Guides

Study in the USA from Pakistan: the plain-English guides

Everything we wish every Pakistani applicant knew before starting: how admissions work, what US universities expect from Matric, FSc, O/A Levels and HEC degrees, how funding works, and how the F-1 visa really goes.

• How to study in the USA from Pakistan: step-by-step

  A clear step-by-step guide for Pakistani students: choosing programs, tests, applications, funding and the F-1 visa, with a realistic timeline.

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• MS in the USA from Pakistan: requirements, GRE, GPA and timeline

  What Pakistani students need for an MS in the USA: 14 vs 16 years of education, GRE and GPA, English tests, documents and a month-by-month timeline.

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• Bachelor's in the USA after Matric/FSc or O/A Levels

  How Pakistani students can apply for a US Bachelor's degree after Matric/FSc or O and A Levels: SAT and ACT, costs, financial aid and a timeline.

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• Fully funded PhD in the USA from Pakistan: how to apply

  How Pakistani students can win a funded PhD in the USA: finding the right supervisor, assistantship funding, GRE, research statements and recommendations.

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• US F-1 student visa from Pakistan: I-20, DS-160 and interview

  A clear guide to the US F-1 student visa for Pakistani students: I-20, SEVIS, DS-160, funds proof, interview preparation and common mistakes to avoid.

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• IELTS vs TOEFL vs Duolingo: which test for US universities?

  Compare IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo English Test for US university applications from Pakistan: acceptance, format, cost factors and how to choose.

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• Scholarships and funding for Pakistani students in the USA

  How Pakistani students can fund US study: assistantships, university merit aid, Fulbright through USEFP, deadlines and how to avoid scholarship scams.

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