United State

STUDY IN USA:

 

Excellent Quality

 

With distinguished programs and over 4,900 accredited colleges, universities and institutions provide both undergraduate and graduate students with choices in more than 900 fields of study. A close relationship between education and research has brought several U.S. institutions to the forefront of research and technological development. At such universities students usually learn under the direction of a world-renowned faculty who may range from Nobel Laureates to Pulitzer Prize winners. The success of the U.S’s higher education is based on the use of cutting- edge technology and top learning facilities, excellent teaching, coupled with personalized study programs and more importantly, individual attention for all students.

Global Education

 

Academic study and experience from a U.S. university has an unequivocal recognition in the international job market. A U.S. education vastly expands on a student’s long-term career goals. The experience builds critical thinking skills, develops self-confidence and cross-cultural skills, all of which are highly valued by employers worldwide.

Choice

 

The diversity in educational opportunities makes sure that students will find an institution that matches their academic and social interests. Depending on the academic experience that the student is looking for, they have numerous types of institutions to consider, be it a public or private university, a liberal arts college, a technical school, a women's or men's only college, a religiously-affiliated institution, and so forth. In addition, a variety of settings could be in a small or a large city, suburban or rural coupled with a myriad of climates can further match a student's choice of academic experience.

Academic and Extracurricular offer

 

Surely a U.S education places high emphasis on academic work but in the American perspective, a successful academic experience includes much more than tests,

 

lectures, and study sessions. It goes beyond classroom walls. For eg. a number of extra-curricular activities give students a chance to develop leadership skills and community spirit. U.S. universities also promote learning outside the class through various social, cultural, and sports activities.

Financial Assistance

 

A U.S. education definitely falls in the category of value for money. U.S. education is one of the best investments when it comes to the future. When it comes to affordability, a wide spectrum of tuition fees, accommodation options & financial help from the institutions in the form of scholarships, fee waivers, aid etc makes USA education an affordable one.

Flexibility

 

The U.S. education system is flexible in terms of choice of courses within a college or university. During the course of study, a student can choose to transfer from one course/stream to another or one institution to another as well. This flexible aspect of the U.S. education system makes it distinct from other countries.

Scholarships & Part time Options

 

International students from all over the world choose to study in the U.S. because an American education is the best preparation they can get for their future. It becomes all the more within your means with things like financial aid, scholarships and assistantships on hand. Students are also allowed to work 20hr/week during their course and 40 Hr/ Week during vacation which helps them to earn and learn at the same time.

Top Ranking Institution

 

Amongst the top ranking colleges world-wide, the majority is in the U.S. These colleges and universities rank high in world rankings because of their infrastructure, technological advancement and the sheer quality of education provided by them.

Professional Approach

 

The best approach of the U.S. education system is that it allows one to learn and earn. This not only gives one, a thorough knowledge of the subjects, but also teaches one to have a practical & professional approach towards life. It ensures better growth prospects wherever they go worldwide.

Cutting-Edge Technology

 

The universities in the U.S. are world leaders in terms of technology and scientific techniques, and are committed to providing the same resources to their students. The emphasis is to equip and familiarise students with the latest in the field of science, engineering and related fields. The end result is work-ready graduates with the appropriate skills along with the most updated technology.

Opportunity for Research, Teaching and Training

 

In the U.S., a graduate level student gains valuable experience in research and teaching through the many assistantship programs available to them. These assistantships also help students finance their higher education on their own. The practical experience gained through this is extremely useful for future careers in teaching and research.

Support Services for International Students

 

U.S. universities welcome international students for pursuing higher education in the USA and have support systems that help students adjust comfortably to life in the

U.S. Services at the international student office help student’s with the adjustment to the new environment. Support is offered throughout the year via orientation programs to assist with academic writing and building resumes as students get ready to graduate.

Campus Life

 

U.S. universities offer a diverse choice of academic, cultural and athletic activities to choose from which not only enrich the educational experience but also help students make new friends and lead the way to becoming global citizens. The university of your choice may also have a cricket team in addition to fraternities, regional and ethnic clubs along with all other U.S sports.

