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Spring semester applicants should take GRE during the months May-July. Spring semester in US begins in the month of January. Most Universities’ deadlines for spring semester admissions are in August. Hence, by July you must have your GRE and TOEFL scores so that you can start shortlisting Universities and start applications. Following example will help you plan your preparation for higher education in US based on your admission enrolment decision.Timeline for SPRING 2016 aspirantsJune 2015: Take GRE and TOEFLJuly 2015: Start applications to US UniversitiesAugust 2015: Complete applications and send your packets before deadlinesOctober 2015: You will start receiving admission decisionsNovember 2015: Get the I-20s from all admitted UniversitiesDecember 2015: Make a decision and apply for US VISAJanuary 2015(SPRING term): Fly to US

The Real Guide to Colleges and Universities.What does it mean to be deferred? What the Waitlist or a Deferral Means for Your College AcceptanceBy Peterson's Staff on Tuesday, May 10, 2016Waitlisted. Application deferred. You put in your college application and that's the response you got! Even after you spent hours filling out forms and laboring over the perfect essay!What does a deferral mean, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?Deferral from college acceptanceThe first thing you should know is that there is a difference between a deferral and being placed on a waitlist. If your application gets deferred, it means that you haven't been accepted yet…but you might be…later. Hmmm…what are you supposed to do with that?!Well, if you applied as an Early Action or Early Decision applicant, your application has basically been converted to a regular application. You'll be reviewed again during the normal admission season with all the other applicants. However, you've also been freed from any obligation to attend their school if accepted, and you can go ahead and apply to other schools as you wish.If you applied during the regular admission cycle and have been deferred, then the school probably wants more information before they make a final admissions decision — such as senior year final grades or additional test scores. The sooner you can get it to them, the more likely you'll get a final answer sooner rather than later.The waitlist admission decisionIf you've been placed on a waitlist, it means that the admission folks are done reviewing your file and that you are on their radar, but not their first option. The other applicants that have been accepted received college admission letters of acceptance, but you have to wait and see whether or not they are going to accept you.In academic terms, you're a backup. Waitlists are a safety net for colleges, allowing them to ensure that they have enough students to fill all of their vacancies, but it puts you in a spot where you may need to make some tough decisions. Sending in additional information isn't likely to change the situation, although you should certainly keep your application updated with anything that will enhance your student profile.Waiting for a college acceptanceIf you applied for Early Action or Early Decision and received news that you've been waitlisted, then your application will be reviewed again with the regular pool of applicants — just as if you had applied normally. However, if you applied during the regular admission cycle and you're placed on a waitlist, then you're in limbo until a spot comes open and your name is at the top of the list when it does.It's important to know that schools rank you, and all the other applicants from the regular admission cycle, in order of priority. Those at the top of the list will receive college admission letters first if spots do open up.Roughly 34 percent of colleges maintain waitlists and not surprisingly, they tend to be either highly selective colleges, or those with low yield rates (low numbers of accepted applicants that actually choose to enroll). The percentage of people accepted from the waitlist varies at each school depending on the number of spots the school has left to fill. Your waitlist letter should include details about the school's waitlist history. If it doesn't, then ask! Give the admission office a call and find out:How many students have been on the waitlist in the pastHow many were offered admissionWhere you are ranked on the listDetails on any major obstacle to your being acceptedWhat types of housing and financial aid may be available if you get inYou may want to ask your guidance counselor for help with gathering this admissions decision information and deciding what to do once you've gotten all the details. Even if you are granted admittance later, you may find that the best deals on aid and housing are gone. Holding your breath and hoping for the best probably won't work to your advantage so make sure you find out everything you can about that school's policies.Making your own admission decisionWhether you've been waitlisted or deferred, it's wise to assume that your chances of getting in are not great. Schools have to notify you of your admittance by August 1, but don't hold out that long to find out.You should do everything you can to get that college admission letter you want. Let