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Yocket’s Grad School Finder is tool specially designed for Yocket users. You can enter your prefered course, academic details, exam results, essay and extra curricular ratings and get a specially curated list of universities for your profile.
Read MoreOur developers here at Yocket have worked especially hard to come up with this feature. We use big data and artificial intelligence to help predict the chances of you getting an admit from a university for a particular course. You can use this feature along with our grad school finder or click on the course of your choice on the University’s review page!
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Read MoreScholarship Opportunities for International Students
Given is a set of universities, third parties and government institutions that offer scholarship opportunities to international students wanting to pursue their studies abroad.
Read MoreThe Undergrad College Finder is a great way to commence your journey to your dream University for your Bachelors. You just have to enter your Test Scores (SAT/ACT scores, average of your scores in High School) and fill your Academic Profile (name of the Board and latest Institute attended) and thereafter get a specially curated list of the 12 Universities for your profile, classified under Ambitious, Target & Safe.
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Ever since the early 1900s, USA has been considered a great superpower. It has been leading the realm of developed since then in all sectors of industry. This, along with the fact that all major universities are set-up in the US contribute highly to its popularity. Our country guide gives you a wholistic idea of what it’s like to study in the USA. You can read about everything from Cost and Scholarships, to Popular cities, job opportunities, deadlines, etc. Click the link to read it, go on!
Read MoreCanada is considered one of the friendliest places on the planet. People there are impeccably sweet, just like all the maple syrup the country produces. There are several Indian communities there as well. It is said that no matter where you’re from, you will never feel out of place in Canada because of the great hospitality! Our country guide gives you a wholistic idea of what it’s like to study in Canada. You can read about everything from Cost and Scholarships, to Popular cities, job opportunities, deadlines, etc. You will also learn about CAQ and other study permits. Click the link to read it, go on!
Read MoreAs you already know, the British ruled our country for 200 years. So, obviously, they were considered superior. That superiority kind of established prestige to their education system. Rightfully so(not in terms of the slavery, but in terms of their education and universities.) Oxford and Cambridge are consistently considered the best colleges in the world for a lot of subjects. Our country guide gives you a wholistic idea of what it’s like to study in the UK. You can read about everything from Cost and Scholarships, to Popular cities, job opportunities, deadlines, etc. You will also learn about the tier-4 pilot visa. Click the link to read it, go on!
Read MoreAh! The land down under! Australia is known as an amazing tourist destination, but something that not a lot of people know is that Australian Universities are highly recognized for their business programs. Our country guide gives you a wholistic idea of what it’s like to study in Australia. You can read about everything from Cost and Scholarships, to Popular cities, job opportunities, deadlines , etc. You will also learn about CAQ and other study permits. Click the link to read it, go on!
Read MoreA complete guide to what it’s like to study in Germany at a Bachelors, MS or PhD level. This also includes links to detailed articles. The topics covered include Why study in Germany, the Education System in Germany, Cost of studying and scholarships, Life, Health and Safety in Germany for international students, Visa Process, Job Opportunities, Popular cities and courses, Application process, Deadlines and the best universities. Read on to find out all this, and much more in detail in our country guide.
Read MoreA complete guide to what it’s like to study in France at a Bachelors, MS or PhD level. This also includes links to detailed articles. The topics covered include Why study in France, the Education System in France, Cost of studying and scholarships, Life, Health and Safety in France for international students, Visa Process, Job Opportunities, Popular cities and courses, Application process, Deadlines and the best universities. Read on to find out all this, and much more in detail in our country guide.
Read MoreA complete guide to what it’s like to study in Ireland at a Bachelors, MS or PhD level. This also includes links to detailed articles. The topics covered include Why study in Ireland, the Education System in Ireland, Cost of studying and scholarships, Life, Health and Safety in Ireland for international students, Visa Process, Job Opportunities, Popular cities and courses, Application process, Deadlines and the best universities. Read on to find out all this, and much more in detail in our country guide.
Read MoreYou can find out course specific information here. Read about What the course is, What are the requirements to study the course, Core subjects, Specialization available, Job Prospects in different countries along with average salaries, and top universities.
