INFORMATION FOR STUDYING ABROAD

TOP COLLEGES IN US

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1.Princeton University (NJ)
2.Harvard University (MA)
3.Yale University(CT)
4.Stanford University(CA)
5.University of Pennsylvania
5.California Institute of Technology
7.Massachusetts Institute of Technology
8.Duke University(NC)
9.Columbia University(NY)
9.University of Chicago
11.Dartmouth College(NH)
12.Washington University in St. Louis
12.Cornell University(NY)
14.Brown University(RI)
14.Northwestern University(IL)
14.Johns Hopkins University(MD)
17.Rice University(TX)
17.Emory University(GA)
19.Vanderbilt University(TN)
19.University of Notre Dame(IN)
21.University of California—Berkeley
22.Carnegie Mellon University(PA)
23.University of Virginia
23.Georgetown University(DC)
25.University of California—Los Angeles
25.University of Michigan—Ann Arbor
27.University of Southern California
28.University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill
28.Tufts University(MA)
30.Wake Forest University(NC)
31.Lehigh University(PA)
31.Brandeis University(MA)
33.College of William and Mary(VA)
34.New York University
35.University of Rochester(NY)
35.Georgia Institute of Technology
35.Boston College
38.University of Wisconsin—Madison
38.University of California—San Diego
38.University of Illinois—Urbana - Champaign
41.Case Western Reserve University(OH)
42.University of Washington
42.University of California—Davis
44.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute(NY)
44.University of Texas—Austin
44.University of California—Santa Barbara
44.University of California—Irvine
48.Pennsylvania State University—University Park
49.University of Florida
50.Syracuse University(NY)
50.Tulane University(LA)
52.Yeshiva University(NY)
52.University of Miami(FL)
54.Pepperdine University(CA)
54.George Washington University(DC)
54.University of Maryland—College Park
57.Ohio State University—Columbus
57.Boston University
59.Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick(NJ)
59.University of Pittsburgh
59.University of Georgia
62.Texas A&M University—College Station
62.Worcester Polytechnic Institute(MA)
64.University of Connecticut
64.Purdue University—West Lafayette(IN)
64.University of Iowa
67.Fordham University(NY)
67.Miami University—Oxford(OH)
67.Clemson University(SC)
67.Southern Methodist University(TX)
71.University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
71.Virginia Tech
71.University of Delaware
71.Michigan State University
75.Stevens Institute of Technology(NJ)
75.Baylor University(TX)
75.Colorado School of Mines 11
75.Indiana University—Bloomington
79.Brigham Young University—Provo(UT)
79.University of California—Santa Cruz
79.University of Colorado—Boulder
82.St. Louis University
82.SUNY—Binghamton
82.Marquette University(WI)
85.SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
85.North Carolina State University—Raleigh
85.University of Denver
85.American University(DC)
85.Iowa State University
85.University of Kansas
91.University of Alabama
91.University of Missouri—Columbia
91.University of Nebraska—Lincoln
91.University of Tulsa(OK)
91.Clark University(MA)
96.Auburn University(AL)
96.SUNY—Stony Brook
96.University of Tennessee
96.University of Vermont
96.University of Arizona
96.University of the Pacific(CA)
96.University of California—Riverside
96.Howard University(DC)
96.Illinois Institute of Technology
96.Northeastern University(MA)
96.University of Massachusetts—Amherst
107.University of San Diego
108.University of New Hampshire
108.Texas Christian University
108.Drexel University(PA)
108.University of Oklahoma
112.University of South Carolina—Columbia
112.University of Oregon
112.Loyola University Chicago
112.University of Dayton(OH)
112.Florida State University
112.Ohio University
118.University of Missouri—Rolla
118.Samford University(AL) 11
118.Washington State University
118.University at Buffalo—SUNY
122.University of Kentucky
122.Catholic University of America(DC)
124.New Jersey Institute of Technology
124.Clarkson University(NY)
124.Colorado State University
124.University of Arkansas
124.Michigan Technological University
124.Kansas State University
124.Arizona State University

TOP COLLEGES IN SINGAPORE

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list of universities and colleges in Singapore

