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Anushree mundra
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To obtain a visa for Indian students at Boston College, USA, you will need to provide the following documents:Passport: valid for at least six months from your entry date in the USI-20 form that you will receive from Boston College once you have paid your enrollment depositSEVIS Form I-20 for F-1 visa applicantsProof of SEVIS fee paymentAdmission letter by Boston CollegeOriginal financial documents to demonstrate your ability to finance your education at Boston CollegeDocuments demonstrating your intent to return home to show your ties to your home country and your intention to return after your studies.
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The application deadlines for international students at Boston College for 2024 are as follows: Early Decision I was closed at November 1, 2023 Spring Freshman Deadline was also November 1, 2023 Whereas, Regular Decision: April 1, 2024 International Student Deadline: April 8, 2024 Final Application Deadline: May 6, 2024 The College has rolling admissions through May 6, with specific application review dates.
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Boston College is best known for its unwavering academic excellence and Jesuit, Catholic mission of faith and service. According to GradReports, Boston College was ranked in the top five in the nation in five undergraduate majors: Accounting (4), Communication (3), Marketing (3), Philosophy (4), and Sociology (4). Other undergraduate degree programs ranked in the top 15 are English (11), Finance (7), History (13), Mathematics (9), and Psychology (8).
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There are a number of factors that attract Indian students to Boston College. Boston College is ranked among the top 100 universities in the USA. It is a well-regarded institute for global recognition, international collaboration and a great ROI for international students. It also encourages students to study, conduct research, intern, or participate in service learning abroad, which helps students acquire critical skills and gain a competitive edge for graduate school and the job market. Collaborative Initiatives like The India Project, a collaboration between the School of Social Work and the Indian Institute of Technology, prov
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To be considered for admission to Boston College, international students must achieve a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition tests. The minimum required scores for other language tests are as follows:IELTS: 7.5PTE: 68Boston College does not accept the TOEFL MyBest score or the Duolingo English Test. The university has adopted a test-optional policy for first-year applicants to the Classes of 2027.
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Boston University offers merit-based scholarships such as the Trustee Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship to international students. There are external scholarships available to Indian students, such as the Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian Students (HEST 2024). Through the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Programme, new freshmen can apply for scholarships to Boston College. As long as they meet the November 1 priority scholarship deadline, candidates for the Presidential Scholarship will be considered for both the Regular Decision and Early Decision categories.
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Yes, an average Indian student can join Boston College. It does not have any specific requirement and thus, very feasible for Indian students to apply. They must submit an application through the Common Application and demonstrate English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination results. The university requires that all candidates submit their applications electronically and submit a self-reported transcript with course names translated into English. The applicants are required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.
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At Boston College, the number of foreign students has somewhat increased. For the academic year, the total number of international undergraduate and graduate students increased by 5% over the previous year to 1,827. The total international student population, including students working in their field of study after graduation, faculty, research scholars, and dependents, stands at 2,595, constituting nearly half of BC’s entire international student population. The top five countries represented among the international students are China, South Korea, India, Spain, and Italy.
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What are the popular sectors that indian students prefer for doing part-time jobs at Boston College?
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Anushree mundra
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Service sector has the most number of part-time jobs. The on-campus part-time jobs available at Boston College for international students include library monitor, teaching assistant, tour guide, peer tutor, academic department assistant, production assistant, campus tech support, university bookstore assistant, barista, babysitter, and sales job. Students can also pursue off-campus part-time jobs in sectors such as retail, food service, and other on-location commercial firms that provide services for students on campus, such as the school bookstore or cafeteria.
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Some of the popular courses offered at Boston College include Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, M.S. in Finance, BS in Geological Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and Bachelors in General Management.Boston College also offers a variety of interdisciplinary and graduate-level courses that cater to the diverse interests of students. Some of these courses include:Graduate Seminar in Human Rights and International JusticeParticipatory Action Research: Gender, Race, and PowerCritical Race Theory/Intersectionality.
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