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We have assembled US university application deadlines for spring 2013 semester. Here are 99 universities with application deadlines from June to December for the Spring 2013 semester.
Universities with Deadlines in June
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County – 1-Jun
- University of South Florida, Tampa – 1-Jun
- Texas Tech University – 15-Jun
Universities with Deadlines in July
- Florida Institute of Technology – 1-Jul
- University of Pittsburgh – 1-Jul
- Washington State University, Pullman – 1-Jul
- North Carolina State University – 15-Jul
- University of Illinois, Chicago – 15-Jul
- University of Rhode Island, Kingston – 12-Jul
Universities with Deadlines in August
- University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1-Aug
- Kansas State University – 1-Aug
- North Dakota State University, Fargo – 1-Aug
- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo – 1-Aug
- Wichita State University – 1-Aug
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – 15-Aug
- South Dakota School of Mines & Tech – 15-Aug
- South Dakota State University, Brookings – 15-Aug
- University of Kentucky, Lexington – 15-Aug
Universities with Deadlines in September
- Florida International University – 1-Sep & 1-Oct
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago – 1-Sep with Funding 15-Oct without Funding
- East Carolina University – 1-Sep
- George Washington University – 1-Sep
- Indiana University, Bloomington – 1-Sep
- Lamar University – 1-Sep
- Mississippi State University – 1-Sep
- Oakland University, Rochester – 1-Sep
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln – 1-Sep
- University of Oklahoma, Norman – 1-Sep
- University of Texas, Dallas – 1-Sep
- University of Texas, San Antonio – 1-Sep
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – 1-Sep
- California State University, Chico – 15-Sep
- Northeastern University, Boston – 15-Sep
- Texas A & M University, Kingsville – 15-Sep
- Tufts University – 15-Sep
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro – 15-Sep
- University of North Texas, Denton – 15-Sep
- University of Texas, Arlington – 15-Sep
- California State University, Fresno – 30-Sep
- California State University, Northridge – 30-Sept Online, 31-Oct Doc
Universities with Deadlines in October
- Northern Illinois University, DeKalb – 1- Oct
- Tennessee Technological University – 1- Oct
- California State University, Long Beach – 1-Oct Online, 15-Oct Doc
- Indiana University Purdue University – 1-Oct with & without Funding
- University of Detroit, Mercy – 1-Oct
- Eastern Michigan University – 1-Oct
- Illinois State University, Normal – 1-Oct
- Minnesota State University, Mankato – 1-Oct
- Oklahoma State University, Still Water – 1-Oct
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk – 1-Oct
- Oregon State University, Corvallis – 1-Oct
- Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville – 1-Oct
- State University of New York, Stony Brook – 1-Oct
- Stevens Institute of Technology – 1-Oct
- University of Colorado, Denver – 1-Oct
- University of Houston, University Park – 1-Oct
- University of Idaho, Moscow – 1-Oct
- University of Iowa, Iowa City – 1-Oct
- University of Louisiana, Lafayette – 1-Oct
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst – 1-Oct
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 1-Oct
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte – 1-Oct
- University of Texas, El Paso – 1-Oct
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville – 1-Oct
- West Virginia University, Morgan Town – 1-Oct
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute – 1-Oct
- Duke University – 15-Oct
- Texas State University – 15-Oct
- University of Georgia – 15-Oct
- Villanova University – 15-Oct
- California State University, Fullerton – 17-Oct
- California State University, Los Angeles – 31-Oct
Universities with Deadlines in November
- Florida State University – 1-Nov
- Monmouth University – 1-Nov
- Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn – 1-Nov
- Portland State University – 1-Nov
- University of Louisville, Louisville – 1-Nov
- University of Miami, Coral Gables – 1-Nov
- University of South Carolina, Columbia – 1-Nov
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City – 1-Nov
- University of Wyoming, Laramie – 1-Nov
- Vanderbilt University – 1-Nov
- Arkansas State University – 14-Nov
- Marquette University – 15-Nov
- New Jersey Institute of Technology – 15-Nov
- University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth – 15-Nov
- Marist College, Poughkeepsie – 30-Nov
- Southern Methodist University – 30-Nov
Universities with Deadlines in December
- Lehigh University – 1-Dec
- Louisiana Tech University, Ruston – 1-Dec
- New York Institute of Technology – 1-Dec
- University of Houston, Clear Lake – 1-Dec
- University of South Alabama, Mobile – 1-Dec
- University of Southern California – 1-Dec
- Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla – 15-Dec
Universities with Other Deadlines
- Florida Atlantic University – 1 year before
- Wright State University, Dayton – Rolling
- University of Toledo – Rolling
Those numbers are important because they are part of the changes that make Analytical Writing (earlier called the Analytical Writing Measure) trickier and more demanding on the Revised General GRE,which was released in August last year.
