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Everything international students need to know about applying to undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States, from GPA conversion to post-graduation work authorization.
The Complete F-1 Visa Guide
Everything you need to know about the F-1 student visa. Application timeline, required documents, interview preparation, work authorization (OPT, CPT, STEM OPT), and more.
How to Convert Your GPA to the US 4.0 Scale
Conversion tables for European, Indian, and other grading systems. Understand how US admissions committees evaluate your transcript.
SAT & GRE Guide for International Students
SAT for undergraduate and GRE for graduate admissions. What scores are competitive, test-optional policies, and when you can skip them.
How to Write College Essays & Statements of Purpose
College application essays for undergrad and SOPs for graduate programs. Structure, examples, and the mistakes that get qualified applicants rejected.
STEM OPT: How to Work in the US After Graduation
The complete guide to F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extension. Timelines, eligibility, employer requirements, and how to maximize your 36 months.
MS Computer Science Acceptance Rates at Top US Universities
Acceptance rates, class sizes, and what it takes to get in at CMU, Stanford, MIT, Georgia Tech, UIUC, and more.
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