Anna Univ Centric Guide

• 0. Introduction
• 1. Why Pursue an MS or a PhD?
• 2. Why in the US?
• 3. Laying the Foundation – Starting Early
• 3.1. Projects, Research & Papers
• 3.2. Internships & Work Experience
• 3.3. Narrowing Down Your Interests
• 3.4. Keeping Up Your Grades & Rank
• 3.5. Forming a Rapport With Your Professors
  • 4. Long Term Preparation
• 4.1. G.R.E. - The Graduate Record Examination
• 4.1.1. Verbal – Your Nemesis
• 4.1.2. Books
• 4.1.3. Additional Resources
• 4.1.4. Booking Test Dates
  • 4.2. Selecting Universities
• 4.2.1. Courses & Research Offered
• 4.2.2. Location
• 4.2.3. Costs & Financial Support Offered
  • 5. G.R.E. - Test Day
  • 6. Short Term Preparation
  • 6.1. TOEFL
  • 6.2. Shortlisting Universities
    • 7. T.O.E.F.L. – Test Day
    • 8. Additional Score Reports
  • 8.1. G.R.E.
  • 8.2. T.O.E.F.L.
    • 9. Applying for Transcripts7
    • 10. Preparing a Resume
    • 11. Recommendation Letters
    • 12. Statement of Purpose
    • 13. Online Applications
    • 14. Financial Documents
  • 14.1. University Financial Certification/Visa Application Form
  • 14.2. Bank Statement
  • 14.3. Affidavit of Support
    • 15. Dispatching Application Packets
  • 15.1. Packing Methodology
  • 15.2. Dispatching Options
• 15.2.1. Regular Postal Service
• 15.2.2. Registered Post
• 15.2.3. Speed Post
• 15.2.4. International Courier Service
  • 16. Post Application Communication
  • 17. The Admissions
  • 18. The Visa
  • 19. Conclusion