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Procedure To Apply For Masters
Procedure To Apply For Masters
In the beginning it looks like a very daunting task but if you plan and then
execute that planning with proper guidance it becomes very easy. So, to help you
to make things easier for you we are going to explain the whole MS in USA
Application Process.
The entire process of applying for Masters in USA can be classified in to following
stages:
1. When To Start:
Ideally the candidates should start the whole process at least 15 months prior to
the admissions. E.g. If you are targeting to take admission in fall 2018, you
should start your preparation in the beginning of 2017.
1. Selecting Universities:
The next step is to select the right university for the course you want pursue. For
that firstly, list down the name of the universities with their ranks and GRE
scores requirement which offer the program you want to go for. This should be
your first step of the MS applications. You should be doing it at least 15 months
before the admission as explained above. There are intakes for US universities i.e.
Fall, Spring and Summer but very few universities take Spring or Summer
Intakes. Fall is the most common term intake. It is preferable to go for fall intake
if you need financial assistance.
1. Follow Deadlines:
It is imperative to follow the deadlines. Once you have choose the universities of
your interest, check the deadlines for the course you want to go for. The deadline
for all programs is usually not same and you have to check the deadlines from the
individual department’s websites. E.g. application for fall generally start from the
month of September and ends by December or January.
As mentioned above, you will be required to appear for some of the mandatory
entry level tests as required by the program you want to appear for. You should
be ideally appearing for these tests in the month of July and August because then
you will have your test score at hand when you will be applying. This will also give
you time to reappear for the test if you are not satisfied with your score. Most of
the universities provide the average or the minimum score required to get
admission. This will help you to decide whether you want to reappear for the
particular test or not. Some of these tests are:
● GRE: GRE is compulsory for most of the MS level programs in USA. Most
of the universities require GRE general test score but some may ask for
GRE subject test score.
● TOEFL:TOEFL is another important exam for international students. All
the students from non- native English speaking countries are required to
appear for the English proficiency test.
● IELTS:Another English proficiency test required for the students from
non- native English speaking countries.
● MCAT:Students who want to pursue medical studies in the US require to
appear for MCAT
● LSAT:LSAT is an entry level exam for law aspirants.
1. Organize Application Package:
8. Apply:
While applying one should make sure to follow the deadlines. Most of the
applications have last dates in December-January. So, you should plan
accordingly. It is always better to send your applications early in order to avoid
last minute glitches. Some universities will allow you to apply online and send
documents and application by post. Some universities provide application via
email.
9. Offer letter:
Acquaint yourself with the application process and know in detail about How to
Apply for MS in USA before you actually start anything so that you are well
aware of what all you need to do.