Resources

Standardized Tests

Given below is advice from pkstudent.com consultants regarding the following standardized tests. Please go through them once as it will answer a lot of basic questions.

GRE - Graduate Record Examination
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS – International English Language Testing System

Scholarships

Most of the students need or prefer to go on Scholarships to pursue their graduate/undergraduate degrees. Following are some of the most famous scholarships available to Pakistani Students.

Fulbright Scholarships : Three to four years’ study in the U.S. for a Master’s degree or for the coursework and/or research for a PhD. At a U.S. university.

How to apply for Fulbright Scholarship : A very useful article explaining in detail about the timeline of Fulbright Scholarship.

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan is collaborating with ever more international scholarship organizations as well as managing governmental scholarships for foreign studies. It sends hundreds of students around the world each year on scholarships.
DAAD: Several German institutions, foremost the DAAD, are providing support younger university graduates from all academic disciplines as well as from the fields of music and art (and, in exceptional cases, to advanced students). Support is also available for young academics and scientists, university teachers and groups completing study visits under the guidance of a university teacher.
British Chevening Scholarships: The British Chevening Scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom.

Visa Tips and Procedures

USA – Prospective Visitors (F1 Visa, J1 Visa etc)
Most non-U.S. citizens who wish to study in the United States will seek an F-1 (non-immigrant) student visa, but there are other visa types that are sometimes authorized for those who study in the U.S. Click here Here for detailed description tips and advice.

The Visa Guide: The complete visa guide including English tests, languages, University searching, documentation help, visa documents, interview questions, immigration to UK/Canada/Australia, accommodation, jobs for students and much more!

Useful Resources

Study Abroad Guide Search Universities, Scholarships, Application Documentation, Visa Interview Questions and Jobs for Students
Guide to Higher Education in Europe: A very useful guide for pursuing higher education in Europe, including details about tests (GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS), University links, admission and visa documents, visa interview questions, languages, scholarships, accommodation, jobs for students and much more!

Career Resources

Following is articles written and compiled by pkstudent.com consultants that might help you in your career. Please go through them as they might answer any question you may have.

How to Write a Resume

Your resume is a brief presentation of your skills and experiences. It is a tool to get you an interview, not a job. It also serves as a memory aid for employers, networking contacts etc. Click here to see the full post

How to Write Job Search Letters

Advice on How to Write Cover Letter, Thank You Letter, Networking Letter, Interview Follow-up Letter, Acceptance Letter and Rejection Letter. (Click here to see tips on how to write these Job Search Letters)

Career Guidance for This Century by Penelope Trunk

Penelope Trunk’s interview by Guy Kawasaki. An interesting read.