Why study abroad after class 12th?

There are many reasons why you should study abroad. Perhaps the most important reason is that it will give you a global perspective. When you study abroad, you will be exposed to new cultures and ways of thinking. This will make you a more well-rounded person and help you succeed in the global economy.

In addition, studying abroad can be a great way to network. You will meet people worldwide and make connections that can help you in your career. And, of course, studying abroad is a great way to travel and see new places. So if you're looking for an adventure, there's no better way to do it than by studying abroad!

Here are a few more reasons to study abroad, per Mr. Anurag Mehra, Director at Top30Universities.com, a leading premium admissions consulting company helping high school students get into elite universities like MIT, Harvard, and Stanford Yale, Princeton, Oxford, Cambridge etc. Mr.Mehra himself is a graduate of MIT and knows how valuable education from these elite colleges can be. Here are his top few reasons to study abroad:

Competition in India is too intense

In India, the competition to get into a good college like an IIT is intense. By studying abroad, you can avoid the rat race and get a world-class education.

It is well known that the IIT admissions rate is less than 1 per cent compared to 5-10% for the highly selective Ivy League colleges in the US. That means that for every 100 students who apply for IIT, only one gets in. Compare that to the admission rates at top colleges in the United States, around five to ten per cent. So getting into an MIT is easier than cracking admission in IIT!

Very few seats in high-demand courses like Computer Science

Only a limited number of seats are available in high-demand courses like Computer Science Engineering in India. So even if you crack the IIT entrance exam, there is a good chance that you may not get the course of your choice. As a result, thousands of students waste four years of their youth studying courses like mechanical or chemical engineering, which they eventually have no use. Moreover, many students get into depression while studying subjects they are not interested in while competing in a cut-throat market for tech jobs.

No guarantee that you will do well in India, even if you get into a good college

Even if you're lucky enough to get into a good college in India, there's no guarantee that you will do well. Many students who study in India find that the quality of education is not as high as expected, and starting salary for fresh graduates is not exciting (except for a few students who get high-income offers from select international companies). By contrast, when you study abroad, you can be sure that you are getting a world-class education and a great job.

Low salaries in India for non-tech jobs

After you graduate from college, you will likely want to start your career on a high note. But if you stay in India, you may be disappointed by the low salaries. If you study arts or commerce in India, you will likely find that the salaries after graduation are very low, even if you have graduated from top Indian universities like Delhi University or Mumbai University. This is because there are so many people competing for jobs in these fields.

Even engineering and MBA graduates from second-rung colleges have very low starting salaries. By contrast, studying these subjects abroad can lead to better opportunities and higher salaries.

Medical college admission is difficult and very costly

Admission to medical college in India is extremely difficult and costly (cost can run into crores of Rupees). This is because many colleges require "donations" from students to get in. More than 15 lacs students take the NEET exam vying for just about 100,000 seats in MBBS and BDS courses. By contrast, studying medicine abroad is much easier and more affordable.

If you want to study medicine abroad, it's best to go early in your undergraduate studies. This is because after you graduate from medical school in India, you must take a licensing exam to practise medicine in most countries.

The plethora of great choices in countries like the US & UK

IN the US, there are 30 great universities like MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Princeton etc. and over 300 good colleges to choose from, whereas in India, we have IITs and only a few other prestigious colleges like IISc, NITs etc.

In the US, you also have the flexibility to change your major if you're not happy with your current field of study. This is not the case in India, where you are usually stuck with the same major for all four years of college.

And of course, starting salaries in the US are much higher than in India, there are better job prospects after graduation, and even the quality of life is better compared to India.

So are you convinced of the benefits of studying abroad? It's an experience you'll never forget. From gaining a global perspective to increasing your chances of getting a good education, there are plenty of benefits to pursuing your studies overseas.

Top30Universities.com is a leading consulting firm that helps students get into top universities abroad. Their experienced counsellors have helped students get into Ivy League schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton. They also offer guidance on choosing the right university, course of study, and country. Contact them today for more information on studying abroad.

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