Question 1

Can I study in the USA without GRE or SAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many US universities have made GRE optional for Masters and SAT optional for Bachelors — a strong GPA and IELTS/TOEFL score are sufficient at most state universities. Abrodify maintains a current GRE-waiver list matched to your profile.

Question 2

How much money do I need to study in the USA from India?

Accepted Answer

Masters tuition: $15,000–$40,000/year; Bachelors: $15,000–$25,000/year. Add $12,000–$15,000 for living costs. Total annual budget: ₹22–50 lakh depending on university and city.

Question 3

What IELTS score is required for US universities?

Accepted Answer

IELTS 6.5 overall for Masters, 6.0 for Bachelors — no band below 6.0. Top schools (MIT, Stanford, Ivy League) expect 7.0–7.5. TOEFL equivalents: 90+ Masters, 80+ Bachelors. PTE 58–65 also accepted at most universities.

Question 4

How much bank balance is required for an F1 student visa from India?

Accepted Answer

Show funds covering one year of tuition plus living costs — typically $30,000–$55,000 (₹25–45 lakh) in savings, fixed deposits, or a sanctioned education loan, held for at least 6 months before the interview.

Question 5

What is OPT and STEM OPT for international students in the USA?

Accepted Answer

OPT gives F1 graduates 12 months of US work authorisation post-graduation. STEM OPT adds 24 months for STEM program graduates — 36 months total to work and apply for H1B sponsorship.

Question 6

Which are the cheapest universities in the USA for Indian students?

Accepted Answer

Universities with tuition under $20,000/year: UT Arlington, University of North Texas, University of Central Missouri, Cal State campuses, Wright State, and Southern Arkansas University. Texas and Midwest offer the best value.

Question 7

Is studying in the USA worth it for Indian students?

Accepted Answer

For most STEM and business students, yes. The 36-month STEM OPT, average starting salaries of $70,000–$110,000, and H1B pathway typically deliver full ROI within 3–5 years of graduation.

Question 8

What scholarships are available for Indian students in the USA?

Accepted Answer

Key options: Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship (tuition + stipend), Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship, Tata Scholarship at Cornell, and university merit awards of $5,000 to full tuition. Graduate Assistantships (TA/RA) cover full tuition plus $1,500–$2,500/month.

Question 9

How do I apply to US universities from India?

Accepted Answer

7 steps: profile assessment → IELTS/TOEFL/GRE → SOP and LORs → online applications → accept offer → F1 visa (SEVIS + DS-160 + interview) → pre-departure. Abrodify handles all 7 steps end-to-end.

Question 10

Why should Indian students choose Abrodify for US admissions?

Accepted Answer

Abrodify is a Jaipur-based consultancy offering one-on-one US admissions support: university shortlisting, SOP drafting, F1 visa mock interviews, education loan assistance, and in-house IELTS/PTE coaching — all under one roof.

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