My son currently in his first PU, he is planning to write SAT in August, his practice scores are in the range of 1350 to 1500. He is interested in pursuing either Computers or Physics at US universities. What kind of universities we can expect hoping his SAT scores are the same as practice tests? Also, how to know about the scholarships offered ?

Ans: Dear Rajesh,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am delighted to learn about your son’s SAT score range. I hope he keeps practicing and achieves the desired results. In addition, he must take English proficiency exams such as the IELTS or TOEFL. He must apply for admission to the United States based on his predicted 12th grade scores, SAT scores, and English proficiency scores. According to his profile, he will have a range of universities to choose from for his field of study, whether it is ambitious or modest. Please contact us so that our experienced team may get in touch with you for the entire procedure so that we can most effectively assist him.

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Ans: Hello Suresh,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am glad to hear that your son is pursuing his MBBS from AFMC Pune and further wishes to pursue his post-graduation from the USA. I would like to let you know that it is important for your son to select an appropriate university to pursue his postgraduate medical education in the USA and a number of variables viz., his academic success, area of expertise, budget, as well as his personal choices play a key role in this decision. As an answer to your query, I would like to tell you that there are several well-known medical universities in the USA that are regarded for the postgraduate programs they offer viz., Stanford University - Stanford University School of Medicine, Columbia University - Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, University of Washington - UW School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine, Harvard University - Harvard Medical School, Yale University - Yale School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - UCSF School of Medicine, Duke University - Duke University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University - Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.

Your son can apply to any of these universities that are prominent for the top-notch instruction, hands-on training, and research possibilities they offer to students. However, I would recommend that your son conducts a detailed study on the programs that each university offers, the experience of the faculty members, and a number of other aspects in order to ascertain which universities best resonate with his choices and objectives. Not just that, he should also take into account the prerequisites for application, which comprise of standardized tests viz., the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), personal statements, and endorsement letters. Remember that these differ between universities.

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Ans: Hello,

First and foremost, thank you for contacting us. Yes, your son may be eligible for scholarships if he applies on time and meets the standards put forth by the universities. With a US passport, the English proficiency requirement may be eliminated, nevertheless, various universities may demand it, and thus, he should appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo as well. The SAT test is required for the program. Not all institutions require it, however it is required if you want to be considered for scholarships. Our team of experts can assist you throughout the entire procedure. I am writing to ask you to visit our nearest branch and share your information with us so that our team can guide you further.

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Ans: Hello,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am glad to hear about your son’s plans on enrolling in a course at leading American universities viz., MIT or Stanford. I would like to inform you that it’s very likely for many students to alter their educational pathways. Similarly, remember that applications made by students who have chosen to embark on different education paths are taken into account by the above mentioned universities. Follow these steps to ensure a successful admission process:

1. Education Prerequisites: The education prerequisites for each university is unique. I would suggest that your son fulfills these minimum requirements that generally require him to maintain a strong grade point average (GPA), high scores in the ACT/SAT exam, and complete challenging courses in high school.

2. Submit TOEFL Test Results: As mentioned previously, your son has scored 117/120 in the TOEFL examination. I would like to tell you that this is indeed outstanding and must satisfy the prerequisites for English language competency.

3. Submit Marksheets: Your son will need to acquire and submit official marksheets from all his past academic institutions.

4. Craft a Compelling Personal Statement or Essays: A strong Statement of Purpose (SOP) or personal essays demonstrating your son’s past experiences, character, and reasons for him aspiring to study at MIT or Stanford University need to be prepared and submitted.

5. Endorsement Letters: As part of the admission procedure, your son will also need to obtain compelling recommendation letters from professors or instructors who can attest to both, his personality and skills.

6. Showcase Extracurricular Achievements: Remember that showcasing one’s extracurricular activities is also a vital part of the application process, thus, I would recommend that your son demonstrates his participation in extracurriculars, highlights his roles as a leader in any event as well as talks about his accomplishments.

7. Submit Standardized Exam Results: As soon as your son receives his SAT result, he should submit the same. Its crucial to achieve high scores as both, Stanford and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) welcome these tests.

8. Appear for Interviews: Keep in mind that certain programs may require your son to appear for interviews as part of the admission procedure. He should be well prepared for the same. I would recommend that he investigates common interview questions and prepares his responses to those queries.

9. Investigate Possible Scholarships and Monetary Assistance Options: Multiple scholarships and financial assistance possibilities are offered by these American universities. I would suggest that your son takes into account the available scholarships and funding alternatives, and applies for the same.

10. Making Applications for External Scholarships: As an answer to your query, I would suggest that your son conducts a comprehensive study on external grant possibilities that provide assistance to international students. These scholarships, with varying eligibility criteria are offered by organizations viz., Rhodes Scholarship, Fulbright, or numerous other groups.

11. Adhere to Application Deadlines: Do not miss out on the application deadlines for both, Stanford and MIT. Submit each university’s application on time.

12. Plan your Finances: Consider the living costs, tuition fees, medical costs, as well as other study abroad expenditures, and plan your finances accordingly.

13. Meet Visa and Immigration Rules: To study in the USA, familiarize yourself with the visa and immigration guidelines. Also, prepare the required paperwork ahead of time.

14. Take into account possible routes: If it is taking a while for your son to secure admission, I would suggest that you take into account other possible routes viz., getting him enrolled in community college transfer courses. This pathway has been opted for by a number of students which has proven to be successful.

15. Acquire Guidance: Meaningful insights and assistance can be provided by study abroad organizations and consultancies to international students who can guide them throughout the application procedure and help them obtain grants or scholarships. I recommend that you get in touch with such consultancies.

In the application, your son should describe his prior school experiences as well as pen down the reasons for him not completing any undergraduate course despite securing admission to three prestigious colleges. In addition, if granted an opportunity, he should throw light on his capacity to grow and succeed. These universities have cut-throat competition for admission. Your son’s opportunities to secure admission and obtain monetary assistance can be boosted through submitting a robust application.

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Ans: Hello Pravin,

To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am glad to hear that your son wishes to pursue his Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science in the USA. You would be happy to hear that there are a number of renowned universities in the USA for MS in Computer Science. Your son can apply to universities such as Stanford University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of California, Berkeley, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Washington, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), University of Michigan, and Carnegie Mellon University.

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