Yes, you want to do your MBA from a top business school… But do even qualify for it? Are you eligible to get admission to one such school? Do you have the right profile that the admission committee would prefer? The top universities in the US and Europe are very selective. Just because an applicant has a good academic background doesn't mean they're assured of admission. There are many factors that admission committees at these universities consider. They look for an "ideal" profile that checks all the right boxes. So,…
As you begin the process of applying to US universities and are working on your college essays, you may wonder whether you need SAT or ACT scores for undergraduate courses. On one hand, it is not mandatory for some US colleges. But on the other, the SAT or ACT can play a significant role in helping you to get into the university and program of your choice. Do international students need to take SAT/ACT? The SATs and the ACTs are the two different tests that students are required to take…
OPT and CPT are two different types of work authorization that international students can apply for while they are studying in the US. While both the programs share some common lines, they are quite different. If you're planning to study abroad in the USA, it's important to understand what's the difference between OPT and CPT. What is OPT? Optional Practical Training (OPT) is employment authorization for international students in the US that's temporary in scope. This authorization is available to most F-1 nonimmigrant students, who have completed or are nearing…
The H-1B visa program allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in roles that require theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. This includes scientists, engineers, computer programmers, and more. The program applies only to jobs requiring at least a bachelor's degree or the equivalent. After completing their graduation, many international students seek the H-1B status that can allow them to stay back in the US and get employed. Now, the process of getting this visa isn't very simple. It has several requirements and there…
