed. Hard & Soft copy
Bank Statement Student cannot be a partner in joint a/c	Signed by the Bank Manager with a seal of the bank, A/c no. & DateApprox. amount equivalent to US$44,000……. Original Bank Letterhead
Affidavit of Support	Signed by the Sponsor & has to be notarized on Rs. 10 Stamp Paper Original
Passport	First & last 2 pages Photocopy
Photograph	Colour,Standard passport sized photograph
Other Certificates (if any)	i.e. extra curricular activities Photocopy
Resume	Duly Signed Hard & Soft copy
Experience Letter	Required if > 6 months gap/showing experience in Resume Photocopy

• After MS
• Helpful sites:

http://www.impeloverseas.com/study-abroad/study-in-usa/usa-admission-checklist/   (information related to GRE(tests, documents and looks like forum too)


Questions:

- How much does it cost you to do MS and also for expenses?

Ans1: I was told 20 lakhs that includes living expenses. That includes 8 lakhs for 1 yr eduction.

-  How to register for GRE exam and what is the cost?


- What is the best score and how should be prepared to apply for universities?

- What precautions one need to take being PH or ill?

-  Is Toefl must, how MS will have impact without Toefl. What is the exam fee?

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