Bachelors Degree in the US
Everything you need to know about pursuing your bachelors degree in the US
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Comprehensive Guide to purse a Bachelors degree in the U.S.

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Video Lectures
67
Cost
$250
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Meet Your Instructor
Patriek Karayil
Founder, American Colleges
Former Vice President, US News Global Education
Masters, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Bachelors, Arizona State University (ASU)
Patriek Karayil was the former Vice President for U.S. News Global Education - the international arm of the U.S. News Rankings organization. In that capacity he has engaged with 100s of U.S universities, counseled over 5000 students, and being part of the engagement with U.S. Embassies and consulates.

Patriek has a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from ASU, and an MBA from MIT. He was an international student from India on an F-1 Visa, who then worked in the U.S. on an H-1B, before attaining his permanent residency and eventual citizenship. Patriek is considered as one of the foremost experts in U.S. Education for international students.

What will you learn
Section 1 - Orientation and Key Information
8 Videos
Doing your bachelor's degree here in the U.S. is perhaps one of the most transformative educational experiences of your life. During your bachelor's years you will be working and collaborating with students from around the world. You will be in teams with American students. It'll allow you to be a strong team player, but more importantly you will be able to develop your softer skills of being a strong leader. Perhaps the most distinct advantage is the fact that you will stand out from the rest of your peers back home. Not just in terms of your educational qualifications, but your career prospects.

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Video Topics
  • Welcome Video
  • Why the US education system is right for you
  • International students from India - Numbers, Subjects, Geography
  • What is most important research item that you should do
  • Myths and Misinformation about Studying Bachelors in the US - Scholarships
  • Myths and Misinformation about Studying Bachelors in the US - Cost
  • CPT and Research Opportunities
  • Safety and Security
Section 2 - Curriculum Selection
5 videos
Let's look at what a curriculum is, and what you'll be studying regardless as to if you're choosing to major in computer science versus business. In the U.S. most of your academic years are going to be split into semesters, or it'll be quarters depending on the state you choose to enroll in. Each semester, you'll be taking a set of courses. To be considered full-time, which is why you need to be to have an F1 Student Visa status, you'll be taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.

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Video Topics
  • Let’s talk about Curriculum, Courses, Credit Hours
  • Major, Minor, and Double Major
  • What should I get my degree in- Part 1- STEM vs Non-STEM
  • What should should I get my degree in- Part 2- What’s hot in the market
  • What should should I get my degree in- Part 3- What kind of companies are sponsoring H1-B visas
Section 3 - Subject Selection
8 videos
Now let's analyze different subject areas and understand what the scope of that is if you choose to do that for your bachelor's degrees. So let me take this video to help you understand what is that process like as an international student coming to the US after your high school to pursue a career in the medical, computer science or engineering field.

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Video Topics
  • Exploring certain subject areas - Part 1 - Medical Field
  • Exploring certain subject areas - Part 2 - Aerospace - Aeronautical Engineering
  • Exploring certain subject areas - Part 3 - Computer Science
  • Exploring certain subject areas - Part 4 - Engineering
  • Exploring certain subject areas - Part 5 - Business Degree
  • Exploring certain subject areas - Part 6 - Biology
  • Exploring certain subject areas - Part 7 - Psychology
  • Exploring certain subject areas - Part 8 - Architecture
Section 4 - Framework for University Selection
5 videos
Let's talk about how do you find the right university? Well it starts by finding a list of universities that you should choose to apply to. enerally I would say students from India would apply to in the five to seven universities range. That's what a visa officer is also looking for. Now how do you go about finding the five to seven different universities?

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Video Topics
  • A Framework to Selecting Universities
  • A Framework to Selecting Universities - Criteria 1- Rankings
  • A Framework to Selecting Universities - Criteria 2- Course offering
  • A Framework to Selecting Universities - Criteria 3- Cost-Price
  • A Framework to Selecting Universities - Criteria 4- Location
Section 5 - University Selection
11 videos
How do you finally pick the one university that you will enroll in? This is a good problem to have, and what I would do is provide a framework, so you can analyze which university you will eventually enroll in.

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Video Topics
  • How to pick the university to Enroll in
  • University Selection for Application - Part A
  • University Selection for Application - Part B
  • University Selection for Application - Part C
  • University Selection for Application - Part D
  • University Selection for Application - Part E
  • University Selection for Application - Major focused
  • University Selection for Application - Location focused
  • University Selection for Application - by International Enrollment Statistics
  • Placement Test in the US
  • How to apply to Universities
Section 6 - Work Opportunities
6 videos
Now, let's talk about the work opportunity you'll have during your education and also post education. We've covered some of this in the earlier videos. But I wanted to have a succinct location where you can come back and play along the different opportunity you have and use that as a deciding factor in the university you're choosing to enroll in.

