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		<title>By: Varun Kumar</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-20161</link>
		<dc:creator>Varun Kumar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi friends, my name is Varun Kumar. I am studying in United States of America now. Let me tell you about me. I was a blank paper when I completed my 12th grade from India. I was interested to go abroad and study but I was not at all aware of anything like visa requirements and documentary formalities. I completed my 12th in March 2008 and being honset I scored very average. After my 12th I checked on internet how to apply for abroad. Luckily, I got a link of http://www.happyschoolsblog.com
You can read this article as my testamonial.
Anyhow……. I used to surf this site and I learned about many things like finance, SAT, GMAT etc etc…
I remember there use to be a online chat option also with Raghu. I chatted with him and I use to ask many questions both in chat as well as blog. Many people write on the walls and reply. 3
I got a lot of help from this website and I stared preparing for my visa interview. I took TOEFL and I also checked another website called http://www.studyusa.com
Being a average student I was aware of my capability and hence I applied for a community college. Everyone used to say that I would get rejected because US embassy dont give visa to community college students.
and u know what…….. I got rejected! But this was not because I applied for a community college, it was because I was not able to convince the interviewer.

The interviewer asked me that why I am pusuing US for study and why not India. Additionally, I was nervous very much and my answers were also not spoken with confiddence.

I was almost broken with the rejection. My family got a set back since I invested money and time. Just one thing was I somewhat proud that even if I rejected but I tried and did everything on my own. NO AGENT NO HELP!
I did my best just I got confused and distracted at the time of interview.
Anyhow, I decided to apply again and I still didn’t change my college. I waited for another 5 months and applied for Fall semester. Got a new I-20 and prepared all papers freshly again.
http://www.happyschoolsblog.com was my window to explore all that is required.
I did my best again and didnt get distracted this time.
Result- I GOT MY US VISA. I GOT F-1 VISA for 5 years.
Now I am in USA and studying at the same community college that I applied for.
I advice to all people who wish to apply that whenever you apply just check internet and surf websites like happyschoolsblog
There is a lot of wrong information on internet but one of the best things about happyschoolsblog.com is that if someone posts some wrong by mistake or whatever… happyschoolsblog.com corrects it. I know because sometimes while replying to people I posted some wrong info by mistake… u know what EACH &amp; EVERYTIME IT WAS CORRECTED
So, I conclude that this website is the most reliable one.

I am studying at LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Its a very big college and so big that they are planning to convert it into a university in future.

I will like to share one more information. I have to come to know about a university in US that doesnt charge International students higher than US citizens. They do require SAT.
The name of univeristy is EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY and it is located in Oregan. Please check the following link for more info.. and do surfing happyschoolsblog for every help that u may need. All the best. 

