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Most colleges and universities in US use credit system to record completion of courses that are required for an academic degree

Last week, we started a discussion about ‘accreditation’ in our special topic series on US higher education. We saw how accreditation is a system for recognising educational institutions and professional programmes for their level of quality, performance, and integrity and helps students in selecting acceptable institutions for their applications. The article also referred readers to […]

Our special topic series on US higher education continues in today’s column with the special subject of ‘accreditation’. Accreditation is a system for recognising educational institutions and professional programmes for their level of quality, performance, and integrity based on published criteria and standards. The process of accreditation validates the integrity of an educational programme and/or […]

US Consulate General-Hyd, United States-India Educational Foundation together celebrate the success of US higher education system From Nov 15-19

Those holding F-1 visa are eligible to work only on campus

Students should carefully go through eligibility criteria and policy on transfer of credits

It should be planned at least 12 months in advance of the programme start date

Students should consider some dos and don’ts, especially as international students

Most non-US citizens seek an F-1 student visa

In addition, student must submit resume, application for funding support, and other components

Students should start planning letters of recommendation (LORs) collection process much in advance of their application deadlines

It allows the admissions committee to assess a student’s objective in applying for the programme

Taking English proficiency tests is a crucial part of the application process

Good academic credentials, work experience, and high scores are some of the criteria for financial support consideration by US varsities

It's a network of more than 400 advising centers in 170+ countries

Explore availability of specialisations at the US institution

Top varsities introduce new proficiency tests like Duolingo allowing students to take test from their own homes

Today, we will continue to talk about education programmes at US universities. Last week, we discussed the interdisciplinary nature of the field of education, with the availability of various specialisations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the United States. The column last week also talked about the available degree programmes related to the […]