ARCHIVED EVENTS
An insider's perspective on navigating through the U.S. admissions/application process, including Dos and Don'ts while preparing for the essays
Sat 29 Feb 2020
11.30 AM to 12.30 PM
Visitor: Katie Jo Walter, Director of International Alumni Academic Engagement, University of Oregon
EducationUSA Live: Choosing between your admits
Thurs 27 Feb 2020
3 to 4 PM
Have you submitted your application to U.S. universities and received multiple admits? Join this free session with Niky Chokshi, Recruitment Advisor – India, Graduate Admissions, Arizona State University to know how you can choose the university that is a ‘right fit’ for you.
If you cannot join us in person, watch the Live Stream via U.S. Consulate General Chennai Facebook (https://goo.gl/zRRm6u) and YouTube (http://ow.ly/9ser50y0z2w)
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You can send in your questions to our WhatsApp number +91 98800 41115 for more details.
Design Thinking Workshop!​ Learn and understand the fundamentals of Design Thinking and the usage of powerful Design Thinking tools and techniques.
Thurs 27 Feb 2020
11.00 AM to 01.00 PM
Visitor: Michael Testani, Director of Industrial Outreach Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, State University of New York Binghamton
Preparing an effective CV/Resume for postgraduate applications and international student life experience
Fri 21 Feb 2020
3.30 to 4.30 PM
Visitor: Andrew M. Goodliffe, Associate Dean, Associate Professor of Geophysics, The University of Alabama
EducationUSA Live: U.S. Graduate Admissions
Application packages for higher education in the U.S. require extensive preparation and planning. The EducationUSA office Bengaluru welcomes you to get insights on academic strategies and support to help you with your graduate application for admission to U.S. universities. This is a free session and will be led by Abhyuday Pai, Admissions Ambassador, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering.
Thurs 13 Feb 2020
3pm-4pm
If you cannot join us in person, watch the Live Stream via U.S. Consulate General Chennai Facebook Free Free registration at (https://goo.gl/zRRm6u) and YouTube (http://ow.ly/9ser50y0z2w)
You can send in your questions to our WhatsApp number +91 98800 41115 for more details.
The MBA Tour Bangalore
Attend The MBA Tour to meet face-to-face with admissions representatives from U.S. universities. Also, meet an EducationUSA representative to find out about the free services you can avail of to help you find your 'best fit' U.S. higher education institution.
Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 2020, 11am - 2:30pm
Venue: Taj MG Road, Bangalore
Cost: FREE with registration. Registration is compulsory
Register HERE
Presentation - Followed by Meet & Greet
"Selecting a Graduate School, Writing an SOP & Funding - Focus on Engineering"
This session will be presented by Owusu Boakye and Maggie Wolford, Graduate Recruiters from Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering & Applied Science, State University of New York, Binghamton. They are happy to meet with prospective students and/or parents - by appointment only
Date & Time: Saturday, February 1, 2020, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Audience: Graduate applicants and parents
Venue: Yashna Trust - EducationUSA Bangalore Center
Cost: FREE - please call to make an appointment
Please call: +918041251922, +918041251913, +919880041115(WhatsApp)
Have you submitted your application to U.S. universities?
What can you do while you await university decisions? Hosted by EducationUSA Bangalore, this webinar will be led by Niky Chokshi, Recruitment Advisor – India, Graduate Admissions, Arizona State University. Tune in to learn what activities to engage in and skills to develop during this time.
Sat 8 Feb 2020
10am-11am
Free registration at bit.ly/MaximizingYourTime
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Presentation - Followed by Meet & Greet
"Criterias for selecting right fit universities in the U.S. and SOP writing"
This session will be presented by Marylou G. DeWald, DBA, Dean of International Programs, Professor of Business Administration; International Programs Ottawa University and Preetha Ram, Chief Academic Expansion Officer and Associate Provost for Internationalization, Harrisburg University. Join them to learn about the variety of options available, SOP writing - an integral part of the application package and how to identify an institution that best fits your needs. They are happy to meet with prospective students and/or parents - by appointment only
Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 2020, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Audience: Graduate applicants and parents
Venue: Yashna Trust - EducationUSA Bangalore Center
Cost: FREE - please call to make an appointment
Please call: +918041251922, +918041251913, +919880041115(WhatsApp)
Facebook Live Session
"Preparing for Admission to U.S. Universities" with Sudha Kumar, Director, USC Viterbi India Office. This Facebook Live Session will be held at our center and also live on the U.S. Consulate General Chennai Facebook page.
Date & Time: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 3pm - 4pm
Audience: Graduate applicants and parents
Venue: Yashna Trust - EducationUSA Bangalore Center
Cost: FREE - please call to make an appointment
Please call: +918041251922, +918041251913, +919880041115(WhatsApp)
Presentation - Followed by Meet & Greet
"Writing a Winning Application for U.S. Universities"
This session will be presented by Arizona State University - Poonam Venkatesh,
Creighton University - Megan Mankerian-Stem, IUPUI - John Mann, Kansas State University - Logan Gauby, SUNY Albany - George Burke, SUNY Buffalo - Cynthia Look. They are happy to meet with prospective students and/or parents - by appointment only.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience: Undergraduate & Graduate applicants and parents
Venue: Yashna Trust - EducationUSA Bangalore Center
Cost: FREE - please call to make an appointment
Please call: +918041251922, +918041251913, +919880041115(WhatsApp)
Presentation - Followed by Meet & Greet
"How to crack the competition for internships and new Engineering careers in the U.S."
This session will be presented by The University of North Texas, Farheen Memon, Regional Manager, Pieter Vermeulen, International Recruitment Director and Dr. Kinshuk, Faculty Dean at UNT’s College of Information. They are happy to meet with prospective students and/or parents - by appointment only.
Date & Time: Monday, January 20, 2020, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience: Undergraduate & Graduate applicants and parents
Venue: Yashna Trust - EducationUSA Bangalore Center
Cost: FREE - please call to make an appointment
Please call: +918041251922, +918041251913, +919880041115(WhatsApp)
Presentation - Followed by Meet & Greet
"Review of Graduate Applications and Engineering programs - an Insider Perspective"
This session will be presented by Dr. Dola Saha, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University at Albany, SUNY. Dr. Saha will address various components of the graduate application package to U.S. universities with a special emphasis on applying to engineering programs. She is happy to meet with prospective students and/or parents - by appointment only
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience: Prospective Undergraduate and Graduate students and/or parents
Venue: Yashna Trust - EducationUSA Bangalore Center
Cost: FREE - please call to make an appointment
Please call: +918041251922, +918041251913, +919880041115(WhatsApp)
Presentation - Followed by Meet & Greet
"Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at the University of Wyoming, Department of Plant Sciences"
Senior faculty, Debalin Sarangi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Agronomy & Extension Weed Specialist will be giving a presentation and is happy to meet with prospective students and/or parents - by appointment only
Date & Time: Saturday, January 4, 2020, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Yashna Trust - EducationUSA Bangalore Center
Cost: FREE - please call to make an appointment
Please call: +918041251922, +918041251913, +919880041115(WhatsApp)
Presentation - Followed by Meet & Greet
Prof Bhushan Dharmadhikari from the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology Minnesota State University, Mankato, will be speaking on general admission topics for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning more about Minnesota State University including general scholarship and assistantship information. He will also present on admission to Engineering programs at the university as this is his area of academic specialty.