Guide for international students needed

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This discussion focuses on the challenges faced by international students, particularly from the EU, when applying to graduate programs in the United States. The participant highlights the necessity of obtaining a Master's degree due to the three-year Bachelor’s degree structure in their country, which does not meet the four-year requirement for direct admission to U.S. graduate courses. Key concerns include the evaluation of Bachelor’s grades versus Master’s grades, the difficulty of admission for international students, and the lack of research experience opportunities. The participant seeks advice on securing teaching assistantships (TAs) and managing tuition and living expenses.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of U.S. graduate school admission processes
  • Familiarity with the differences in educational systems between the EU and the U.S.
  • Knowledge of funding options for international students
  • Awareness of the role of research experience in graduate applications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research U.S. graduate school admission requirements for international students
  • Explore funding opportunities for international students, including scholarships and assistantships
  • Investigate the importance of research experience and how to gain it during a Master's program
  • Learn about the application process for teaching assistantships in U.S. universities
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International students, particularly those from the EU, who are considering applying to U.S. graduate programs and seeking guidance on admission requirements, funding options, and gaining relevant experience.

Rika
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Hi everyone. I would like to ask questions since I am interested in studying at US university and previous threads and university website doesn't provide in-depth information. Since I can't go directly to graduate course with Bachelor degree because of admission criteria for my country (I am from EU where Bachelor degree course lasts 3 years while 4 years of study are required) I plan to obtain Master degree before. What are others admission requirements for top US graduate courses? Will my Bachelor course grades be taken into account or only Master course ones? Is getting into good university harder for international students? What should I do besides getting good grades and going to conferences? There is no other possibility to get any reaserch experience during bachelor course in my country than job practice course. Is that enough? Is getting TA possible and can I pay tuition fee and living with that or should I get a job?
 
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http://www.gla.ac.uk/philosophy/Undergraduate%20Resources/Honours/Postgrad_Applications/PGAppsUS.htm

The above was written for uk students thinking about applying to US graduate schools. It's for philosophy students, but it's mostly applicable.
 
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Thank you. However it doesn't solve all my problems since for example ppl from UK can take graduate course directly after bachelor one.
 

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