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Steps for student visa process
- Apply and get acceptance/I-20 from the US University/College.
- Complete the nonimmigrant online visa application form DS-160 available on the CEAC (Consular Electronic Application Center - www.ceac.state.gov) (After submitting DS160 a unique 10-digit code starting from AAXXXXXXXX is generated).
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Pay visa application processing fee of $185 and Schedule an interview - https://www.usvisascheduling.com/. Students scheduling interview for US visa are required to schedule for two dates-
a) Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC) for Biometric and Digital Photograph
b) VAC (Visa Application Centres)
c) US Embassy (New Delhi) or Consulate (Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata or Hyderabad) for personal interview. - Pay SEVIS I-901 fee of $350 - www.fmjfee.com
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Intake in USA
There are three main intakes in USA: Summer, Spring and Fall. Spring intake happens in January, Summer in May, and Fall intake starts in September.
The majority number of admissions happen in September, so naturally, the fall intake is considered the primary intake.
If you missed applying for the September intake, you have a second chance to apply in January. Hence, the January intake is called the secondary intake.
Not all universities accept summer or may intake. This intake has the lowest availability for courses and scholarships and can be referred to as an additional or tertiary intake.
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| Intakes in USA | Duration | Applications open |
| September Intake/Fall Intake | September- December | November- May |
| January Intake/Spring Intake | January- April | July- December |
| May Intake/Summer Intake | May-August | January- March |
Intakes in USA: Availability of courses
| Intakes in USA | Nature of the intake | % of courses available |
| September Intake/Fall Intake | Primary Intake | 90% |
| January Intake/Spring Intake | Secondary Intake | 30% |
| May Intake/Summer Intake | Tertiary/Least preferred | 10% |
Cost to study in the USA
Universities in the US are majorly divided into two categories - Public/State and Private. The education cost at a public/state university is comparatively lesser than that of a private institution. Your expenditure on tuition fees depends on the type of qualification and university or school you opt for. To cover tuition fees, you will need approx. $8,000 to $55,000 (USD) a year (indicative).
| School | Tuition fees in USD (indicative) |
| English language studies | $700 to $2,000 a month |
| Community colleges | $6,000 to $20,000 per year |
| Undergraduate bachelor degree | $20,000 to $40,000 per year |
| Graduate programs | $20,000 to $45,000 per year |
| Doctoral degree | $28,000 to $55,000 per year |
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Academic Requirement
Undergraduate Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
a. Academic Percentage (10th & 12th) – 55% above
b. English Proficiency – (Any one of the below)
• IELTS (minimum 6.0+)
• TOEFL (minimum 70+)
• PTE (minimum 53+)
• DET (minimum 100+)
Popular Universities
a. University of Delaware
b. Portland State University
c. University of South Florida
d. University of Arizona
e. Washington State University
f. Texas State University
g. University of Oklahoma Stillwater
h. University of Toledo
Optional Requirements
a. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
b. Minimum score of 1150+ American College Testing (ACT)
c. Minimum score of 25+ We Put Partners First! Entry Requirements
Graduate Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
a. Academic Percentage (Bachelors)– 56% and above
b. English Proficiency – (Any one of the below)
• IELTS (minimum 6.5+)
• TOEFL (minimum 78+)
• PTE (minimum 58+)
• DET (minimum 115+)
Popular Universities
a. Arizona State University
b. University of Cincinnati
c. San Jose State University
d. California State University Northridge
e. University of North Texas, Denton
f. Yeshiva University
g. Purdue University Northwest
Optional Requirements
a. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
b. Minimum score of 290 to 300+ Graduate Management Admission Test(GMAT)
c. Minimum score of 550+ We Put Partners First! English Proficiency Exam Structure EXAM IELTS TOEFL PTE
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Top universities to study in the US (QS Ranking 2023)
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| S.No. | Institution | QS Ranking 2023 (Globally) |
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | 1 |
| 2 | Stanford University | 3 |
| 3 | Harvard University | 5 |
| 4 | California Institute of Technology (CalTech) | 6 |
| 5 | University of Chicago | 10 |
| 6 | University of Pennsylvania | 13 |
| 7 | Yale University | 18 |
| 8 | Columbia University | 22 |
| 9 | Princeton University | 16 |
| 10 | Cornell University | 20 |
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Cost of living in the USA
In the US, living costs vary by a substantial amount due to the vast territory of the country. Usually, urban areas are more expensive (in or near a big city) in contrast to smaller towns or suburban areas. Therefore, to have a fair view of the general living costs in the US, you should also consider these common expenses when creating your budget:
| Expenses | Average yearly cost* |
| Books and Stationery | $500- $1,000 |
| Travelling | $500- $1,200 |
| Food | $2,500 |
| Clothes and footwear | $500 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,000 |
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