A complete guide for international students on how to pursue their Bachelors, Masters & Phd in New Zealand. Providing top quality education and having Universities that rank amongst the Top 3 Universities globally, get a detailed understanding of the education system in New Zealand. Also get an inside look into the lifestyle, health & safety, popular cities & courses, work opportunities, application process, deadlines and the top Universities in New Zealand. Considered a complex and lengthy procedure, get a detailed step-by-step process of the visa application process for international students. Click on the link to know more !!
Read MoreNetherlands is the second most peaceful country. It is also one of the safest place on this planet. This is not it! There is more to this country other than just peace and safety. The education system is so flexible that it has all the study options to suit every budget without compromising the quality of education. Our country guide gives you a wholistic idea of what it’s like to study in the Netherlands. You can read about everything from Cost and Scholarships, to Popular cities, job opportunities, deadlines, etc. Click the link to read it, go on!
Read MoreA complete guide for international students on how to pursue their Bachelors, Masters & Phd in Sweden. Having its primary focus set on making education more student centric and having programs crafted to suit students needs, Sweden is presently rising the ranks for its varied and diverse student population and internationally recognized student system. Also get an inside look into the lifestyle, health & safety, popular cities & courses, work opportunities, application process, deadlines and the top Universities in Sweden. The visa application process can be lengthy and we have a detailed step-by-step process to tackle the same. Click on the link to know more !!
Read MoreA complete guide for international students on how to pursue their Bachelors, Masters & Phd in Singapore. Having a solid focus on research base and universities encouraging students without any discrimination, Singapore has become a top destination for international students to pursue their higher studies. Also get an inside look into the lifestyle, health & safety, popular cities & courses, work opportunities, application process, deadlines and the top Universities in Singapore. Additionaly a detailed step-by-step process of the visa application procedure is mentioned herewith to assist you in your journey. Click on the link to know more !!
Read MoreA complete guide for international students on how to pursue their Bachelors, Masters & Phd in Switzerland. Having an infrastructure supportive for all streams, standardized fee structure for both local and international students and lower tuition fees than any of the top countries in the world, Switzerland has become the top destination for students wanting to pursue their higher studies. Also get an inside look into the lifestyle, health & safety, popular cities & courses, work opportunities, application process, deadlines and the top Universities in Switzerland. Additionaly get a detailed step-by-step visa application procedure for international students. Click on the link to know more!!
Read MoreGRE is the most basic exam for Masters students planning to study abroad. Almost all countries require it! If you’re a beginner, read our guide to GRE. If you want to know more about GRE, then read about it in our blog
Read MoreThe GMAT exam is the exam taken by any business school aspiring students. It is very different than the GRE and is generally tougher. Read about it in our blog section here.
Read MoreIELTS is a very popular English Proficiency exam taken by students on all levels. You can read about various mediums of study, stude plans, etc here in our blog.
Read MoreTOEFL is a very popular English Proficiency exam taken by students on all levels. You can read about various mediums of study, stude plans, etc here in our blog.
Read MorePTE is a very popular English Proficiency exam taken by students on all levels. You can read about various mediums of study, stude plans, etc here in our blog .
Read MoreSAT is a reasoning test required by universities across the globe for admission in their undergraduate courses. It is scored out of 1600 and is 3 hours long. Read all our articles on SAT here.
Read MoreThe test that is most rapidly growing in popularity amongst high school students today is the ACT. The ACT is a multiple-choice based test without any sort of negative marking. That means you are not penalized for guessing! Click to find our more.
Read MoreEveryone wants to know about scholarships right? It is always better to have as much funding as you can so that the eventual burden of an education loan is lowered. Our articles are written specifically to help you with all scholarship options. So what are you waiting for, go on and read them!
Read MoreResearch and Teaching Assistantships are available in the University that you end up going to. They can a great way to work part-time at your university, gain some experience in research fields and some money to help fund your education. Read our guide to help understand them better!
Read MoreScholarship Opportunities for International Students
Given below is a set of universities, third parties and government institutions that offer scholarship opportunities to international students wanting to pursue their studies abroad.
