As an international student you may work on campus up to 20 hours/week in the first year of study in US and can apply to work off-campus in the subsequent years only with due permission of the International Student Office under CPT or OPT.

U.S. universities require an English language proficiency test before admission and the test requirements vary depending on the course you apply for. English Language Ability Tests. The most common tests of English language ability are the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and the Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Undergraduate Level Examinations SAT: A standardized test to evaluate the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the applicants. ACT: To test the student’s ability in English, Math, Science, Reading and Writing sections. Graduate-Level Examinations GRE: A standardized test of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing for graduate-level study. GMAT: A standardized test for MBA applicants and for business programs that measures basic verbal, mathematical, analytical writing and integrated reasoning skills. MCAT: A standardized examination that assesses problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles essential for the study of medicine. LSAT: A standardized test to measure the reading and verbal reasoning skills used by the law schools as an assessment factor for admission. DAT: A test to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability, used for admission to Dental schools.

Scholarships and grants are usually awarded to international students in USA on the basis of merit, need or any other exceptional excellence like proficiency in sports, cultural activities or a remarkable contribution in community service. The scholarships are highly competitive. Many American universities also offer grants for foreign students who wish to study at their institution but these vary substantially from university to university. The Standardized Test scores play a vital role in U.S. universities granting scholarships.

Scholarships and grants are usually awarded to international students in USA on the basis of merit, need or any other exceptional excellence like proficiency in sports, cultural activities or a remarkable contribution in community service. The scholarships are highly competitive. Many American universities also offer grants for foreign students who wish to study at their institution but these vary substantially from university to university. The Standardized Test scores play a vital role in U.S. universities granting scholarships.