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Courtesy @USAndChennai We think of international students as a wonderful way to share our values and develop relationships with future scientists, business and political leaders. We think that’s an enriching thing in American education. It’s really a two-way street of benefit. —Caroline Casagrande, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Source: www.deccanchronicle.com Above: Full house at the U.S. Embassy India-led student visa session at the EducationUSA U.S. University Fair 2018 in New Delhi. Below right: Prospective students interact with a U.S. higher education institution representative at the event. Photographs courtesy EducationUSA, USIEF EducationUSA India Fair 2019 EducationUSA is the official source of information on higher education in the United States. It is supported by the U.S. government, and offers accurate, current and comprehensive information to prospective students. This year, the EducationUSA India Fair will cover 10 cities in the country, from August 30 to September 12. Log on to www.usief.org.in for more information about the fair. life, and the choice of the university must be influenced by these expectations. Students may have different parameters for shortlisting colleges. But, they must keep in mind the preferred course, costs, geographical location, size, climate, facilities and proximity to family, among other factors. Students should make a short and crisp list of questions to ask the U.S. university representatives at the fairs. Since most U.S. universities review applicants holistically, admissions representatives can’t tell students if they will be admitted to a program until they apply. Questions about GRE, SAT or GPA cutoffs and other profile review requests are generally not productive. Instead, students should focus on asking questions related to what they want to study, their research interests, job outcomes and so on. “The EducationUSA fairs have always been very productive, with interested students and parents,” says Melissa Tixeira, International Recruitment Adviser for Colorado State University. “Students should always ask questions on campus life, housing and meals, scholarships, career service center, job fairs, etc. and avoid questions on immigration and permanent residency, full funding, essay or statement of purpose edits, etc.” 34 JULY/AUGUST 2019
Go Online EducationUSA https://educationusa.state.gov USIEF www.usief.org.in During the fair Students should attend the presentations by university representatives at the fair. These give an overview of the programs they offer. It is important for students to budget their time and maximize their interaction with the university representatives. If the conversation becomes lengthy and detailed, students can always suggest a second meeting in-person, over the phone or Skype. Having a list of questions in advance could help them stay on track. Students should take notes about all the valuable information collected from university representatives. Write down any general impressions and anything that needs to be remembered accurately. This exercise will help in taking decisions and writing application essays. After the fair If students are unable to get responses to their queries, they should write to the representatives after the fair and also thank them for their time. This will help to showcase genuine interest in the specific university. It is great to know what you want to study and pre-select your major based on your interests and academic needs. At the same time, it is also important to stay open to other possibilities. Representatives might share information that gets you excited about a program you may not have considered initially. “Grab a business card from a representative and feel free to reach out to her/him with any questions about application requirements, status and more,” says Katherine Beczak, assistant director, Office of Part-Time and Graduate Enrollment Services at Rochester Institute of Technology, New York. “We are happy to be your point of contact and liaison with the university. That’s what we’re here for.” Rupali Verma is an EducationUSA Adviser at United States-India Educational Foundation, New Delhi.
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