 

Cultural Diversity

 

The land and people of the U.S.A. are incredibly diverse. Wherever you choose to study, you are bound to encounter a regional culture rich in history, local traditions and customs. The U.S.A. is a multi-racial society that is still absorbing new immigrants, which makes it a very dynamic and exciting place of experience.

Application Process

 

sumavarsha's role is to help students quickly and successfully achieve their USA education goals. We recommend the following steps:

Attend a counselling section at sumavarsha

 

Our expert counsellors will give you very good information on USA educational institutions, their Programs, Qualification levels, admission requirement, study duration, expenses, and career opportunities. It will give students a chance to make the right decision on which course and career they have to choose.

Choosing a School or Institution

 

We will advise you on what institutions are most likely to meet your requirements and will guide you to select the best school or institution for you.

• INTAKES

 

Intakes	Start Dates	Remarks
Fall	Aug/Sep	It's the major Intake. All the universities and all programs are offered. Many top universities still offer only Fall intake.
Spring/Winter	Jan/Feb	Spring or Winter [As called by Few universities] starts in January or February. Around 80% of the universities except some top universities offer this intake.
Summer	May/Jun	Most common programs offered are Management and Information Technology

 

• DEADLINES

 

	Fall	Spring	Summer
Scholarship Deadline [For Most of Universities]	1st Dec	1st June	NA
Admission Deadlines [For Most of Universities]	1st March	1st Sep	1st March
Best time to start the Process	1st Sep [Previous Year]	1st May [Previous Year]	1st Jan
Last Date to apply for Admissions	1st June	1st Nov	1st April

 

• PREREQUISITE EXAMS

 

These exams are mainly required to test the English proficiency, Critical Thinking Abilities of the student and to provide a common platform for judging students belonging to various different universities following different evaluation methods (GPA, Percentage, CGPA, Grades etc)

The table below illustrates the requisite exams:

 

	GMAT	SAT	IELTS/TOEFL	GRE
BACHELORS		X	X
MASTER OF SCIENCE			X	X
MASTER'S IN BUSINESS	X		X	X
PHD'S	X		X	X

 

 

• DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 

S.No

Document Type

Requirements

Remarks

 

1	Convocation or Final Degree Certificate	Attested by the Registrar/ Controller of Exams. It has to be Sealed & attested on the flap of Envelope	Required only for Students who have finished their degrees.
2	Provisional Certificate + Individual & Consolidated Marksheets	Attested by the Registrar/ Controller of Exams of the University/ Autonomous College. It has to be Sealed & attested on the flap of Envelope
3	Course Completion Certificate	Attested by the College Principal on College Letterhead.	For students who are in final year of their degree
4	Intermediate/ 12th/ Diploma Certificate	Xerox Copy attested by the Principal or Gazetted Officer. It should be Sealed & attested on the flap of the Envelope.
5	SSC/ 10th Certificate	Xerox Copy attested by the Principal or Gazetted Officer. It should be Sealed & attested on the flap of the Envelope.
6	Recommendation Letters	It has to be written by someone who has either Taught, Supervised [Project guide] or under whom the student has worked. It has to be on the letterhead of the Institution. It should be Sealed & attested on the flap of the Envelope.	Many Universities ask for Online Recos. The letter should contain Institutional Email and Mobile of the Recommender.
7	Statement of Purpose	Written by Students in their own words [ideally 350-500 Words]. Kindly submit both Soft and Hard Copies.	Avoid plagiarism as it can lead to rejection of admissions.
8	Resume/ Curriculum Vitae	Kindly submit both Soft and Hard Copies.	Mention all details about Study and Work along with projects.
9	GRE/GMAT/SAT	Xerox of Scorecard along with Credential details.	Students need to do official reporting.
10	TOEFL/ IELTS	Xerox of Scorecard along with Credential details.	Students need to do official reporting.
11	Bank Certificate	Bank Certificate by a Bank Manager confirming the availability of funds (Both in Rupees and US Dollars) on the Financial Institutions Letterhead. We need to submit an original for every university. The account should be a Savings account	The student can submit multiple accounts and can have multiple sponsors. The student can also submit a Loan Letter instead of Bank Certificate.

