<p>^^ Who’s the GGIC bloke??</p>
<p>and we have two at Ramapo both with 9000 to pay I guess!</p>
<p>GGIC! He is PSG. If u know him, u can extract it out!!
Me too from GGIC</p>
<p>Northeastern provides good aid???</p>
<p>@fznfire Naah, i dont know PSG. You also from GGIC, me also from GGIC! Btw, are you a 15er or 14er? Did you apply?</p>
<p>I should have been 14er but now all that rejection makes me 15er</p>
<p>that means one more senior to compete with? oh god give some acceptances to these seniors…</p>
<p>About Northeastern…
I came to know that they gave full rides to only 100 accepted student outta which 4 were internationals…and out of 4 luckies , chelsea guy was one.</p>
<p>I also don’t think Northeaster provides that good aid …until and unless you are lucky…;)</p>
<p>Well guys, Let’s us do some VISA talkings…
Some of my friends have already taken the date for their INTERVIEW…
SO, why don’t we get started??</p>
<p>you serious?
okay! simply put, what do we need for visa? anybody have a complete list?</p>
<p>hii senior …should i take act or sat??? which ones more easier???</p>
<p>though i am not senior…i think ACT…you can drop the writing section!!!</p>
<p>but many colleges require the Writing part.</p>
<p>If one wants to get into better colleges writing is the most. One should take it as an opportunity not as a burden!!! Only a few colleges like Gettysburg may not actually for writing.</p>
<p>guys which ones EASIER???</p>
<p>doesnt anyone here has experience ?? im rally messed in betw sat n act …n which ones cheaper???</p>
<p>^^^ Well, Both are pretty similar beside the fact that ACT doesn’t have negative markings. But that hasn’t make a difference as I have seens.
So what you can do is; take a practice test of each SAT and ACT and let u know which you find easier. It’s a personal choice dude. i would prefer ACT cuz of it’s no negative marking system. But SAT ain’t that bad. Just check it out yourself and see what works out for u well. But most of the people would think SAT is easier and so do i feel. But those negative marking nightmare are there too. So it’s difficult to say.
SO take a practice test of each SAT and ACT as a trial.
ABout Writing, Many would ignore this section but as Frznfire said, that would just be needed to show some extra edge you have. That’s it.
And , Start working on your writings and by writings i mean essays. They are much more important than anything else.</p>
<p>About the cost , go to the respective websites and check.
okay good luck.</p>
<p>@skox818
what about the science part ?? how would the math guys do the bio bit??? is the sci part compulsory???</p>
<p>^^^ well, i guess you know that though it’s a science it’s nothing more than reading comprehension. Yes, it’s true that you will be in advantage if you are a science student but i don’t think it makes that much difference.
And whether the science part is compulsory or not, yes you need to take it but composite score counts…
And don’t think much, take yourself a test first and you will get to know…</p>
<p>^^^ And one thing, i would appreciate if you guys go on and try ACT… it costs less and no negative markings and, when everybody looking after SAT , it would feel nice to try something that others rarely do.</p>
<p>Anyway, do what you think is good. ;)</p>
<p>LETS READ WHAT THE UK FEELS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY…Each and Every Line is really important.Latest WARNING!!! from the UK</p>
<p>Nepal</p>
<p>Still current at: 01 May 2010
Updated: 01 May 2010</p>
<p>This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (indefinite general strike on 2 May). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in Nepal.</p>
<p>(see travel advice legal disclaimer)
Travel advice for this country</p>
<p>Travel Summary</p>
<p>Political tensions in Nepal are currently high. The Maoist Party is due to launch a nationwide, indefinite general strike on 2 May. This will likely involve the closure of most businesses and public transport, including taxis. The Nepal Tourism Board is organising buses to/from the airport - for details call NTB on 01-4256909 or check with your hotel. It may become difficult to travel within Nepal and you should allow enough time to return to Kathmandu if you have an international flight. You should minimise your movements during the strike, and avoid crowds. Please check this page for updates, and ensure you are registered on LOCATE.</p>
<p>The political situation means there are frequent bandhs (shutdowns), rallies and demonstrations, which can be violent and cause widespread disruption. If you are travelling in Nepal, you should remain vigilant, avoid demonstrations, and stay in close touch with your tour operator. See the Political Situation and Local Travel sections of this Travel Advice. </p>
<p>There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See the Terrorism section of this Travel Advice. </p>
<p>We also recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See the General (Insurance) section of this Travel Advice and our Travel Insurance .</p>
<p>Safety and security</p>
<p>All travellers to Nepal are advised to register with the Consular Section at the British Embassy via our LOCATE page. In addition travellers should inform their family and friends in the UK of their itinerary.</p>
<p>Terrorism </p>
<p>There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. In recent years there have continued to be incidents of bomb attacks (small improvised explosive devices), shootings and violent clashes across Nepal, including in Kathmandu and areas frequented by foreigners. These incidents frequently result in the death and injury of Nepalese civilians. Tourists have only very occasionally been injured. These actions are carried out by a variety of political and criminal groups. Violent incidents, including bombings, have continued despite the cease-fire announced under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. You should exercise caution in public places and take local advice.</p>
<p>Recent significant incidents include:</p>
<p>On 28 November 2009, two explosive devices were found in Baluwatar area of Kathmandu. The socket bombs were planted at the central office of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal. Security personnel defused the bombs. There were no injuries.
