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Education Loans: Everything you need to know — Dilip Oak Academy

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  After applying successfully for the Fall 2023 intake of your dream American university, many of you might be busy planning to arrange the finances for the program, right? Applying for a student loan is one such popular option preferred by many students and their parents. However, it is necessary to have the right advice before making a choice. This article is aimed to give you a broad overview of the student loan process and will also answer many of your queries about the same. So, let’s get started! What is an education loan? An education loan is funds borrowed from a bank or a financial institution to cover the cost of tuition fees, allied expenses such as living and insurance costs. Who is eligible for an education loan? The eligibility for availing loan is determined by each bank/ institution independently, and several variations can be seen in them. However, the common requirements are as below: The applicant and co-applicant should be citizens of India over 18 years of age ...

MS in Spring 2024? Here’s what you need to know!

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  MS in Spring 2024? Here’s what you need to know! If you are planning for the January 2024 intake, this blog will help you plan systematically to fulfill your dream of MS in the US. Before we get into the details, for those of you who are still on the fence about applying for the upcoming Spring semester because of the misinformation available online, the section below will allow you to confidently make your decision. Should I Apply for the Spring Semester? Some common misconceptions: Spring enrolment is lower at most schools. Not really! Nearly all colleges and universities in the United States accept new students for the spring semester. The only caveat is that some universities only offer certain classes in the fall semester, so new students who enroll in the spring miss out. Financial aid is scarce. Again, this is not correct. Financial aid opportunities in the spring are comparable to those in the fall. Also, most universities only give financial aid to students who have alre...

How to get into the best US universities for MS - Dilip Oak Academy

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  Getting into the best US universities is a dream of every student who aspires to pursue a master’s in America. However, these top universities have higher academic and co-curricular requirements that one needs to keep in mind before starting the preparation and application process. Following are the key requirements to make it to the top 25 US universities: GRE score above 320:  Topmost US universities require a high GRE score, usually more than 320, and a Quant score of 165+. At Dilip Oak’s Academy, our experienced faculty offer thorough guidance to make sure you score well. Two of our students scored 340/340, and two others scored 339/340, along with many others who scored more than 330.  Our  GRE Online Coaching  is as interactive as classroom coaching, and we already have more than 1000 students enrolled with us. Good academic performance:  A consistently good percentage (70% and above) or a GPA above 8.5 in your bachelor’s program is ideal for securi...

Received Admission for Fall-2023. What Next?

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  Students have been submitting their applications for fall 23 since October 2022. Even though many universities have deadlines until March 31, 2023, they begin processing applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, students will begin receiving admissions offers in January 2023. By May 2023, all admissions decisions will be made. If you have been accepted, you may be wondering what your next step should be after receiving admission to any university. Let’s start with the types of acceptance that you can receive from a university. Types of admissions: a) In some cases, universities send an admission letter along with the I-20 form, an immigration document that is essential for obtaining a visa. This is the most convenient option for students. This type of acceptance also allows you to hold onto this letter of acceptance for some time while you await decisions from other universities. You can accept this admission and wait for offers from other universities. b) Yo...

It’s not too late to apply for fall 2023

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  The United States is without a question every student’s first choice when thinking about studying abroad for master’s. To convert this dream into reality, many of you may have already started with your applications for the fall 2023 intake. Most universities began accepting applications in October. You might be thinking that it’s too late to apply for the fall of 2023 now that January has arrived. The good news for you, It’s not too late! Let’s delve deeper into this topic. Roughly 10% of the universities had their final deadlines on 31 December Around 10% have their final deadlines on 31 Jan. However, the majority (about 80%) of universities allow you to apply till March and some of them even accept applications till May. Which means that you can still secure an admission in a good university even if you start with your applications now! Why Fall 2023 Fall intake is usually the most preferred among Indian students and for good reasons Fall intake offers a more diverse range of c...