{"id":2543,"date":"2025-07-16T12:20:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupebm.net\/eiusa\/?page_id=2543"},"modified":"2025-08-16T11:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T11:23:31","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/groupebm.net\/immigration\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-admission\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ-Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2543\" class=\"elementor elementor-2543\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76eb6a1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76eb6a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c404f4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c404f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b87464 premium-header-block premium-lq__none premium-box-lq__none elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-dual-header\" data-id=\"1b87464\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-dual-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-dual-header-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"premium-dual-header-first-header \"><span class=\"premium-dual-header-first-span\">Estimated Reading Time: 12 Minutes <\/span><span class=\"premium-dual-header-second-header \">Frequently Asked Questions<br>Admissions<\/span><\/h2> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386d14d elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"386d14d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_tablet&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; 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Each university has its own eligibility criteria<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-8417e716a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-8417e716a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-8417e716a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What are the different degree levels in the U.S. education system ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-8417e716a13010ab3af4\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The main degree levels are :<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/strong> (4 years)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Master\u2019s Degree<\/strong> (1-2 years)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Doctorate<\/strong> (<strong>Ph.D.<\/strong>) (3-5 years)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-3dad4e06a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-3dad4e06a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-3dad4e06a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> Do I need to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-3dad4e06a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes. Most universities require proof of <strong>English proficiency<\/strong>. You can submit :<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>TOEFL iBT<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>IELTS Academic<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Duolingo English Test<\/strong><br \/>The required score varies by institution and degree level.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6b814e16a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6b814e16a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6b814e16a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> Can I study in the U.S. without taking the GRE or GMAT ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6b814e16a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes. Many universities <strong>have waived<\/strong> the <strong>GRE\/GMAT<\/strong> requirement, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some competitive programs may still require these exams.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-56fdce36a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-56fdce36a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-56fdce36a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What is a Statement of Purpose (SOP) ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-56fdce36a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>An SOP is a <strong>personal essay<\/strong> that explains your academic background, career goals, why you chose the program, and how it aligns with your aspirations. It plays a crucial role in graduate admissions.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-2df26bf6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-2df26bf6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-2df26bf6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is the minimum GPA required to apply ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-2df26bf6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>There is no universal minimum GPA, but generally :<\/p><ul><li><p>Undergraduate programs : <strong>2.5 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Graduate programs : <strong>3.0 or higher<\/strong><br \/>Competitive programs may have higher GPA requirements.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-af4bc6f6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-af4bc6f6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-af4bc6f6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> Can I apply to more than one university at a time ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-af4bc6f6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes. In fact, it is recommended to apply to<strong> 3 to 5<\/strong> <strong>universities<\/strong> to increase your chances of admission.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ea7f3ed6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ea7f3ed6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ea7f3ed6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How do I choose the right university ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ea7f3ed6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>To choose the right university, you should evaluate factors such as your academic background, career goals, budget, location preferences, and scholarship opportunities. Also consider the university\u2019s ranking, faculty expertise, student support services, visa approval trends, and curriculum.<br \/><strong>If you choose Study or Immigrate to the USA<\/strong>, our team of experts will guide you through the decision-making process. We help you select universities that match your profile and goals, ensuring you apply where you have the best chance of success and personal growth.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ce6bb116a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ce6bb116a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ce6bb116a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is the usual university admissions timeline ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ce6bb116a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>International students are typically admitted for the <strong>Fall semester<\/strong> (August or September). The entire process , from preparing documents and English proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) to completing applications and visa procedures can take up to <strong>a year<\/strong>.<br \/>We recommend starting at least <strong>12 months in advance<\/strong> to meet all deadlines and maximize your chances of admission, scholarships, and timely visa issuance.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-9-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-893eed56a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-893eed56a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-893eed56a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What documents are required to apply ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-893eed56a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-9-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Most schools require:<\/p><ul><li><p>Transcripts and diplomas<\/p><\/li><li><p>English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)<\/p><\/li><li><p>SOP and resume\/CV<\/p><\/li><li><p>2-3 letters of recommendation<\/p><\/li><li><p>Passport copy<\/p><\/li><li><p>Bank statement or sponsorship letter<\/p><\/li><li><p>Application fee receipt<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-10-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-185507b6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-185507b6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-185507b6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do I need to have my documents translated ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-185507b6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-10-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>If your documents are not in English, they must be <strong>translated by a certified translator<\/strong>.