On 16 September 2009, a bomb was found in the Maharajgunj area of Kathmandu, opposite the Embassy of the United States of America. Security personnel defused the bomb. There were no injuries.
On 23 May, a bomb exploded during a service at the Church of the Assumption in Lalitpur (to the south of Kathmandu). Two people were killed and fourteen people injured. </p>
<p>Crime</p>
<p>There have been a number of unprovoked attacks on foreigners around Kathmandu. Incidents have been rising in a number of areas, particularly the Thamel, Sanepa and Kupondol areas of the city.</p>
<p>Bars and restaurants are now required to close at 2300 as part of a Government crackdown on illegal activities. This means that after this time the streets around the city are poorly lit and relatively few people are about.</p>
<p>British nationals are advised to exercise caution when walking around Kathmandu at night. Avoid walking on your own and keep valuables safe and out of sight.</p>
<p>There have been reports of trekkers being robbed where violence or the direct threat of violence has been used. Isolated incidences of rape have also been reported on trekking routes, and female travellers in particular should stay vigilant.</p>
<p>If you are a female travelling alone, then refer to our Women Travellers and Rape and Sexual Assault Abroad pages.</p>
<p>If trekking, you are advised to use reputable trekking agencies, to remain on established routes, and to always walk in groups. We recommend that you do not trek alone and avoid becoming separated from your group at any time (see section on Trekking in Nepal below).</p>
<p>Trekking in Nepal </p>
<p>Trekking in Nepal often involves travelling to very remote areas. The availability of phone (including mobile phone reception) and Internet services is extremely limited. It is likely that during a trek a traveller will be unable to contact their family and friends for a long period of time.</p>
<p>Treks often take longer than their expected duration by one or two days. In many cases friends and family become worried if they do not hear from a traveller when expected. </p>
<p>The Government of Nepal has authorised the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) to implement a system for foreign trekkers called the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS). Trekkers, including those not with organised groups, are required to have a valid TIMS card issued by TAAN, its member agencies, or NTB. In case of an emergency, the new system will help authorities ascertain the whereabouts of trekkers. TIMS cards are available through authorised trekking companies, the TAAN office in Kathmandu or Pokhara, and the NTB office. Trekkers travelling through a trekking company will pay $10 and independent trekkers will pay $20 per route. For further information please visit Trekking Nepal, TAAN or Naturally Nepal.</p>
<p>Advice for Trekkers:
Make sure that your insurance covers you for the altitude you are due to be trekking at.
Be aware of the symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS).
Ensure that you, your trekking guide or company has registered your trek with the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS). Rules state that foreign trekkers will not be allowed access to National Parks with out a valid TIMS card.<br>
Never trek alone. Independent trekkers are advised to use a reputable local guide as there have been reports of rogue guides robbing trekkers. Ensure that you and your guide are properly equipped and insured for the trek you intend to undertake.
Make sure someone at home has a copy of your itinerary.
Register your route at the entrance to the parks/conservation areas.
Ensure that you register the itinerary of your trek with the British Embassy via LOCATE.
If your plans change try and call or email home to let people know you are all right.
