US universities accepting 15 years of education?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the eligibility of students with 15 years of education, specifically from India, to apply for Master's programs in Physics at U.S. universities. Participants explore the implications of educational qualifications and the transition from undergraduate to graduate studies.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the requirement for 16 years of education for U.S. Master's programs, given their 3-year undergraduate degree.
  • Another participant suggests that having a bachelor's degree equivalent to a U.S. degree is the primary concern, implying that earlier schooling may not be relevant.
  • Some participants discuss the merits of pursuing a Master's before a PhD, with differing opinions on whether this is beneficial.
  • Concerns are raised about the competitiveness of applicants with foreign degrees compared to those with U.S. degrees, highlighting factors like GPA and extracurricular activities as potentially influential.
  • There is a suggestion that the applicant's qualifications may not be as favorable due to the nature of their undergraduate education being from a different educational system.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the necessity of a Master's degree before pursuing a PhD, nor on the implications of having a foreign undergraduate degree for admission to U.S. universities. Multiple competing views remain regarding the importance of educational background and qualifications.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the relevance of the applicant's educational background and the specific criteria used by U.S. universities for admissions. There are also assumptions about the equivalency of degrees that are not fully explored.

Rose.w
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I know this question has been asked a million times,but i haven't been able to find an answer for this.
I am a Physics Undergrad and looking forward to pursue MS in Physics from US,but I have only 15 years of education (10+2+3).
Most schools require qualifications comparable to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree (Four-Year Degree Program) or a minimum of 16 years of formal education.

thank you..!i am sorry i wasn't more clear...
I am from India, and have completed a 3-year degree program
 
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I'm not totally sure I understand your question. If you are completing an undergraduate degree in physics roughly equivalent to an undergraduate degree in the US, then the other parts of your schooling don't really matter.

So, if you are indeed going to have an undergraduate degree, skipping grades (? you haven't really specified why you have 15 years of education, what country you're from or what 10+2+3 means) earlier on is irrelevant.

If that doesn't answer your question, you need to explain your situation in more detail and provide more background information.
 
If you have a bachelor's degree, that is all that matters. Any reason you're looking to go for a Master's? In the US, you can go straight from BS to PhD.
 
yes,but i think it's better to do master's first then go for a PhD...
 
Rose.w said:
yes,but i think it's better to do master's first then go for a PhD...

No it isn't
 
ok..thank you...but do you think i can get any good university?
 
KillaKem said:
No it isn't

Well, it can be in some cases. If you just want to learn a bit more about the subject and want to spend a few years of your life doing, there's nothing wrong with going for a master's first.

Rose.w said:
ok..thank you...but do you think i can get any good university?
Depends. Are you good?
 
Hobin said:
Well, it can be in some cases. If you just want to learn a bit more about the subject and want to spend a few years of your life doing, there's nothing wrong with going for a master's first.


Depends. Are you good?

yeah..but i was referring to the eligibility criteria i asked above... ?
 
Rose.w said:
yeah..but i was referring to the eligibility criteria i asked above... ?

I know, but this isn't what matters most. You have a bachelor's degree, just like everyone else who wants to go for a master's or a PhD. This practically makes you the person they are less likely to choose, because most of the others have a bachelor's degree that fits the other programmes more closely (seeing as you've got your degree somewhere else).

This doesn't have to be much of a problem, depending on how good you are. And yes, this means things as silly as your GPA, your extracurricular activities, extra courses you have attended, and your ability to deal with people (i.e. politics).
 
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Hobin said:
I know, but this isn't what matters most. You have a bachelor's degree, just like everyone else who wants to go for a master's or a PhD. This practically makes you the person they are less likely to choose, because most of the others have a bachelor's degree that fits the other programmes more closely (seeing as you've got your degree somewhere else).

This doesn't have to be much of a problem, depending on how good you are. And yes, this means things as silly as your GPA, your extracurricular activities, extra courses you have attended, and your ability to deal with people (i.e. politics).



ok..thank you so much...:smile:
 

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