TOEFL Cut Off Scores second list

The following is the Minimum TOEFL scores expected from a student; please do not apply to these schools if your TOEFL score is less than required. The Cut-off scores are subjected to change every semester; so please check with the Graduate office of the respective schools.
Some of the universities may be repeated as they were […]

University Acceptance Rate

University Acceptance Rate
The following acceptance shows the number of applicants getting admission for every 100 applications.
What does this number mean?
Low Acceptance: Generally Very Competitive schools (top ranked schools); but some even low ranked schools which get more number of applications can also be a Low acceptance rate school.
High Acceptance: Generally, Less competitive schools which generally […]

Safe Schools

The following Universities have a good chance of admit for a Profile of around GRE >1000 and Bachelors score of >60 %.
If you have better scores you will be well advised to apply to a higher ranked university.

Arkansas Tech University
Northwest Missouri State University
Arkansas State University
Nova Southeastern University
Ball State University
Oklahoma City University
Bradley University
Old Dominion University
South […]

International student %

Name International %
Auburn University, AL 58
Univ of Alabama-Birmingham, AL 73
Univ of Alabama-Huntsville, AL 70
Univ of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 70
Univ of Alaska, Fairbanks, Ak 68
Arizona State Univ, AZ 73
University of Arizona, AZ 61
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 70
California Institute of Technology, CA 60
Stanford University, CA 51
University of California, Berkeley 37
University of California, Davis 36
University of California, Irvine […]

Understanding GPA

If you follow the narration given below as to how USA universities go about calculating GPA. You will get a better idea about your own academics.
In the US, universities use a purely statistical way of measuring progress.
Each of the courses a student takes in a term is worth a number of “units” or “credits”.
Most are […]

Financial Statetments For International Students

You must be preparing to file your applications. Here are some tips on Financial Documents which may help you.
1. Financial Statements what they are?
Financial statements are meant to show to the universities that you or your sponsors have enough liquidity to finance your study and living expenses while you are a student in the American […]

Sponsorship Papers for International students

Sponsorship certificate are required to be sent to the universities to get an I-20. These are also needed for getting a visa.(There are is some difference in I-20 and Visa documents.)
Who can sponsor?Any one of the following can sponsor. Given according to preference.1. parents 2. immediate relatives - brother, sister.3. grandparents4. preference uncles/aunts5. preference other […]

Financial Help

If you and your family cannot meet the costs, you will have to apply for financial assistance. Many international students finance their studies through financial assistance from Universities. However, availability of such funding varies considerably depending on the field of study, level of study, and type of institution. Some institutions also limit the funding they […]

In-state and Out of State Fees

VinayYou have raised very important points and for the benefit of interested readers I am replying these in details.
Instate and Out of state Fees
About the fees you must note the following points1. This difference in Fees is only available in State universities. It is not there in Private universities.2. Majority of high […]

Calculating Costs

Note that the yearly costs given below are rough estimates. Costs such as
tuition and fees will vary between different schools. Costs such as travel
and room and board will vary between different cities in the US.
Also, you should assume about a 5% increase per year for each cost. This is
due to inflation.
Tuition
Tuition will be the largest […]