Read MoreEducation loans are a great way to fund your education while keeping yourself as the payee. This reduces the pressure off of your parents and helps make you responsible. At Yocket, we have partnered with 6 education loan providers.
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8 Simple Steps on How To Fill DS-160 Form For Student Visa?
Updated on 17 September, 2020
The DS-160 form is the visa application form for a U.S. non-immigrant visa, like the F-1 visa most students apply for. This is a very important form as this is all the information that you are providing to the embassy about yourself. Be accurate and true in providing this information as if you make any mistakes, you will not be able to rectify the form. You will have to start filling a new form from scratch.
When you start filling the student visa form, an application number is generated for you. You should make note of this application number as it will be used to link your profile with your visa interview timings. You will also be able to manage your application using this number.
Tip: Keep saving your application every few sections so that your progress is saved even if the connection times out!
To get further assistance from our experts and overwatch on your DS-160 form, we encourage you to look into our Yocket Premium service for a smooth visa process.
Here is a walkthrough of the entire process of filling the DS-160 form.
Step 1:
Once you’re on sign in page, enter your preferred consulate and the CAPTCHA code. Select ‘Start an application’ to start your new application, or select ‘retrieve an application’ if you already have your application number.
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The security question is the same for everyone, i.e. the name of your mother’s mother.
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The next two pages require you to enter your personal information. This includes your full name, name in native alphabet, information of any previous name you might have had. Check ‘No’ where they ask you if a Telecode represents your name. On page 2, you will be asked about your nationality, and whether or not you hold nationality of another country. Do fill the necessary details according your profile.
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The next two sections are about your address, phone numbers, travel information, passport information, etc.
Some important points to note are:
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The type of passport is REGULAR, unless you come into any of the other categories
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The type of visa is generally student F-1 STUDENT VISA
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If you have booked your flight tickets, then you can mention so in the form. If not, you need to enter the intended date of entry to the U.S.. This could be 5-7 days before the your orientation.
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The address where you will stay is the University’s address mentioned on the I20.
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If you’re paying for the trip then mention SELF, else mention your sponsors name, contact details and relation to you.
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You can mention whether or not you’re travelling with anyone who isn’t a student as well, like your parents.
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Describe any previous U.S. travels.
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Your U.S. Point of Contact is mentioned on your I20. They are a school official, generally from the office of international admissions or such. Their address is the college address mentioned on your I20 and their email address and phone number can be found on the website.
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The next section just asks for basic family information.
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In the next section, you need to mention your post secondary education (undergraduate degree, graduate degree, etc.) You also need to mention your current and previous employment details. For people who are not employed as well as not studying can select 'NOT EMPLOYED' in the Primary Occupation section.
You will also be asked questions about languages you can speak, places you have travelled to (abroad) in the past 5 years.
This is followed by a few questions about you, such as whether you have any special skills in the field of explosives, if you’ve ever served in the military, if you’ve been a part of a rebel group, etc. The answer to all these questions should be NO, unless it’s valid for you and you have a valid explanation for it.
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The next section contains security questions. These are to ensure that you are not going to cause any trouble in terms of violence, communicable diseases, etc. while in the U.S. It is a 5 part section.
They ask you questions like whether you have any communicable diseases, any disorders, drug addiction, whether your or any member of your family have been involved in criminal activities, etc.
They also ask you whether you have ever tried to gain immigrant status in the U.S. by unlawful means. The answer to all these questions should be NO, otherwise you raise red flags with the visa officer!
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The next section is specific to the F-1 visa. It contains fields to enter your SEVIS ID, school name and address, course information, duration, etc. This is specific to student visas.
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After filling the complete DS-160 form, review you application carefully. You don't have to upload any photograph as the photograph will be taken at the ASC (Application Service center).
Submit your form. Make sure that you check your information thoroughly as you cannot make changes once you submit. Once submitted, you will receivet the confirmation. After which you can proceed to book the VISA interview dates on embassy or consulate website.
To understand all the steps involved in DS-160 form filling process visually, please go through the images in this pdf.
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Mohammed Hafiz: If I have started the online class (for the University I am planning to go to) and I am not working currently, should I give 'Student' or 'Unemployed' in the Primary Occupation?