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Video Topics
  • Work opportunities - Part 1 - On-Campus Employment
  • Work opportunities - Part 2 - Internship
  • Work opportunities - Part 3 - Research Opportunities
  • Work opportunities - Part 4 - Curricular Practical Training
  • Work opportunities - Part 5 - Optional Practical Training
  • Work opportunities - Part 6 - Independent Study
Section 7 - Application and Admission Requirements
8 videos
In this section, let's talk about the tests hat you'll have to take in order to apply to a US university. Generally there are two kinds of tests. One is to prove your English ability, and the other is more of a college placement test to understand how skilled and academically proficient is the student to ensure they can give that student admissibility into their university. So let's talk about both of those criterias.

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Video Topics
  • Tests to take for university admission - TOEFL-IELTS and SAT-ACT
  • High School Grades and Transcripts
  • Essay Writing
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Post Secondary Credits
  • University application - When to apply
  • University application - What is a Pathway Program
  • University admission and I-20 length
Section 8 - Post Degree Employment
3 videos
Let's look at the employers that's hiring OPT students, but we won't just stop there. We'll also look at one of the top employers that's hiring H-1B visa applicants as well. And this is going to be important as you plan your entire journey.


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Video Topics
  • OPT Employer Statistics
  • OPT statistics
  • H-1B Employer Statistics
Section 9 - Closing Remarks
2 videos
Hopefuly you've lerned quite a bit trough this journey. We've talked a great deal about propects if studying in the US, despite all the unwelcoming policies so in changes in imigration. The US is a goal stander in higher education, and if you have the ability of doing so, then, obtaining an US degree, now is a perfect time for it, because American universities are making it much more accessible for international students to come here, and offering much more scholarships than they did when I
attend my degree here.


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Video Topics
  • Getting your visa is not the only checkpoint
  • Closing Remarks
Section 10 - Frequently Asked Questions
11 videos

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Video Topics
  • PreviewFAQ 1 - Where should I spend my time - Retaking tests, researching universities, or something else
  • PreviewFAQ 2 - How much funds should you show when you apply for your bachelors’ degree
  • PreviewFAQ 3 - Letters of Recommendation when applying for Bachelor’s degree in the US
  • PreviewFAQ 4 - Job Prospects during an OPT period
  • PreviewFAQ 5 - Should I specialize or generalize for my Bachelors degree Major in the US
  • PreviewFAQ 6 - What kinds of job prospects on campus while doing my Bachelor’s degree in the US
  • PreviewFAQ 7 - What kinds of scholarships are available during my Bachelor’s degree in the US
  • PreviewFAQ 8 - Why take General studies courses in my Bachelors Degree in the US
  • PreviewFAQ 9 - Should I do my Bachelors Degree in the US or just come to the US for my masters degree
  • PreviewFAQ 10 - What is the ROI of a bachelors degree in the us
  • PreviewFAQ 11 - For Bachelors degrees - what is difference between the US educational system and the educational system in India
After this course, you will be able to
U.S. Employability options
Have a comprehensive understanding of employment options during and after your degree - from Oncampus jobs, Internships, CPT, OPT, and the eventual H1-B. Learn from the never before seen material.
Subject Selection
Choose the right subject/major based on a industry trends, career prospects, and funding choices. Is it better to major in a STEM or BS in Business Analytics? Come find out in this course.
University Selection
Identify the right set of universities for your profile based on your academic records, test scores, and subject area. Find out how you can successfully pursue your bachelors degree in U.S.
Funding Sources
Learn about the funding avenues for you in the U.S. to pursue your masters degree.
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What students are saying
Akshat Kumar
University of Illinois at Chicago
When it comes to guiding someone through college applications there are loads of mentors, but the way Patriek guided me not only through my application process, but with my Visa interview preparation and even during my time at University of Illinois Chicago, I was able to take advantage of lots of opportunities on campus. I am sure I will keep achieving more under his supervision
Kanika Choudhary
University of Utah

This is an excellent course for any student in India appearing and preparing for an F-1 visa interview. It not only explains WHAT to answer but also the WHY.
Alvika Gautam
Brigham Young University
This course helped me with course selection and also helped me immensely with understanding the psychology behind the questions asked by the visa officer. I would highly recommend this course to all students aiming higher education in the U.S. Cheers!
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Who should enroll
(A) High School students currently in their last year
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(B) College Students who want to continue their bachelor degree in the US
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(C) Parents who are exploring the US higher ed market for their children

Anyone who is interested in pursuing a bachelors degree in the US.
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