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-11-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-02843026a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-02843026a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-02843026a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What is a foreign credential evaluation ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-02843026a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-11-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Some schools or visa processes require foreign degrees to be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by agencies like <strong>WES<\/strong>, <strong>ECE<\/strong>, or <strong>SpanTran<\/strong>.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-12-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-82348336a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-82348336a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-82348336a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What are the university application fees ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-82348336a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-12-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Application fees typically range from<strong> $50 to $120 per university.<\/strong> Some universities offer <strong>free waivers<\/strong>.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-13-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-8b057616a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-8b057616a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-8b057616a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Are there scholarships for foreign students ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        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Many universities offer :<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Merit-based scholarships<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Need-based aid<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Graduate fellowships<\/strong> (for master\u2019s and Ph.D. programs)<\/p><\/li><li><p>External funding from organizations or governments<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-14-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6a0584c6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6a0584c6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6a0584c6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What is Form I-20 ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6a0584c6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-14-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The I-20 form is issued by U.S. schools and is required to <strong>apply for the F-1 student visa<\/strong>. It certifies your admission and provides financial and academic details.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-15-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-e19c9006a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-e19c9006a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-e19c9006a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What is SEVIS and the SEVIS fee?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-e19c9006a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-15-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) tracks international students. Before applying for a visa, you must:<\/p><ul><li><p>Pay <strong>the SEVIS fee<\/strong> ($350 for F-1 visas)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Receive the I-901 receipt<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u232a<strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><em> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #ffffff;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fmjfee.com\/i901fee\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pay the SEVIS Fee<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-16-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-3c9670b6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-3c9670b6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-3c9670b6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I work while studying in the U.S.?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-3c9670b6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-16-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, you can work :<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>On-campus<\/strong> : Up to 20 hours per week during semesters<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>OPT<\/strong> (Optional Practical Training) after graduation<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>CPT<\/strong> (Curricular Practical Training) during studies, if approved<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-17-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bed0fdd6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bed0fdd6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bed0fdd6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I stay in the U.S. after graduating ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bed0fdd6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-17-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, you can apply for :<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>OPT<\/strong> (12-36 months)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>H-1B work visa<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Other pathways like <strong>EB-2 NIW<\/strong> or advanced degree options<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-18-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-9a256a36a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-9a256a36a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-9a256a36a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are my chances of getting admitted ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-9a256a36a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-18-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Admission depends on :<\/p><ul><li><p>Academic background<\/p><\/li><li><p>Test scores<\/p><\/li><li><p>Quality of SOP and recommendation letters<\/p><\/li><li><p>Program competitiveness<br \/>We help you <strong>assess<\/strong> and<strong> strengthen your profile<\/strong> for better outcomes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-19-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-21fae606a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-21fae606a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-21fae606a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What if I get admitted but can\u2019t afford the tuition fees ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-21fae606a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-19-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>You can :<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Request a deferral<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Apply for <strong>internal scholarships<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Seek <strong>external sponsorship<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Consider more affordable schools<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-20-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-69ac7fa6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-69ac7fa6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-69ac7fa6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> Can I transfer schools after starting ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-69ac7fa6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-20-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, under certain conditions :<\/p><ul><li><p>Maintain <strong>valid F-1 status<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Be accepted by another SEVP-certified school<\/p><\/li><li><p>Receive <strong>a new I-20<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-21-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-16972636a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-16972636a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-16972636a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> What is conditional admission ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-16972636a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-21-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>You may be <strong>conditionally<\/strong> admitted if you meet academic requirements but need to improve your English. You would first enroll in an <strong>English language program<\/strong>\u00a0 at the same university.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-22-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6325f226a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6325f226a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6325f226a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is a community college ? Can international students enroll ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6325f226a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-22-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes. <strong>Community colleges<\/strong> offer affordable 2-year programs. After earning an associate degree, you can <strong>transfer to a university<\/strong> to complete a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-23-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-aeef97b6a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-aeef97b6a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-aeef97b6a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do I need a visa to study in the U.S.?