Never venture from your planned route or itinerary without leaving someone a message to tell them what route you plan to take. </p>
<p>Political Situation </p>
<p>Nepal Country Profile </p>
<p>A peace agreement between the Government of Nepal and the Maoists was signed in 2006. However, tensions between political parties in Nepal remain significant, with the potential for violent clashes or extremely disruptive strike action. These clashes have, in some cases, resulted in injuries and deaths of party activists. The situation in the Terai and Eastern region remains difficult, with political tensions over the regions demand for significantly increased autonomy and serious problems in delivering law and order. There are a number of militant groups operating in the Terai and the eastern hills, as well as the tensions between political parties found in other parts of the country.</p>
<p>Local Travel </p>
<p>Major street demonstrations, disturbances and road blockades occur frequently in Kathmandu and elsewhere in the country, in particular in the Terai and Eastern region of Nepal, often at very short notice. In the past, such events have suddenly turned violent. Transport can also be severely disrupted; roads and highways could be blocked. You are therefore advised to avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings and remain vigilant at all times. You should also take local advice including from tour operators.</p>
<p>At times of political uncertainty the authorities may impose a curfew. Travellers should comply with the conditions of such curfews. Your tour operator or hotel will be able to give you further information should a curfew be in place. You can also check the British Embassy in Kathmandu for the latest security advice.</p>
<p>Kathmandu Valley wide transport bans can be called at very short notice. When these bans are in place the Nepal Tourism Board in conjunction with the Nepal Tourist Police run Shuttle Bus Services between various hotels in Kathmandu and the Domestic and International Airports. The Tourist Police Hotline phone number is (01) 4247041. The Nepal Tourism Board Hotline phone number is (01) 4225709.</p>
<p>Transport usually operates freely in the Kathmandu valley, except during times of major demonstrations. Traffic in Kathmandu normally flows reasonably well though there are sometimes major jams during rush hour in the city. Access to the valley from the Pokhara direction has improved with the widening of the road at the major checkpoint entering Kathmandu.</p>
<p>As stated above, the situation outside the Kathmandu valley remains unpredictable. It is therefore important that you keep a close watch on the local media for advance notice of upcoming developments. Your hotel or guesthouse will also be able to advise you and the British Embassy website carries up-dated local security advice.</p>
<p>If you are concerned about the areas you are travelling to, please contact the British Embassy in Kathmandu on arrival for up-to-date advice on the security situation, which can change rapidly.</p>
<p>Road Travel</p>
<p>You must have an international driving licence to drive a vehicle in Nepal. You are advised to carry your licence with you at all times when driving as well as any documents relating to the vehicle itself.</p>
<p>Traffic in Nepal drives on the left, as in the UK. The general standard of driving throughout the country is poor and badly regulated. Roads in Kathmandu are very congested. Many drivers are not properly licensed, trained or insured and vehicles are poorly maintained. There are few pavements outside central Kathmandu and motorists do not yield right of way to pedestrians.</p>
<p>Bus travel is particularly hazardous and multiple-fatality accidents are common. You should avoid travel on overnight buses.</p>
<p>Road conditions are generally poor and difficult even in the best of conditions. During the monsoon season (June to September) many roads outside the Kathmandu valley are prone to landslides and become impassable.</p>
<p>Air Travel</p>
<p>On Wednesday 8 October 2008 a Yeti airlines plane crashed at Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla, 18 people died in the accident.</p>
<p>There are several internal airlines operating in Nepal offering internal flights across Nepal. You are advised to check weather conditions before travelling with internal airlines. Bad weather conditions in mountainous and hill regions can increase the risk to safety.</p>
<p>You can research the safety and standards of a particular airline or aircraft through the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the UK Civil Aviation Authority.</p>
<p>Local laws and customs</p>
<p>Drugs are a growing problem in Nepal and the authorities are determined to tackle and control the problem. Penalties for drugs related offences are severe. Possession of small amounts of marijuana can lead to a prison sentence in excess of 5 years, usually after a lengthy and expensive legal process. The availability of Class A drugs such as cocaine and heroin are on the rise and an increasing number of people are being caught smuggling drugs in to and out of the country. Never become involved with illegal drugs of any kind in Nepal.</p>
<p>You should respect local customs. Women should avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless tops in public places where this might be seen as inappropriate.</p>
<p>Health</p>
<p>Medical treatment is expensive at Western travellers’ clinics in Nepal. Healthcare is poor in most places outside Kathmandu valley and Pokhara. You should be aware that it might be difficult to obtain rapid helicopter evacuation if you were to fall ill or suffer a serious accident in a remote area of the country.</p>