http://www.youniversitytv.com/youlife/eastern_oregon_university.html

you can reply this post if u have any questions. u can also find me on facebook. My email is varunishere3886@gmail.com
I cant reply emails but I can reply on facebook for sure. But one thing I tell you that this website happyschoolsblog will help you more than me or any person.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi friends, my name is Varun Kumar. I am studying in United States of America now. Let me tell you about me. I was a blank paper when I completed my 12th grade from India. I was interested to go abroad and study but I was not at all aware of anything like visa requirements and documentary formalities. I completed my 12th in March 2008 and being honset I scored very average. After my 12th I checked on internet how to apply for abroad. Luckily, I got a link of <a href="http://www.happyschoolsblog.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.happyschoolsblog.com</a><br />
You can read this article as my testamonial.<br />
Anyhow……. I used to surf this site and I learned about many things like finance, SAT, GMAT etc etc…<br />
I remember there use to be a online chat option also with Raghu. I chatted with him and I use to ask many questions both in chat as well as blog. Many people write on the walls and reply. 3<br />
I got a lot of help from this website and I stared preparing for my visa interview. I took TOEFL and I also checked another website called <a href="http://www.studyusa.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.studyusa.com</a><br />
Being a average student I was aware of my capability and hence I applied for a community college. Everyone used to say that I would get rejected because US embassy dont give visa to community college students.<br />
and u know what…….. I got rejected! But this was not because I applied for a community college, it was because I was not able to convince the interviewer.</p>
<p>The interviewer asked me that why I am pusuing US for study and why not India. Additionally, I was nervous very much and my answers were also not spoken with confiddence.</p>
<p>I was almost broken with the rejection. My family got a set back since I invested money and time. Just one thing was I somewhat proud that even if I rejected but I tried and did everything on my own. NO AGENT NO HELP!<br />
I did my best just I got confused and distracted at the time of interview.<br />
Anyhow, I decided to apply again and I still didn’t change my college. I waited for another 5 months and applied for Fall semester. Got a new I-20 and prepared all papers freshly again.<br />
<a href="http://www.happyschoolsblog.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.happyschoolsblog.com</a> was my window to explore all that is required.<br />
I did my best again and didnt get distracted this time.<br />
Result- I GOT MY US VISA. I GOT F-1 VISA for 5 years.<br />
Now I am in USA and studying at the same community college that I applied for.<br />
I advice to all people who wish to apply that whenever you apply just check internet and surf websites like happyschoolsblog<br />
There is a lot of wrong information on internet but one of the best things about happyschoolsblog.com is that if someone posts some wrong by mistake or whatever… happyschoolsblog.com corrects it. I know because sometimes while replying to people I posted some wrong info by mistake… u know what EACH &#038; EVERYTIME IT WAS CORRECTED<br />
So, I conclude that this website is the most reliable one.</p>
<p>I am studying at LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE.<br />
Its a very big college and so big that they are planning to convert it into a university in future.</p>
<p>I will like to share one more information. I have to come to know about a university in US that doesnt charge International students higher than US citizens. They do require SAT.<br />
The name of univeristy is EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY and it is located in Oregan. Please check the following link for more info.. and do surfing happyschoolsblog for every help that u may need. All the best. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.youniversitytv.com/youlife/eastern_oregon_university.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.youniversitytv.com/youlife/eastern_oregon_university.html</a></p>
<p>you can reply this post if u have any questions. u can also find me on facebook. My email is <a href="mailto:varunishere3886@gmail.com">varunishere3886@gmail.com</a><br />
I cant reply emails but I can reply on facebook for sure. But one thing I tell you that this website happyschoolsblog will help you more than me or any person.</p>
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		<title>By: Ali</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-18748</link>
		<dc:creator>Ali</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi
I have earned score of 1300 in GRE and 93 in TOEFL iBT. But my GPA is 2.45/4. Moreover, I have 12 research projects, 2 papres which are being processed, 3 publications (essays) and 1 patent. How much is my chance to gain admission in US Universities in MS or PhD programs within rank of 600-900?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi<br />
I have earned score of 1300 in GRE and 93 in TOEFL iBT. But my GPA is 2.45/4. Moreover, I have 12 research projects, 2 papres which are being processed, 3 publications (essays) and 1 patent. How much is my chance to gain admission in US Universities in MS or PhD programs within rank of 600-900?</p>
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		<title>By: Ajay</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-17891</link>
		<dc:creator>Ajay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi,

