10 factors that make US a preferred destination for education
June 23, 2010 by app2usadvisor
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1. Most of the top hundred universities are in USA
2. US Universities have star professors in most of the fields.
3. Highest number of Nobel Laureates work at US universities
4. US universities have a lot of funding opportunities
5. It is much convenient to adjust to a new country where English [...]
2009 Nobel Prize winners and US Universities
October 27, 2009 by app2usadvisor
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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2009 was awarded to Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak “for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase”. Elizabeth H. Blackburn is a Professor of Biology and Physiology in the Department of Biochemistry and [...]
Conditional admission offers and prerequisite courses
April 24, 2009 by app2usadvisor
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It is not very uncommon to receive admission offers that mention some academic conditions. The conditions either relate to proficiency in English or lack of academic preparation. A student may be asked to take TOEFL test again or clear some other English speaking test. If you have other admission offers then [...]
MS in US
April 16, 2009 by app2usadvisor
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An economic recession, shrinking job markets and horror stories of financial mess. It is natural to ask, does it make financial sense to study for an MS in US? The answer depends on your reason to pursue higher education from USA. If you wish to pursue a research based degree from [...]
Do not register for too many courses
September 8, 2008 by app2usadvisor
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At US Universities with semester system, the minimum course load for the undergraduate students is four courses and for the graduate students it is three courses. MBA students are on a fixed schedule and do not have to worry about this.
It is easy to get tempted to register for more courses [...]
Semester and Quarter systems at US Universities
May 26, 2008 by app2usadvisor
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Many US Universities like MIT have 2 long semesters, Fall and Spring and one shorter semester in Summer. In these Universities most courses are offered in the two long semesters. Students typically do research or take paid internship on a full-time basis during the Summer semester. Legally international students have to [...]
In state tuition and out of state tuition
April 9, 2008 by app2usadvisor
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In state tuition and out of state tuition
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Private Universities have a flat fee. Public Universities offer a lower tuition fee to the residents of their own state. This lower fee is referred to as in-state tuition. Only US citizens and permanent residents who belong to that US state are eligible for in-state benefits. [...]
US News rankings – America’s Best Graduate Schools 2009
April 3, 2008 by app2usadvisor
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The 2009 US News Rankings are out. The online access costs US dollars 14.95. While we do not endorse the rankings or suggest that you buy the online edition, it may not be a bad investment if you can afford it. Rankings are a good starting point to shortlist the Universities. Once you [...]
Pharmacy education in USA
March 22, 2008 by app2usadvisor
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The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is the degree you should seek if you are interested in becoming a practicing pharmacist in the USA. The Pharm.D. program takes four years of study. The Pharm.D. program prepares students for licensure as a pharmacist. This degree will allow you to practice pharmacy in a number [...]
PhD after Bachelor’s degree
March 10, 2008 by app2usadvisor
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US Education system encourages students to apply for PhD programs directly after a four year undergraduate degree. If you have a good academic record and genuine interest in research, consider applying for a PhD program while still in the senior/ fourth year of your undergrad degree. PhD at a US University is an [...]