 

12	Affidavit of Support	By the sponsor on a Stamp Paper. We need to submit an original for Every University.	Every Sponsor has to submit a separate Affidavit.
13	Passport	Clear Xerox Copies of Passport [First and Last 2 Pages]	Kindly send the colored scanned copies of the same.
14	Photographs	Passport Photos with white background. One for each university.
15	Extra Curricular Certificates	Xerox of certificates of Achievements apart from Academics i.e. Sports, Projects, Presentation, Social Activities etc..	Kindly avoid participation certificates.
16	Experience Certificates	Xerox Copy of Appointment Letter or Experience Certificate	Experiences should be mentioned in Resume too. Applicable only for Students who have experience.

 

MAP OF USA :

 

 

 

 

• Geography

United States became the world’s first modern democracy after its break with Great Britain (1776) and the adoption of a constitutioThen (1789).

 

 

 

Location: Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel.

Geographic coordinates:53.1424° N, 7.6921° W

Area: total 84,421 km2 (32,595 sq mi)

• Population

Ireland population is estimated at 4,937,786 people at mid year according to UN data.

 

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EDUCATION SYSTEM :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIVERSITIES LIST :

 

Alabama

Jacksonville State University

Auburn University

Troy University

Arkansas

Arkansas State University

University of Arkansas Little Rock

Arizona

Northern Arizona University

The University of Advancing Technology

California National University California Baptist University Academy of Art San Francisco State University California State University, San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield Lincoln University Notre Dame de Namur University Woodbury University California Lutheran University California State University- Monterey Bay California State University- Sonoma Humboldt State University

 

National Polytechnic College San Jose State University Colorado

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Heights University

University of Colorado Denver

Colorado State University

Connecticut Eastern Connecticut State University University of New Haven Fairfield University Post University

University of Bridegport

Sacred Heart University

University of Hartford

Florida Barry University Dave School of Animation Florida Institute of Technology- Melbourne Florida Institute of Technology- Orlando Florida International University Florida Polytechnic University Florida Southern College

 

Florida Southwestern State College Full Sail University Keiser University Saint Leo University Stetson University Stetson University- College of Law University of Central Florida Embry Riddle University Georgia

Columbus State University

Hawaii

Wayland Baptist University

Idaho

University of Idaho

Illinois

Roosevelt University

Milkin University

Loyola University

North Park University

North Central College

Solex College

Indiana Purdue University – Calumet

Iowa

 

St Ambrose University Upper Iowa University Kansas

Wichita State University

University of Kansas

Kentucky

Sullivan University

Murray State University

Western Kentucky University

Louisiana Loyola University- New Orleans

Louisiana State University

Maine

University of Maine

Husson University

University of Southern Maine

Maryland

Towson University

Washington College

Massachusetts Elms College Merrimack College Western New England University Fisher College

 

MCPHS University LaSell College Nichols College Western New England University Worcester State University Michigan Alma College

Northwood University

Grand Valley State University

Northern Michigan University

Missouri

Missouri Institute of Science and Technology

South East Missouri State University

Webster University

Montana

Montana State University, Billings

Montana State University, Bozeman

Nebraska

Chadron State College

Creighton University

Nevada

Sierra Nevada College

University of Nevada-Reno

New Jersey

 

College of St. Elizabeth

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Drew University

Felician University

New Jersey City University

Rider University

New York

Adelphi University

Berkeley College

Brooklyn (CUNY) College

College of Staten Island (CUNY)

Dowling College

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

LIM College

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus

Long Island University- Post Campus

Manhattan Institute of Management

Manhattanville College

Mercy College

Monroe College

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

New York University- SPS

New York University – Steinhardt

New York Film Academy

 

Pace University

Paul Smith’s College

St. John’s University

Manhattanville College

Alfred University

Manhattan College

City University of New York

New York Institute of Technology

SUNY Albany

SUNY Brockford

SUNY Cortland

SUNY Farmingdale

SUNY Fredonia

SUNY Nassau Community

SUNY New Paltz

SUNY Old Westbury

SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oswego

SUNY Plattsburg Polytechnic

SUNY Postdam

SUNY Purchase

Ohio

Cleveland State University

Kent State University

 