the school know that you will definitely enroll if they accept you by writing a letter to the head honcho in the Admission Office. Also make sure you've submitted everything you were supposed to, including your financial aid paperwork. You don't want to give the school any reason to pass you over in case it comes down to drawing straws for that last coveted spot.Last but not least, if you didn't already do it when you originally applied, submit applications to your second-choice schools. If you're accepted at another school, make plans to go there — send in your enrollment forms and put down your deposit. If you find out later that you've gotten into your first choice, you can change your plans, but don't put yourself in the position of having nowhere to go at all.EXTRAS (UI)WAIT-LIST FAQBecause Illinois receives more applications from highly qualified students than there are available positions in the entering class, some students will receive an offer to join the wait list. Once we know how many students have accepted our initial offer of admission, we’ll use this list to fill the remaining spots in the class.The wait list isn’t ranked; our selection is based on a variety of factors and remaining needs for the class. Our commitment to holistic review will continue as we select students from the wait list in order to balance and complete our freshman class.How many people are on the wait list?Each year, around 1,500 students are placed on the wait list. Depending on space availability, we may offer wait-listed students admission. Some years we’re able to admit hundreds of students from the wait list, while some years we can’t admit any.Can I improve my chances if I send additional information to support my application or come to campus for an interview?No, additional materials such as letters of recommendation and senior year grades won’t be considered. Only the application materials that were reviewed initially will be used in any wait-list decisions. Interviews aren’t part of our admissions process.If I put my name on the wait list, when will I hear a final admission decision?If you wish to be on our wait list, you need to accept your wait-list offer within myIllini by May 1. We’ll notify you of your admission decision by early June. If you’re admitted, you’ll then be sent a complete admissions packet.What’s the process for selecting applicants from the wait list?If any openings become available for the college to which you applied, the admissions review committee will review your application. Applicants aren’t ranked within the wait list.Will housing still be available?Illinois values the residential college experience, and housing is guaranteed for all freshman students, including those selected for admission from the wait list. You’ll have a place to live in University Housing.Will I still be eligible for financial aid?You should go ahead and file financial aid paperwork for the school you expect to attend. If you’re selected for admission and didn’t initially list Illinois as one of the schools to receive your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) report, you can then have it transferred to Illinois.If I'm offered admission, will I be able to complete placement testing and attend Summer Registration?Yes, information about Summer Registration will be sent with your admissions packet, and information on placement testing will be available online.Should I accept admission at another school? What if I have to submit an enrollment deposit?Yes, you should accept admission to another institution by May 1, as we can’t guarantee that any students from the wait list will be offered admission. If this institution requires an enrollment deposit, you’ll also need to send it. If you’re offered admission and choose to attend Illinois, you may lose this enrollment deposit. Check with the other institution about its refund policy.If I’m not offered admission, can I apply again as a transfer student?Yes, applicants who aren’t offered admission are eligible to apply as transfer students in a future year. When reviewing applicants with only 1 year of college work, we focus primarily on high school grades, test scores, and activities. When you’ve attended college full-time for 2 years, the strength of the college program and your academic achievement at the college level are given primary consideration. Learn more about our transfer review process.What should I do now?First, focus on choosing the best fit for you of the universities that have offered you admission. Wait lists are uncertain, so it’s best to ensure your happiness no matter the outcome. If you’re on our wait list, that means we really like you and you don’t need to improve your application. You should, however, continue to get good grades your senior year. If you’re still interested in attending Illinois, be patient. It may take some time, but you’ll receive wait-list news after May 1.SearchSearch http://Admissions.eduUtility MenuContactFAQPolicies & ProceduresCounselorsRecord number of UI applicants will get admission news todayFri, 02/05/2016 - 7:00am | Julie WurthPhoto by: The News-GazetteA record number of students have applied to the University of Illinois for the fall semester.Other Related ContentApplication breakdownURBANA — More than 37,000 students applied to the University of Illinois' flagship campus this year — a new record — and about 22,000 of them will be very happy later today.Today is Decision Day, when applicants learn whether they've been admitted to the Urbana-Champaign campus.Students can check their status starting at 4 p.m. on the UI's admissions website, from their laptops, tablets or phones. Or not."There'll be kids who come to school on Monday without knowing, because they don't want to know," said Urbana High School admissions Counselor Sam Furrer.It can be a stressful thing."Decisions are coming Friday," the UI's admission's website proclaimed Thursday, advising students to relax in the meantime: "Take a walk, turn off your phone, play some music, hang with friends — whatever helps you unwind!"State financial woes and athletic scandals didn't deter this year's applicants, with 10 percent more students applying to the UI than in 2015.The numbers were up in every college, for in-state and out-of-state applicants and all ethnic groups, according to data requested by The News-Gazette. The number of Illinois applicants rose 9 percent, from 16,688 to 18,203.The highly ranked College of Engineering hit a new record of 12,900 applicants, though about 1,900 of those were redirected to other programs because they wouldn't meet the college's criteria. The average ACT of students accepted into engineering is 32, placing them in the top 2 percent nationally."The trend over the last six or so years has been just explosive growth overall in all science, math and engineering fields," not only at the UI but all universities, said Kevin Pitts, associate dean for undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering.The UI benefits more than many of its competitors because of its reputation, and because the state has a large population with lots of potential students and just one public Big Ten institution, he said.The college is also "very excited" about an uptick in applications from female students, he said.The number of applications to the campus overall has grown for many years, though it dipped last year, said Chuck Tucker, vice provost for undergraduate education and innovation.That was when the UI switched to a single application deadline (Dec. 1) and notification date for students. The campus eliminated its "priority notification" option to relieve some of the angst for high school seniors and to stem a decline in the number of Illinois applicants choosing the UI.Previously, students who applied by Nov. 1 were notified in December whether they were accepted or deferred for further consideration. Typically, several thousand were deferred and thrown in the pool with students who applied by the second deadline in early January. Students were then notified of their acceptance or denial in mid-February. High school guidance counselors complained that the system was confusing and prompted some students to choose other schools.Tucker said it may have taken a year for students, parents and counselors to get used to the new system.Counselors "like the simplicity," he said, "but when you've admitted people on one kind of calendar for a lot of years ... and you change it, it takes a little while for that knowledge to soak in."It seems pretty clear that the word has filtered out, especially to high schools in Illinois. So we're back on the upward slope," he said.'We're an instant society'The UI made a slight change in the schedule this year, moving up its Decision Day by a week or so to the first Friday in February. Last year, it was Feb. 13 — Friday the 13th.Tucker said UI deans had requested the change after getting feedback from unhappy parents. In some cases, they were UI alums distressed because their children ended up choosing other schools that notified applicants sooner.Furrer likes the change, as students hear from the UI ahead of some other schools, and it eases their anxiety."If they could find out 10 minutes after they submit (their application), they'd be happy with that. We're an instant society. These are kids who are not used to waiting for anything," Furrer said.The campus is studying other potential remedies for future years, such as an early notification for students with very strong academic credentials who are obviously qualified for admittance, Tucker said.Tucker wasn't sure how many students will be admitted today, but said it will likely be roughly the same as last year, or about 22,000. Today's count is not the last word. The UI has a late application appeal process and accepts some students later in the year, such as student-athletes.The size of next fall's freshman class won't be known until students let the UI know whether they're coming. They have to reply by May 1.Tucker said the goal is to have about the same number of freshmen as last fall — the second largest class in UI history, at 7,566.State budget problems have made the guessing game a bit tricker this year. The status of state financial aid grants for current students at the UI is unclear, even moreso for new freshman applicants, Tucker said."Sometimes it feels like roulette to me," Tucker said. "We put our bets on the wheel, we watch the wheel go this way and the ball go that way, and on the 10th day we'll see what