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Hi guys, welcome back to the podcast. Strongly recommend you folks to check out this scholarship guide. The guide has practically all important scholarships offered, their eligibility, important dates, application process and so much more! Link here - https://bit.ly/iSC_40schlpsfile Book our counsellors free profile evaluation and analysis slot right here. https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/swathi1/speak-to-expert If you liked the podcast, don't forget to like, review, comment, and subscribe! Visit our website, www.ischoolconnect.com for detailed assistance. Read this here - https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/top-seven-factors-on-how-to-choose-a-university/ Watch this here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a7vUatFEWo&t=310s Today we covered some really interesting points around what factors you must consider while applying for a university degree. Mentioning the points here but do listen to what each of them entail to get a better understanding. Availability of your program Location and community The Curriculum Requirements or Admission Criteria Tuition and financial aid Acceptance rate Faculty and their research work Looking for more details? We know how important this is to aspirants investing their time and money to study abroad. Go ahead and give us a call for a free consultation right here: +91 9145332283 or book a free iSchoolConnect consultation right here - https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/swathi1/speak-to-expert Tags - #choosinguniversity #topuniversity #studyabroad

19 Aug 20209min

Hi guys, welcome back to the podcast. Strongly recommend you folks to check out this scholarship guide. The guide has practically all important scholarships offered, their eligibility, important dates, application process and so much more! Link here - https://bit.ly/iSC_40schlpsfile If you liked the podcast, don't forget to like, review, comment, and subscribe! Visit our website, www.ischoolconnect.com for detailed assistance. Book our counsellors free profile evaluation and analysis slot right here. https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/swathi1/speak-to-expert Read this here - https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/all-about-studying-at-new-york-university/ Watch this here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j_N6ivDVHw&t=62s Here’s snapshot of what we discussed in the podcast - 1. Need-Based Scholarship 2. Privately-Funded Scholarships 3. Merit Scholarships 4. Sports Scholarships 5. Academic Scholarships 6. Average Academic Scholarships 7.Government-Funded Scholarships Looking for more details? We know how important this is to aspirants investing their time and money to study abroad. Go ahead and give us a call for a free consultation right here: +91 9145332283 or book a free iSchoolConnect consultation right here - https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/swathi1/speak-to-expert Tags - #scholarships #internationalstudents #typeofscholarships

12 Aug 20208min

Hi guys, welcome back to the podcast. Strongly recommend you folks to check out this scholarship guide. The guide has practically all important scholarships offered, their eligibility, important dates, application process and so much more! Link here - https://bit.ly/iSC_40schlpsfile If you liked the podcast, don't forget to like, review, comment, and subscribe! Visit our website, www.ischoolconnect.com for detailed assistance. Book our counsellors free profile evaluation and analysis slot right here. https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/swathi1/speak-to-expert Read this here - https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/all-about-studying-at-new-york-university/ Watch this here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j_N6ivDVHw&t=62s Here’s snapshot of what we discussed in the podcast - University rank and accreditation: The university has a Times ranking of number 27 and is the prestigious alma mater to over 37 nobel laureates. The university pans over 230 acres and is in the heart of New York. The university also has spread out into other countries such as Berlin, Abu Dhabi, Tel aviv, Israel and Argentine. Academics and Admissions: Here’s a snapshot of the scores that you need to have if you plan to apply to NYU. TOEFL IBT – 100 IELTS – 7.5/9 bands GRE – 160 (Quantitative), 4.0 (Analytical Writing) GPA – More than 3.7 SAT – 1382ACT – 31 Financial aids and expenses: NYU offers support to students in the form of need and merit based scholarships. Average scholarship - $30,319. As a student at the university I recommend you to even approach the professors and the university for grants and assistantship programs. NYU Social Life: You would be in the heart of one of the most lively cities in the world. Social life can be as vibrant as you like. From cultural groups to clubs. NYU has something to offer to every student. Looking for more details? We know how important this is to aspirants investing their time and money to study abroad. Go ahead and give us a call for a free consultation right here: +91 9145332283 or book a free iSchoolConnect consultation right here - https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/swathi1/speak-to-expert Tags - #nyu #newyork #newyorkuniversity