University of Findlay University of Cincinnati University of Dayton Wright State University Oklahoma

Oklahoma City University

Oregon

Oregon State University

Pennsylvania

Duquesne University

Widener University

Gannon University

Philadelphia University

Albright College

Kutztown University

Millersville University

St. Francis University

Rhode Island

Johnson and Wales

Salve Regina University

New England Institute of Technology

University of Rhode Island

South Carolina Charleston Southren University

 

University of South Carolina South Dakota

University of South Dakota

Tennessee Austin Peay State University Tennessee Tech University University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Texas Sam Houston State University University of Incarnate Word Texas Wesleyan University Letourneau University Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi Texas State University

University of North Texas

St Marys University

Vermont

St. Michael’s College

University of Vermont

Virginia George Mason- James Madison University Centura College Strayer University

 

Washington D.C American University

Washington State

City University, Seattle

North Seattle College

Pacific Lutheran University

West Virginia

Marshall University

Wisconsin Lakeland University University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

 

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EXAM	FEE PER SCORE SEND
GRE	$27
TOEFL	US$19
IELTS	Rs 1250/- Each
GMAT	US$28
SAT	$11.25

GRE

There are 3 ways to order Additional Score Reports (ASRs) - online, by mail and by fax.

1. Ordering ASRS Online
   • To order additional score reports online, one need to be a registered user or can create My GRE Account to avail the service at https://mygre.ets.org/greweb/login/login.jsp.
   • Find the institutions and subject code list.
   • Students have the option to choose to send scores from all or any specific test ofGRE® General Test and/or Subject Tests.
   • Payment can be done using credit card or debit card only (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, and MasterCard® or VISA®).
   • In about five days, the score reports will be sent to the student’s designated institutions.
   • No cancellation or refunding can be done once the request is submitted.
2. Ordering ASRS by Mail or Fax
   • Download and fill up the Additional Score Report Request Form (PDF)
   • Even when ordering by fax or mail, students have the option to choose to send scores from all or any specific test.
   • Credit/debit cards are accepted (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard or VISA). Mail the form to the address mentioned on the form. Fax no-1-610-290-8975.

 

1. • In about ten days from the date of request, score reports will be sent to the prospective institutions of the student.
   • No cancellation or refunding can be made once the request is mailed or faxed.
2. Ordering a paper copy of your score report.

Students can take a printout of an official Examinee Score Report from My GRE account and can submit an Additional Score Report Request form (PDF)along with US$27 if he/she want ETS to send them one.

TOEFL

Sending Additional score reports

Requests to send additional score reports can be made online, by phone or mail.

Online

• • Student needs to log in to his/her online profile at www.ets.org/toefl and complete the process by following the instructions to place the order for additional score reports.
  • It costs US$19 for each send.
  • Payment through Credit/debit cards is acceptable.

Phone

• • Call: 1-609-771-7267 on a touch-tone phone.
  • It costs US$19, for each report and a single surcharge of US$12. Payment through credit/debit card is accepted (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, and VISA®).
  • Date of birth, exam date, the seven-digit registration number mentioned on the admission ticket and a four-digit TOEFL Destination Search Code for each score report need to be provided.
  • A confirmation is received before the call ends. In case of any disconnection before the completion of the procedure or not received any confirmation, contact TOEFL Services .
  • Six score reports can be ordered per call.
  • In case of more than six, one needs to call again. In about four days from the date of your order, the student receives the reports.

Mail

 

• • Take a printout ofTOEFL PBT® Additional Score Report Request Form (PDF) or TOEFL IBT Additional Score Report Request Form and fill in the formcompletely as per the instructions given at the back of the form. Make sure to sign along with date at the end.
  • Find the code number needed to be specified at TOEFL® Destination Search.
  • US$19 is the fee for each report.
  • It takes two weeks from the date the recipient receives the request. You can see the entire guide along with some of its features here:
  • http://www.reviews.com/toefl-prep-course/
  • http://www.reviews.com/toefl-prep-course/#the_basics
  • http://www.reviews.com/toefl-prep-course/#what_to_know
  • http://www.reviews.com/toefl-prep-course/#free-resources
  • http://www.reviews.com/toefl-prep-course/#study_methods

IELTS

1. IDP

Download the additional TRF request form, or visit nearest IDP branch offices for an application form.

