General Admissions Procedure.

Most of the Universities abroad have more or less similar application process. However every College or University has its own unique policies. It is time consuming and it is important that the applicants must start preparing well in advance. It is very important to begin the admission process early as the application deadlines are far in advance of the start of the semester. Students should also schedule the required standardised tests needed for admission on time so that they have the results of these tests on time to be sent to schools.

The basic steps for applying abroad are:

Identifying country- This is a critical aspect as it plays a very important role in determining a budget and also the intake.

Identifying university and the course that the student wants to pursue – Every University abroad offers hundreds of course so it is essential the students recognize the University that offers the course as per their requirements.

Obtaining the required Application Forms – It can be obtained online or by requesting the University to send the printed form.

Taking various required tests- Student needs to meet the criteria of minimum score required by the University to which they wish to apply.

Reporting various test scores to the universities- Students are allowed to send some scores free while taking the tests. If they apply to any other University they have to make sure that the scores are sent on time.

Arranging and preparing essays and recommendation letters- These are one of the important aspects of application and play a crucial role in getting students an acceptance form.

Preparing financial documents – The student needs to provide the proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of the course as well as the living expenses.

Preparing other important documents - Along with recommendations and essays students also need to send their mark sheets and other relevant certificates

Completing and sending Application Forms along with required documents- The form needs to be sent to the right place as per the instructions provided by the University.

Important documents that a student needs to prepare:
· Score reports of SAT / IELTS / TOEFL / GRE / GMAT
· Completed Application Form
· Essay/s or Statement of Purpose
· Resume
· Recommendation letters
· Transcripts and mark sheets
· Relevant Certificates
· Financial Documents


When students apply abroad to any University they have to be sure that they send all the required documents well before the application deadline. Some Universities even have early deadlines. If a student misses out on these he/she may have to forego the intake. Once the application is sent then the University responds either with an acceptance offer or a reject. The student then needs to follow the instructions if he/she wishes to join the University. Universities usually inform students of their admission decisions well in advance of the beginning term.

Each college provides the information regarding confirming the acceptance of their offer of admission and also how to prepare for the first term. This information is generally included with the letter of admission or in materials that are sent to the student shortly after he/she accepts the offer. Student may be required to submit a financial deposit to the institution that you plan to attend. This is to guarantee the place in the class.

It is also likely that a student may receive a letter that informs him/her that they are on a ‘waiting list’. This generally means that the admission office determined that they were qualified for admission but there was not enough room to admit all qualified applicants. If a student is placed in the waiting list of a college they wish to attend, they will be asked if they are interested or not in trying to get a seat in it. If the student shows the willingness to be apart of the Institute he/she may be offered admission if space becomes available.

If a student receives admissions in more than one university, they have to decide which one they want to attend. At this stage, they should compare a few objective and mostly more subjective criteria. The points that student should consider are as follows:

• Best program curriculum, length of program, choice of courses
• Best funding offer or best program with respect to costs
• Cost of living
• Strength of related departments/program
• Overall reputation of university/department/program
• Location-region, safety of neighborhood
• Climate
• Social life
• Facilities available
• Accommodation & housing
  
  Application process is the stepping stone for any student who wishes to go abroad and study. Since the university does not meet the student personally their entire evaluation and perception of a student depended on the application. So it becomes very crucial for a student to present himself or herself in best possible manner that will make his or her application stand out distinctly from the several other applications that a University generally receives.