Application Process
- Study abroad is a long process. It might seem a bit complex at times and can be intimidating and overwhelming at times.
- Choosing the Right Study Abroad Program.
- Choose the appropriate subject based on your interests, skill set, career goals, and job opportunities. You need to keep finding the right balance of all those four parameters.
- There is no point in studying something that doesn’t interest you. Similarly, you need to be practical as well; at the end of the day, you need a job.
- Choosing the Right Study Abroad Destination and College or University
- It could be a possibility that your relatives or friends are well settled in a particular country . But, don’t let that be the key driving factor for choosing your study abroad destination.
- Choose wisely as it’s your career and future depends heavily on this decision. You need to think about the reputation and job market of the program (subject field) in that particular country.
- You also need to consider factors like your budget (tuition fees and living expenses differ from country to country and university to university), population of international students
- Prioritize the Best-Fit School over Reputation and Ranking to improve your Return on Investment (ROI)
As mentioned earlier, ranking and reputation are all well and good. But, your focus should be attending the best-fit college. The right course at the right college and at the right location is very critical to your career success. For example, a strategic location plays a vital role in getting internships and jobs apart from cultural mix and weather.
Ideally, you need to start your process at least 18 – 24 months before the date of course commencement. Be it for improving your admission chances at the top schools, or securing financial aid or scholarship, submitting an early application can do wonders for you. Since the process is so long, a delay at one or a couple of steps can affect your admissions. So, it’s better to plan and start the process as early as possible.