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Study in USA FAQs
Yes you can do an internship during your program over the summer break. You should be a student for a minimum of 9 months to qualify to do an internship
You can learn about different on-campus accommodation options offered by the universities. Many universities offer residence halls for students. You can check their availability and secure your slot ahead of your travel. Many universities offer accommodation for the first year only. You can opt for off-campus accommodation like shared apartments, homestay, and luxury apartments. The residence halls cost $800-900 per month; residence halls - self-catered cost $600-$800; shared apartment in sharing by four people costs $400-$600; homestay may cost $300-$500; and luxury accommodation costs $2000. These rates may differ across cities.
You can find an on-campus job from the first semester itself.
CPT stands for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and OPT for Optional Practical Training. The CPT is designed for students who are currently studying at universities. This allows the students to seek employment training, do paid internships, co-ops, and practicums. Students can work part-time for 20 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the semester breaks. CPT is usually employer-specific and if you work for 12 months, you cannot apply for OPT. OPT is related to your major area of study. Students can apply for OPT before or after completing their studies. It is generally awarded for 12 months. But students who have graduated in STEM subjects can seek an extension of 17 months, or work for 24 months. Students with F-1 visa status can apply for CPT and OPT. A student needs consent from the academic department and ISS to pursue CPT. However, the consent of the USA government is required to pursue OPT. The student doesn’t receive employment authorization document (EAD) from USCIS for CPT but for OPT, the EAD is provided.
The CPT application requires no application fee, whereas OPT requires an application fee.
There are 4500 accredited universities in the USA. Choosing the best university for your undergraduate and postgraduate study will depend entirely on your interests and budget.
Most universities may not accept 10+2+3 education, but some do. The best option would be to check the eligibility criteria of the shortlisted university.
You can find the end date of the CPT on the I-20 form.
Ivy League universities comprise eight universities, which came into existence in 1954. This group was formed based on their interest of sports. Although the league was formed to create sports and athletics, they are known for social prestige and academic privilege. The following are Ivy League schools in the USA. Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth University Harvard University Princeton University The University of Pennsylvania Yale University
The overall acceptance rate of Ivy League universities for the class of 2024 is between 4.9% and 10.7%.
The best Ivy League universities for STEM are Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, and Columbia University.
Graduates from Ivy League universities can pursue a career in teaching, business, research, entrepreneurship, finance, and media communication. They work with Goldman Sachs, Google, McKinsey, IBM, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft.
Ivy League universities are not expensive as many may think. The average annual tuition fees at Ivy League starts at $59,985 and with living expenses it may reach up to $83,046.
Cornell University has the highest overall acceptance rate of 10.7%, and Harvard has the lowest acceptance rate of 4.9 % for the class of 2024.