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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.

Deadlines for the Spring Semester

Universities with Deadlines in June

  1. University of Maryland, Baltimore County – 1-Jun
  2. University of South Florida, Tampa – 1-Jun
  3. Texas Tech University – 15-Jun

Universities with Deadlines in July

  1. Florida Institute of Technology – 1-Jul
  2. University of Pittsburgh – 1-Jul
  3. Washington State University, Pullman – 1-Jul
  4. North Carolina State University – 15-Jul
  5. University of Illinois, Chicago – 15-Jul
  6. University of Rhode Island, Kingston – 12-Jul

Universities with Deadlines in August

  1. University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1-Aug
  2. Kansas State University – 1-Aug
  3. North Dakota State University, Fargo – 1-Aug
  4. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo – 1-Aug
  5. Wichita State University – 1-Aug
  6. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – 15-Aug
  7. South Dakota School of Mines & Tech – 15-Aug
  8. South Dakota State University, Brookings – 15-Aug
  9. University of Kentucky, Lexington – 15-Aug

Universities with Deadlines in September

  1. Florida International University – 1-Sep & 1-Oct
  2. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago – 1-Sep with Funding 15-Oct without Funding
  3. East Carolina University – 1-Sep
  4. George Washington University – 1-Sep
  5. Indiana University, Bloomington – 1-Sep
  6. Lamar University – 1-Sep
  7. Mississippi State University – 1-Sep
  8. Oakland University, Rochester – 1-Sep
  9. University of Nebraska, Lincoln – 1-Sep
  10. University of Oklahoma, Norman – 1-Sep
  11. University of Texas, Dallas – 1-Sep
  12. University of Texas, San Antonio – 1-Sep
  13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – 1-Sep
  14. California State University, Chico – 15-Sep
  15. Northeastern University, Boston – 15-Sep
  16. Texas A & M University, Kingsville – 15-Sep
  17. Tufts University – 15-Sep
  18. University of North Carolina, Greensboro – 15-Sep
  19. University of North Texas, Denton – 15-Sep
  20. University of Texas, Arlington – 15-Sep
  21. California State University, Fresno – 30-Sep
  22. California State University, Northridge – 30-Sept Online, 31-Oct Doc

Universities with Deadlines in October

  1. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb – 1- Oct
  2. Tennessee Technological University – 1- Oct
  3. California State University, Long Beach – 1-Oct Online, 15-Oct Doc
  4. Indiana University Purdue University – 1-Oct with & without Funding
  5. University of Detroit, Mercy – 1-Oct
  6. Eastern Michigan University – 1-Oct
  7. Illinois State University, Normal – 1-Oct
  8. Minnesota State University, Mankato – 1-Oct
  9. Oklahoma State University, Still Water – 1-Oct
  10. Old Dominion University, Norfolk – 1-Oct
  11. Oregon State University, Corvallis – 1-Oct
  12. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville – 1-Oct
  13. State University of New York, Stony Brook – 1-Oct
  14. Stevens Institute of Technology – 1-Oct
  15. University of Colorado, Denver – 1-Oct
  16. University of Houston, University Park – 1-Oct
  17. University of Idaho, Moscow – 1-Oct
  18. University of Iowa, Iowa City – 1-Oct
  19. University of Louisiana, Lafayette – 1-Oct
  20. University of Massachusetts, Amherst – 1-Oct
  21. University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 1-Oct
  22. University of North Carolina, Charlotte – 1-Oct
  23. University of Texas, El Paso – 1-Oct
  24. University of Virginia, Charlottesville – 1-Oct
  25. West Virginia University, Morgan Town – 1-Oct
  26. Worcester Polytechnic Institute – 1-Oct
  27. Duke University – 15-Oct
  28. Texas State University – 15-Oct
  29. University of Georgia – 15-Oct
  30. Villanova University – 15-Oct
  31. California State University, Fullerton – 17-Oct
  32. California State University, Los Angeles – 31-Oct

Universities with Deadlines in November

  1. Florida State University – 1-Nov
  2. Monmouth University – 1-Nov
  3. Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn – 1-Nov
  4. Portland State University – 1-Nov
  5. University of Louisville, Louisville – 1-Nov
  6. University of Miami, Coral Gables – 1-Nov
  7. University of South Carolina, Columbia – 1-Nov
  8. University of Utah, Salt Lake City – 1-Nov
  9. University of Wyoming, Laramie – 1-Nov
  10. Vanderbilt University – 1-Nov
  11. Arkansas State University – 14-Nov
  12. Marquette University – 15-Nov
  13. New Jersey Institute of Technology – 15-Nov
  14. University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth – 15-Nov
  15. Marist College, Poughkeepsie – 30-Nov
  16. Southern Methodist University – 30-Nov

Universities with Deadlines in December

  1. Lehigh University – 1-Dec
  2. Louisiana Tech University, Ruston – 1-Dec
  3. New York Institute of Technology – 1-Dec
  4. University of Houston, Clear Lake – 1-Dec
  5. University of South Alabama, Mobile – 1-Dec
  6. University of Southern California – 1-Dec
  7. Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla – 15-Dec

Universities with Other Deadlines

  1. Florida Atlantic University – 1 year before
  2. Wright State University, Dayton – Rolling
  3. University of Toledo – Rolling

Analytical Writing in the Revised GRE testThose 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!

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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.

US Student Visa

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.

Quantitative Comparison
Quantitative Comparison

Get information on the Oak’s Online GRE test

Problem Solving – Single Numeric Entry
Problem Solving – Single Numeric Entry
Problem Solving – Double Numeric Entry
Problem Solving –  Check Boxes
Problem Solving – Check Boxes
Problem Solving – 5 Radio Buttons Vertical
Problem Solving – 5 Radio Buttons Vertical
Problem Solving – 5 Radio Buttons Horizontal
Problem Solving – 5 Radio Buttons Horizontal
Data Interpretation – Check Boxes
Data Interpretation – Check Boxes

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:

GRE Practical Details:

GRE Maths Tips
GRE Tips From Top-Scoring Students
TOEFL/IELTS