<p>In 2008, 329 cases of Japanese encephalitis were reported in Nepal resulting in 12 deaths. Japanese encephalitis is known to occur in the Terai regions of Nepal. Recent findings from the Word Health Organisation (WHO) have also shown the presence of Japanese encephalitis in the Kathmandu Valley. </p>
<p>The WHO advise short-term visitors to Nepal during the rainy season (June-September) and all long-term visitors to Nepal to obtain Japanese encephalitis vaccinations before travelling.</p>
<p>In the 2008 Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic the UNAIDS/WHO Working Group estimated that around 68,000 adults aged 15 or over in Nepal were living with HIV; the prevalence rate was estimated at around 0.5% of the adult population. This compares to the prevalence rate in adults in the UK of around 0.2%. You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. For more general information on how to do this see our HIV and AIDS page.</p>
<p>You should seek medical advice before travelling to Nepal and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) and NHS Scotland’s Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.</p>
<p>For more general health information see our Travel Health and Swine Flu pages. You should monitor media reports for any developments and advice.</p>
<p>On 3 February 2010 the Nepalese authorities confirmed an outbreak of avian flu in the Pokhara area. The H5N1 virus has been confirmed by a UK laboratory. No human cases have been reported. </p>
<p>The risk to humans from Avian Influenza is believed to be very low. As a precaution you should avoid visiting live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where you may come into close contact with domestic, caged or wild birds; and ensure poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked. </p>
<p>You should read this advice in conjunction with our Avian and Pandemic Influenza page, which gives more detailed advice and information. </p>
<p>Natural disasters</p>
<p>Flooding/landslides </p>
<p>Travel in the rural areas during the Monsoon season can be hazardous and care should be taken. Monsoon rains cause flooding and landslides that can cut off some towns and villages for days at a time. It is best to check access routes before setting off on a journey.</p>
<p>Earthquakes </p>
<p>Earth tremors are common in this region and can cause landslides and avalanches in hilly and mountainous areas.</p>
<p>On 29 October 2007 an earthquake affected parts of central Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley. The earthquake measured 5.0 on the Richter scale and the epicentre, according to the National Seismological Centre, was the Nuwakot district.
General</p>
<p>Insurance </p>
<p>We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for activities you want to undertake. If you are intending to travel at altitude in Nepal, please check that your insurance policy provides cover. Many policies do not provide cover over 2,500 metres. See our Travel Insurance page for more details.</p>
<p>You should take out full insurance cover for medical treatment, accidents and evacuation by helicopter (presently costing between 1,500 US Dollars and 2,500 US Dollars per flying hour). It is advisable to have cover for unexpected losses such as cancelled flights, stolen or lost cash, cards, passport, luggage and any loss damage or liability resulting from terrorist action. </p>
<p>If things do go wrong when you are overseas then see our When Things Go Wrong page. </p>
<p>Registration </p>
<p>Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency. More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here. </p>
<p>Precautions </p>
<p>To make your trip as smooth and as safe as possible, the British Embassy recommends that you take the following precautions.</p>
<p>Register with the British Embassy. This can be done online by clicking the Consular icon above and following the links for online registration. Alternatively, please register in person with the Embassy on arrival.
Carry your passport with you at all times.
Leave a photocopy of your passport and your itinerary with a contact in the UK.
Enter next of kin details into the back of your passport.
Do not enter ‘Restricted’ areas. Strict terms and conditions apply. Check with a reputable trekking company.
Remember: altitude can and does kill. To avoid Acute Mountain sickness ascend slowly and acclimatise fully. Take professional advice.
Reconfirm your flights (both internal and international) before departure as they are often cancelled with very little advance warning, particularly during adverse weather conditions.</p>
<p>Poste Restante</p>
<p>For security reasons, the British Embassy in Kathmandu does not operate a Poste Restante facility. British Nationals should ensure that any private correspondence is addressed to the Central Post Office, Kathmandu or sent directly to them via a courier company. Any mail received at the British Embassy will be returned to sender. </p>
<p>Money </p>
<p>ATMs are available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Credit cards are also useful in most major hotels, restaurants and shops. However, it is always prudent to check first that a particular card is acceptable. Both Euro and US Dollar travellers cheques can be cashed relatively easily in most banks and major hotels throughout the country. </p>
<p>Indian Currency in Nepal </p>
<p>Following Reserve Bank of India guidelines and to prevent the growing counterfeiting of Indian currency in the region the Government of Nepal has banned the use, import or export of 1,000 Indian rupee and 500 Indian rupee notes. British Nationals should ensure that they do not enter or leave Nepal with either 1,000 or 500 Indian rupee notes. The Revenue Investigation Department will confiscate any notes and also impose a fine of the amount seized, payable in local currency. Lower denomination notes from India are accepted in Nepal.</p>