Masters Degree in the US
Everything you need to know about pursuing your masters degree in the US
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN???
- What subjects to get a degree in and what concentrations are trending well.
- What job opportunities and scope will I have after the degree?
- Learn about OPT, CPT, Internship, On-campus jobs. How to think about H1-B visa post education.
- Is the U.S. degree recognized in India and other countries?
- What options are available for scholarship and funding.
- How difficult or easy is to get the F-1 student visa? Nobody wants to fail at the final step!
Your Instructor
Patriek Karayil was the former Vice President for U.S. News Global Education - the international arm of the U.S. News Rankings organization. In that capacity he has engaged with 100s of U.S universities, counseled over 5000 students, and being part of the engagement with U.S. Embassies and consulates. Prior to that, he collaborated with over 20+ top ranked U.S. universities on their admissions and enrollment.
Patriek has a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from ASU, and an MBA from MIT. He was an international student from India on an F-1 Visa, who then worked in the U.S. on an H-1B, before attaining his permanent residency and eventual citizenship. Patriek is considered as one of the foremost experts in U.S. Education for international students.
Course Curriculum
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StartClip 7 - Masters Course - What you need to know about CPT, and OPT (3:27)
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StartClip 8 - Masters Course - Data on OPT students in the US (2:08)
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StartClip 9 - Masters Course - Employers who hire students on OPT (2:59)
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StartClip 10 - Masters Course - What you need to know about the H1-B visa (3:21)
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StartClip 11 - Masters Course - Employers who sponsor H1-B visa and how to get a sponsorship (5:19)
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StartClip 12 - Masters Course - Industries that sponsor H1-B visas- (2:32)
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StartClip 13 - Masters Course - GRE score explained and what is a good GRE score- (6:33)
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StartClip 14 - Masters Course - How to select universities based on GRE score- (3:11)
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StartClip 15 - Masters Course - 3 year Bachelor’s degree and its implications (3:14)
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StartClip 16 - Masters Course - How to select universities to apply to- (8:31)
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StartClip 17.1 - Masters Course - Funding your education - Tuition Waiver (2:19)
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StartClip 17.2 - Masters Course - Funding your education - Assistantships (3:27)
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StartClip 17.3 - Masters Course - Funding your education - Internships - (3:02)
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StartClip 17.4 - Masters Course - Funding your education - CPT- (1:23)
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StartClip 18.1 - Masters Course - Application Components - Essays and Letter of Recommendation- (3:21)
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StartClip 18.2 - Masters Course - Application Components - Online Presence, Professor Outreach- (2:41)
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StartClip 19 - Masters Course - Why Dual degrees are a great option - MS + MBA- (3:30)
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StartClip 20 - Masters Course - Impact of Backlogs on your University application - (3:32)
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StartClip 22 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment Introduction (0:48)
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StartClip 23 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Computer Science, GRE 327, CGPA 9 (3:09)
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StartClip 24 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Computer Science, GRE 310, CGPA 7.5 (2:29)
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StartClip 25 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Computer Science, GRE 300, CGPA 6.5 (2:33)
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StartClip 26 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Business Analytics, GRE 327, CGPA 9.0 (2:10)
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StartClip 27 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Business Analytics, GRE 310, CGPA 8.0 (1:18)
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StartClip 28 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Business Analytics, GRE 300, CGPA 6.5 (1:15)
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StartClip 29 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Information Sciences, GRE 327, CGPA 9 (1:09)
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StartClip 30 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Information Sciences, GRE 310, CGPA 7+ (1:06)
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StartClip 31 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S. Information Sciences, GRE 300, CGPA 6+ (1:04)
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StartClip 32 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S.Electrical & Computer Engineering, GRE 327, CGPA 9+ (0:54)
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StartClip 33 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S.Electrical & Computer Engineering, GRE 310, CGPA 7+- (0:55)
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StartClip 34 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S.Electrical & Computer Engineering, GRE 300, CGPA 6+ (1:07)
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StartClip 35 - Masters Course - Profile Assessment - M.S.Electrical & Computer Engineering, GRE 300, CGPA 6+ Copy 01 (0:37)
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StartClip 36 - Masters Course - Salary info introduction (1:32)
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StartClip 37 - Masters Course - Salary and Location information - Data Scientist (4:36)
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StartClip 38 - Masters Course - Salary and Location information - Information Security Analyst (2:39)
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StartClip 39 - Masters Course - Salary and Location information - Software Developer (1:54)
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StartClip 40 - Masters Course - Salary and Location information - Electrical Engineer (1:37)
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StartClip 41 - Masters Course - Salary and Location information - Mechanical Engineer (1:59)
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StartClip 42 - Masters Course - Salary and Location information - Management Analyst (1:28)
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StartClip 43 - Masters Course - Salary and Location information - Final thoughts (0:30)
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PreviewClip FAQ 1 - How to pick between M.S. Business degree or MBA degree (4:14)
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PreviewClip FAQ 2 - Eligibility of a three year Bachelor’s degree (7:50)
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PreviewClip FAQ 3 - Should I take the GRE or GMAT-- (2:43)
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PreviewClip FAQ 4 - How to assess your profile correctly! (6:44)
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PreviewClip FAQ 5 - Would it be better to apply for less competitive programs in Engineering instead of Computer Science- (3:58)
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PreviewClip FAQ 6 - Should I take the GRE or apply to programs that don’t need the GRE-- (2:05)
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PreviewClip FAQ 7 - Can I choose a different field of study from my bachelors, for my masters. - (2:01)
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PreviewClip FAQ 8 - 1 year Masters or 2 year Masters degree - Pros and Con- (3:59)
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PreviewClip FAQ 9 - Can non Computer Science majors get jobs at Facebook and Google-- (1:56)
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PreviewClip FAQ 10 - When should I apply for my masters degree- (1:27)
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PreviewClip FAQ 11 - Do I need my test scores before the application deadline- (1:08)
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PreviewClip FAQ 12 - Should I go to the US for the Summer Intake or Fall intake- (4:11)
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PreviewClip FAQ 13 - What kind of Research should I do in Home Country, and how to best take advantage of my time before coming to the U.S.- (4:51)
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PreviewClip FAQ 14 - How does my Backlogs impact me- (2:27)
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PreviewClip FAQ 15 - How do I know if my program is STEM designated- (2:08)
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PreviewClip FAQ 16 - What is the difference between CPT and OPT- (3:24)
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PreviewClip FAQ 17 - Do you know the truth about educational counselor- (2:14)
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PreviewClip FAQ 18 - What is a good GRE score- (6:33)
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PreviewClip FAQ 19 - What will the Return on Investment (ROI) for my masters program (5:13)
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Frequently Asked Questions
"When it comes to guiding someone through college applications there are loads of mentors, but the way Patriek guided me not only through my application process, but with my Visa interview preparation and even during my freshman year at University of Illinois Chicago, I was able to take advantage of lots of opportunities on campus. I am sure I will keep achieving more under his supervision"
- Akshat Kumar, Current student at University of Illinois at Chicago