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Focus… focus… focus… Focus is all that is required to build a successful career. Almost all of those who succeeded in their chosen fields have pursued a very focused career. To name just a few: — Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Rocket Scientist & President) — Amartya Sen (Nobel-prize winning Economist) — Kalpana Chawla (Astronaut) The whole world is looking towards India for its high quality professionals. If you remain focussed towards your goal, you’ll be able to stand out among the millions of students who pass out of colleges in India every year, and be a luminary in your field of specialisation.

So what’s your focus?

// How do you realise your dream career? — Join the ‘Best’ schools in India or abroad In order to ensure success you need to aim for the best colleges and universities in your chosen field. Most often, you’ll find that these best colleges for higher education are in developed countries like the USA, the UK, Australia or Canada.

// Identifying Programs and Universities There are more than 500 schools offering Masters programs in the US alone. Selecting the right school & the right program is key to a successful application. It is imperative that, while shortlisting universities to apply to, you look for the right ‘fit’ between your interests, skills, expectations and career goals on the one hand, and the school’s strengths and resources on the other. This will not only enhance your chances of securing admission to that school, but will also go a long way in helping you develop a successful career. You should start your application process with extensive research on different universities, finally arriving at a short list of schools with the right fit. Typically, a student ends up applying to ten universities.

// Costs & Financing Options The cost of studying abroad is probably the most important determinant of a student's decision to study abroad. Admittedly, education abroad is expensive. On an average, a Masters program in the US can cost anything from Rs.5 lacs to Rs.15 lacs per annum. However, it is also a fact that it is not very difficult to find sources of funding. All that is required is perseverance and correct guidance.

// Admission Procedure The application process to universities abroad is a time-consuming process. You need to commence around 12-18 months prior to the start of term. One must understand that, unlike in India, admission decisions abroad are not taken on the basis of any single factor. The Admission Committee looks into various aspects of a candidate's application before taking the decision. For the applicant, what this implies is that they have to invest sufficient time and attention to each and every component of their application packet. This results in a substantially long process.

Application Calendar The typical calendar of activities that you should be following would look like this:

Activity

Timeline Fall (Sep ‘07)

Spring (Mar ‘08)

early

no later than

early

no later than

Mar ‘06

Jun ‘06

Sep ‘06

Dec ‘06

GRE / TOEFL / IELTS Preparation

Mar ‘06

Jun ‘06

Sep ‘06

Dec ‘06

Appear for GRE® / TOEFL® / IELTS

Jul ‘06

Oct ‘06

Jan ‘07

Apr ‘07

Shortlist Universities

Jul ‘06

Oct ‘06

Jan ‘07

Apr ‘07

Prepare Documents

May ‘06

Nov ‘06

Nov ‘06

May ‘07

Send Applications (Deadlines)

Nov ‘06

Jan ‘07

May ‘07

Jul ‘07

University sends admission confirmation

Jan ‘07

May ‘07

Jul ‘07

Nov ‘07

Apply for Visa

Jun ‘07

Aug ‘07

Dec ‘07

Feb ‘08

Information Research ®

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Prepare for Departure

Aug ‘07

Feb ‘08

Course commences

Sep ‘07

Mar ‘08

// Required Tests for MS Abroad If you're aiming at getting into a university in the US for a Masters program, you'll be required to take the GRE®. The GRE® is a Computer-adaptive Test, conducted by US-based ETS. It is a 3-hr. test, consisting of three sections - AWA, Verbal and Quantitative. The scores (valid for 5 years) are out of 1600, with 1400+ considered to be a good score. The test is conducted throughout the year, in 9 major cities across India. You can register for the test online, at www.gre.org. You might also be required to take the TOEFL®, an English-language exam. This is an Internet-based test, consisting of four sections - Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. The scores (valid for 2 years) are out of 300. You can register for the test online, at www.toefl.org. If you’re aiming to get into a university in the UK, Australia or New Zealand, you’ll need to take the IELTS, another English-language exam. It is a paper-based test, consisting of four sections Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. The scores (valid for 2 years) are on a band of 0 - 9. You can register for the test at www.ieltsindia.com.

