Hey Sid, Depending on the University you choose, submitting or not submitting letters of recommendation can make a difference. To get into the top colleges in the U.S, letters of recommendation are a must. However, universities that don't fall among the first tier don't generally put as much emphasis on letters of recommendation. However, LORs add credibility to your profile and certainly help boost your chances of getting into the university of your choice. For any reference regarding writing letters of recommendation, check out this blog-https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/your-letter-of-recommendation-the-unsung-hero/

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I don't think so. It is only need basis, decided by the consulate.

Do you want to do an MBA in the UK for the actual UK study experience, or are you asking about the UK because of the fact that MBA's from UK universities are perceived as more valuable than MBA's from other countries? If you prefer a different environment but still want a UK-accredited degree, Aspire Business School offers a UK-accredited MBA degree without having to endure the UK weather. You can study in sunny Barcelona, Spain and complete a module online to finalize your studies and obtain a UK-accredited degree from Spain. The price is also very competitive - just 7500 euro. Do not think of this as spam, I am posting this as an alternative for students who want a UK degree but are unsure about the Brexit situation, dislike rainy weather or find the UK prices too high.

For sure it is. I myself am currently working while studying in Barcelona. Naturally, some courses are more time-demanding than others, so you might want to do some research on the workload you can expect during a specific course you are thinking of taking. Many schools provide you with some form of support to find a job if you wish to. For example, Aspire Business School collaborates with Worldwide Internships to provide career services to it's students.

Yes, I agree with Rahul S that the most prominent countries to get an MBA from are Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Australia & Singapore, but you also have to take into consideration the price options and the lifestyle which each destination offers. If Spain is a destination you are interested to study in, I would suggest the following MBA Program offered by Aspire Business School (Barcelona) It enables you to obtain a UK-accredited MBA degree without having to endure the UK weather. Study in sunny Barcelona, Spain and complete a module online to finalize your studies and obtain a UK-accredited degree just for 7500 euro. It is a standard 1-year program, my friend enrolled in October it and she is having a positive experience so far.

Hello Shruti, The process to apply for a Bachelors degree in the EU is generally the following: Fill-in, scan and send the application form & Student contract to the school's administration + pay the required application fee (processing fee) Some universities require a language proficiency certificate, others make do with a Skype interview to test your language proficiency Upon receiving a conditional application letter, pay the required tuition fee% to the school After realizing the payment, you should obtain an unconditional acceptance letter, which enables you to apply for a student VISA Apply for a VISA @ your local embassy Obtain your VISA, buy your plane ticket, go study abroad The above mentioned process is what you need to do to enroll into Aspire Business School (Spain, Panama, Online), but it should be very similar, if not identical in other European countries. Good luck with your applications!

It is quite popular. Better acceptance than TOEFL.

You have a great score. If you play your cards right with your SOP/Application you can easily target any global IVY League university

This is a great thread. It is highly beneficial to know what problems you might face before moving abroad. The answer above by Christine Joseph is very informative. The only thing I would add is that what helps a lot with overcoming the common problems students face abroad is to not face them alone. If you are surrounded by other international students, you can expect to face the same problems and be able to tackle them together. Just the fact that you can hang out and talk with someone who is experiencing a similar "hardship" helps immensely. I have experienced being the only "outsider" in a whole school when I was in Moscow, and now I know how it is like being in a school with 100% international students (Aspire Business School Barcelona). The difference is immense. Good luck to everybody thinking of studying abroad! It is a life-changing experience!

Hey Radhika, While choosing your Major/Minor to study abroad, you should consider these factors: Career Analysis: Check and find out the careers that could stem out of the Major you select. If you are not sure about what you want to do, make sure to choose a course that doesn't specialize too much so that you have the flexibility of choosing a variety of careers in that path. Earning Potential: Understand the prospective remittance that you could get after your bachelors to understand whether the Return on investment is worth it or not. Subjects that you love: Decide on a subject that you have an interest in. Doing a course that you don't like will eventually pull you down and hinder you from performing to the best of your abilities. It should be noted that different students will prioritize the different points mentioned based on their preferences. We at iSchoolConnect could help you make a well-informed decision to achieve your study abroad dreams. You could also contact us for further information.

