USA

As an Indian student, make sure to submit the documents given below.

• Documents of all past studies
• SAT or ACT scores
• GRE or GMAT scores
• Prove English Proficiency
• A CV or Resume
• LOR
• Copy of valid passport
• Proof of Funds
• USA Student Visa

OPT allows you to gain work experience after your studies. It is usually awarded for 12 months with a possible extension upto 24 months for STEM graduates.

The CPT is a work authorization, granted to students, during the course of their studies. The CPT can be both part time and full time, with average duration being around 20 work hours per week. 

Students can follow the tips mentioned below to overcome or mitigate, some of their issues.

• Look for Indian student groups and communities at university
• Pack heavy and warm clothes
• Seek support from the International Student Support Center, at the university
• Seek academic guidance, and career related support, from the services available on campus, or through your peers

As an Indian student you can work part time. You can work 20 hours per week during session. On holidays or semester breaks, there's no limit. Students can earn around USD 20-USD 40 (INR 1.8 K-INR 3.6 K) per hour.  

The qualities that you mention in the LORs must be most academic/professional in nature and should come with examples or instances, as seen by the recommender. Try to mention qualities that showcase you in a good light For example, if the recommender is talking about your 'superior research skills', he or she must provide relevant instances of the same, as evidenced in projects, events, competitions or in the classroom. Mentioning examples authenticates the claims made in the LOR, and provides the reader a glimpse of your performance and achievements, while also highlighting your strong suits.

There is no particular LOR format for USA. Typically, LORs begin with the recommender introducing themselves and talking about their association with you. They can then talk about your academic/professional qualities, relevant experiences or accolades that would make you a good fit for the said program. LORs also provide an opportunity to recommenders to mention their observations about you and your overall aptitude/suitability for the program.

UNT is among the top choices of Indian students to continue higher education. UNT acceptance rate is around 72.2% which makes it somewhat competitive to secure admission. Indian students must meet all the admission requirements

The University of Washington is among the top choices of international students in the United States. The University of Washington acceptance rate stands at 43%, which makes it competitive. This figure shows that out of every 100 students, around 43 students will get admitted at UW. Additionally, international students must meet the UW admission requirements as well as the English proficiency requirements. Moreover, international students must submit all the required documents at the UW.

Yes, the University of Colorado Boulder does consider its students for scholarships, typically based on need or academic merit. While applying, first-year students are already considered for scholarships at the time of admission. University of Colorado Boulder also provides students to fill out the CU Boulder Scholarship Application for additional access to departmental, college-level, and private scholarships. Some scholarships are:

• CU Boulder Presidential Scholarship
• CU Boulder Chancellors Achievement Scholarship
• Art & Humanities Merit Scholarships