Studying Abroad After Class 12
Higher education in the US and elsewhere is a dream for many students. However, it takes a lot to fulfill the dream. Admission is based on several standardized tests like SAT, GRE, TOEFL, and GMAT. You need to have good financial support in form of grants, and scholarships to survive in a foreign country.
Step 1: You can take up science, commerce or arts in Class 12.
Step 2: If you want to go abroad for higher studies at this stage, you can take SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). The scores of this test are valid for three years and you can join any IVY League Schools in the US based upon your score, grades in school in India and curricular activities.
Step 3: Do your Bachelor’s in a subject of your choice in India. It is important that you get good grades in your graduation which will boost your chances for studying abroad. You can appear for your GRE (Graduate Record Examination) for admission to graduate schools in the US and other English speaking countries. You can also take your GMAT for admission to management programs. For students who have not studied English as their first language, need to take TOEFL.
Step 4: You can continue your masters in India and if you are interested in research or a doctoral degree you can apply to universities abroad for your Phd. Many Scholarships are available for students to pursue higher education in countries like the US, UK, and other European and Asian countries.
Do you have it in you- Ability to adjust to a different environment
- Hard work and ability to keep up academic performance
- Financial stability
- You have to be independent as you need to do everything on your own from laundry to cooking and studying
Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad
Pros- Studying abroad will give a boost to your career
- Make new friends from varied cultures and background
- High demand in the industry after your return
- High standard of living after finishing your studies
Cons- Extremely expensive especially if you do not get full scholarship
- Have to stay away from home and family for long
- Have to deal with lot of issues like racism, different grading system and course structure
Note: The US or the UK are not the only destinations for higher study
abroad. Many European countries like France, Germany and Switzerland
also offer quality programs. Places like New Zealand and Australia too
offer an array of courses unavailable in India.
Click here for our Study Abroad Section and learn more about foreign universities, programs and admission procedure.
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- Harvard University United States 100.0
- University of Cambridge United Kingdom 99.6
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- UCL (University College London) United Kingdom 99.0
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- University of OXFORD United Kingdom 97.8
- University of CHICAGO United States 96.8
- PRINCETON University United States 96.6
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