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Students got to know about the procedures to be followed for getting admissions in U.S and Canadian universities during a seminar organised in the city this past week.
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IT IS the dream of almost everyone looking out to pursue higher studies. A degree from a U.S university is all that many want to add to their curriculum vitae. But it can prove to be a rather difficult task if one is not aware of the intricacies involved in the admission process. The September 11 attacks and the strict guidelines that followed have made it even worse. Visas have become hard to come by and admissions to American Universities have turned into a pipedream for many. With the situation improving, are things getting any better?
A seminar on studying in the U.S and Canada, organised by CGS Systems, an associate of the New Jersey- based The Indus Foundation Inc, which assists students in getting admissions to universities in the two countries, provided some answers.
"Students applying to these universities lose out due to lack of proper guidance about visa procedures," said S. B. Anumolu, President of the foundation. He listed other reasons too.
"For getting admitted to a Masters programme, the candidate should have completed 16 years of formal education. He has to submit an essay along with the application."
There are too many universities and courses to choose from. So students find it difficult to get information on the courses that are available. "There are over 3,000 universities in the U.S. It is important to apply to the accredited courses. As we have tie-up with about 300 universities that offer such courses, we help students narrow down their choices," said Sivakami Rajagopal, Director of CGS systems.
"The students should go through an appropriate process. They have to apply early as U.S universities start admissions a year in advance," she stated. Are U.S universities admitting foreign students in a big way? If so, how do Indian students fare?
"The number of visas issued to Indian students has doubled during the last three years," Mr. Anumolu pointed out.
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