Fill up and submit/courier the form to any nearest IDP branch/head office along with the fee i.e demand draft in favour of “IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED”, payable at New Delhi and drawn on any bank listed in the approved banks list in the Terms & Conditions document.

Find the list of institutions accepting electronic score here, Additional TRF postage charges per TRF

• • Rs 250/- (including Service Tax) dispatched by registered Post.
  • Rs1250/-(including Service Tax) dispatched by Courier.

Electronic reporting is free. Follow the given link to check the list of institutions accepting electronic                                                            scores here https://www.ieltsidpindia.com/pdf/STED_RO.xls , https://www.ieltsidpindia.c om/Downloads.aspx ;

1. BRITISH COUNCIL

 

Download the additional TRF request form and submit it to the nearest British council office.

Administrative charges

• • Rs 250 for additional TRF sent to each University/receiving institution by registered airmail.Rs 1250 per request through courier
  • It costs Rs 200 for electronic scores.
  • Find the list of colleges or http://www.britishcouncil.in/exam/ielts

SAT

Additional Score Reports (Mail or Fax Requests)

1. ONLINE

If you need to send score reports to additional colleges, you can order additional score reports online for a fee. The fee for additional score reports ordered online is

$15 per report. The fee for rush processing for additional score reports ordered online is $25 per report. Standard delivery takes approximately 7-14 business days, while rush delivery takes approximately 5-9 business days. The exact number of days depends on when you submit your request and the location of your score recipient.

1. BY MAIL/FAX

Download additional score report order form, fill up according to the instructions, and mail or fax along with $15 in cheque or in cash payable at APexam. Fax should include a credit/ debit card number and expiration date.

For rush processing, it cost $25 per report.

Find Institutions codes list for SAT

It takes 7-14 days for the delivery and for rush delivery 5-9 days. Include the following in the enclosure

• • Student’s full name, sex, date of birth, mailing address, phone number and AP number(s)
  • School’s name and address.

 

• • The full name of the exam(s) for which you are requesting additional score reports (e.g., “English Literature and Composition”, not “English”) and the year(s) you took the exam(s)
  • A credit card number and expiration date, or a check or money order for the exact amount.
  • The name, city and state, and four-digit College code(s) of the prospective institute(s).
  • parent/guardian signature

GMAT

Additional score reports can be ordered online, phone or by mail.

Online

• • For online order, visit mba.com, login, if not an existing user, create an account to proceed with the process. Remember to use the same name used when registering for GMAT. It costs US$28 per report and the payment mode is through credit/debit card.
  • Use                 the                 below                 link                 to get started https://accounts.gmac.com/Account/LogIn?ReturnUrl=%2fOpenId% 2fAskUser

Mail

Mail or fax can be done by downloading additional score report request form and filling in as per the instructions.

• • The candidate’s name, address and other details should match with those mentions when registering for the exam.
  • Mention credit or debit card details required to process the payment or can send a money order or cheque if requesting through mail.
  • Each ASR costs US$28.
  • Mail the completed application form to the following address, Pearson VUE

Attention: GMAT Program PO Box 581907 Minneapolis, MN 55458-1907

 

USA

Fax your request to:952-681-3681

Phone

Contact GMAT customer service at 1-800-717-4628 to request additional score reports. It costs US$28, amount payable by credit/debit card.Find Institution Code List for GMAT here

 

 

HOUSING :

International Students have a couple of options when it comes to living arrangements.

On Campus

 

This is the safest option for someone who has just moved into the city, into the country in fact. The mixed bunch of students that form the campus will make sure that you do not feel like the odd one out. It also takes care of all initial necessities like the kitchen facilities, wifi and other basic needs which will help you settle down easier.

Off Campus

 

Students usually look for Off campus options either when they either have some friends coming along with them or as it's a little more economical and let you plan your choice. Most of the students usually lease and share it along with fellow students in this case.

