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Hey, Harvard graduate school of architecture is one of the great architecture colleges inside the USA. Harvard requires a four year Bachelor in Science or Bachelor in Arts in any subject or Bachelors Degree in multiple constitutions, with Architecture being the main course. As part of your application procedure, you are expected to submit a portfolio as well. Harvard's minimal TOEFL IBT rating is ninety two with at least 23 in each section. And the favored rating is 104, with 26 in every section. Harvard also accepts online programs. You can check the utility deadlines and observe for this system here. If you wanted to get further details you could check iSchoolConnect's blog on 'All about Harvard University' here. For assistance with applications and studying abroad, you can give us a call on +91 22 62863000

Hey Amandeep, PhD programs are usually at least partially funded if not entirely. Most universities cover tuition costs, living costs or simply the costs for textbooks and research materials. However, generally most colleges abroad do fund your research programs completely. It is a general norm for universities to either accept an application with grants or otherwise outright deny the application. The reason for that being that most PhD students are discouraged from engaging in external employment or at least reduce their working time, especially in the USA and Canada. With the money you are provided, you should easily be able to buy a car and rent a house, but don't expect to do anything extravagant with money provided.

Hey Robert,
Owning a student forex card although not compulsory, offers many advantages over using cash,debit or credit cards. This is because, a forex card for one is much safer to carry as well as it much cheaper because cash is sold at a much higher cost compared to money in your forex card. Another advantage of the forex cards are that you can load a lot more money compared to carrying cash around. All these advantages coupled with the fact that a forex card can be used as form of identification makes it a better alternative to finance. Hope this answer helped!

Hey Adrika,
In order for you to stand a good chance in getting into a top university abroad, an ideal GRE score of 320+ and 6.5/7.0 in IELTS is recommended. Having said that, a strong letter of recommendation and SOP can help you get in if you have a comparitively low test score. It is also important to crack the interviews that some of these universities conduct. As you can see, a less than ideal score can be compensated with an overall impressive profile. You can also take a look at this blog that gives you a step-by-step guide for applying for MS abroad.

Hey Adrika,
Most Universities abroad require you to pay application fees. However, quite a few of these universities also offer application fee waivers for the students that provide enough evidence that they need it. Some of those many universities that do offer fee waivers are: South-western University, Yale University, University of Vermont. However, its important to remember that a decision like this is very subjective and the decision lies in the hands of the university you apply to.
You can definitely apply to the university office to try your luck, or you could also apply to iSchoolConnect who offer application fee waivers for various universities.

Hey Adrika,
Your GRE score makes you eligible for scholarships because 320+ is considered a good score in a GRE exam. Also, having 3 years of work experience should make your profile look very strong. Based on your profile, you should target Ivy league schools such as:

1. MIT
2. Stanford University
3. Harvard University
4. Cornell University.
   Applying to multiple universities abroad can be a time consuming and tedious process, so you should consider taking help from a counsellor. iSchoolConnect provides students like you with assistance in achieving there study abroad dreams. You can also take a look at this blog about the Top universities for MS in USA-https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/top-universities-for-ms-in-usa/

Hey Adrika,
The TOEFL english test is a standardized test in order to get into colleges where the primary mode of communication is in English. It is divided into 4 parts ie: reading, writing, listening and speaking. While it is usually recommended to join coaching instutions for TOEFL preparation, there are various ebooks available for you to study at home. https://magoosh.com/toefl/2016/a-big-list-of-magooshs-free-toefl-ebooks-and-pdfs/ has a list of free ebooks and practice tests. Apart from this, you can also refer Mcgrawhill and Barron's books for study materials. You can also take up mock tests on https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare/test_questions. I was preparing for my University applications based on my TOEFL scores and my consultant iSchoolConnect helped me a great deal with the same. You could check them out here - www.ischoolconnect.com

Hey Zeeshan,
Scholarships is one of the ways to study abroad by keeping decent amount in your bank account. There are many scholarships offered to eligible students which recover full tuition or maybe some amount of tuition, depending upon the one you get. If you are an Indian student, there are scholarships offered by Indian foundations which include S N Bose Scholars Program, Nehru Full-Bright Scholarship, Tata Scholarship for Cornell University, Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships, Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship. Apart from these, you can also apply for scholarships offered by the universities you are applying to. I found this blog on iSchoolConnect which talk about how you can lessen the burden of tuition fees. Here is the link https://www.ischoolconnect.com/blog/how-to-study-abroad-without-breaking-the-bank/

Hey Robert,
Most universities mandate entrance exams such a GRE(https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-gre/), GMAT(https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/gmat-exam-information/), IELTS/TOEFL(https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/choosing-between-ielts-toefl/), etc. for studying abroad, depending on whch program you select. A lot of prestigious universities offer great software engineering programs and placements along with them. Some of them which do not mandate the need of an entrance exam score are: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, West Texas A&M University, Virginia State University and California State University, etc. If you need any help regarding studying in abroad, you can always speak to our counsellors at iSchoolConnect(https://ischoolconnect.com/contact-us). There is also a really helpful blog that you can check out about the best computer science and software engineering universities- https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/top-20-universities-for-masters-in-computer-science/

Hey Sid,
Based on the rankings and education quality, the best universities to do your bachelors degree in U.K are:

1. University of Cambridge
2. University of Oxford
3. UCL (University College London)
4. Imperial College London
5. University of Manchester

If you need any assistance applying to these universities, looking for scholarships, finding programs, and more, you can always contact iSchoolConnect and take their help for studying abroad.

