1. The Why, What & How of Studying Abroad

2. Established in 2006 Headquarters in Sydney, Australia Our network of 13 offices in 9 cities is managed by a team of experienced professionals To excel in customer service by providing relevant and accurate information to our clients and to show them the right path towards their career prosperity.

3. Our Branches :  India  Indonesia  Taiwan  UK  China  Philippines  Thailand

5. MAJOR DESTINATIONS TO STUDY ABROAD USA CANADA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND UK

6.  Why Study Abroad?  Major Global Education Destinations  Education Levels – Categories of Universities  What Top Universities Look For  Biggest Barriers to Studying Abroad  Developing A Plan of Action  How this session Can Help  Why Choose NEWEDGE?  Next Steps

7. Why Study Abroad? 84% Career Enhancement 76% To Broaden Experience 62% Academic Excellence 52% Live & Work Abroad 26% Cultural Experience Why are YOU looking to study abroad?

8. What After I Graduate? Graduatio n Find a good job & build a career? Masters in India? Do a Masters abroad & fast track my career? Friendly Advise Parental Concerns Peer Influences Media & Internet Influence ?

9. Self Apply or Go Through Counselor? Can I Get a Scholarship? US, UK or Other? Ivy League or Premium? MS or MBA? Decision Points Which Programs? Which Universities ? Which Countries? What Budgets? How To Apply?

10. What Universities Look For Test Scores - GRE /GMAT / TOEFL / IELTS. Academic Record Work/ Research Experience Extracurricul ar Activities Personal Documents

11. Admissions Criteria Student Profile (Include Applications, Work Experience, Extra Curricular Activities) Test Scores (GRE/ GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS) Academic Record (School/ Graduation) Exact weightage may vary from university to university

12. Biggest Barriers To Study Abroad MONEY – I don’t have enough for fees and cost of living ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION – My marks aren’t high enough LANGUAGE SKILLS – My English isn’t good enough yet PRIORITIES – Work or family commitments come in the way VISA – I can’t get a student visa LACK OF PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE – I am confused about what to study or where. OTHER REASONS

13. Applications Windows: 2017 SessionFall ’17Spring ’18 (Aug/Sep 2017)(Jan/Feb 2018) Deadlines Nov’17 - Feb‘18Oct‘17 - Dec‘17 (Sessions taken for reference) (Deadlines vary from University to University and Program to Program)

14. Roadmap: Global Education START APPLYING AS PER DATES DEVELOP FUNDING PLAN ORGANIZE VISA/ TRAVEL PLANS PRE-DEPARTURE PREPARATIONS 5678 DEFINE YOUR OBJECTIVES GET PROFILE ASSESSED SHORTLIST COURSE/ UNIVS. PREPARE FOR & TAKE TESTS 1234 YOUR DESTINATION CHOOSE YOUR STUDY PROGRAM

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