Popular Study Abroad International Destinations

by Pritika Ghura

3 top study abroad destinations

As the academic season comes to a close and undergraduate students await their class XII results, many of you must be considering the option of studying abroad. While some foreign countries boast of excellent quality of education and job opportunities, many others woo overseas students on the basis of an international exposure leading to the overall development of a student.

WHY USA:

As per a recent survey, USA is the most popular study abroad destination among Asian students, especially Indians. USA houses the best institutes in all fields of study. Students get to interact with the best brains and gain knowledge, confidence and skills. US education is internationally recognized and up-to-date.

The country is culturally vibrant and lot of emphasis is given on practical training. The US offers international students the most exciting, rewarding and comprehensive array of study options in the world. Also, students who complete their course in USA are most sought-after by top companies of the world. In short, US universities prepare you best for your future.

USA ACADEMIC CALENDAR

USA academic calendar is divided into three sessions. The Fall Semester (September/October) session admits the maximum number of overseas students, with most courses and scholarships offered at this time. The Spring Semester (January/February) is a mid-year intake session, with negligible scope for scholarship. Summer School begins in July and is more of a preparatory nature.

ADMISSION PROCEURE

A very good academic record in school, extracurricular activities, work experience, recommendations, essays, project work and transcripts and entrance exam will get you the desired course in desired US university. Deserving students can avail numerous scholarships, fee waivers, and one can even apply for a loan or work while studying to cover the expenditure costs.

Exams for admissions:

SAT Reasoning Test (standardised test for admission to undergraduate programmes in most US universities); SAT Subject Test (examines knowledge of students in a particular area of specialisation); ACT (for UG admissions); Test of English as Foreign Language or TOEFL (tests English language skills to be able to study in the English medium); Graduate Record Examination or GRE (for admission to accredited graduate, business or professional schools); Graduate Management Admission Test or GMAT (for business schools); LSAT (for law); MCAT (for medical).

Best institutes:

Best educational institutions in the US are – Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, Julliard, University of Chicago, Yale University, Princeton, Brown University, Cornell University, Columbia University, Massachusetts University, New York University, etc.

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