So, what are the changes? Firstly as noted above, the essay section is now called just Analytical Writing (or AW for short). The ETS has been making changes in various aspects of the GRE test to make it more like the GMAT. This is one of them. The second is that the Issue Essay is now just for 30 minutes rather than 45 as earlier. This again, makes the GRE more like the GMAT.
But the ‘6’ and ‘8’ are part of a feature that is entirely unique to the Analytical Writing section of the Revised General GRE test. The numbers come in because now instead of one question type for the Issue Essay, you now have 6, and instead of one question type for the Argument Essay you now have 8. Each of the question types directs the test-taker to do or comment on something very specific relating to the given topic – and in their introductory material the ETS repeatedly states that test-takers should follow the specific directions given for the topic, so obviously it is important that you better know exactly what each question type demands and also how to meet the specific requirements.
To find out more official information about this from the ETS visit the following link:
http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about/content/analytical_writing
For our perspective, wait for our upcoming blogs on the Issue and Argument Tasks. Till then, happy hunting as you check out the ETS’s requirements for the tweaked and tricky AW section!
Related Links
GRE Overview:
- Revised GRE Overview
- Challenges in the Verbal Section of the Revised GRE
- Reading Comprehension and Sentence Completion Questions: Tips
- Quantitative Reasoning Question Type Overview
- Analytical Writing Overview
GRE Practical Details:
- Registering for, Rescheduling and Cancelling Your GRE Test
- Getting Additional GRE Score Reports
- Selecting Which Scores the ETS Should Send to Universities
Some good news from US policy holders: it’s now relatively easier to get US visas! Bad news: most of you obtaining US student visa for the very first time will not be benefited from the change. This policy change will most help those in the visa ‘renewals’ category. But unfortunately a large section of F1 Visa seekers are typically applying for the very first time.
We are still reviewing the visa policy, however from the first look, it seems that not much has changed for students.
News Links:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/New-US-norm-to-ease-visa-renewal/Article1-828883.aspx
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12361305.cms
Quantitative Reasoning in the Revised General GRE, like Verbal Reasoning has two sections with 20 questions each and for which 35 minutes solving time is given per section. Each Quantitative Reasoning section has mix of question types:
- quantitative comparison
- problem solving
- numeric entry questions (single and double)
- multiple correct choices (vertical check-box questions)
- single correct choice (i.e. radio button questions – vertical and horizontal)
- data interpretation
This makes a total of 7 different formats which are illustrated in the screenshots below. The screenshots are of the Dilip Oak’s Online test, but they will give you a good idea of what these formats will look like when you take the GRE computer-based test.
Get information on the Oak’s Online GRE test
An on-screen calculator is provided to help in the arithmetic calculations. The sections check the application of the basic math formulae in real life scenarios as well as accuracy in numeric calculations.
Tips for the Handling the On-screen Calculator:
- The calculator should be used when accuracy is required for numeric entry questions; in these the answer can be directly transferred from the calculator to the numeric entry box.
- Another case where the calculator is useful is in long, difficult calculations involving decimals. If a numeric answer is to be given in terms of fractions, however, the calculator will not useful.
- Remember also, that the onscreen calculator doesn’t provide advanced scientific functions.
Don’t use the calculator for simple calculations. It is sometimes faster to calculate or approximate the answer using the given options than to use the calculator.
Related Links
GRE Overview:
- Revised GRE Overview
- Challenges in the Verbal Section of the Revised GRE
- Reading Comprehension and Sentence Completion Questions: Tips
- Analytical Writing Overview
- Analytical Writing: Why 6 & 8 Are Important Numbers in this Section
GRE Practical Details:
- Registering for, Rescheduling and Cancelling Your GRE Test
- Getting Additional GRE Score Reports
- Selecting Which Scores the ETS Should Send to Universities