USA - Post Graduate Application Process

Application forms for post graduate application process can be obtained by:

• Requesting Application Forms via email
• Requesting Application Forms via Air Mail
• Downloading from the university website

Tests required to be taken:

• TOEFL: Test of English as a foreign language. The TOEFL is the best-known exam that measures candidates English language proficiency from three aspects: reading, listening and writing.
• TSE: this test is generally for candidates applying for teaching assistantship.
• GMAT: for Graduate Courses in Management
• GRE: for graduate fields other than management
• LSAT: for admission into law schools
• USMLE: for admission into medical schools.

Eligibility:

Most schools require qualifications comparable to a U.S. Bachelor’s (Honours) degree (Four Year Degree Program) i.e. a minimum of 16 years of formal education.

In the Indian context, it implies qualifying in a professional four-year degree like engineering or other such courses. In other cases it is thus advisable to apply for a Post Graduate degree in India. A one-year university affiliated program will make up for the fourth year of a U.S. undergraduate degree

For Doctorate programs, most universities require a Master’s degree in that subject. In a few exceptional cases like a good undergraduate engineering degree, they may offer a direct admission to a Doctorate course.

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