5 Aug 20206min

Hi guys, welcome back to the podcast. If you liked the podcast, don't forget to like, review, comment, and subscribe! Visit our website, www.ischoolconnect.com for detailed assistance. Looking for detailed assistance? Book our counselors free profile evaluation and analysis slot right here. Read this here - https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/search/berkeley Watch this here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uVpx9XABzA Here's what we spoke about in this podcast- 1) Ranking and Acceptance 2) Admission requirements 3) Programs at UC Berkeley 4) Tuition fees and other expenses 5) ROI on studying from UCB 6) Social life at UCB 7) What are YOUR chances of making it to UC Berkeley? We know how important this is to aspirants investing their time and money to study abroad. Go ahead and give us a call for a free consultation right here: +91 9145332283 Tags - #ucberkeley #californiaberkeley #ucb

29 Jul 20209min

Hi guys, welcome back to the podcast. If you liked the podcast, don't forget to like, review, comment, and subscribe! Visit our website, www.ischoolconnect.com for detailed assistance. Looking for detailed assistance? Book our counsellors free profile evaluation and analysis slot right here. Read this here - https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/10-best-paying-part-time-jobs-for-college-students/ Watch this here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDSF2noxNJM 1) Tutoring Average salary– $13-25 per hour 2) Bartending Average salary– $11-20 per hour 3) Bookkeeping Average salary– $15-20 per hour 4) Brand Promotion Average salary– $20-25 per hour 5) Data Entry Average salary– $10-15 per hour 6) Virtual Recruiting Average salary– $20-30 per hour 7) Mail Delivery Average salary– $15-20 per hour 8) Tour Guide Average salary– $15 per hour 9) Freelance Writing/Editing/Proofreading Average salary– $20-25 per hour, Up to $50 per article 10) Dog Walker Average salary– $10-15 per hour We know how important this is to aspirants investing their time and money to study abroad. Go ahead and give us a call for a free consultation right here: +91 9145332283 Tags - #parttimejobs #workabroad #studyabroad

22 Jul 202011min

Hi guys, welcome back to the podcast. If you liked the podcast, don't forget to like, review, comment, and subscribe! Visit our website, www.ischoolconnect.com for detailed assistance. Book our counselors free profile evaluation and analysis slot right here. https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/swathi1/speak-to-expert Read the podcasts blog version here - https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/on-campus-vs-off-campus-what-should-international-students-choose/ Watch the podcasts video version here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEaTYUCfJbk Through this podcast we will weigh the pros and cons of staying on campus versus staying off campus. The best way to decide is by choosing what matters the most to you. Here are the key highlights of the podcast - Reasons to live On-campus Accessibility - Everything is close by and affordable. You practically pay nothing for travelling to the college and you will also get the chance to avail student benefits at a discounted price. You will have everything sorted from accommodation, food, WiFi, electricity, water, stationery, gym, restaurants among many other things. Social Life - The university is the center for all student interactions. On just stepping out of your dorm room you will be welcomed by students all over the university at all times. You would be exposed to a diverse bunch of students with whom you can network and interact. Security - Security is of utmost importance. Parents are much easily convinced about on campus accommodation because the safety standards are far more superior than the rest of the city in general. Within the university campus, you will be safely guarded by on campus police and security teams patrolling day and night. Benefits of living off-campus Personal Liberty - Liberty, independence and self reliance are the greatest gifts of staying off campus. You will be interacting with people from all walks of life and all ages which add to your experiences and level of maturity. Availability - Some universities do not offer on campus hostel services. In such cases students can explore accommodation options around the university. Students can therefore look for a place that matches their requirements. Space and Privacy - Your time at the university would require you to spend quality time in solitude. This means if you get an apartment just for yourself and a friend, you wouldn't be continuously surrounded by an overwhelmingly large number of people. The final verdict - The final verdict is clearly a personal choice. The benefits and disadvantages of both have clearly been laid out for you. The best way to decide is to evaluate what is best for you. Having said that, remember that you will always have a flexibility to move on or off campus. Do tell me in the comments your point of view! We know how important this is to aspirants investing their time and money to study abroad. Go ahead and give us a call for a free consultation right here: +91 9145332283 Tags - #accommodation #studentlife #studyabroad