BMC Academy
Curtin University of Technology
Design Technology Institute
German Institute of Science and Technology
Informatics Academy
Johns Hopkins in Singapore, Division of Biomedical Sciences
PSB Academy
Management Development Institute of Singapore
Marketing Institute of Singapore
National Institute of Education
National University of Singapore
Nanyang University
Nanyang Polytechnic
Nanyang Technological University
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
NTU-SJTU Joint EMBA Program
Singapore Institute of Commerce
Singapore Institute of Management
Singapore-MIT Alliance
Singapore Management University
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Stanford Partnership
SIM University
Temasek Polytechnic
The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific
TMC Academy
University of New South Wales, Asia
University of Chicago GSB, Asia Campus
Wharton–SMU Research Center

STUDENT MEDICAL INSURANCE

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TOEFL

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TOEFL

One of the most important examinations for entry into a U.S college/university is TOEFL ( Test of English as aForeign Language). The exam is must for both Undergraduate/Bachelor degree as well as Graduate/Masters students.

Important Points

* The prime objective is of TOEFL test is to judge a non-native English speaker’s abilities to use and understand North American English (as it is written, spoken and heard).

* More than 6,000 universities, colleges, sponsoring institutions, professional schools and scholarship programs in over 110 countries accept TOEFL exam scores to measure a candidate’s English proficiency.

* Remember, that although high TOEFL scores are given consideration, they do not guarantee an admission abroad. It is mandatory and therefore cannot be overlooked or omitted.

* TOEFL is now a computer adaptive test, which can be taken all round the year. In India, the tests are held on Saturdays and Sundays.

* The major sections in TOEFL are Listening Comprehension, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehensions, Speaking and Writing.

* The test lasts approximately 4 1/2 hours. The time spent on each section is Listening- 60 to 90 minutes (34-51 questions), Reading 60-100 minutes (36-70 questions) Speaking- 20 minutes for 6 tasks, and 50 minutes for TOEFL essay questions. There is a mandatory 10-minute break mid-way through the test.

* In the computer-adaptive exam, questions appear one at a time. Most are multiple choice questions. Be extremely careful as you can neither skip a question (next question will appear only when you have answered the current one) nor change answer for any attempted questions. Based on your answer, the computer adapts and poses appropriate difficulty level question. The first question is always of medium difficulty.

* Educational Testing Service (ETS) conducts the TOEFL exam. It keeps the provision of sending your scores to four universities of your choice (cost included in fee structure). The names of these universities have to be submitted before you take the exam. Therefore, select universities based on your priority of applications. For a nominal fee, you can get the scores reported to additional colleges. TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years.

Fees and Charges

In India, the computer-based TOEFL exam costs US$165 (includes 4 score recipient universities cost and 1 examinee score report).

The TOEFL fee has to be paid in US Dollars denominated draft addressed to ETS-TOEFL. It should be payable in USA. Such a draft is available at main branches of Banks with a foreign exchange counter. You may also pay through a globally accepted Credit Card such as Visa, Master, Amex, Discover.

Registering for TOEFL

You may register by phone, online, in person (may buy forms at local currency) or mail/courier. If you are registering by mail or courier, fill the form, draft and ensure the documents reach at least 4 weeks in advance of your scheduled test date. If you do not receive a confirmation at least 3 days in advance of your first date choice, then contact Prometric Testing Private Limited.

It is better to register at least 90 days in advance to get a date of your own choice during the peak season (September to December). In normal scenario registrations have to be made at least 7 days prior to the test. For late registrations (3 days in advance) a fee of $25 is charged.

To schedule a datefor the exam, contact the Regional TOEFL Registration Center in New Delhi. The contact number is 011- 2651-1649.

In case you want to reschedule or cancel the exam, contact Prometric at least 3 working days in advance (before 12:00 noon). Rescheduling fees is $50.

Carry a valid ID such as passport (mandatory), driving license, government issued identification (same name as registration), recent photo and your registration number.

