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OVERSEAS STUDY
1.
Who are we? [ TOP ]
Worldwide education consultancy provides educational
counseling service for students who are seeking overseas
education. The services include advise and support
for application to all education levels. Since 1995
we have offered free advice for students to study
abroad.
2.
What are the countries and institutions that Worldwide
represents? [ TOP ]
High schools, colleges, universities in the USA, Canada,
UK, Australia, New Zealand, Links below will provide
you the lists of schools and universities that we
represent.
3.
What are the some of the documents required in applying
for undergraduate and postgraduate
degrees? [ TOP ]
- Application Form and fees (if applicable) - Transcript
in English - IELTS / TOEFL score - GMAT and work experience
are required for some business related programs. -
Two or three letters of recommendation from either
your instructor or former employer. - Personal Statement
- Resume/CV
4.
How long does it take for a response after the application
has been submitted? [ TOP ]
It usually takes about 4-6 weeks, but depending on
the subjects and degrees applied for, it could be
longer or shorter.
5.
Do the universities have ranking? [
TOP ]
Students should not put too much importance on
rankings as a university ranked low overall may have
a high ranking in the student's area of interest.
Worldwide can advise you on this subject. - - For
England, ranking information is available at British
Council. - For United States, ranking information
is available at: http://www.usnews.com/ For Australia,
New Zealand and Canada, there are no academic rankings.
6.
What is the difference between tuition fees and cost
of living expenses between countries?
[ TOP ]
Note : - Tuition fees vary depending upon the duration
of the courses and the institution. Information on
some postgraduate programs is available in the table
below. - Cost of living varies depending on the city
and the duration of stay. Life style is another factor
which may affect the cost of living.
7.
In applying, what English test is required? [
TOP ]
Both TOEFL and IELTS are acceptable. However, IELTS
is preferred in England, Australia and New Zealand.
While TOEFL is preferred in United States and Canada.
8.
Are there any scholarships and where can we find the
information? [ TOP ]
Usually, universities offer wide range of scholarships
for international students. Students can find more
information from the list below: - Office of the Civil
Service Commission (OCSC) - Embassies of each country
- Private companies - For the United States try these
websites: http://ScholarshipExperts.com http://www.IEFA.org
http://SRNexpress.com
9.
Are there any counseling fees? [ TOP
]
Our services are free in most cases. For USA and canada
institutions, there may be a small charge. Please
check with your counselor.
10.
What are the benefits in applying through Worldwide?
[ TOP ]
- By applying direct, students will have to gather
information, contact, and follow up on the application
and accommodation by themselves. These processes often
consume time and cost. - Worldwide will provide you
with up to date information on the entire process
of your study abroad experience. Worldwide, on your
behalf, will co-ordinate with the universities in
submitting and following up on the applications and
the accommodation. In addition, our staff can assist
and advise you on student visa and travel arrangements.
11.
Are students allowed to work while studying? [
TOP ]
- For England and New Zealand, international students
are allowed to work, but no longer than 20 hours per
week. - In Australia, international students are allowed
to work only if students have a work permit and working
hours should not exceed 20 hours per week. To obtain
the work permit, student must be enrolled in a course
at the university. More information is available in
DIMIA (Department of Immigration and Multicultural
and Indigenous Affairs) web site, http://www.immi.gov.au/students
- International students in the United States are
allowed to work only within the university campus
and should not exceed 20 hours per week. - In Canada,
students that enrolled to short courses (less than
6 months) are not entitled to work. International
students are allowed to work only within the university
campus, but working hours should not exceed 10 hours
per week.
12.
What if I do not have the IELTS results or if the
result does not meet the university's requirements,
can I still apply for a Postgraduate program? [
TOP ]
Universities will not unconditionally accept an applicant
without IELTS or TOEFL results. However a student
may be accepted with the condition that the student
must summit the IELTS or TOEFL results with the acceptable
score or above before a given date. Students may also
be accepted with condition that they be required to
attend an intensive or pre-sessional English class
before attending academic classes. The duration of
the class will depend on the students' level of English.
13.
Do I have to take the IELTS / TOEFL test again after
I have completed the universities' English courses?
[ TOP ]
Sometimes but frequently the universities have their
own English test at the end of the course. Check with
your counselor for more details.
14.
How can students contact the Worldwide staff while
studying abroad? [ TOP ]
Worldwide, always welcomes questions and feedback
from students. Our staff can be contacted at worldwidestudy@rediffmail.com.
In addition, once students have arrived at the university,
they should contact the university International Student
office for further advice either on your study, accommodation,
or personal problems.
15.
Do university accommodation have private bathrooms?
[ TOP ]
Commonly, university dormitories do not have private
bathroom. If the student finds this uncomfortable,
students can rent the private accommodation outside
the campus. Your Mentor counselor can provide you
with more information of private accommodation.
16.
When does the academic year begin? [
TOP ]
- For England, it begins in September. However, there
are some programs that start in January. - For Australia
and New Zealand, the academic year begins in February.
However, there are some programs start in July. -
For the United States, the year usually begins in
September. However, many universities have starting
dates in January. - For Canada, the intake begins
in between August and November. - Please check with
your counselor for exact dates.
17.
When is the best time to submit the application? [
TOP ]
Since most universities have limited space in the
university and in some courses, it is important to
apply as early as possible. Therefore, students should
plan ahead for at least 6 months before the academic
year begin. For the most popular courses, you should
consider applying as much as 10-12 months in advance.
18.
Is health check-up required in applying for visa and
before the flight? [ TOP ]
- For England, New Zealand and United States, health
check-up is not required. Students should bring along
your medical certificate in case it is requested.
- For Australia, medical certificate and chest x-ray
is required in applying for your visa. Students must
fill in the medical form provided at the Australia
embassy. - For Canada, medical check-up is required
from students if the course taken is longer than 6
months.
19.
If I would like to apply for a postgraduate degree
but my qualifications do not meet the university requirements,
what should I do? [ TOP ]
First, you might consider other courses or universities
that may accept your qualifications. You may consider
taking an entrance exam such as the GRE or GMAT as
a good score on these tests will enhance your application.
You may also consider postponing your study and gain
more work experience.
20.
Can I apply for Business Degree but having no degree
from the related fields? [ TOP ]
Yes, but it would depend on each of the university's
terms and conditions or you may need commensurate
work experience. Your worldwide counselor can advise
you on specifics.
21.
In applying for MBA, is GMAT required by the universities?
[ TOP ]
GMAT is a requirement for students applying for MBA
to most universities in United States and Canada.
For England, Australia, and New Zealand, and only
particular universities require GMAT.
22.
Comparing between countries will there be any difference
in terms of English accent?
[ TOP ]
English accent or pronunciation varies between cities
and countries. You may want to consider taking an
English course in the country where you will be studying
even if you have achieved the required IELTS or TOEFL
score. This will also help your minimize "culture
shock".
23.
When is the last day to submit the application? [
TOP ]
Normally in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, there
is no specific deadline in submitting your application.
The earlier you send the applications, the better
chance you have in gaining acceptance. Many North
American universities have application deadlines and
you should see your counselor about the universities
in which you are interested.
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