Maxims Educonnect

Maxims EduconnectCompany Brief

Who we are

Most non-American students seeking to study in the US find the University admissions

processes exhausting and confusing. Access to detailed information and guidance

makes the difference, and that is what Maxims Educonnect provides.

Maxims Edu provides the best college application experience to prospective

international students seeking admission to Undergraduate and Graduate programs in

the United States of America.

We assist candidates in choice of College, scholarship availability and application,

admission processing, visa interview preparation and also provide internship/career

fair opportunities.

Our goal is to offer a seamless transition process for students looking to explore their

academic pursuit in the shores of the United States. To achieve this, we support students

up-to 6 weeks post-arrival in the U.S. Subscribers to our all-package option receive a

welcome souvenir including a U.S sim card, a Visa gift card, etc.

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Why Work With Us

• Testimonials of accepted students to various schools in the US

• Help with a statement of purpose and personal statement

• Scholarship Information

• Internship Information

• We continue to support students up to post-arrival in the US.

• Exchange programs

• Help with accommodation

• Extracurricular activities and groups to join

Vision Philosophy

We aim to provide the best administration application experience to prospective

international students seeking admission to US universities.

Diversity: We know how it feels leaving your different home countries to begin your

American dream. It takes individuals with different interests, strengths and educational

backgrounds to succeed in the US. We are a community of such folks!


Honesty One Global Networok

Integrity Boldness

Trust Accountability Commitment to customers

Passion

Values

Our Service

Career Counselling Service

Admission Placements

CV/Resume Review

Vetting of Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement

Communications Scholarship Opportunities

Post-US Admission Support

Our Approach

Following the admission and application timelines, Fall (August) and Spring (January);

our simple approach is designed to help have the best and seamless admission processing

as shown below:

Decision Making Tools & Guides:

We look forward to helping students like you who are considering continuing education

in the United States; therefore, you will find all the tools you need to compile your

necessary research in deciding if the United States is the best place for you — we have

gathered valuable information on educational, social, cultural and economic aspects of

studying in the U.S.

End-to-End Matching Process:

We perform an extensive end-to-end process to match your individual experiences and

interests to the universities/colleges that best fit. We match you with colleges where

you will thrive, grow and remain competitive in your professional journey.

Follow Up and Assistant:

As an addition to our services, we also follow up on our students and assist them with

settling down in the US.


Our Packages

Package 1: $2500Admission processing, Sevis fee payment and receiving I-20 for the top two schools of

choice.

Package 2: $3500Admission processing, Sevis fee payment and receiving I-20 for top two schools of

choice, Study material/prep (GRE, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Visa interview prep)

Why Study In The USA

The USA has the world’s largest international student population, with more than

1,000,000 students choosing to broaden their education and life experience in the

United States. Nearly 5% of all students enrolled in higher-level education in the USA

are international students, and the numbers are growing.

The USA has the world’s most flexible education system, students can study their area

of interest as a specialization. As the education system of the USA is not centralized, each

institution can determine its program and admission standards with the possibilities of

lateral movement in the education system at any time. Some U.S. colleges and universities

stress broad educational principles; others emphasize practical, employment-related

skills; and still, others specialize in the arts, social sciences or technical fields. American

colleges and universities offer three basic programs; Associate’s, Undergraduate,

Graduate degrees (Masters and Doctorate)

One of the most attractive aspects of US education is that the majority of the students

pursuing higher education in the USA have been successful in securing financial aid in

form of research/graduate assistantships, tuition fee waivers, fellowships etc. There are

several international organizations, such as the Fulbright Commission, who grant aid to

students all over the world to study in the USA.


Basic Requirements

Undergraduate

• Transcripts (WAEC, NECO, undergrad transcripts)

• SAT

• TOEFL or IELTS

• Writing sample (personal statement, diversity essay)

Graduate

• Evaluated Transcript

• GRE

• IELTS or TOEFL

• Statement of purpose (brief statement of the applicant’s purpose of study)


Other Documents Needed

• Three letters of recommendation (academic or professional)

• Valid International passport Data Page

• Official Secondary School or University/Polytechnic results/WAEC/NECO result

• Statement of Purpose or Personal Essay (A brief statement of the applicant’s

purpose of study)

• WES Evaluation (Based on request -Optional)

• Application Fee (this is charged by each school or school chosen) (This non-refundable

fee must be paid within 5 working days after the submission of application)

• Original or certified bank account statement of account of the sponsor.

• GRE/ GMAT and Test of English: TOEFL/IELTS

• Sponsorship letter

• Bank statement

• CV/Resume

• Undergrad Transcript


What You Should Know

Work Opportunities

Students are permitted to work 20 hours per week on-campus during the first year

of study and part-time jobs/internships off-campus from the second year to fulfil

academic or financial requirements. The on-campus jobs do not pay much and certainly

not enough to finance a university education. This kind of jobs can only be a supplement

to other funds.

Along with the acceptability and recognition of education, USA also offers the best in

terms of future job prospects and immigration possibilities after studies. All students

are entitled to stay back and work for one year period in the USA under OPT (Optional

Professional Training). For STEM Graduates(Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics) the OPT can be further extended to another 24 months (Total 36

Months). Students who are successful in finding a suitable placement can apply for H1B

(Job Visa) during this period.

