What is CPT : Curricular Practical Training

Most important things you need to know about CPT  for F1 student in USA 


While you are in your school/university you can choose CPT which is a training which is curricular practical training. You can't have over 12 months of CPT programme.
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Extremely Useful F1-VISA INTERVIEW Questions with answers

Few expected questions during visa process and the way of possible answers you can get to those questions are posted here

ACADEMIC QUESTIONS:
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1. How many universities did you apply to? 

Most important factors in Admission Process USA universities

Factors that play a major role in the admission process:


Test Scores (GRE Test/ TOEFL iBT): 
Your scores in GRE (General Test) and TOEFL are required by good universities before they decide on your application for admission into their universities.
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Some universities may also ask you to take GRE Subject test depending on your background and the major area you are applying for.

Academics (GPA):
Your marks in 10th and 12th standards and undergraduation will form an important part of the admission process. Your marks up to the semester you have completed should be sent along with the application packet. Good academics of the student always improve the admission chances and chances of financial assistance.

Complete view of US education system for graduates

USA Education System 

In United  States of America, the education system comprises of 12 years of primary and secondary schooling.
A student who has completed 12 years of education will be eligible to apply for a Bachelors ( Undergraduate) program and a student who has completed 16 years of education is eligible to apply for a Masters program.
 Its unlike in India where 3 years traditional degree is not sufficient to apply for Masters program in US. Student from India with 3 years degree should have complete an additional year of degree program to become eligible for admission.
There are four semesters mentioned below are available in the US Universities,

1.Fall semester:
                                  Starts in the month of August / September

2.Spring semester:
                                   Starts in the month of January / February

3.Summer Semester:
                                   Starts in the month of April

4. Winter Semester:
                                   Starts in the month of November

Secret tips to get scholarships to study abroad

Tips to get scholarship


The lack of money doesn’t have stand between you and studying abroad. Hundreds of scholarships are available that can cover the cost of your program, and then some. Unfortunately, many students don’t apply for scholarships because they feel that their chance of winning a scholarship is as likely as winning the lottery.However, composing a winning scholarship application doesn’t have to be difficult. Having been on both sides of the scholarship process, once as a scholarship recipient and then as a scholarship application reviewer, I have learned several simple yet effective "secrets" that can improve your chances of winning scholarships to study abroad!
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FAQ AFTER I 20 AND BEFORE GETTING VISA.

Q.1 What is an I-20 and how do I get it?

The Form I-20 is an official U.S. Government form, issued by a certified school, which a prospective nonimmigrant student must have in order to get an F-1 or M-1 visa. Form I-20 acts as proof-of-acceptance and contains the information necessary to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, apply for a visa or change visa status, and be admitted into the United States.
The Form I-20 has the student's SEVIS identification number, which starts with the letter N and is followed by nine digits, on the upper righthand side directly above the barcode.

US universities accreditation for respective states

How do you find out whether a Master’s or PhD is accredited for a particular university? Are the accreditations required? What are the consequences you will face if the university program is not accredited?