| Steps to Studying in the US |
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| 1. Student Application Visa (Academic Visa F) |
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| Steps: |
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| 1.1 Complete Form I-20A-B |
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| 1.2 Complete Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant,Form DS-156, together with a Form DS-158 |
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| 1.3 Attend a Visa Interview |
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| 1.4 Passport with a 6-month prior to expiry |
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| 1.5 Passport sized photos |
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| 1.6 A MRV fee receipt to show payment of the visa application fee |
| 2. College Application Form |
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| 3. Complete The College Application Essay |
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| 4. Recommendation Essay/Letter |
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| 5. Relevant Transripts |
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| 6. Relevant Entry Tests (English Tests e.g. TOEFL, SATS) |
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| 7. Find out on Acceleratin/Transferring Credits |
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| The Must-Haves Documents |
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| 1. Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended |
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| 2. TOEFL, SATS, GRE scores |
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| 3. Financial evidence in support of capability to cover all costs while in the US |
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| 4. Insurance Certificates |
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| 5. A Letter expressing your genuine interest in studying in that particular course in the US |
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| 6. Sponsor's Letter, if any |
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| 7. I-94 Card (attached with passport) |
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| College Fees |
Tuition Fees (Annually in $USD) |
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| Private (High Cost) |
$19,000 |
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| Private (Low Cost) |
$12,000 |
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| State (High Cost) |
$13,000 |
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| State (Low Cost) |
$6,000 |
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| Day-to-Day Expenses (Monthly) |
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| Rent |
$400 |
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| Groceries |
$100 |
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| Utilities |
$100 |
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| Phone |
$100 |
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| Sundry |
$200 |
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| $1000 monthly would be a good estimation |
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| Reviews on US Universities/Colleges |
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| Cornell University |
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| http://usa.hotcourses.com.sg/study/us-usa/school-college-university/cornell-university/new-york/72021/international.html |
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| Stanford University |
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| http://usa.hotcourses.com.sg/study/us-usa/school-college-university/stanford-university/california/72102/international.html |
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| New York University |
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| http://usa.hotcourses.com.sg/study/us-usa/school-college-university/new-york-university/new-york/72070/international.html |