  I am finding happyschoolsblog very interesting and informative.
I am pursuing my M.Tech in CSE which will be completed in 2009. 
I feel that it was not worth while studying M.Tech here in a mediocre university and I am now very much keen on getting a M S degree from USA.
1. What do you think about me getting an admission in US University despite of me having a Master degree from India?
2. I see in lots of University websites about MS in Computer Science? How do I find what are the other different majors the school offers ? Usually, I look in CS departments for different majors, but most of them have MS in CS ?
3. Do you think getting scholarship in India during M.Tech study and having one year internship experience, M.Tech average of 67% and with good GRE will help me get some sort of financial AID.
4. What aggregate do US Universities consider ? As in my degree certificate of B.E it mentions about class considering only 5th to 8th sem (which makes my % less compared to 8 sems average) or will they consider all 8 semester aggregate? or the degree % and class mentioned in degree certificate is final?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi,</p>
<p>  I am finding happyschoolsblog very interesting and informative.<br />
I am pursuing my M.Tech in CSE which will be completed in 2009.<br />
I feel that it was not worth while studying M.Tech here in a mediocre university and I am now very much keen on getting a M S degree from USA.<br />
1. What do you think about me getting an admission in US University despite of me having a Master degree from India?<br />
2. I see in lots of University websites about MS in Computer Science? How do I find what are the other different majors the school offers ? Usually, I look in CS departments for different majors, but most of them have MS in CS ?<br />
3. Do you think getting scholarship in India during M.Tech study and having one year internship experience, M.Tech average of 67% and with good GRE will help me get some sort of financial AID.<br />
4. What aggregate do US Universities consider ? As in my degree certificate of B.E it mentions about class considering only 5th to 8th sem (which makes my % less compared to 8 sems average) or will they consider all 8 semester aggregate? or the degree % and class mentioned in degree certificate is final?</p>
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		<title>By: amit</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-17737</link>
		<dc:creator>amit</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>U suck dude.....dont apply...u will not get admit in LOVELY UNIVERSITY in west punjab ......please dont apply..u r a disgrace</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>U suck dude&#8230;..dont apply&#8230;u will not get admit in LOVELY UNIVERSITY in west punjab &#8230;&#8230;please dont apply..u r a disgrace</p>
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		<title>By: HSB</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-17411</link>
		<dc:creator>HSB</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>@Mittu - Retake GRE and TOEFL.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@Mittu &#8211; Retake GRE and TOEFL.</p>
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		<title>By: mittu</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-17409</link>
		<dc:creator>mittu</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i got very less marks in both toefl and gre i.e in toefl   61 and in gre 710 .Is their any possibility for any university accepting it, and iam btech student with 62% can i apply for any university for M.S if so any university please mention those university</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i got very less marks in both toefl and gre i.e in toefl   61 and in gre 710 .Is their any possibility for any university accepting it, and iam btech student with 62% can i apply for any university for M.S if so any university please mention those university</p>
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		<title>By: Manohar</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-16644</link>
		<dc:creator>Manohar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I suggest you to do it a bit before, You will have a better time to think about the universities. I took a long time for that so i suggested u. Don&#039;t completely take this idea for granted.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I suggest you to do it a bit before, You will have a better time to think about the universities. I took a long time for that so i suggested u. Don&#8217;t completely take this idea for granted.</p>
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		<title>By: shilpa</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-16343</link>
		<dc:creator>shilpa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>hi, i&#039;ll be taking GRE exam in mid-october. Is it the appropriate time for the admission in the fall semester 2010?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hi, i&#8217;ll be taking GRE exam in mid-october. Is it the appropriate time for the admission in the fall semester 2010?</p>
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		<title>By: Abhinav</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-16103</link>
		<dc:creator>Abhinav</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is Abhi here.I have gud toefl score(90).Gre score is avg(640 quant n 300 in verbal).I have backlogs(24).I writing gre again to get 1000+.Will gre n toefl help me to get visa</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is Abhi here.I have gud toefl score(90).Gre score is avg(640 quant n 300 in verbal).I have backlogs(24).I writing gre again to get 1000+.Will gre n toefl help me to get visa</p>
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		<title>By: surya</title>
		<link>http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/can-an-average-student-apply-to-us-universities/#comment-15393</link>
		<dc:creator>surya</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i want to get admitted in one of the top pharmacy colleges in us.how much gre n toufl score should i gain?can i get admitted through ielts?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i want to get admitted in one of the top pharmacy colleges in us.how much gre n toufl score should i gain?can i get admitted through ielts?</p>
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