Guide For Choosing A University

Ask yourself these questions when u are choosing a university.Make notes of these answers in a book to help you shortlist the universities.

Programs Offered
· Does the university offer the program you want?
· Does the university have varied majors and can you change majors easily?
· Are there any special programs such as study abroad that would interest you?

Level of Competitiveness
· How difficult is it to get into this institution?
· How many students applied last year and how many got in?
· Are some majors easier to get into as compared to others?
· Are your GRE scores comparable to the average of the admitted students?

Money
· Does the availability of financial aid or scholarships influence your decision?
· Is the institution in a major city where the cost of living is high?
· Are there any special scholarships or financial aid for foreign students?
· Can you afford to attend this institution if no scholarship is offered?

Student Body
· What are the average GRE scores of the students admitted?
· How many international students are admitted each year?

Size
· What is the total enrollment of the institution?
· What is the average class size? What is the faculty ratio?

Faculty
· How many professors are PhD?
· What research or subject is the faulty specialized in?

Ranking and Accreditation
· Is the institution well know?
· How important and easy it is to secure a job after passing from the university of choice?

Location
· Do you want to be away or near to the city?
· What are the climatic conditions?
· Is the institution in a safe environment?

Campus Life
· Does the institution offer extra-curricular activities?
· Are the facilities like gyms, computer labs, recreation rooms, etc?
· Students currently studying reviews.


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