So you’ve finally decided that you want to study in the US. The question you will need to research is which universities you will apply to. Not everyone can get into MIT so keep your hopes realistic. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t apply to the top universities such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, etc., but make sure you have backup options where you are nearly guaranteed admission based on your application.

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It’s been a long time since I wrote the first part. I’ve been lazy and to some extent confused over what I would write about next. I wanted to try and make everything sequential hence the confusion. Finally, I decided to talk about the basics of studying abroad in this post.

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So you want to study in the US? Well, then read on.

[Lame opening. I know but can't help it]

In June 2004, after I had received my HSC (12th grade) results, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I had all but given up hope of getting into IIT and it was now a toss-up between a college in Mumbai or one somewhere else. Admissions in Maharashtra were getting delayed big time so I thought I should try getting into Manipal in Mangalore (I believe). So we contacted this friend of my father who could help me get in. When he saw my grades (97.33% PCM and 90.5% overall), he suggested I apply to US universities. I was hesitant at first but still went to meet with the counselor. Even after the meeting, I was very hesitant and just wanted to go to a college in Mumbai so that I would stay at home. I thought it over for a couple of days.
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