Colleges in USA

Both universities are good in own way you choose to your priority based so I give some points in given below it help to choose right to your priority.

1.if you choose columnbia this programme is reserch oriented and provide to you varieties of laps and projects.

 And if you choose ummass it is mainly focused on research specially with tha state of arts like database and ai

If you choose umass Amherst if reaserch important for you so you chosee this university 

And also if you focus on networking and easy to access to industry and you can afford it 

To choose to your priority based.

Hey Tejaswini,

Yes, You can study in the US after taking an improvement exam in state board.While applying in University you should inform university about the improvement exam through mail. If improvement result are available then apply through them.Focus on strong SAT/ACT and TOEFL/IELTS exam scores, and explain about your improvement exam positively in your application.

You may struggle during gaining scholarship as it required good score to pass there eligibility criteria.

Harvard University has an acceptance rate of around 3.5% and Howard has an acceptance rate of 35%. This shows that Harvard is much more selective with admissions than Howard. Both universities are known to have a different environment for students. Harvard Uni offers a range of extracurricular activities such as drama clubs and intramural sports. Howard University offers courses in areas such as Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Communications and Harvard is known for its courses in Law, Business, and the Humanities.  

Howard University leaped by 29 spots into the category of Top 100 Universities in the US in 2025 according to a top ranking publisher and it ranks at #86 in the National Universities category. In 2024 this university ranked at #115 and this rank further cements the institution's for groundbreaking research, through leadership, innovative academic programs and faculty who push the boundaries of knowledge to create discoveries that are having a transformative effect in Science, Technology, Medical, Business, Education and Humanities fields among others.

A few of the features of Howard University campus life include the 200+ clubs, 21 Division I athletic teams, fulfilling service opportunities, etc. Some of the student organizations at the university are Geography Clubs, Sports Clubs, International Clubs, etc. International clubs, in particular, provide a social outlet for international students while providing a means to bring U.S. and international students together. Since, Howard Uni is located in Washington, DC, students have endless opportunities to experience a wide range of variety of cultural events and activities. 

A few of the famous personalities who have studied at Howard University are:

Kamala Harris: 49th Vice President of the U.S
Toni Morrison: Author
Shirley Franklin: Former Mayor 
Chadwick Boseman: Actor
Taraji Henson: Actress
Thurgood Marshall: Civil Rights Lawyer
Sekhar k: Indian Film Director, screenwriter, and producer

Howard University is considered a Black Ivy league school. The Black Ivy League refers to a segment of the historically black colleges (HBCUs) in the U.S. that attract a majority of high-performing or affluent black students. Howard University is often called as 'The Mecca' and is most recognizable and elite of all the HBCUs. It is known for the following things:

• Its notable alumni that include names like Nobel-prize winning author Toni Morrison, Vice President of the U.S. Kamala Harris, and former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
• The Karsh STEM scholar program

Howard University application fee for MBA program is USD 123 (INR 10.6k) for international students. Indian students should submit the below documents for MBA program:

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English requirements
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