Hi, (I wasn’t sure where to post this so go ahead and move it if this is wrong)
I will graduate with a (non-US) bachelors degree in the spring of 2017. I am looking to take additional math courses to apply to grad school in the US (preferably on (or close to ) the east coast) . What would be the best way to go about it, if I want to take the courses at a US university?
I know about non-degree programs, but the information is limited - any experiences?
I am also open to the possibility of enrolling as a transfer / freshman (?) student as a math major, and transferring my math credits, such that I will finish in 1.5 years or so, if possible.
I am looking to take; Intro to Proofs (or similar), Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Probability Theory and maybe some other stats course.
If you want to take the undergraduate math classes at a US university, you need to find out what is required in order to get your student visa. I expect that you if you are not part of a formal exchange program, you will find out that you have to be enrolled full-time in a degree or certificate program. It may not be possible for you to just take classes in non-degree status.
I think I might be able to apply for a regular student visa; considering I will be studying full time (in terms of credits)?
If you were a US citizen or legal permanent resident, it would not be particularly difficult to find a college or university where you could enroll for whatever classes you felt like in non-degree status. However, you will need a student visa, and I expect that non-degree status doesn’t count for that - even if you were studying full time. I expect that you would need to be in a degree or certificate program. Contact the international admissions offices at the places where you’d like to study, and ask them what your options are.
Sure. There are however a few “post-baccalaureate programs” which are actual programs. Those might be easier to obtain visa’s for. Although those are rare.