Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Higher Education in Usa: Facts and Tips

Most (Almost All) Universities in USA require TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) for foreign Nationals and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) for both In state and Out state Students. TOEFL is waived for countries whose native language is English Like UK, Australia, Canada...). For Foreign nationals three Letters of Recommendation sealed) ,copies of Official Transcripts sealed) (Note: Some Universities accept Copies verified by Notary) are required. For Working people they may get two letters from current Employers but generally Letters from Professors are preferred. Most of the Universities require Undergraduate GPA to be 3/4 (US system). It is equivalent to 80/100,12/20*(China) and 1st Division ,65%*(For most Indian University). The Deadline for Fall Semester are from Dec 15 to July. But apply as early as possible. Many decisions are made before the deadline. Foreign nationals may take up to 8 weeks to hear their results. In state students may hear within 5 weeks.
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Higher Education Loan for study in UK

Getting through some of the top-notch colleges in the UK has never been rare in India. Students apply in the UK universities as they get a range of opportunities, besides a high degree of specialization and standardization. But, several bright ones get left out of the race because they can’t afford it. Despair no more if you can’t source the funds yourself. There are several other ways to get there: sponsorship, education loans and scholarships. Getting an education loan sanctioned from a bank is not difficult today. That’s why, a degree from abroad is not confined to the kith and kin of the nawabs. So, if you thought that going abroad was a Mission Impossible, then you are in for a pleasant surprise. With generous aid schemes and loans the number of students going abroad is also rising exponentially.
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Higher Education Online

The traditional method of attending an institution of higher learning was to go to a school and attend classes inside a building, sitting at a desk, and listening to an instructor face-to-face. Today, because of the benefits of technology and the Internet, it is possible to attain a higher education online. Not only can a student receive a bachelor's degree online, but it is also possible to earn a master's degree, and even a PhD via the Internet. Traditional colleges and universities are taking part in an educational and technological revolution in joining with online-only institutions to offer bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and PhD degrees to students from every corner of the planet.
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An Overview of Higher Education in the United States

Higher education in the United States stands for every type of formal education after the secondary level. Though the expression “college” is frequently applied to denote any institute offering higher education, a college is basically a 4 year undergraduate school that confers bachelor’s degrees. A college might or might not be a branch of a university that is made up of undergraduate college, as well as one or more graduate schools. Graduate schools are parts of universities that confer a broad range of degrees at the postgraduate and doctoral levels.
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Womens Higher Education in India

Education is undergoing constant changes under the effects of globalization. The introduction of information technology and communication is changing the delivery of Education. Changing the roles of students and teachers, and producing a shift in Society from industrialization towards an information–based Society. Education is the nourishment of the mind with knowledge this is practiced purposefully and productively. Education disciplines the mind, sharpens the intellect and refines the spirit. It shapes and polishes a rough unknown diamond into a multifaceted kohinoor sparkling with scintillating brilliance.
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What to know about Free College Grants to Pay for Your Higher Education

Just last week you most likely were enjoying the long three-day Presidents Weekend. Maybe you went out of town to go skiing or somewhere else to take it easy. Now it’s already time to start planning for your spring break vacation. Spring break always is a big deal for college students. There are tons of Web sites dedicated to spring break. There also are TV shows about the time of year when college students take vacation in warm, sunny places, as most students tend to flock to the beach.
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