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Candidates may come across situations when they make mistakes while filling the application form. MICA does not allow duplicate form submission by the candidates. However, candidates may use a different mobile number and email ID to complete the MICAT registration with correct details. Facility foir application form correct is not provided during the MICAT application process. Candidates applying again with the same details may get their candidature rejected.

Since there is no form correction facility, candidates must re check all the details before final submission of the MICAT application form.

Northeastern University Admissions is most selective with an acceptance rate of 18%. Admissions officials at Northeastern University consider a student’s GPA to be a very   important factor. First year applicants are required to submit the common application which includes the transcripts, the application fee and secondary school recommendations.

The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a national leader in education in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy, and public relations. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum where the focus is on leadership, innovation, service, and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, U.S. News & World Report has specified that Communication, Journalism and Related programs are one of the popular majors at USC.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the University of Southern California ranks at No. 20 for its Law school (Gould) in the best law schools category in 2023. The parameters that are considered by U.S. News & World Report for evaluating the institutes are:

• Faculty Resources

• Successful placements of graduates

• Academic achievements of entering students

• Opinions by law schools, judges, and lawyers on overall programme quality

 LLM programme at USC has been recognised as one of the ‘Top 10 LLM Programs in California’ by LLM Guide. When you take admission to LLM course at USC, you will become a part of a diverse and dynamic law school community. Furthermore, you will be nurtured by a world-class faculty and get enrolled in small classes. The law graduates of USC include partners in the world’s the largest law firms, CEOs and presidents of multi-billion dollar companies, and leaders of civil rights movements.

USC Law is one of the top law schools in California. In the best law graduate schools category ranking by U.S. News & World Report, USC ranks at the #20th position in 2023. In order to qualify for LLM admission at USC, the applicants must have earned their first law degree (LLM or equivalent) outside of the United States. However, applicants may be considered for admission if they provide any proof of recent legal work experience and hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in another field (outside of the U.S.). Also, submit IELTS / TOEFL score with other required documents

In order to apply for the University of Southern California MBA admission, applicants must check the programme and requirements. They must submit an online application by the USC admission deadline. 

According to a recent report on full-time MBA students for 2022-23, 97% of USC’s full-time MBA graduates had jobs three months after graduation. This is the highest percentage ever. Base salaries were also at a 5-year high - $150, 314 on average. The top employers include Amazon, EY, Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, etc.

 According to Emolument, the average salary of an MS graduate of USC is $100,000. Even unofficial sources cite that the MS in Computer Sciences graduates of USC can get around $100,000+ per year. U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Computer Science graduate school of USC at #23 position.

As such, USC does not have a university-wide minimum GPA requirement for admission into graduate courses. The applicants who want to take admission in the graduate courses of USC are evaluated on the factors like academic performance, statement of purpose, test scores, letters of recommendation, and whether or not their academic and research interests are the required fit with the degree program.

International students do not require a GRE score to get admission to USC MS in CS program. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on all coursework applied toward the master's degree in computer science. They must also meet the Southern California State University IELTS requirement to get admission. The applicants must submit the following documents to complete the application process for the MS in CS course:

• Academic Transcripts

• Resume / CV

• Personal Statement

• Letters of Recommendation  (Optional)

• IELTS / TOEFL score

Before the deadline, candidates who wish to take the MICAT exam must fill out and submit the registration form. The MICAT registration deadlines differ for each of the two exam stages. The first exam phase of the MICAT exam registration closes in the third week of November, based on historical trends. On the other hand, the third week of January marks the end of MICAT registration for the second exam phase. The first exam phase registration for MICAT 2024 will close on November 20. On the other hand, the second exam phase of the MICAT registration period will end on January 16.

The estimated University of Southern California cost for international students is vary from INR 18 L to INR 1 Cr for first-year. Apart from the tuition fee, you will have to pay the other expenses like housing, meal plan, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous, and transportation. Below we have given the University of Southern California fees in rupees for Indian students:

Northeastern University placements were offered to 97% of the graduates. 78.2% of the graduate students are employed across the top companies in the world. 18.9% of students are in graduate school within nine months of graduation. Some of the placement highlights at Northeastern University are given as follows: