Colleges in USA

Yes, not for all the students but NYU Abu Dhabi conducts interviews as part of the application process for Indian students. These are via invitation only. 

The whole interview process is highly structured and these are divided into different formats depending on the stage of the student's application. 

Students from all over the world are required to use the Common Application for NYU Abu Dhabi admissions. A separate one for the same is not available. 

While applying, Indian students should select 'New York University' on the Common App and choose Abu Dhabi campus as the preffered one. 

For Indian students, the SAT or ACT scores are optional for the NYU Abu Dhabi admissions. 

On a different note, these admissions adopt a highly competitive holistic review; the student chooses to submit strong standardised scores for significantly strengthening their profile. 

Given below are the competitive standardized test scores for Indian students - 

• SAT: 1450 to 1550
• ACT: 33 to 35

For Indian students, the SAT or ACT scores are optional for the NYU Abu Dhabi admissions. 

On a different note, these admissions adopt a highly competitive holistic review; the student chooses to submit strong standardised scores for significantly strengthening their profile. 

Given below are the competitive standardized test scores for Indian students - 

• SAT: 1450 to 1550
• ACT: 33 to 35

No, the Abu Dhabi Campus of New York University does not have strict and mandatory course requirements at the high school level. 

Although if the Indian applicants want to be highly competitive, they should have completed a curriculum that includes at least 3 to 4 years of the subjects given below -

• Mathematics
• History
• English/Writing
• Laboratory Sciences

Yes, Georgia Tech allows Indian students to pay their installments. It allows students to defer up to 50% of their current term's tuition and fees, or the remaining balance after financial aid, whichever is less.

To enrol in the Georgia Tech payment plan, students need to pay an enrolment fee worth USD 75 (INR 7.2 K).

Contact the Office of the Bursar at Georgia Tech to know more.

Yes, Georgia Tech allows Indian students to pay their installments. It allows students to defer up to 50% of their current term's tuition and fees, or the remaining balance after financial aid, whichever is less.

To enrol in the Georgia Tech payment plan, students need to pay an enrolment fee worth USD 75 (INR 7.2 K).

Contact the Office of the Bursar at Georgia Tech to know more.

For applying to the PhD admissions at Cornell, Indian students would be required to pay the Cornell University PhD fee. This fee is INR 19.27 L but it is generally NA for most stgudents. 

For the year 2026, the PhD tuition is around USD 20.8K and Indian students need to pay the other fees which is USD 200 (INR 18.8K) per semester.

A successful PhD student at Cornell University is defined by their ability to go from the role of a student to an independent and creative scholar who can conduct original research and contribute to their discipline. 

Look at the expectations and resources given below - 

• Teaching & Mentorship 
• Professional competency 
• Original research & publication