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06.11.08
OPT Expires in October - What Next?
FAQ's, H1B Visa, OPT (5)I'm responding to a comment/question from Neha D about OPT Expiration date and possible options available if OPT Expires. Question: Can you please help answer my question? My sister just got a Masters degree and her OPT finishes on October 31, 2008 but she hasn’t found a company to sponsor her H1-B visa. I believe that the quota finished in April 2008. What are her options now? Can a company still file for her H1-B visa under Masters degree? Also, can a company apply for her H1-B visa for 2009? And based on that can her OPT be extended till then? Can a ...
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06.09.08
F1 OPT Extension - Summary and Analysis
FAQ's (0)I spoke to few students about Optional Practical Training ( OPT ) after new rule to extend OPT to 17 months more months regulation was approved. But, there were some much confusion among students about the new rules. You can find answers to following questions Automatic H1B Cap-Gap Extension under Certain Conditions Basic OPT Rules Remained Unchanged Pre-Completion OPT Post-Completion OPT Extension of Post-Completion OPT by 17 Months for STEM Students Maintaining F-1 Status While on OPT New Filing Deadlines and Timing Unanswered Questions F-1 Consular Notification versus Change in Status Additional Information for Eligibility as a STEM Degree F-1 Students 2007 Graduates Filing for H1B Change of Status Automatic Extension ...
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04.27.08
I-20 from 1 or more Universities?
FAQ's (5)Do you have I-20 from more than one University and still confused on which University to attend? You are not alone, every student planning for Fall 2008 are in the same situation. University Selection is tough process. Majority of students spend time selecting universities when they apply for Graduate schools admission and after getting admission from graduate school, again its tough and difficult process to select which university to apply. If student have done good homework while applying for graduate school, then it wouldn't be really tough to decide which University to attend after getting admission. If you are confused about ...
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04.12.08
FAQ : Low GPA and High GRE Score
FAQ's (0)Question from Arya Dear sir, I'm a third year computer engineering student studying under pune university. I appeared for mock GRE and scored nearly 1400 so I'm confident of earning a stellar score in GRE which I'm planning to appear for during mid October this year. But the problem is that i have a horrible undergrad academic record standing with a pathetic 51 percent. I have gone through hundreds of blogs and websites which provide guidance for graduate school admissions, nearly all aspirants have much better GPAs and I'm beginning to get the low GPA blues. Can you please advice me ...
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03.12.08
Chat with Nikhil about GRE, Uinversity Admission, Jobs, …
FAQ's (0)I have added a new feature that would allow Happy Schools Blog visitor to chat with me. I usually respond to anyone when I'm available. So, far I had chance to chat with around 10. They were so happy that I'm for real. Yesterday, I was chatting with Nikhil from Augrangabad. Below you can find the chat Transcript. He had questions about Job opportunities in U.S. and his chances of getting admission in M.S. as well as PhD. It was interesting Chat session and I thought it will be good to share with other readers. Click on the Thumbnail to ...
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02.15.08
Direct PhD - GRE 1350; Electronic and Instrumentation
FAQ's (0)Readers Question from Orkut: I've done B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering...I've got 1350/1600 in GRE i.e.V610; Q740....I got 104/120 in TOFL iBt....I'd like to pursue a PhD in US university. I don't bother ranking., all I care about is full funding. My undergrad is 7.89%. I've wasted almost 2 yrs since I 've passed, which was in 2005. I've applied to the following Universities... Wayne State University University of Colorado at Boulder University of California at Berkeley University of Connecticut University of Kentucky Michigan Technological University Oklahoma State University I've got responses as given below, University of Connecticut - Rejected Univ of Colorado at Boulder - Rejected. University of Kentucky - ...
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01.26.08
Reader’s Question: In-State Tuition fee Qualification
FAQ's (0)Question: I guess, duration of stay in that state is also required to qualify for In-state Tuition fees. Some U.S. Universities mention it as 1-2 years. Please give me the correct information. Answer: Thanks Anushka for your comment on College In-State vs Out of State tuition fee. International Students in U.S. Universities don't qualify for In-state tuition fee based on Resident Status. To qualify as a state resident, each U.S. Universities have set of criteria that students has to satisfy. But, that applies only to U.S. Residents, not for International Students. For example when a student who is a resident of Texas applies ...
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01.16.08
Do I need Student visa stamping again?
F1 Visa, FAQ's (0)Question: I have got I20 and visa for University of Colorado at Denver for Spring 2008(without any aid) , but because of some financial issues I could not go for the course. Now iam in dilema that whether I should defer my admission in the same univeristy to fall 2008 or try some other university and get financial asistance. Is there any possibility that I can do this without having to go for visa interview again ? Answer: Can I defer the admission? Yes, you should defer your admission for Fall 2008. In general U.S. Universities allow admission deferral upto 1 year. So, you don't ...
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11.24.07
University + Location = Easy Job ?
FAQ's, Jobs (15)Question: How important is the location of a college wrt jobs? Example. People say you have to apply online to get jobs in Electrical domain, but if you study in Texas or California, its a lot easier. Studying in a good university with a job guarantee in the same field is of equal importance. Tell us where to draw the line in choosing a university based on its location. To what extent can we compromise on the university? Example: Is Clemson, being a University town good for studying EE(it has a great course) while we have to apply for jobs online. SDSU has a good course ...
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11.19.07
5 Common Questions About Universities asked by Students
FAQ's (4)When student are in 3rd year of engineering, there will be someone who will bring up the topic of GRE, TOEFL and Master's degree in U.S. University. And it all depends on the college and the exposure among the students, seniors that will ultimately decide how many student from a college will be pursuing Master's in U.S. When, few are talking about U.S. Universities, I'm sure some students will not even think about that option, considering the family situation, or maybe because, they could have assumed, its highly impossible to study in U.S. University, or maybe because Continue ...
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10.26.07
Virginia Tech or UTD for Master’s Degree
FAQ's, Universities (0)Reader's Question: I happened to see your Happy Schools website. Found the contents in it very informative and useful. I am stuck in a weird situation here. I have got an admit for UTD and Virginia Tech. I had got my stamping for UTD before my Virginia tech admit came. I have two questions at this point of time. 1. What is the easiest and safest way to actually transfer my US visa from Dallas to Virginia. 2. Another important point to note is that I have got an admit into the National Capital Region (Northern Virginia Center) campus of Virginia Tech rather ...
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10.15.07
Graduate School admission without scholarship: How to manage expenses
College Admission, FAQ's (0)I'm back after visiting New York and Boston. It was very busy last week at work. Hopefully I should write regularly.In this article I'm answering one of the questions from my scrapbook. I have answered the same question, but it was spread among several posts. Question: My GRE score1160 and many consultants are saying that it is difficult to get the TA/RA/Scholarship. I can manage fees for 2 semesters but can I pay the fees by doing job for 3rd and later semesters. Answer: You are not the only person who is facing this situation. 75% of the students who get admission are without ...
