College application season for 2025 is approaching. The role of the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) in the US Master's admissions process remains a topic of broader conversation. While the GRE's importance varies across programs and universities, it continues to be a key component for many. This standardized test is a universal measure to evaluate candidates from diverse educational backgrounds. Understanding its relevance and how it fits into the broader context of the application is important for international students who want to pursue higher education abroad. Standardized Measures Across Diverse Backgrounds…
The United States is home to some of the world's leading and most acclaimed universities. That alone attracts thousands of Indian students who want to pursue higher studies overseas. There are several other appeals of American universities though, including on-campus job opportunities like teaching assistance, library assistance, peer tutoring, and campus ambassador. But what about job opportunities after graduation? Do international students get high-paying jobs? Many options, fulfilling jobs There are many great career opportunities for international students once they have graduated. Many companies hire international graduates in the US…
The Advanced Placement (AP) is a program that provides examinations for students in the US to assess college readiness. These tests, also available for international students, are offered by the College Board organization, which administers the SAT and other standardized tests. So, while you're in high school, you can go through the college-level curriculum and examinations through the advanced placement program. This way you can earn college credits and avail other perks (provided you score well in the exam), like receiving grant placement. In addition to taking AP classes during…
Once you have sorted your plan to study abroad and now know what exactly to do next, comes then the most obvious question: Which test to take? If you want to study in the US, you will need your ACT or SAT score. Here's where things get a little trickier though: Both these standardized tests are accepted in the majority of the American colleges. And both of them are almost the same. This results in confusion among students regarding which test they should choose to take. The Similarities (And Differences)…
