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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Applying to Grad School

Documents required to make an application

  • Statement of purpose(SOP): Explain on one side of a A4 size sheet, why one needs to attend that particular grad-school. The best way to go about writing your SOP is to genuinely work on it well in advance before you even start applying. Check the universities mission statement and accordingly see if the university and the program are right for you.
  • Three or more references: The number of references will be available on the university website. Take references from one referee who has taught and knows you well from your under-grad school and one from somebody who knows you and has guided on a project. People with work experience can take one from their work place. Higher the referee position the better. Sometimesyou might be asked to write your own reference by your referee in which circumstances you should be careful and do not over do it. The references should be stamped signed by the referee in sealed envelopes and can either be sent along with the rest of the application packet or directly from referee to the grad school.
  • Transcripts: Semester wise transcripts sealed and signed by the University/ Institution registrar.
  • GRE, TOEFL, IELTS and other accepted test score sheets
  • University application form can be printed or sent online
  • Passport first page photocopy
  • proof of financial support ( bank statement, scholarships obtained, supporters income statement)
  • liquid assets, fixed assets, property owned etc( for visa processing)
  • Sometimes Universities might want to interview you.


This is what basically most of the universities abroad need!
Good luck with your applications!

USEFUL LINKS
http://www.intstudy.com/india/index.htm
http://i20fever.com/

www.statementofpurpose.com




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