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-up\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-aeef97b6a13010ab3af4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-23-e29a74d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a13010ab3af4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes. Most students apply for an <strong>F-1 student visa<\/strong> after receiving their I-20. We help you <strong>prepare for the visa interview<\/strong> and <strong>guide you on paying the SEVIS fee<\/strong>.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-24-e29a74d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-477e6b16a13010ab3af4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-477e6b16a13010ab3af4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-477e6b16a13010ab3af4\">\n                            \n                                <span class=\"number\"><\/span>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> How can Study or Immigrate to the USA help me ?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                            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offer:<\/p><ul><li><p>Free profile assessments<\/p><\/li><li><p>University matching<\/p><\/li><li><p>SOP\/CV editing<\/p><\/li><li><p>Scholarship research<\/p><\/li><li><p>Document translation and evaluation<\/p><\/li><li><p>Assistance with university applications<\/p><\/li><li><p>Visa process support<\/p><\/li><li><p>End-to-end guidance until your arrival in the U.S.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20711a74 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20711a74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"xs_tab_7\" 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Duolingo)<\/li><li><strong>Statement of Purpose<\/strong> (<strong>SOP<\/strong>)<\/li><li><strong>Resume<\/strong> or <strong>Curriculum Vitae<\/strong> (<strong>CV<\/strong>)<\/li><li><strong>Letters of Recommendation<\/strong> (minimum of 3)<\/li><li><strong>Bank Statement or Sponsorship Letter<\/strong> (for visa application)<\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-9077dfd \" id=\"content-9077dfd6a13010ab9eb9\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-9077dfd6a13010ab9eb9-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>\ud83d\udd17 <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/study\/student-visa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Student Visa Information &#8211; U.S. Department of State<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/toefl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\">TOEFL Test Registration<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>\ud83d\udd17 <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/englishtest.duolingo.com\/applicants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Duolingo English Test<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmjfee.com\/i901fee\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffffff;\"><em>SEVIS Fee Payment Portal<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estimated Reading Time: 12 Minutes Frequently Asked QuestionsAdmissions Explore our answers to better understand each step and help simplify your journey. Who is eligible to apply for university admission in the United States ? Anyone who has completed or is about to complete the required level of education (high school, bachelor\u2019s, or graduate degree) and meets the institution\u2019s English language proficiency and academic requirements can apply. Each university has its own eligibility criteria What are the different degree levels in the U.S. education system ? The main degree levels are : Bachelor\u2019s Degree (4 years) Master\u2019s Degree (1-2 years) Doctorate (Ph.D.) (3-5 years) Do I need to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo ? Yes. Most universities require proof of English proficiency. You can submit : TOEFL iBT IELTS Academic Duolingo English TestThe required score varies by institution and degree level. Can I study in the U.S. without taking the GRE or GMAT ? Yes. Many universities have waived the GRE\/GMAT requirement, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some competitive programs may still require these exams. What is a Statement of Purpose (SOP) ? An SOP is a personal essay that explains your academic background, career goals, why you chose the program, and how it aligns with your aspirations. It plays a crucial role in graduate admissions. What is the minimum GPA required to apply ? There is no universal minimum GPA, but generally : Undergraduate programs : 2.5 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Graduate programs : 3.0 or higherCompetitive programs may have higher GPA requirements. Can I apply to more than one university at a time ? Yes. In fact, it is recommended to apply to 3 to 5 universities to increase your chances of admission. How do I choose the right university ? To choose the right university, you should evaluate factors such as your academic background, career goals, budget, location preferences, and scholarship opportunities. Also consider the university\u2019s ranking, faculty expertise, student support services, visa approval trends, and curriculum.If you choose Study or Immigrate to the USA, our team of experts will guide you through the decision-making process. We help you select universities that match your profile and goals, ensuring you apply where you have the best chance of success and personal growth. What is the usual university admissions timeline ? International students are typically admitted for the Fall semester (August or September). The entire process, from preparing documents and English proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) to completing applications and visa procedures can take up to a year.We recommend starting at least 12 months in advance to meet all deadlines and maximize your chances of admission, scholarships, and timely visa issuance. What documents are required to apply ? Most schools require: Transcripts and diplomas English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) SOP and resume\/CV 2-3 letters of recommendation Passport copy Bank statement or sponsorship letter Application fee receipt Do I need to have my documents translated ? If your documents are not in English, they must be translated by a certified translator. What is a foreign credential evaluation ? Some schools or visa processes require foreign degrees to be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by agencies like WES, ECE, or SpanTran. What are the university application fees ? Application fees typically range from $50 to $120 per university. Some universities offer free waivers. Are there scholarships for foreign students ? Yes. Many universities offer : Merit-based scholarships Need-based aid Graduate fellowships (for master\u2019s and Ph.D. programs) External funding from organizations or governments What is Form I-20 ? The I-20 form is issued by U.S. schools and is required to apply for the F-1 student visa. It certifies your admission and provides financial and academic details. What is SEVIS and the SEVIS fee? SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) tracks international students. Before applying for a visa, you must: Pay the SEVIS fee ($350 for F-1 visas) Receive the I-901 receipt \u232a Pay the SEVIS Fee Can I work while studying in the U.S.? Yes, you can work : On-campus : Up to 20 hours per week during semesters OPT (Optional Practical Training) after graduation CPT (Curricular Practical Training) during studies, if approved Can I stay in the U.S. after graduating ? Yes, you can apply for : OPT (12-36 months) H-1B work visa Other pathways like EB-2 NIW or advanced degree options What are my chances of getting admitted ? Admission depends on : Academic background Test scores Quality of SOP and recommendation letters Program competitivenessWe help you assess and strengthen your profile for better outcomes. What if I get admitted but can\u2019t afford the tuition fees ? You can : Request a deferral Apply for internal scholarships Seek external sponsorship Consider more affordable schools Can I transfer schools after starting ? Yes, under certain conditions : Maintain valid F-1 status Be accepted by another SEVP-certified school Receive a new I-20 What is conditional admission ? You may be conditionally admitted if you meet academic requirements but need to improve your English. You would first enroll in an English language program\u00a0 at the same university. What is a community college ? Can international students enroll ? Yes. Community colleges offer affordable 2-year programs. After earning an associate degree, you can transfer to a university to complete a bachelor\u2019s degree. Do I need a visa to study in the U.S.? Yes. Most students apply for an F-1 student visa after receiving their I-20. We help you prepare for the visa interview and guide you on paying the SEVIS fee. How can Study or Immigrate to the USA help me ? 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