Episode 63

How To Build A Strong Profile For Masters In USA - w/ Akshansh

May 29, 202500:51:25Audio-first conversation
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Akshansh joins Naman for a conversation about build A Strong Profile For Masters In USA. In this episode, my nephew, Akshansh who has been a featured not-expert on this show in the past asks me questions about how he can walk a path similar to the one I walked when I started my Masters from the US about 5 years ago from Purdue University before moving to Chicago for work, where I've been living for the past 3 years my links/socials: If visas + study abroad is the mess on your desk right now, this episode is a strong place to begin.

Who this is for

  • You are climbing a new continent without a safety harness and need the real math before you move.
  • You would rather hear Akshansh's version while the mess is still fresh than get another polished hindsight sermon.

Key takeaways

  • Build A Strong Profile For Masters In USA - w/ Akshansh
  • Akshansh joins Naman for a conversation about build A Strong Profile For Masters In USA.

Fast scan timestamps

00:00Introduction + Background
03:44Key Components of a Strong Student Profile
05:47GRE is optional but take it anyway?
06:45Understanding GPA and Its Importance
09:28What is a safe tier 2 college GPA?
11:06Why Study Abroad? Benefits and ROI

Show notes

Akshansh joins Naman for a conversation about build A Strong Profile For Masters In USA. In this episode, my nephew, Akshansh who has been a featured not-expert on this show in the past asks me questions about how he can walk a path similar to the one I walked when I started my Masters from the US about 5 years ago from Purdue University before moving to Chicago for work, where I've been living for the past 3 years my links/socials: If visas + study abroad is the mess on your desk right now, this episode is a strong place to begin.

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