 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOP AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS / CONTRIBUTIONS STATEMENT :

Statement Of Purpose

 

A statement of purpose is a brief statement that outlines your reasons for undertaking a graduate program, your particular area of specialization within the major field, along with your past academic work, and your plans for future occupation or profession.

 

Personal Achievements / Contributions Statement

 

These statements are descriptions of different aspects of your personal background, accomplishments, or achievements that you feel are important in evaluating your application for graduate study. This can include any economic challenges you may have experienced in achieving higher education or any unusual or different life experiences.

 

Post Doctoral Options for Physical Therapy Students

 

The postdoctoral programs listed provide opportunities for research and education post academic doctoral degree (ie, PhD) for physical therapists. These postdoctoral opportunities are housed in academic institutions that either have physical therapist degree programs or are associated with a physical therapist degree program.

The listing of postdoctoral programs may not be all inclusive as new opportunities are developed, funded, or because APTA has not been notified of an existing program.

 

For Universities and course details click on the below link

Source: http://www.apta.org/PostprofessionalDegree/PostdoctoralPrograms/

 

NACES :

NACES is an association of independent, nongovernmental organizations providing credential evaluation services for students looking for Higher studies in the USA. It is mostly required when :

The university isn’t able to ascertain the methodology of a foreign qualifications. To verify the validity of educational documents

As a guidance for students applying for Lateral transfer to the USA.

For students with 3 years Bachelors degrees from India looking for Masters (to arrive at no of credits which have been completed and whether degree is equivalent to a USA degree).

Given below is the list of NACES members with relevant details.

 

Note: Few Universities specify NACES members from which they accept the evaluation.

 

 

 

Websit e	Cost		Additional Reporting	Time Require d	Priority Processing
	Course by Course	Document by Document/ General			Yes /No	Additional Cost
A2Z Evalua tions, LLC	Course-by- course evaluation, including general evaluation and GPA Fee: $315	General evaluation Fee: $175.00	Addition al credential for general evaluation Fee: $45.00 Addition al credential for course-by- course	The regular turn- around time is approxi mately two weeks.	Yes	One-week rush service Fee: $45.00 Three-day rush service Fee: $90.00 Two-day rush service Fee: $135.00 One-day rush service

 

			evaluation Fee: $85.001.A dditional credential for general evaluation Fee: $45.00 2.Addition al credential for course-by- course evaluation Fee: $85.00			Fee: $180.00 5. Same-day rush service Fee: $270.00
Acade mic Evalua tion Servic es, Inc.	Comprehensive Evaluation cost: US$225 Comprehensive Evaluation for Professional Boards cost: US$300	General Evaluation cost: US$90 Grade Evaluation cost: US$155	Duplicate Reports $30	two to three weeks once we have receive d your 1) applicat ion, 2) all require d docume nts	Yes	The cost for RUSH services is an additional 100% of the fees to be paid for the evaluation and/or translation selected.

 

Center for Applie d Resear ch, Evalua tions, & Educat ion, Inc.	Comprehensive Evaluation Report. Fee will be $240		Duplicate report $30 for each	Evaluat ion process normall y takes two to four weeks.	Yes	Five (5) working days $50 Two (2) working days $100 One (1) working days $150
e- ValRe ports		General Equivalency Reports:                     $ 150.00	$15.00 each	one- week	Yes	(next-day) – $120.00
Educat ional Creden tial Evalua tors, Inc	Course by Course Evaluation Price: $160	General Evaluation Price: $85 General Evaluation with Grade Average Price: $110	$25 each	The standar d process ing time for an evaluati on report is approxi mately three weeks from receipt, review and approv al of all	Yes	1 Business Day Rush – available for General and General with GPA reports only $200 5 Business Day Rush Fees $80 12 Business Day Rush Fees $50

