Grand Valley State University

Both Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University are respected institutions but Michigan State University is considered more prestigious in terms of academics and career opportunities.

Before applying for Michigan State University, students must consider factors like tuition and fees, financial aid packages, scholarships, living expenses, and more.

• Fees: Grand Valley State University has lower tuition and fees than Michigan State University.  
• Research experience: According to the student reviews on unofficial sources, Michigan provides a better research experience and enables better opportunities for graduates or undergraduates that are likely worth the cost.
•  Cost-benefit ratio: In case the student is majoring in any specialisation with a board-certified credential, Grand Valley State University is a great option in terms of cost-benefit ratio.

If students’ applications are getting rejected even after filling it twice or thrice, one must go through the below checkpoints to get shortlisted in the next application:

• Student needs to go through the previous application and analyze if there is room for improvement regarding the essay, interest in the field of study, test scores, and grades.

•In case the student does not review their previous applications, they can contact universities to provide feedback for previous applications.

•Students can improve their academic scores by retaking the standardized test. Also, they can strengthen their extracurricular activities by involving in activities related to their intended field of study.

•Try to improve your essay by spending time crafting a well-written essay that demonstrates writing skills, personality, and interest in the university.

According to the official website, Grand Valley University offers scholarships to every international undergraduate student on the visa types (E2, F1, H4, K2, L2, R2, TN, and TD) to help with the additional expenses. Students need to pay the tuition fee along with this scholarship in Michigan. The scholarship award will renew for up to four years with a value of about USD 6,200 (INR 5.14 lakh) per academic year.

Students with a track record of academic achievement are eligible to apply for the International Merit Scholarship. Students must apply for this scholarship by start of the year to be eligible for consideration. The value of the scholarships will be between USD 2,500 (INR 2.07 lakhs) and USD 10,000 (INR 83,054).

For a maximum of four years, this scholarship will automatically renew. The committee that decides on scholarships does so after reviewing the data included in the application. Students can combine the GVSU International Scholarship and the International Merit Scholarship.

(1 USD= 83.05 INR)

For Grand Valley State University admission, you require the following things:

• After completing and submitting the undergraduate admission application form, you must provide an official high school transcript and the necessary documents.
• After submission, your application will get reviewed based on high school courses completed, cumulative GPA, standardized test scores (if submitted), grade point trend, class rank, and other factors provided by the applicant.
• Make sure your high school subjects include English (4 years), and Science (3 years) with 2 years of laboratory science. Also, 2 years of a single foreign language, 3 years of social science, and 3 years of college-preparatory mathematics.

As an undergraduate, students need to follow the below procedure to get considered:

-Fill out the admission form: Students can fill out the international admission forms online in one go otherwise the session will expire after 20 minutes. They need to pay USD 30 (INR 2,490).

-Submit Required Documents: Original or certified certificates and grade reports of secondary and postsecondary work.

-Write personal statement: Write a page or two about your goals and reasons for why you want to get into Grand Valley State University.

-English proficiency test score: Students must satisfy the English proficiency requirements with these tests:

-Review process: The international student forms will get reviewed based on high school courses completed, cumulative grade point average, standardized test scores, grade point trend, rank in class, and other factors. After reviewing the application form, GVSU will respond in 4-5 weeks.

-Financial Support Verification: The international students and their sponsor have to sign the Financial Support Form and submit original bank statements to demonstrate the necessary amount of support is available after getting accepted from Grand Valley State University.

For graduate programs, international students need to fill in some additional requirements and application materials specific to the graduate programme along with the above.