USA and CANADA GRAD SCHOOL INFORMATION pptx

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1. US/CANADA GRAD SCHOOL INFO

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3. INTRODUCTION

4. Profile Ikechukwu Onyenezido is currently working as a Mechanical Engineer-in-Training at an MP division of Terex Corporation in Alberta He obtained a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada Graduated with a First Class (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, from Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

5. DO I REALLY NEED TO GO GRAD SCHOOL But the path of the Just is as the shining light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Prob 4:18

6. What to Consider when thinking about Grad School

7. Different Categories of Graduate Programs

8. Benefits of Doing a Graduate Program

9. Peculiarities with the Canadian Education System

10. Profile EPHRAIM EZEIGBO is a current Graduate Teaching assistant at West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Science in Morgantown, WV USA.​ His research interest is in the areas of characterizing conformational structures responsible for certain neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease. ​ Graduated with a First class (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

11. Applying to Grad School

12. Application Dates and Deadlines Fall​ Starts around August (roughly 13-weeks long semester continues till late December or mid January). ​ This semester witnesses the biggest rush, especially from international students. In fact, many universities accept application only for Fall.​ Application timeline for Fall semester:​ The application forms for Fall are usually out by August or September the previous year. You can start looking for the forms and financial aid forms at this time. ​ Also, there are more chances of bagging financial support for admissions in Fall.​ September to December: ​ The deadline for submitting the forms is usually in December. ​ Required to arrange your recommendation letters and also start taking the standardized tests mandatory for admission at the university you are applying to. ​ Ensure that the score cards of your academic performances as well as the standardized tests are submitted at the time of application.​ April to May:​ Starts receiving acceptance or rejection letters from the universities. Applicants will also be presented with the financial aid possibilities that they can tap.​ Decide on the program and submit any forms from your university of choice. Organize finances and show proof of funds to the graduate school so that the international student office can prepare your immigration form.​ May to August- Applicants should start applying for student Visa in this period. You can also confirm your arrivals plans with the institution.​

13. Application Dates and Deadlines Spring   ​ Starts in January and ends in May (16-week semester), full term spring semester is the second most popular semester among students taking admission to US universities. ​ Application procedure for Spring is more or less the same as Fall. ​   Timeline for Spring semester ​ September ​ Application process starts during this period which gives the student roughly 4 months before the classes.  ​ It is around the same time that admission for Fall starts. ​ November  ​ The deadline for submitting forms is usually November. ​ Candidates should arrange their reference letters and get their score cards ready. ​ January ​ The orientation program begins in January. From early January the semester will last till mid May. ​  You should confirm your arrival dates with the university beforehand. ​ Summer ​ Summer is the shortest of the three semesters in the US. Beginning in June, the semester lasts roughly for two months ​

14. Application Requirements Create an account  and complete the graduate application ​ Upload unofficial transcripts and supplemental materials  ​ Pay the $ 30 -100 application fee. ​ Send official English proficiency and standardized test scores. ​ TOEFL fees vary by country and their range is between  $160  and  $225 ​ GRE fees also vary by country and range between  $205  and  $221 ​ Duolingo  English test fees also varies by country and range between  $45  and  $55  ​ University GPA Requirement ​ Official transcript ​ Statement of purpose/ Personal statement ​ Academic CV/Resume ​ Three Recommendation letters ​ Submit the application

15. Tips to prepare a successful Grad School Application Allow plenty of time to conduct research and complete your applications ​ Be calm, reflective and thoughtful to reduce mistakes during application ​ Pay close attention to all application instructions, including deadlines ​ Take time to present a polished application (but try to submit early) ​ Be yourself- human and honest ​ Provide all materials in the format requested by the institution ​ Send out as many applications to increase chances of getting in. ​ Pray