 

				docume nts.
Educat ional Perspe ctives, nfp.	Course-by- Course Evaluation $160 Catalog Match Evaluation $225	General Evaluation $110	$25 each	We maintai n a standar d five- day turn- around for all credent ials.	Yes	24 Hour (1 Business Day) $200 3 Business Days $100
Educat ional Record s Evalua tion Servic e, Inc.	&nbsp	General Evaluation (Course List Not Included) $195	$30 each	It may take up to three months to comple te an evaluati on (usuall y faster)	Yes	15-Day Rush Service Fee: $65 10-Day Rush Service Fee: $85 5-Day Rush Service Fee: $145 One-Day Rush Service Fee :$235(Call ERES to check availability)

 

Evalua tion Servic e, Inc.	Course & Credit with GPA ($160.00). Processing time is 7 to 10 working days from receipt of all required documents and fees.	Document-by- Document ($75.00). Processing time is 7 to 10 working days from receipt of all required documents and fees.	$25.00 each with initial report). After the initial report has been prepared and mailed, extra copies are $30.00 each.	Process ing time is 7 to 10 workin g days from receipt of all require d docume nts and fees.	Yes	3-day Rush ($65.00 added to the basic fee) 24-Hours ($125.00 added to the basic fee).
Foreig n Acade mic Creden tial Servic e, Inc.	$200.00 Cours e-by-Course evaluation with degree equivalency	$100.00 Document-by- document evaluation with degree equivalency.	$10 each extra copy.	six weeks from the time the request is receive d by FACS.	Yes	5 Business Day Rush ($150.00) 10 Business Day Rush ($75.00)
Found ation for Interna tional Servic es, Inc.	One Month $225 Two Weeks $275 One Week $350	Two Weeks $100 One Week $140 Next Day$190 Same Day $245	An additional $25 fee will apply.	Evaluat ion process will start on receipt of all require d	Yes

 

				docume nts and fees.
Global Creden tial Evalua tors, Inc	$145.00 (Any number of degrees and transcripts)	$115.00 (Any number of degrees and transcripts)	$20.00 each	90 days	Yes	1 BUSINESS DAY RUSH SERVICE – $200.00 3 BUSINE SS DAY RUSH SERVICE – $125.00
Global Servic es Associ ates, Inc.	Up to Bachelor’s Degree (3 or more years) Fee $150 Up to Master’s Degree (includes Bachelor’s) and/or Professional Q0ualifications /Certificates) Fee $175	Up to Bachelor’s Degree (3 or more years) Fee $150 Up to Master’s Degree (includes Bachelor’s) and/or Professional Qualifications/ Certificates) Fee $175	$15.00 each	20 workin g days	Yes
Interna tional Acade mic Creden tial	course-by- course listing of subjects with grades $155.0 0	$100.00	1. $25.00 each with initial report).	10+ busines s days process ing time	No

 

Evalua tors, Inc.			2. After the initial report has been prepared and mailed, extra copies are $30.00 each.
Interna tional Consul tants of Delaw are, Inc.	$175.00		$50.00 per recipient	four to six weeks	Yes	5-day Priority Service*: $150.00 14-day Priority Service*: $100.00
Interna tional Educat ion Resear ch Found ation, Inc.	Standard Reports Detail Report $165		time of applicatio n cost $20 per copy	15 busines s days	Yes	24-Hour Rush: $200 in addition to the report fee 5-Day Rush $85 in addition to the report fee 10-Day Rush

 

						$60 in addition to the report fee
Josef Silny & Associ ates, Inc. Interna tional Educat ion Consul tants	U.S. $140 basic fee	U.S. $80 basic fee	Additional reports requested at the time of evaluation cost $20 each. After the evaluation has been completed costs $30 each	12 Busines s days	Yes	24-hour Evaluation Report: $150 in addition to the basic fee 2-day Evaluation Report: $100 in addition to the basic fee 5-day Evaluation Report: $50 in addition to the basic fee
SpanT ran: The Evalua tion Compa ny	Course Analysis: $170		$30 per address	12-15 Busines s days	Yes	5 Business Days : $270 2 Business Days : $420

 

Transc ript Resear ch	Course-by- Course Evaluation – $175		Additional reports requested at the time of evaluation cost $20 each. After the evaluation has been completed costs $30 each	3-4 Weeks	Yes	2- BUSINESS- DAY RUSH SERVICE: $ 150.00 5- BUSINESS- DAY RUSH SERVICE: $75
World Educat ion Servic es, Inc.	WES ICAP Course by Course USD $205 WES Basic Course by Course: USD 160	WES ICAP Docume nt by document:                 U SD $145 WES Basic Document by document: U SD $100	Duplicat e Reports $30 Duplicat e Reports $30	7- busines s days after receipt, review and approv al of all docume nts and paymen t in full	No	No

 

OPT/CPT:

Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic

 

studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post- completion). However, all periods of pre-completion OPT will be deducted from the available period of post-completion OPT.

