The next stage of the college application document checklist you need to tick off if post your tests. After you’re done with taking the tests, it’s time to apply to colleges.
1. Begin by categorising the university into Safe, Moderate and Ambitious based on the past admits’ average test scores and GPAs.
2. Make sure to take finances for study in the USA into consideration from this stage itself.
3. Apply online to the shortlisted universities through the university specific links
4. Make a checklist of documents for each university.
Here’s a list of basic documents you will need for study in the USA:
1. Marksheets – 10th, 12th
2. Resume detailing out your college projects
3. Transcripts from your college of all your semester marks. Some universities require semester wise transcripts.
4. Get your Statement of Purpose(SOP) ready customised to the university and course you are applying to.
5. Request your Professors and Colleagues(If you have work experience) for Letters of Recommendation(LOR). Typically, you would need two LORs/ three(with work experience, 1 – manager, 2 – college profs).
6. Experience Letter from your company
7. Test Score Cards – GRE, GMAT, IELTS and TOEFL
8. Application Confirmation Copy
Be mindful of deadlines as each university and course has a separate deadline and include this in the lists as well.
If you need funding assistance, then keep these documents ready:
1. Aadhaar Card – One card which has all your identity details including biometrics
2. PAN Card – Essential for doing finances
3. Passport size photos
4. Academic Documents like 10th, 12th and Undergraduate transcripts(semester wise)
5. Resume/Work Experience Letter(s)
6. Passport
7. Financial Certificates of your co-signer including past income tax statements, salary slips and bank statements
8. Co-Applicants Financial Documents like ITRs, Salary Slips and Bank Statements