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Bachelor’s in USA

BACHELOR’S IN USA

The USA, or we may call it the most developed and popular country by far in the entire world, is also a leading country for its superior education. Out of the top 100 colleges in the whole world, 33 are based in the USA. It leads every industry because it has the best technology, resources, and excellent education at the root. So if you plan to study here, you are on the right path to brighten your future!

Let us first check whether or not you are eligible to study in the USA. If not, start working towards these eligibility criteria as soon as possible.

  • SAT/ACT scores are a must for any US college, be it private or public. You will need a minimum score of 600 on the SATs, but mind you, if you aim for an IVY league or other such top colleges, prepare for nothing less than a 1400.
  • A minimum GPA score of 2.5 is also required for admission to most colleges. Here also the higher the better for top colleges
  • A very well-written Statement of Purpose+ Letter of Recommendation from authorities of the previous educational institution.
  • An entry-level score on English proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL.
  • Extracurricular activities, internships, sports, and community service work is also highly valued by American universities. Having these could ease your way into the university.
  • Work experience, if any (not mandatory)

if you fulfill these criteria, we can move forward to the TYPE OF COLLEGE present in the USA that you can choose from.

There are mainly four categories of educational institutions that various colleges fall under

Private Universities/ College State Universities/ College Institute of Technology Community colleges
– Offer regular Bachelor’s degrees – Offer regular Bachelor’s degrees – Offer graduate degrees and short-term courses in STEM subjects – Offers associate degrees and certificate courses
– Expensive universities/ colleges – Affordable universities/colleges
– Harvard University – University of Michigan – Massachusetts Institue of Technology (MIT) – Santa Monica college

Depending on:

– Duration of the course

– Your desire to pursue a specific degree/ course

– Your budget

– Location of the university/college

– And your qualifications

You decided which type of institutions you want to be a part of. Having decided that we now look at top colleges.

BEST COURSES AND PRIVATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES (HUMANITIES):

1. Bachelor of Liberal Arts

2. Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

3. BA in English

4. BA in History

5. Bachelor of Fine Arts

6. Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication

7. Fashion Design

8. Hotel Management

9. Geography

10. Sociology

11. Bachelor of Social Work

UNIVERSITY/ COLLEGE Basic admission criteria
1. Yale University – 2 recommendation letters from teachers and 1 from counselors
– SAT/ACT scores
– English proficiency test scores:
   – IELTS 7 or more preferred
   – TOEFL score 100 or more
other tests are also accepted.
2. Columbia University – IELTS: 7.5 or higher
– TOEFL: 105 or higher
– DET: 135 or more
– SAT English and reading score: 700 or more
– ACT English and reading score: 29
3. Princeton University – Graded written paper: write on a topic you study about as an essay, a research paper, or any other format listed on the official website and it should also be graded by the course teacher in school
– IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE exam.
– SAT/ ACT exam test scores
– 3 letters of recommendation
– GRE/GMAT for particular courses
4. Stanford University – Answer 3 short questions given by the university
– ACT/ SAT tests
– IELTS/ TOEFL/ DET tests
– Interviews
5. Harvard University

BEST COURSES AND PRIVATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ( COMMERCE):

1. Bachelor in Economics

2. Bachelor of Management

3. Bachelor of Entrepreneurship

4. BBA in Accounting

5. Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

6. BBA in Finance

7. BSc in Marketing

8. Business Administration in Global Business

UNIVERSITY/ COLLEGE Basic admission criteria
1. The University of California – Complete 10th and 12th from state/CBSE/ICSE board with the total average above 70
– No subject’s marks should be less than 60.
– SAT/ACT required
– IELTS/TOEFL required (MyBest TOEFL not accepted)
2. Texas A&M University – GPA above 2.7
– SAT score of 1000 or more/ ACT score of 19 or more
– Rank in the top 25% of the graduating class
3. Arizona State University – 9/10th- 12th transcripts
– Minimum GPA of 3.0
– IELTS/TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo’s English Test score
4. Harvard University
5. University of Chicago – Emphasis on extracurricular activities.
– Personal statement
– Any official English proficiency test score is accepted.
6. University of Pennsylvania – SAT/ACT scores
– Interviews conducted
– Letters of recommendation

BEST COURSES AND PRIVATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ( SCIENCE):

1. BSc Nursing (BSN)

2. Computer Science, Economics, and Data Science

3. Bachelor of Biology

4. BSc in Chemistry

5. BSc in Mechanical Engineering

6. Bachelor of Computer Applications

7. BSc in Civil Engineering

8. Bachelor of Surgery

UNIVERSITY/ COLLEGE Basic admission criteria
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology – TOEFL: recommended 100 or above
– IELTS: recommended 7.5 or above
– PTE: recommended 70 or above
– DET: recommended 125 or above
– Cambridge English Test (C1 or C2): 190 or above
– SAT/ACT scores
– Answer several short questions
– Emphasis on extracurricular activities
– 2 Letters of recommendation
– Interviews
2. Harvard University
3. Cornell University – 100 and above on the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
– 5.5 and above on the iTEP
– 120 and above on the Duolingo English Test
– 7.5 and above on the IELTS Academic
– 70 and above on the PTE Academic
– 191 and above on the Cambridge English Scale
– Emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular activities
– Application essay
– SAT for specific courses
– Counsellor recommendation
– Two teachers evaluations
4. California Institute of Technology – IELTS: 7.5 or more recommended
– TOEFL: 100 or more recommended
– DET: 125 or more recommended
– Teacher evaluations
– Short essay questions
– SAT/ACT scores required with emphasis on math section
5. Stanford University – Answer 3 short questions given by the university
– ACT/SATs
– IELTS/ TOEFL/ DET tests
– Interviews

You can opt for financial aid provided by most universities in the USA for international students. They are given based on the financial status of your parents/ guardians.

You can also look for several other scholarships provided to Indian students with deserving profiles who wish to pursue their studies in the USA.

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR APPLICATION:

1. First and foremost is to start the process as early as possible. There is a lot too and not much time to do it. Seek help from expert study abroad counselors. We are the best study abroad consultants in Chandigarh with years of experience under our belt.

a. A strong application has a strong passion at its root. Thus you must pursue something you are truly passionate about. With our counselors, we conduct aptitude tests for every student. These will help you understand your interests, strengths, and weaknesses.

b. After this, we will help you shortlist universities based on your interests. You will not need to go through the very confusing phase of finding the perfect university/ college for you.

c. With the help of our aptitude test analysis, you will understand where you excel, and based on this you will be able to find better internship and work opportunities to better your application

d. Furthermore, as you can see, almost all universities have English proficiency tests and Standardized tests were a must for your application. NCC Global provides the best coaching for IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, PTE, SAT, and GMAT. We are here to cater to every student’s needs.

e. We also help you better your statement and proofread your statement and letter of recommendation before you submit them to the authorities. An error-free essay is a must

f. We will help you prepare for your interviews with our expert counselors who have prepared numerous students in the past and know exactly what the universities are looking for.

g. We will also help you look for scholarships to help reduce your study cost in the USA.

Extra very important tips:

– Participate in as many extracurricular events as possible in and outside of school

– Try and get some internships in the field of your interest as this would show your enthusiasm for the subject and in general your dedication towards learning. Universities love this in a student

– Universities are looking for strong leaders who can lead the world. Try and improve your leadership and communication skills.

– Play some sports

– Look around for NGOs in your city. Community service work experience will give you an edge in the application.

For more such personalized tips and to understand in depth how we will help you reach your dream destination, get on a free consultation call with us right now!

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