 

STEM OPT Extension

Students who have earned degrees in certain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT employment authorization if they:

Are an F-1 student who received a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree included on the STEM Designated Degree Program List (PDF),

Are employed by an employer enrolled in E-Verify, and

Received an initial grant of post-completion OPT employment authorization based on their STEM degree.

Types of OPT

All OPT must be directly related to the student’s major area of study. Students may participate in OPT in two different ways:

Pre-completion OPT: F-1 students may apply to participate in pre-completion OPT after they have been enrolled in school for one full academic year. Students who are authorized to participate in pre-completion OPT must work part-time while school is in session. They may work full time when the school is not in session.

Post-completion OPT: F-1 students may apply to participate in post-completion OPT after the completion of their studies. Students authorized for post-completion OPT are allowed to work part-time (at least 20 hours per week) or full-time.

Note: Practical training can be authorized to an F-1 student who has been lawfully enrolled on a full time basis for one full academic year at a college, university, conservatory, or seminary that has been certified by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll F-1 students. The one full academic year• requirement may be satisfied while in another nonimmigrant category, not just while in F-1 status. Students may participate in OPT both before and after completing their studies. However, all periods of pre-completion OPT will be deducted from the available period of post- completion OPT.

 

Applying for OPT

Generally, student who wants to apply for OPT, must:

Request designated school official (DSO) at the academic institution to recommend the OPT. DSO will make the recommendation by endorsing Form I-20 and making the appropriate notation in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

Properly file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization with USCIS, accompanied by the required fee and the supporting documentation as described in the form instructions.

Ref : http://uscis.gov

 

CPT

 

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is defined as employment which is an integral part of an established curriculum, including: alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.• Source: [8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i)]. CPT is available only prior to the completion of your degree program and you must have a job offer at the time of application. CPT employment may not delay completion of the academic program.

 

Curricular Practical Training Vs Optional Practical Training

 

CPT	OPT
CPT is for work before graduation while you're studying	OPT is for work both before and after graduation
Student needs to have a job offer before applying for a CPT	For OPT, it’s not necessary to have a job in hand. However, if a student is unemployed for more than 90 days of the 12 month OPT period, student will lose permission to work and stand to lose F1 status.
CPT is part of the curriculum and related to student’s major or course of study	OPT too has to be related to the course of study.
Course Credit is given for CPT	No Course Credit for OPT

 

For CPT, students can complete the required documentation and the I-20 form processing which mentions the dates of the approved work period under the CPT. Students can apply for it during your academic year.	For OPT, students can apply for it upto 90 days before the end date of the program and upto 60 days after the end date of the program. Students can choose the beginning date for the OPT period. The day after the program end date is the earliest that the student may request for. However, they can begin working only after receiving the Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This document contains the start and the end date of the OPT period
In case of CPT, the employer’s name is printed on Form I-20 and students are not authorised to work for someone else. In case of change of employer or multiple employers, student has to go through additional processing and get separate approvals in each case	Under OPT, students are allowed to work for multiple employers, however the employment must be related to the degree course. Students are required to maintain a record of the various jobs taken up with information like job duration, job description and contact information.
Student should apply for CPT at least two weeks before they wish to commence working. It may take around 7-10 working days for the processing through the SEVIS database and completion of the process	For OPT, student should apply to the USCIS and the processing may take upto 90 days.

 

Ref: http://www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2016/02/24/cpt-vs-opt-differences/

 

CASPA :

CASPA is a service of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), the only organization representing PA educational programs in the USA. The online application is designed to simplify the PA school application process by allowing students to apply to several programs with only one application.