Taking GRE and TOEFL and applying for a MS/ PhD : a self-help guide for engineering and physical sciences students / Pradeep Kumar Pasricha.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kumar Pasricha, Pradeep, author.

Series:

Education in a competitive and globalizing world series.

Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Graduate Record Examination.

Test of English as a Foreign Language.

Universities and colleges--United States--Admission.

Universities and colleges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (236 pages).

Place of Publication:

Nova Science Publishers Inc 2020

Summary:

"The book presents the sequence of tasks involved toward admission for the graduate study at the US universities, in general. The book is meant for the undergraduate students of the disciplines of engineering and physical sciences comprising physics, chemistry, mathematics, etc., who aim to undertake the MS and PhD graduate programs, hopefully with financial support from the universities. The book is equally appropriate for the students who have completed their under graduation. The book presents the sequence of tasks involved toward admission for graduate study at US universities, in general. Some of the tasks are the following: selection of universities to apply to, taking the GRE General and TOEFL iBT Tests, preparation of official transcripts, preparation of summary of transcripts, credential evaluation, preparation of SOP (Statement of Purpose) and Resume, considerations toward letters of recommendation, requesting grant of RA (Research Assistantship) and TA (Teaching Assistantship), preparation of affidavit of financial statement, online application and mailing of hard copy application package if deemed necessary, requirement of immunizations and medical tests, acquiring health insurance plan, travel plans and living in the USA as an honorable and disciplined foreigner. A schedule for the performance of tasks in chronological order for the undergraduate engineering students, for illustration, is presented. Various illustrations in the book have been cited from the engineering discipline; however, the plan and the subject matter are equally applicable to students of disciplines of physical sciences. The book includes samples of the following: SOP and Resume, recommendation forms, affidavit of financial statement, health- and medical-related forms of immunizations and medical tests, credential evaluation report and so forth. Lists of topical research fields and well-known universities to undertake the graduate studies are presented that may enable the prospective graduate students to seek admission with financial support from the universities"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Disclaimer Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The PERT Table Chapter 3 The Graduate Programs and Selection of Universities to Apply Chapter 4 Taking TOEFL iBT Test Chapter 5 Taking GRE General Test Chapter 6 Official Transcripts Chapter 7 Preparation of Summary of Transcripts Chapter 8 Credential Evaluation Chapter 9 Preparation of Statement of Purpose (SOP) Chapter 10 Preparation of Resume Chapter 11 Considerations toward Providing Letters of Recommendation Chapter 12 Considerations toward Grant of Research Assistantship (RA) and Teaching Assistantship (TA) Chapter 13 Preparation of Affidavit of Financial Statement Chapter 14 Summary of Educational Experience, Work or Professional Experience, Additional Essays, Extracurricular Activities, Additional Documents and Extenuating Circumstances Statement Chapter 15 Submission of Online Applications to Graduate School and Department Chapter 16 Submission of Hard Copy of Application Package Chapter 17 Requesting Research Advisor for RA/TA Chapter 18 Health Considerations Chapter 19 Embassy Documents Chapter 20 Travel Plans Chapter 21 Potpourri Chapter 22 The Immediate Tasks After Reaching University Chapter 23 The Initial Phase of Living in the USA Chapter 24 Conclusion Chapter 25 Book at a Glance Blank Page

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5361-7699-0