Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Required Documents
1.Official Transcript Official Transcript is issued by Exam Controller office. Details information can be gathered from respective office.
Required Document
2. Letter of Recommendation(LOR) 3 LOR from Professor or Project Manager Try to collect it from the person with whom you have done some research or project
3. Statement of Purpose(SOP) 2 page statement about you Advertise yourself 700-800 words What to Write in SOP
Your long term and short term goal, The reason of selecting the university and the department, Your research and work experience Extracurricular activities Your lab and academic skills
Avoid spelling and grammatical mistake Be brief and subjective Never plagiarize from any SOP
Pitfalls of SOP
1. Avoid repeating information found elsewhere on the application 2. Do not complain or whine about the "system" or circumstances in your life 3. Do not preach to your reader. You can express opinions, but do not come across as fanatical or extreme 4. Do not talk about money as a motivator 5. Do not discuss your minority status or disadvantaged background unless you have a compelling and unique story that relates to it 6. Do not remind the school of its rankings or tell them how good they are 7. Do not use boring clichd intros or conclusions
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is..." "This question asks me to discuss..." "I would like to thank the admissions committee for considering my application." "It is my sincere hope that you will grant me the opportunity to attend your fine school." "In sum, there are three reasons why you should admit me..."
Required Documents
4. Test Scores Graduate Record Examination(GRE) TOEFL or IELTS
Some FAQ of tests:
1. Is GRE very hard? 2. Is GRE only for USA? Should I take GRE if I dont apply USA? 3. What language test should I take? IELTS or TOEFL?
Required Documents
5. Resume
Maximum 2 page Follow Academic Resume format
Give following information in your resume: Objective Education Details Research and Work Experience Publications, conferences and Posters Lab and Academic Skill References
Resume preparation
Donts
Personal details: No need to give personal details like Male/Female, Mother's/Father's Name and their details etc. No need to includes the name of the courses that you have taken in you study. As you have to send PDF copy of all credentials together with resume.
Required Documents
6. Online Application
Online form filled up completely Submit form with Application form
Timeline*
Requirements
CGPA GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IETLS Research Experience Job Experience
Job Prospect
Area specific Field specific Career Fair Internship
Expense
Tuition Fees Living Expense
Connections
Relatives Seniors or Alumni Bangladeshi Student Population
Location
Climate
Networking
Professors
Alumni
-When should I start contacting professors? -How could I manage a professor if he doesnt reply!!!!
Research Affiliation
Affiliated in a Project Affiliated in Thesis Review Paper Competition
Social Networking
Facebook (University Groups, Alumni ) LinkedIn (Professional Network) Various Community (BUET,DU,IUT,KUET,CUET,RUET)
BE FOCUSED
University Ranking
USA
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/topengineering-schools
Canada
http://www.4icu.org/ca/
Australia
http://www.australian-universities.com/rankings/
Asia
http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2011
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