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How do I take the CAT for my MBA at an IIM?
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Dear Mentor Says: The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a common entrance exam for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) ... Many other management institutes also use the CAT as a part of the admissions requirements ... The test is held at about 20 centers around the country ... You would be well advised to walk down to a neighborhood bookstore and purchase a preparation guide ...
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What are my options for converting my H1 to an F1?
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Dear Mentor Says: ... Before we address your inquiry, we must note that we are not immigration lawyers ... You are prudent in evaluating your options and taking action to ensure that you are in the US on a legal status ... You can obtain the F1 only if you are offered admission into a full-time program of studies by an INS-authorized college or university ...
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With my MD from India, do I need the USMLE in the US?
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Dear Mentor Says: You are considered an IMG (International Medical Graduate) in the US, because you are a physician who graduated from a medical school outside of the United States ... Completion of the USMLE is a requirement, along with residency, for an IMG to obtain license to practice medicine in the US ...
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Where in the US can I get an MS in automobile engineering?
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Dear Mentor Says: An educational program in automobile engineering is rare in the US ... We recommend that you find an engineering MS program that has some extra focus on automobile engineering. Typically this is in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering ...
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How do I go from lawyer in India to MBA in the US?
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Dear Mentor Says: ... We must note that the cost of education in the US is extremely high ... no financial aid is available to international students for an MBA in the US ... you would also be required to take the GMAT ...
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What steps should I take for the SAT?
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Dear Mentor Says: The steps you should follow to take the SAT are: ... Decide when and where you will take the test ... Study (very hard) for the test ... There are several sources to learn about the SAT: ... ETS ... College Board ... ask your teachers or guidance counselors about where the SAT will be given ...
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What is the exact ranking of my college, JNU?
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Dear Mentor Says: ... There is no universal agreement of how college rankings must be conducted. As a result, there is no "exact" ranking for any college ... Your best bet to obtain any information related to JNU's reputation and rankings would be the JNU itself ...
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I want to be a doctor. What subjects should I take?
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Dear Mentor Says: ... you should take courses in biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics ... Another piece of advice: do some volunteer work in a hospital, ideally in a pediatrics ward. Of course don't let it interfere with getting strong grades in school. The experience has many rewards ...
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Will experience compensate for a low GPA?
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Dear Mentor Says: Work experience as a part of the admission criteria for MBA is just one component ... It is not a substitute or replacement for your academic performance ... Your undergraduate performance is a critical element of the decision-making process ...
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What are the differences between engineering and computer science?
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Dear Mentor Says: ... computer engineering has a greater focus on the computer hardware and computer science has a greater focus on computer software ... the supply and demand of computer engineering and computer science graduates will determine their value in the marketplace ...
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