// What can IMS offer you? IMS, India's most successful career counseling and test preparation brand for the last 29 years, has been helping students achieve their career goals. Over 3 lakh students have entered the portals of top universities in India and abroad, with guidance from IMS. With a portfolio of products ranging from Test-Prep for the CAT, GMAT®, GRE®, TOEFL®, to Career Counseling to Admission Consultancy to career-focused Publications, IMS has a record in producing winners at leading competitive entrances that stands unsurpassed. IMS Success Stories

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GRE

GMAT®

IELTS

100+ admit calls for Fall '06 Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech University, University of Pennsylvania

250+ final calls for Fall ‘06 from LBS, INSEAD,Wharton, Yale, Boston, MIT Sloan Scholarships of over $1 Million aggregated for IMS students in Fall '06

IMS IELTS study material is used across South Asia

// IMS MaxPrep for GRE Programs ®

To aid you in your quest for studying abroad, IMS conducts a variety of programs. These programs are aimed at assisting you in all stages of the application procedure. To identify a program which suits you the best, you should first take the GRE® Diagnostic Test (DT), conducted at all IMS centres. The DT is based on the actual GRE® and will enable an understanding of the type of questions asked, the level of difficulty, your areas of strength & weakness and how to plan your study schedule. Once you've taken the DT, our experienced counsellors will suggest the MaxPrep program best suited for you.

// IMS MaxPrep for GRE programs 60 hours of classroom support International Masters Handbook

12 hrs. AWA support

Online practice tests TOEFL or IELTS support

Preliminary Shortlist of Universities

Application Package Final Shortlist Guidance* of Universities (incl. all relevant documentation)

Visa Guidance

Program Fee (Rs.)

3500/-

Studypack

IMS conducts the following programs to assist you in your preparation for MS abroad: Program

Correspondence program

500/-

Oral program

Online Testing program

Trivandrum

Trichy

Centre Hyderabad - Begumpet Hyderabad - Mehdipatnam Jaipur Kolkata - Gariahat Kolkata - Hungerford Madurai Mangalore Mumbai - Santacruz Mumbai - Sion Mumbai - Thane 18-Sep-06 Noida 25-Dec-06 Pune - Deccan Pune - Swargate

18-Sep-06 25-Dec-06

Batch starting dates 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 7-Aug-06 28-Aug-06 23-Oct-06 20-Nov-06 4-Dec-06 17-Jul-06

7700/-

Batch starting dates 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 7-Aug-06 28-Aug-06 23-Oct-06 20-Nov-06 4-Dec-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 17-Jul-06 7-Aug-06 28-Aug-06 23-Oct-06 20-Nov-06 4-Dec-06

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MS Admission Consulting

26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 2-Oct-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 26-Jun-06 2-Oct-06

* Please note that, for the Correspondence program, application package guidance will be limited to editing SOP for one university only

// Batch Details Centre Ahmedabad Bangalore - Jayanagar Bangalore - Malleswaram Bangalore - Manipal Bhubaneswar - Nayapalli Chandigarh Chennai - Adyar Chennai - Annanagar Chennai - Egmore Cochin Coimbatore Delhi - CP Delhi - Kailash Colony Goa Guntur Gwalior

18-Sep-06 25-Dec-06

// So what do I do next? First & foremost, take the GRE® Diagnostic Test (DT). This will help you decide on which IMS program should you enrol for. Please enquire at the IMS centre for the exact schedule of the DT. Following this, you can enrol for the IMS program best suited for you.

// To Enrol To enrol for any of our programs, submit the following at your nearest IMS Learning Centre: 1. 2. 3.

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Completed Enrolment Form. Two recent stamp-size photographs. Demand Draft for the course fee in favor of 'IMS Learning Resources Private Limited', payable at Mumbai. Please note that payment by Cheque or Cash is not acceptable. Payment can also be made through Credit Card or Debit Card at any of the IMS Learning Centres .

Alternatively, you can also enrol for any of our programs online, at www.imsindia.com. If you require any further clarification or information on the above programs, you can contact your nearest IMS centre, or email us at [email protected].

All the best! Bimal Master Product Manager

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