In India, TOEFL centers are in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Anand, Belgaon, Bhimavaram, Bhopal, Calicut, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Ernakulum, Gandhinagar, Guntur, Gurgaon, Indore, Jaipur , Kohlapur, Kottayam, KUrnul, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mangalore, Medak, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Panjim, Pondicherry, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Secundrabad, Srinagar, Surat, Thane, Thissur, Tirunelveli, Tirupati, Trichy, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vallabh Vidyanagar and Warangal.

INFORMATION FOR STUDYING ABROAD

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EXAMS TOBE WRITTEN TO STUDY IN ABROAD

GMAT or Graduate Management Admission Test examines a candidate’s mathematical, analytical writing and verbal abilities. Nearly 1,800 business schools worldwide use GMAT scores to assess an individual’s potential for an advanced study in fields of Business and Management.

Consider this

* A high GMAT score does not guarantee admission into a good business school, but is definitely a consideration. GMAT test is scaled on a score of 200-800 and two-thirds of candidates get between 400 and 600.

* Under the guidance of Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the US-based Pearson VUE develops and administers the GMAT in more than 100 countries worldwide. The GMAT centers in India are at- Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Hyderabad.

* The GMAT tests are held throughout the year and generally offered 6 days a week. September to December is the peak season for GMAT exam. If you intend to give the exam during this time, register at least 90 days in advance.

* Any person is eligible to take the GMAT exam and the scores are valid for 5 years. However, it is preferable to submit scores of not more than 2 years old.

* The fee for GMAT test is US$ 250. You may pay the fees through a globally acceptable credit (Visa, Master, Amex or JCB) or debit card (Visa or Master), cashier’s check/personal check/money order (in case of mailed registrations only). Draft payment must be through a US Dollar denominated demand draft.

* GMAT is a computer-adaptive exam, in which questions appear one at a time. Most are multiple choice questions. Be extremely careful as you can neither skip a question (next question will appear only when you have answered the current one) nor change answer for any attempted question. Based on your answer, the computer adapts and poses appropriate difficulty level question. The first question is always of medium difficulty.

* The GMAT starts with a Computer tutorial to acclimatize you with the infrastructure. This is followed by Analysis of an issue and Analysis of an argument (30 minutes each), an optional break of 10 minutes followed by a 37-question Quantitative section (75 minutes). You may either take a 10-minute break again or proceed to the Verbal section. This section has 41 questions to be answered in 75 minutes.

* Do keep in mind that for both essays in “Analytical Writing” section, the emphasis should be on analysis and not writing. It means that language may be simple, but, you must be clear and concise about your arguments and perspectives. Essays on high writing skills will not fetch better marks if your reasoning is not crisp.

There are four different scores to GMAT. They are a) total score (combination of Verbal and Quantitative score) scaled between 200 and 800, b) a separate Verbal score (0-60), c) separate Quantitative score (0-60) and d) Analytical Writing score (0-6). The first three scores can be known immediately after the test. The official score card will include an independent Analytical Writing Score and is available approximately after 3 weeks.

Your GMAT scores will be reported to 5 schools of your choice (cost included in fees). This list of schools has to be furnished before the test is take. Therefore, prioritize your application on the basis of scores you expect to achieve. Any additional recipient costs $28 each.

Apart from your scores, the card will contain a percents (%) below, up to 5 years’ scores (if any) and background information. The % below suggests the percentage of candidates who scored below you (total GMAT takers for the recent most 3-years).

GMAT test can be taken only once a month and a maximum of 5 times in a year. In case you score a 800, you are prohibited to take the exam for 5 years (from your exam date).

A rescheduling (date, time, location) fee of $50 is charged if you call at least 7-full calendar days prior to your scheduled appointment. If you call for rescheduling within 7-full calendar days then entire fee is chargeable. Similarly, in case of cancellation, you receive a refund of $80 in case you call at least 7-full calendar days prior to the test. The entire registration fee is forfeited if you cancel the test within 7-full calendar days of your appointment.

You must carry your valid passport as an identification proof to the center. You must also have the GMAT Programs (recipient schools) in which you wish to send your scores and the appointment confirmation from Pearson VUE.

Please note that certain items such as calculators, PDA’s, notes, cell phones, pagers, photographic devices, stereos, dictionaries, thesaurus, translators, pens, rulers, any testing aids etc. are restricted in the test center.

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