Hey Natasha,
If you want to pursue an MBA in MIT Sloan you must have a minimum GMAT score of 710 to stand a chance at getting in. Having said that, students with a lot less have get into MIT every year due to there impressive overall profiles. MIT believes in the quality of students rather than just admission based on scores. So, if you can prove that you belong in MIT Sloan with factors such as good work experience, extracurriculars, leadership skills, etc. then you can definitely get in. You could also speak with our counsellors at (https://ischoolconnect.com/universities/usa/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-738?category_name=All Categories&redirect_url=n-dashboard/school-profile?id=738).

Hey Natasha,
Getting student discount flights is something most students look for while booking their flight tickets. So here are a few tips on how to fly cheap that you could use while booking flights to study abroad.

1. It is advised to look for flights well in advance (atleast 9 months prior) for you to get the best discounts in flights.
2. Check for websites that provide student discounts over the price stated
3. Find out which is the cheapest place near you to fly from
4. Book connecting flights for cheaper fares
5. Try looking for refundable airfares so that in case of an emergency you don't loose your money.

There's a blog about some super helpful flight tips for students(https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/travel-tips-for-students-flying-abroad/) that you can take a look at.

Hey Natasha,
Some of the main differences between the American and Indian method of Teaching are:

1. Curriculum: The Indian curriculum focuses its attention towards the theoritical aspect. While the American system concentrates on the Practical approach of teaching.
2. Competition: While the competion amongst students is great wherever you go, there are a fewer number of students who opt to do their Masters in the U.S then there are in India. Therefore you have a better chance at getting into universities in the U.S then in India.
3. Research: The United States are a good place for students who want to study in areas of research and academics. There practical way of studies help facilitate this.

Hey Natasha,
Since the past few years, the US has been perhaps the best choice for Undergraduate degree. Getting into an American college probably won't appear to be simple however it is possible. You can choose a subject or program of your advantage and browse the wide scope of colleges accessible in the USA. Confirmations rely on the TOEFL and SATs score as well as your overall profile. With regards to studying abroad, it is better to get help from a counsellor who can direct you through the entire procedure. You can contact iSchoolConnect for more information.

Udemy is not an accredited institute. However, there are many other institutes that are accredited by various international boards that are acceptable. Since Udemy isn't one of them, their certificates do not have academic value. Here are some websites that offer information about the institutes that are recognized abroad https://www.millionlights.org/ or
https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=Free certificate courses

Hey Sid,
Almost all of the universities offer application fee waivers for the students based on there needs and Merit. Some of the many universities that provide a fee waiver are University of Vermont, Yale University, South-western University. Don't forget that this is an extremely subjective decision that the institution decides on so there is no fixed criteria. You just need to apply for a fee-waiver and wait for the verdict. Or you could contact iSchoolConnect who offers application fee-waivers for several universities! You can contact them here- https://ischoolconnect.com/contact-us

Hey There,
It is generally advised to book flights to the U.S at least 60 days in advance. A study states that prices of tickets are the cheapest 54 days in advance which generally holds out to be true in most cases.

Hey there,
There are a bunch of reasons that could affect your Visa application, some of the common ones are:

1. Improper Financial Documents
2. Poor communication skills during your Visa Interview.
3. Unsuitable familial conditions(Students with kids have a strong chance of rejection)
4. Criminal Offences
5. Invalid travel documents etc.
   As long as you avoid these parameters you should get a green light on your Visa application. If you need any help applying for your F-1 student visa you should check out this blog- https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/getting-usa-f1-student-visa/

Hey Tara,
Yes! for students who wish to work and study, there are specific programs that allow students the flexibility of doing so. You could also work part-time in order to make up for some of the expenses that you will incur abroad.

Hey Zeeshan,
If you plan on applying for Masters, here are the best universities for Masters in Computer Science:

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2. Stanford University
3. Harvard University
4. Carnegie Mellon University
5. The University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
   While there are many other universities that you can choose, if you plan on applying to the best, these are the ones you should aim for! There is also a blog that I think would be very helpful to you- https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/top-20-universities-for-masters-in-computer-science/ You could check it out.