GRE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The most significant point to consider while applying for admission in international graduate schools is establishing the admissions requirements for the programs which the student wishes to apply. This is vital because the prospect may vary from program to program. In case the student is applying for a counseling psychology program, the requirement for this would be experience in the "people-helping" profession. In case the student is interested in pursuing an academic career through a graduate school, the admissions committee will be more interested in the student’s publications.

Admission Requirements

Most colleges and universities follow the same admission procedure. The most common requirements are:

• The student’s Undergraduate GPA (especially in your major)
• GRE score results
• At least 3 Letters of Recommendation from former Teachers or Professors of the student
• Personal Statement containing the student’s future goals and aspirations

Tips to remember during application process:

• It is in the best interest of the student to have the photocopies all applications. It is advantages to prepare individual files with all the details on each University or college to which the student had applied. All the correspondence from the student to institutions and vise versa should be recorded and put away in their respective files.
• The student should adhere to all the rules specified in the application. In case of a need for exception, the student should enquire the admission office for the same.
• If there are any additional sheets submitted with the application the student should remember to put his name and social security number on any additional pages.
• The presentation of the application should be both neat and professional looking. The way the application is presented could make a lasting impression on the selection committee.
• Mistakes in the essay(s) or the application to be submitted should definitely be avoided. In case the student is doubtful he could have someone proofread his essay(s) and application. A single mistake could result in the reservation of the application.

The cost of education has reached an ever high and students aspiring to pursue their higher education in the US may find it impossible to cope without some financial assistantship. Through financial assistantship the student can hope for the University to cover his education costs either partly or fully.

Types of Assistantships offered:

Most of the students find assistantship with out much difficulty. The main point that plays a vital role in deciding whether the student gets these assistances is the students ability of excel in his course. There are 5 different kinds of assistantships that a student can seek while applying for admission to these courses They are

• Scholarships from external agencies
• Fellowships
• Research Assistantships
• Teaching Assistantships
• Tuition Fee-Waiver

Exemption Scholarships

These are offered to students brilliant in their studies by third parties. This I the scholarships offered by people to students excelling in their studies but are unable to find sponsorship. The funds from the scholarships help cover either the education or some expense related to education of the student. NeoVeda has a scholarship scheme as an encouragement for students. There also many available resources though which the student can recover most of the money spent on the application procedure.

Fellowships

Fellowships are normally granted to students whom the Universities feel will be resourceful to their departments. A student who has fellowship is paid a stipend along with the exemption of paying the course fee. The student has to only concentrate on his studies and take care of himself. This is the best likely form of assistantship a student can hope to achieve. Though, it has to be said, the competition for the fellowship grants are very tough.

Research Assistantship (RA)

A research assistant is expected to assist a specific professor with his/her research, writing papers etc. It is crucial that the student puts in a total of 10 - 20 hrs every week, besides his study timings. Through RA the student may gain partial or total wrap up of his tuition fee and also earn a stipend.

Teaching Assistantship (TA)

Sometimes the students are assigned with helping a professor in his teaching tasks. In such cases the student would be required to conduct tutorial or correct the homework of students. The student would be required to put in about 10 to 20 hrs a week for his TA job. The deciding quality in getting TA is the student’s proficiency over English and how well he is able to communicate his thoughts.

Earning within the campus

Students who are brilliant in their study group occasionally get partial or full exemption from paying their course fees. In spite of such exemption the department may not be able to support the student due to the lack of funds. Under such circumstances the student is permitted to find a job to support him. Any kind of job in the cafeteria or library or computer lab is permitted, as long as it is within the university or college premises. No job is considered as menial or undignified to the student. The only criterion is that the student is required to put in regular, allotted timings for these jobs.