15 Jul 20205min

Hi guys, welcome back to the podcast. If you liked the podcast, don't forget to like, review, comment, and subscribe! Visit our website, www.ischoolconnect.com for detailed assistance. Looking for detailed assistance? Book our counsellors free profile evaluation and analysis slot right here. Watch this here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j21_0xDGvek Today we are talking about the 8 tips that will help skyrocket your profile. These will help you regardless of your next step, be it higher education or working as a professional. The key highlights and tips shared through the podcast- Academics - Good academic scores act as a great base for your profile. Make your profile stronger by taking up well recognised certificate courses. Short online certificate courses are especially useful when a student tries to shift his/ her career from what they had originally studied. Soft skills - A student’s communication skills are evaluated through the way the SOP is drafted or even through the impact created in the video interview. Aspirants must make an added effort in polishing the way they speak and communicate, both verbally and non-verbally. Persona - It’s as important to be well put together on the outside as it is essential to be well prepared and read on the inside. As an aspirant, this is just the right time to build upon your personal style. Work experience - Volunteering work, internships, jobs, pro bono projects are all great examples of work experience. Students with some kind of experience always have an upper hand. LinkedIn - LinkedIn is the best way to create a professional profile for prospective recruitment officers to evaluate. Here are four top key takeaways for LinkedIn. Firstly, make sure your LinkedIn profile is updated and well written. Secondly post relevant articles pertaining to your area of expertise with your perspective on it. Thirdly, try to connect with the people in your area of interest. Who knows you might find a proactive mentor online? And lastly, try and write short and crisp articles about what interests you. Social media -Social media is more than just cat and dog memes. Curate or create content that interests you. For instance, you like coding? Why not start off with a youtube channel talking about new updates or nifty ideas in this space? Extra curricular activities - Your hobbies can range from reading to riding horses, however what universities are looking for is the intent and passion with which you pursue this extracurricular activity. When you talk about your extracurricular activities in your SOP or interview, remember to reflect the sincerity, consistency and growth in your hobby. Social work - Universities want to associate themselves with students who don't just think about themselves but also about the world around them. Show how you have touched the lives of people around you through your philanthropic endeavors. Big brownie points for this one! We know how important this is to aspirants investing their time and money to study abroad. Go ahead and give us a call for a free consultation right here: +91 9145332283 Tags: #profiletips #scholarshiptips #careertips #studyabroadtips

8 Jul 20206min

If you liked the podcast, don't forget to like, review, comment, and subscribe! Visit our website, www.ischoolconnect.com for detailed assistance. Looking for detailed assistance? Book our counselors free profile evaluation and analysis slot right here. https://bit.ly/bookameetingwithisc Read this here - https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/every-international-students-study-abroad-checklist/ Watch this here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgP8IIlJceI Here's a detailed document checklist for students aspiring to study abroad. The key highlights from podcast are as follows - Test scorecards: There are three major types of official test scorecards that your need to keep ready. Firstly, aptitude test scorecards and secondly English proficiency test scorecards. Depending on what course you wish to study you will be required to write a GRE or GMAT. However students have a choice to choose between IELTS/ TOEFL basis their judgement as both are universally accepted. Remember to finish these at least 6-8 months before the application process starts. LOR and SOP: You will need to collect at least 2-4 letters of recommendation from dignitaries in your area of interest. This could be a university professor, the HOD of your department where you work or even the dean of your college. The Statement of Purpose is drafted by the student herself/himself showcasing the various attributes that you want the university to know about you. Start practicing these at least 5 months before the application deadline. Financial support proof: These are documents that will show your financial stability. This will primarily entail account details of the one paying for the education., a bank statement and a loan certificate (if applicable). Transcripts: Get your scores converted into transcripts by the school authorities. Make sure you have at least 5-6 copies of your transcripts ready before you start applying and yes they will have to be hard copies. Passport: While you may know what a passport is here is what no one will tell you. Make sure you keep it ready at least a year prior to your application process. The process of applying and getting one takes anywhere between a month to three months depending on the local Passport office’s requirements and an array of affidavits you might have to produce. Offer Letter - Your offer letter is proof to your admit to the university. Along with this remember to carry your I-20 form which is issued by the university. You will need both of these (copies and original) at the VISA office, when you take your flight and for administration purposes once you reach the university. Visa: This is one of the final steps in terms of documentation. Apply for the VISA two months before you fly out. The process will take around 4-6 weeks to complete. You will be applying for the F1 student visa. Remember to prepare well for the VISA interview and carry essential documents such as passport, VISA bio-metric form, financial documents, university offer letter and I-20 form. We know how important this is to aspirants investing their time and money to study abroad. Go ahead and give us a call for a free consultation right here: +91 9145332283 Tags - #documentchecklist #studyabroad #studyabroadtips

1 Jul 20205min