Thanks, Christine this is so useful.

Hey Amandeep, The application process differs for Bachelors and Masters differs slightly. So supposing that you are applying for Masters in UK, you'll need to apply for your program of choice on the university website. You can scan and upload all your necessary documents, scores, degree information, etc. on the university website. Make sure you send in your Statement of Purpose (SOP), Letters of recommendation (LORs), IELTS scores, etc. for the relevant program based on the university's requirement criteria. Hope this answer helps! You can read about the top universities for MBA in UK here- https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/top-universities-for-mba-in-uk-fees-ranks-programs/

@girish-rb Your academic scores Extra-curricular activities (achievements in Sports, music, dancing etc.) Professional accomplishments (Internships, job etc) Community service (NGOs, etc) Research activities ( any research paper published)

Speaking test is an interview with the examiner which lasts up to 11-14 minutes. The test consists of 3 tasks. Task one is typically an introduction or an interview wherein the examiner asks the candidate for a personal introduction. The interview can go on for about 4-5 minutes. In the second task, a task card is given to the candidate containing a topic to speak on. 1 minute is given to jot down the notes and 1-2 minutes are given to talk on the given topic. At the end of the 2 minutes, the examiner can ask a couple of questions based on your topic. Task three is related to the previous task. The topic from task two is discussed in depth and in an abstract way. This task can end up for 4-5 minutes. In some cases, the speaking test is conducted on a different day. For more info check out www.ischoolconnect.com

As a science graduate who is capable of pursuing both, deciding which degree to pursue, an MBA or MS, can be genuine confusion. However, it is important to remember that while both MS and MBA have their own merits, you need to choose the side that best suits your expectations and requirements. Find out more by contacting us-https://ischoolconnect.com/contact-us

Hey Myra, For a Masters program, your tuition fees for the colleges in the US can vary from $10,000 - $90,000 and more. However, there are many ways to obtain financial aid and if not, there are simpler ways to recover from the money you invest into your education. The first thing you should do when applying for scholarship is to reach out to the colleges and enquiring about their scholarships and grants. Schools like MIT (Scholarships worth $39,339), Johns Hopkins University (Scholarships worth $35,195), Northwestern University (Scholarships worth $34,882), and many others offer various scholarships for international students. There are many helpful blogs that tell you all about the financial aid for studying abroad. I got my info from this blog- 'How to fund your education abroad'. You can take a look if you wish. Hope the answer helped!

For the USA, it is recommended to score above 6.5 in each band in order to get into a respected college. Though most colleges allow students to give either the IELTS or the TOEFL exam. Some of these universities to study an MS in Chemical engineering are Georgia State University, California Institute of Technology, Florida Institute of Technology, Eastern Michigan University, etc. For more elaborate information and guidance on the graduate admission process, you can reach out to me or even visit https://ischoolconnect.com/.

Hey Myra Applying for a US student Visa is a methodic process. Commonly, this is the procedure you can follow: Apply to colleges and get admission Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee: SEVIS stands for Student Exchange Visitor Information system. You must pay a fee of about $200 after which the college issues an I-20 form which you must present to your designated counselor at the VISA interview. Schedule and make preparations for your interview: You must now book an interview in order to get your Visa. Your interview plays a key role in determining if you get a Visa or not. Be sure to prepare for the commonly asked questions. If you want, you can read all of this and more in this blog(https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/getting-usa-f1-student-visa/) that talks about how to get your student Visa for the U.S and all the preparation that goes into it.

Hey Tara, Your tuition fees depend upon a lot of factors such as the program and the courses that you opt for. For example, the fees for studying medicine in Australia and the fees for other masters courses differ greatly. Approximately, the tuition fees for most Masters courses are between 20,000 AUD to 37,000 AUD. While the tuition fees for high-value courses like Medicine can be between 33,000 AUD to 44,000 AUD. So based on what courses you want, the tuition fees can differ. But there are many universities that offer scholarships to international students. So you could search for that as well.