Prepare an impressive resume

Dear Madam,

I’m a BE (Biotechnology) graduate. I want to pursue my MS in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology. Kindly inform about the top colleges that offer Bioinformatics and also guide me about the cost of living in USA and Canada.

Mahati

Dear Mahati,

The top universities in the US for Masters in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology are the University of Pennsylvania, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego, Wisconsin Madison, Johns Hopkins, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and New York University. In Canada, the best universities for these specialisations are University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Guelph, Western University and the University of Calgary. Tuition and living expenses will be lower in Canada compared to the US. In both the countries, this is a two-year full-time course.

Dear Madam,

I am a final year student in Electronics and Communications Engineering. I would like to pursue my studies abroad, mainly in the US, in the field of Cyber Security/Computer Networking. I would like to get admitted into Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania. Whether IELTS is accepted in the US universities instead of TOEFL? Also, provide information about the universities in Canada and Singapore.

NBS

Dear NBS,

To get into Carnegie Mellon or UPenn, you need a GPA of 9 and above on 10. Having said that, I don’t want you to give up on these universities. Focus on your GRE and aim for a score over 327. Universities all over the world accept the IELTS scores. Since you are applying for September 2019, try and carry out some kind of research in your subject and have your paper published. Write a strong statement of purpose and put together a very impressive resume highlighting all your awards, achievements, strengths etc. Other Universities known for Masters in Cyber Security and Computer Networking are: University of Southern California, Purdue University, Arizona State University, New York University, University of Washington, University of Maryland and Northeastern University. In Canada, University of New Brunswick, NYIT Vancouver, Concordia, Ontario Institute of Technology and York University offer the specialisations you are interested in. Singapore has Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore that are well known for Computer Science and Engineering specialisations like cybersecurity and computer networks.

Dear Madam,

I have started my PUC integrated course in Science. My dream is to be an astronaut. Hence, I have decided to take up Aerospace engineering after PUC. Am I going in the right direction? If I am, then I plan to do it at Purdue University. Also, provide admission and scholarship details.

Syed

Dear Syed,

To pursue Aerospace engineering at Purdue, you need to get a very high percentage in your 2nd PUC. You also need to write the SAT reasoning test and Subject SAT in Physics and Math level 2 or 2C. You must also write the TOEFL ibt test. You must write a statement of purpose which is an essay explaining your career goals and the reason you want to study at Purdue. Applications are submitted online one year before the start date of the course. Most universities offer merit-based scholarships for international students based on the SAT scores. For more information, visit www.umaaswani.com

Dear Madam,

I am a Class 12 (PCMB) student. I am interested to pursue a course in Astrophysics abroad and then do a PhD. Which countries are preferred for this course? Also, inform about the exams to be attended.

A student

Dear Student,

Universities that are known for Astrophysics in various countries are:

Canada: University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, York University and University of Manitoba.

Germany: University of Bonn, LMU Munich, University of Tubingen, University of Gottingen and University of Cologne.

Japan: University of Tokyo

Netherlands: Technical University of Delft

New Zealand: University of Canterbury

Singapore: National University of Singapore

UK: Cambridge, St Andrews, Glasgow, University College London, Manchester and Cardiff.

Switzerland: ETH Zurich

USA: MIT, Princeton, Harvard, Stanford and University of California Berkeley. For entry into a university in any of the above-mentioned countries, you need to write an English test such as IELTS or TOEFL or PTE. SAT or ACT is also necessary for US and Canada.

Dear Madam,

I have completed my BE (ECE) in 2018. I am planning to do my Master’s in Germany. Could you please suggest a few universities I could apply and courses I could choose?

Apurva

Dear Apurva,

Technical University of Darmstadt, Technical University of Munich, RWTH Aachen and the Technical University of Berlin offer many specialisations in the area of Electrical engineering, Computer engineering and Computer Science. Visit www.daad.de for detailed information on universities, courses, living expenses, tuition fee, entry requirement etc.

Dear Madam,

I am a student of Class 12, fairly good in studies, and I want to pursue my higher studies (Dentistry) in Australia. What exams do I have to take? Which university would be the best for me? Will I get adjusted with the new people there?

Naina

Dear Naina,

You need to write the IELTS exam for entry into any Australian University. University of Adelaide, James Cook University, University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and University of Western Australia are well known for Dentistry.

You will have no problem getting used to people there. Australia is an English speaking country. So, you will be able to communicate with everyone easily and when you travel to any country, you realise that people all over the world are very similar!

Dear Madam,

I am in the 6th semester of Electronics & Communications Engineering I’m planning to do .Master’s in Engineering Management. Can you suggest some good universities in USA, Canada & Australia? Also, provide information about the course & scholarships.

Vittal

Dear Vittal,

In the US, the best universities to pursue Masters in Engineering Management are MIT, Stanford University, Cornell University, Duke University, Northwestern University, University of Southern California, University of Texas Austin and the University of Colorado Boulder. In Canada, McGill University, Carleton University, Ryerson University and the University of Ottawa offer MEM.

In Australia, University of Melbourne, Southern Cross University, Deakin University, RMIT, University of Technology Sydney and Queensland University of Technology are known for Engineering Management.

Engineering management is a two-year full-time course in all the above-mentioned universities. Scholarships will be based purely on one’s credentials. Australian universities require only IELTS while universities in the US and Canada would require GRE or GMAT scores in addition to IELTS or TOEFL.