As an undergraduate or postgraduate international student studying in the United

States, employment is possible on a part-time basis for up to 20 hours every week.

During the first year of education, students may only work on-campus, such as at the

school’s gym, cafeteria, bookstore, or library. Working for 10 to 15 hours per week may

be enough to cover books and personal expenses, but will not cover the majority of

education costs.


Upon graduation from your education course in the USA, you may apply for an Optional

Practical Training (OPT), which allows you to work in the United States for 1 year after

your final examination in a field related to your major area of study. An OPT may be

extended if the employer approves you to continue your work in the United States.

Most international students in the United States hold an F-1 visa, which is the U.S. non-

immigrant student visa. F-1 students are allowed to work in the United States, but only

under certain conditions and under complex guidelines and restrictions issued by the

United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). On-campus employment is

the category most freely permitted by the USCIS regulations, and it does not require

USCIS approval. However, although F-1 status includes an on-campus employment

privilege, on-campus employment opportunities at most schools are limited.

Even if you can obtain a job on campus, you may not rely on it to prove financial resources

for the year, and often these jobs are not related to your studies. Many schools do require

that you obtain permission from the International Student Office before accepting any

on-campus employment, and may not permit such employment in.


Other Useful Information

Cost Of Living & Studying

The total annual expenses, i.e. fees, books, boarding and lodging will vary from $20,000

to $50,000 depending upon the universities. Majority of Nigeria students are placed in

government-supported universities that provide quality education, where the tuition

fees are very nominal and applicants have high prospects of getting financial aids like

tuition fee waivers, research/teaching/graduate assistantships.

Courses And Universities

There are about 3500 universities in the USA that offer the widest choice of over 1000

courses from any field under the sun with 90% of the world’s Nobel Laureates teaching

in US Universities.

TOEFL

TOEFL means Test of English as a Foreign Language. The test is conducted by ETS

(Educational Testing Service) and the test fee is $170.The score is valid for 2 years and

the score is sent to 4 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of the exam. ETS charges

additionally for scores sent to universities later. For more info visit the official website at

www.toefl.org or www.ets.org


GRE

GRE is Graduate Record Examinations and is administered by ETS (Educational

Testing Service) The test is essential for candidates seeking admission in a Masters

Degree program in fields other than management are required to take the GRE. Most

Universities require a GRE for PhD. programs. The score of GRE has been generally

valid for 5 years and the score is sent to 4 universities free of cost at the time of GRE

exam. ETS charges fees for scores sent to universities later.

GMAT

GMAT refers to the Graduate Management Admission Test which is administered by

the Graduate Management Council (GMAC) The test is required for admission into an

MBA Program. The test fee cost $250. The score is generally valid for 5 years and the

score is sent to 5 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of the exam. Students can

register for the test by phone, fax or online and visit the official website at www.gmat.

com for more info.

SAT

Scholastic Aptitude Test is referred to as SAT. The test is administered by the College

Board and is required for admission into any Bachelors Degree Program. SAT is

administered by the College Board and offered 7 times a year. The score is sent to four

universities free of cost, which can be selected at any time of registering for the exam.

The College Board charges additional for the score to be sent to the university later. For

more info visit the official website www.collegeboard.com


TSE

TSE is Test of Spoken English conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Service) The

validity of the score is 2 years. The test has a duration of 20 minutes and TSE is

conducted once in a month. The score is sent to 2 universities by ETS free of cost. ETS

charges additionally for scores sent to more than 2 Universities. For more info visit the

official website atwww.toefl.org or www.ets.org


Legal Migration

• After your PhD, get your OPT, your school’s office of international students should

help you with this and any questions you have regarding the process.

• Get a job, make sure your employer understands that you intend to apply for a GC.

Note, the GC process (via employment) is your employers. You don’t apply on your

own (well unless you’re going through the National Interest Waiver process - which

is more challenging).

• Once you get a job, your employer will apply for an H1B on your behalf. The H1B

gives you more breathing space for 3-6 years, during which time you should be

applying for your GC.

• Your employer basically takes care of the rest. The process is divided into 2 - the

I-140 and I-485 stages. The I-140 stage depends on whether you have enough

experience and qualifications to apply for EB1 or EB2. The EB1 route is far easier

but the EB2 route is also ok so long as your employer is willing to put in the effort. it

requires an intermediate Perm step by the Department of Labor.

• Once your I-140 is approved (should take about 1 year), you’re basically close to the

finish line.

• Apply for your I-485, barring any backlogs at the USCIS, this is usually a 1-year

process and should be more of a formality. After this is approved, you should get your

GC in the mail in a few weeks. Your family is automatically part of your application so

they get GCs too. Chances are you and your family may need to sit for an interview

but this is relatively simple.


Get StartedLet us walk with you to achieve your academic goals. To get started with your American

dream, simply click the “Get Started” session on our website or contact us on the details

below:

Website: maximseducon.com

Email: [email protected]

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