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Hi! Can any of you guide me as to how I can get into MIT, The US and study astronomy? What are the requirements, etc.? Thanks!


Rishab B 11th Jun, 2017
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tenzin pema 13th Jun, 2017
Hi

The application procedure is simple, nevertheless it depends whether you are applying for MS, PhD or for an undergraduate degree.

Below are some common steps that you may follow to apply in the US:

1. Choose universities
The first step while applying for MS in the US is to make a list of universities which offer the candidate's choice of programme. This should be done around the months of May or June of the previous year. Ideally, one should start the process of admission at least 15 months prior to admission. While the US admission cycle has three intakes -- Fall, Spring and Summer -- a majority of the programmes start in Fall i.e., around September.

2.   Check deadlines
Once the candidate has made a list of the colleges of his choice, the next step should be to check the deadlines of the specific courses the candidate is applying for. Usually, universities in the US do not have a common deadline for all courses. Therefore, it is necessary to check the individual departments of the universities to know the opening and closing dates for applications to MS in the US. Usually, applications for Fall start around September and close between December-January, though some universities accept applications till February.

3. Eligibility: Before going ahead with the application process, it is important to check the eligibility requirements for the MS course in the US. While different courses have different sets of requirements, here are some of the general eligibility criteria required for the programme

4. As mentioned, entry to MS courses in the US universities requires the aspirant to appear for standardised tests as set by the university. One should, ideally, register for tests between July and August so that test scores are ready by the time one applies to universities. This leaves room for retests if one is not satisfied with his/her test score. Many universities in the US require the average or minimum score for entry into MS. So, one can decide to sit for the retest depending on the required score.

Some of the common exams are GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT and SAT.

5. Arrange application package- This is one of the most important parts while applying for MS in the US. Universities in the USA put heavy weightage on the application of the student. Besides academic transcripts, the US universities demand that the student introduce himself through intent statements and references.

For more information:

http://www.studyabroad.careers360.com/articles/how-apply-for-ms-in-usa

http://www.studyabroad.careers360.com/articles/where-and-how-apply-phd






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