<p>Guys…I think you need to go and have a look at the results thread of the previous years, so that you get a better idea of what exactly you need for an acceptance into your dream school…That will help you work towards that goal…</p>
<p>Aare the job opportunities for An International as aerospace engineer high? Will I be able to land a job in the US if I study there ( after UG) And also, Will companies provide internships to an International student? (P.S I’ve technically been waiting to clearing my doubts. Thanks @SahilC for creating such a forum.)</p>
<p>yes.yes.yes.</p>
<p>@quiverfox ? 
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<p>Woop! Many people are online in this thread! In other news, just got my blue book yesterday.</p>
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<p>yes is my answer to those…</p>
<p>Yo homosapiens. :D</p>
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<p>Indiestudent - There are jobs in aerospace industry. However, based on how immigration rules work, you may need to get a master’s before thinking about a job in US.</p>
<p><a href=“http://sait.usc.edu/ois/intl-students/f-1-employment/cpt.aspx[/url]”>http://sait.usc.edu/ois/intl-students/f-1-employment/cpt.aspx</a></p>
<p>There is curricular practical training and optional practical training. There are limitations in what you can do based on how much you use up curricular practical training before graduation.</p>
<p>@anishbasu Do read “How to read a Killer SAT Essay” by Tom Clements. Very helpful.</p>
<p>@texaspg "Do you mean there an no jobs available for undergrads? I plan to do some work before doing masters. (Money from work could possible help me in funding my masters) If there are other alternatives, please suggest. :D</p>
<p>Indiestudent</p>
<p>The jobs are available for undergrads. That is not the issue. The issue is how best to gain experience without eating into your OPT time.</p>
<p>As an undergrad you are entitiled to apply for OPT-Optional Practical Training. This OPT can be pre or post completion of your undergrad degree.The period for STEM students this period is for 17 months and other majors is 12 months. If, however, you do decide to take a paid internship/job during your undergrad years, it wil eat into your OPT time. So it is better to opt for unpaid internships to save 12 months after your graduation for OPT.</p>
<p>Read this for details
[USCIS</a> - Questions and Answers: Extension of Optional Practical Training Program for Qualified Students](<a href=“http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=9a3d3dd87aa19110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD]USCIS”>http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=9a3d3dd87aa19110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD)</p>
<p>A big shout to all the Class of 2018 applicants.</p>
<p>I had posted a compilation of process and timeline earlier. This is not my work but a collection of all the relevant information. I noticed a lot of people on the India forum are lost when they start the process. So this is to facilitate you all. For those of you who maybe interested in how to get started can refer to this thread here on CC,</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/1413006-all-new-applicants-process-timeline.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/1413006-all-new-applicants-process-timeline.html</a></p>
<p>I added the link from anialways to the first post with the rest of the links.</p>
<p>I also agree with her post about OPT. If one has aspirations to work for a while, a master’s is needed but if one just wants practical training before leaving, OPT during and after undergrad is sufficient.</p>
<p>Yeah, that thread is amazing. (anialways)</p>
<p>But what if the school doesn’t offer many ecs…mine just offers 3-4 sports…no clubs…no olympiads . …and these organizations don’t accept individual applications too…
What should I do ???</p>
<p>Bchanakya</p>
<p>You will not be penalised for anything that your school does not offer. I would suggest use the summer break to do something that can be counted as an EC. It could be tutoring, internship or even teaching a sport, computers or skill to somebody who cannot afford it, or some music, drama, debate…Get involved, grow.</p>
<p>@anialways With all due respect, I don’t agree with this statement (the rest is good):
A student whose school offers a good number of ECs will surely have an edge over another student whose school do not.</p>
<p>So, Penalization - Yes!</p>
<p>I understand your right to disagree. And I am fine with it. But what I am suggesting is how to counter balance it. So do something special, which would set you apart as an applicant who takes initiative, has a passion and the willingness to follow through, rather than complain of no ECs. I, on the other hand, would turn into an advantage. But then that is who I am. And we are all different.</p>
<p>And if I were a Counsellor I would make sure to highlight that as well.</p>