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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!
Read MoreThis feature can be used to compare two or more universities. It displays comparisons based on Cost of studying, Scholarships, Weather, Location, Ranking, and so much more!!.
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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 MoreA 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.
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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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This service by Yocket helps you see profiles of students who have either Applied to, been Admitted to, been Rejected by or are Interested in a particular course. You can select the university for which you want to search for profiles and then select the course and status of the students. This service helps in finding similar profiles or just to see what type of students get selected to certain programs of certain universities.
Read MoreApply to universities to study abroad with the help of experienced education counselors. Study abroad in the best universities in USA. Personalized education counseling from expert counselors with Yocket Premium.
Read MoreThis is a service offered exclusively by Yocket. You can use this feature to send transcripts to universities in USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Ireland, or the Netherlands. We offer this service in collaboration with DHL and FedEx, and, most importantly, at a discounted price starting at just rupees 920. You can also send supplemental documents to WES.
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Letter Of Recommendation (LOR) is one of the many requirements while applying to study at universities abroad whether it maybe for MS, MBA, or PhD. It is one of the significant aspects of application process, which can be a deciding factor for your acceptance in an institutution.
Aspiring students should invest good efforts to get a strong recommendation in order to get into the desired institute. This guide provides a complete overview of what makes a good recommendation letter and how to draft one.
Admission officers at universities have to go through thousands of applications to select the preferred candidates, and a student’s LOR is an important factor in the process.
And here’s the deal:
Letter of recommendations will be of even more significance during the coming academic intakes, as a lot of universities have decided to waive off GRE/GMAT for 2021.
A Letter of Recommendation (LOR) is a document issued by your Professor, Project Guide, or a Reporting Manager with whom you have worked in the past. A Letter of Recommendation is basically drafted by someone credible testifying for your experience, skills, expertise, and achievements.
A well-drafted LOR from a good recommender can help your application stand out among other applicants, as it provides a holistic view of your persona, academic and professional performance.
It helps an Admission Officer to gain a better insight into your profile and decide whether you would be a good fit at the instituition.
Depending on the context and the designation of a recommender, the LORs can be broadly classified into two categories:
An Academic LOR is the one provided by a Professor, Department Head or Dean at your college or university. It presents an account of your academic performance, achievements, and strengths.
Academic recommendation letters are to be issued only on the university or college letterhead.
The Academic LORs are more prominent for those planning to apply for a Masters (MS) program. Generally, universities require 2-3 LORs and an applicant should ensure that each LOR is distinctive yet relevant to the program they are applying for.
Important attributes to mention in an Academic LOR:
Professional recommendation letter is the one provided by former employer, supervisor or reporting manager you have worked with.
Most Business Schools abroad demand a set amount of work experience from the applicants. And so, they require professional LORs to get a better insight into your work and professional skills.
A professional recommendation letter differs from an academic one in the regards that it chiefly revolves around your professional and leadership skills. Also, these are to be issued only on the organization letterhead, duly signed and stamped.
Your recent employer or manager chould help to prepare a recommendation letter that paints an impactful picture of your skills, both technical and managerial, in a unique manner.
Important attributes that you can mention in a Professional LOR:
Now that you know about Letter of Recommendation, its significance, and types, let’s discuss how to select a recommender that would add most value to your application.
One of the top queries that students have is, ‘does designation of the recommender matter for LOR?’
Yes, it is of significance but not the most important factor of your LOR. To give an example, a college principal may not know you as well as your department head, and thus, even though they hold superior designation they won’t be able to provide personal accounts of your work and achievements.
Also, it is important to keep in mind that the universities may reach out to the recommender at a later stage to authenticate the claims mentioned in the letter. So, having a recommender who knows you well can help them better vouch for you.
The best practice is to approach professors who taught you subjects which are related to the program you’re applying for. Also, you can approach the project mentor under whom you have worked with for your final project or any other major project or research.
Your current/former reporting manager or supervisor, with whom you have worked along for an extended period, would be an apt fit as a recommender.
Depending upon the program that you are applying for, strategically select 2-3 recommenders that can collectively add the most value to your application.
To summarize, a good recommendation can come from:
Generally, recommendation letters are a 1-page essay of around 400-500 words. Yet students should check out if the university has any specific guidelines pertaining to it.
The formatting and content structure of your LOR is of importance to properly communicate your message. The content should be divided into 4-5 paragraphs with each section covering a unique aspect and the flow of content should be logical.
First Paragraph:
Establish a concrete relation between the student and recommender. In what capacity does the recommender know you and since when. Mention the designation as well as the areas of expertise of the recommender.
Second Paragraph:
Mention the strengths and qualities which you would like to convey. Make sure to provide sufficient examples from recommender’s experience backing the claims. Academic and other achievements should be mentioned too.
Third Paragraph:
Mention a specific incident which highlights the technical skills, like a project or research work. Co-curricular activities and soft-skills can be mentioned too if they are relevant to the context.
Fourth Paragraph:
Conclude with a summary of all the points discussed in the letter. Provide an endorsement of the student for the acceptance to the applied program.
Once you’re done with the content, document formatting is another aspect to be taken care of. Since, most of the LORs would be read on a screen, formatting should be carried out to ensure easy readability.
Following are some basic formatting guidelines to follow:
Note:
Maintain the same formatting across all the LORs, this will help to create consistency.
You can check out the sample LORs for MS and sample LORs for MBA to get a better idea about the content formatting and structure.
Your each LOR is supposed to communicate a unique aspect of your profile, from someone credible who has observed your work and performance. Mentioning what has been already covered through SOP, Resume and other documents, will make your LOR less effective.
A good recommendation letter should cover qualitative aspects of your profile which can’t be conveyed otherwise. Like your ability to work effectively in teams and problem-solving skills. These mentions should be backed by the recommender’s experience to establish credibility.
Often students end up choosing wrong recommender, which can hamper the impact that the LOR can make. Keep in mind to select a recommender who can provide maximum value to your application, considering the program you’re applying for.
The reason that universities ask for multiple recommendation letters is so that they could get a holistic understanding of your profile. This helps them to evaluate your candidature and decide whether you would be a good fit for them.
Students often make the mistake of keeping the same message across all LORs and thus, send out a flat and monotonous message. Using a fixed template and just filling the blanks with different recommenders can save time but can reduce your chances of acceptance.
Decide on the message that you want to convey through your LOR and accordingly maintain a simple yet effective tone and vocabulary of the content.
Using complex vocabulary and stuffing the letter with adjectives can affect the message that you intend to convey. Your recommendation letter should be easy to read and clear in its message.
While mentioning achievements and performance try to present those in form of numbers.r. Like you stood among the top 10% of the batch for XYZ subject. Providing data to back up achievements makes your profile stand out.
To help prepare an effective LOR, the student should work along with the recommender throughout the entire process.
Professors or Reporting Managers may not be aware of the LOR writing best practices and the context in which they must write the letter in. To bridge this gap, a student should research and help the recommender with a set format or pointers that you would want them to write around.
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Akshat Tewary: It would be counted as Professional LOR