USA, the country which has experimented with democracy for more than 200 years is strong economically as well as culturally today with the base being the immigrants. The US has more than 4000 colleges and university institutions where nearly 6 million International students study in different courses for various programs. 

Because the US attracts talent, and the best brains from all over the world, people with a hunger to learn, enjoy the US as a study destination. Because there are no cultural boundaries, people are also fortunate enough to learn about different cultures of the world, as they find communities from different sections of the society within the campus.

Studying in an American University/College means not only confined to classes and attending lectures or doing experiments in the laboratories but also having real industry experience. The university colleges and institutions in America have collaborations with employers and researchers in different study fields where students can gain real work experience. This gives an edge over others when after college your work life begins. 

It is believed that world’s finest higher education is available in the U.S., especially in the field of technology. U.S. degrees are accepted across the world and are considered to be among the most prestigious. 

The education system in the US is very flexible. Classes are offered under the semester scheme, and course is divided into credits. A student can choose the number of credits he / she want to earn in a semester or quarter, and the electives and the optional classes he wishes to take.

Student life in the United States is an incredibly unique experience, especially when compared to the experience that you may get in a country like the United Kingdom or Canada. This is likely due to the fact that many students who obtain a secondary school education in the United States end up going on to university, and it is considered a part of the process of “growing up” in American culture.

The independence and adventure associated with going to university is going to rub off on you, even if you are an international student in the United States.

Take Advantage of This Time in Your Life

One of the best pieces of advice that we have for any college student is that, no matter whether you decide to go to the United States or another country to study or not, make sure that you get involved. Enjoy every opportunity that you have available at your university, even outside of your field of study. When studying abroad, it’s important to take advantage of everything because you may never have those opportunities again.

The United States is a very diverse country and there is a lot to see and enjoy while you are there. Make connections and see if you can find places that are off the beaten path and learn more about the area that you reside in. Just get involved and do everything that you can.

Compared to other countries, admission procedures of US universities, Colleges and institutes are highly competitive for international students. The procedure is even more competitive in the top educational institutes. To earn admission in the top and high-ranking Universities/Colleges in USA you must have good grades, adequate financial support either by achieving scholarships or merit based financial aids, completed challenging coursework, and good command over the English language. 

• For undergraduate programs a student should have completed 10 + 2.
• For Graduate programs the students must have completed 16 years of education i.e. 10+2+4.
• Some institutes accept 15 years of formal education into their Bridge or Masters program.
• The student must have good scores in entrance exams like SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc….
• The language proficiency test scores should be –TOEFL score of 90 and above for Postgraduate and 80 above for Undergraduate studies. IELTS score of 6 and above for Undergraduates and 6.5 and above for Postgraduates studies.
• Strong recommendation letters and Certificate of achievement and extra-curricular activity participation proof.
• The Statement of Purpose i.e. the personal essay should be such that it stands out amongst the lot of students’ letter.
• For undergraduate programs a student should have completed 10 + 2.