happens."'International reputation'Last year, the UI made a concerted effort to accept more Illinois residents, as the percentage of in-state freshmen had fallen to just over 71 percent. That grew slightly to 73 percent last fall, and Tucker said the hope is that next year's class will be a similar split."I don't see it growing very much at this stage," he said.If enrollment expands greatly — an idea floated by President Tim Killeen to bolster the UI's resources — "then we'll be enrolling larger numbers of students from Illinois," Tucker said.The campus has also stepped up its recruitment of African-American students and others from underrepresented minorities. The numbers of Latino and African-American applicants were up by 18 percent to 19 percent this year, but "it's really the yield and who shows up in the end that makes the biggest difference," Tucker said.The number of international applicants also rose, though by a lesser percentage.Tucker said the international market is more volatile, fluctuating based on economic conditions and other factors in India, China and Korea."We put almost no effort into recruiting international students," he said. "That's driven almost completely by our institutional reputation around the world."The College of Engineering is hoping for 1,500 freshmen next fall, and that means it will admit approximately 4,500 students today, Pitts said. About one-third of all students accepted to the college wind up coming (although more than half of in-state applicants do), he said."We're working hard to get a higher fraction of Illinois residents," he said, projecting the percentage will be 55 percent to 60 percent.He said that percentage may seem small but the number of Illinois residents in the college is "as high as it's ever been." The college expanded enrollment in recent years by accepting more out-of-state and international students. In particular, it's seen increasing demand from students in California, where the university system doesn't have enough seats to satisfy demand, Pitts said.Up, up and (far) awayFreshman applications at the University of Illinois were up 10 percent overall and in every category this year — in-state, out-of-state and all demographic groups. Some key UI target areas:Black students: Up 384, or 18.8%, from 2,047 to 2,431Latino students: Up 609, or 19%, from 3,184 to 3,793Women engineers: up 438, or 21.4%, from 2,045 to 2,483International applicants: Up 1,247, or 13.8%, from 9,022 to 10,269

A Mobile Device Management or MDM is a security software or tool designed to help organizations secure, manage, and monitor mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Mobile Device Management is an essential part of enterprise mobility management as many organizations need to secure the employee-owned as well as company-owned devices used by their employees.MDM Growth TrendsAccording to Zion Research Analysis 2016 – Global MDM revenue is expected to rise from USD 1.35 Million in 2015 to 5.15 Million in 2021Future Marketing Insights, report on Mobile device management Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 – 2017 and Opportunity Assessment 2018 – 2028, predicts, global MDM market size to register a global CAGR of 22.9% during 2018 – 2028.Today, MDM is Evolving with More CapabilitiesTraditional MDM solutions provided capabilities like device provisioning, policy enforcement, asset management, administration, and reporting. But a modern-day cloud-based Enterprise Mobile Device Management solution like Scalefusion has evolved to support many more features like:Containerization: A clear separation between corporate assets and personal assets (data and apps) on the same mobile device. This ensures a successful BYOD program wherein corporate assets cannot be accessed without proper authentication, neither the enterprise IT admin can inspect the personal data and content.Remote control and data wipe: It’s a much-needed feature that Scalefusion supports to ensure real-time remediation of devices by gaining control over the device remotely from a single dashboard. In the case of device loss or theft, the organization can wipe the workspace container or the enterprise data of the entire mobile device.Mobile Application Management and Mobile Content Management: Modern MDM solutions offer MAM to help manage and control the purchase, management, distribution, and deployment of bulk apps and MCM to facilitate seamless and secured sharing of enterprise content and data across managed devices.Tomorrow, MDM is Going to be a Highly Competitive MarketVendors today offer a lot of features in their MDM arsenal, but they compete not only with each other but are also pitted against the PC management giants like Microsoft’s Systems Center and Windows Intune, Dell KACE, LanDesk, etc., endpoint security vendors (Symantec, McAfee, etc.) and even network management vendors (Juniper, Cisco, etc.) who are expanding their domain to MDM solutions.The competition will be fierce for pure-play MDM vendors and the future can be predicted with the following influences:Rising competition: Competition from mobile OS vendors, device manufacturers who have started offering containerization and other services as a part of the core platform.Security challenges with IoT devices: IoT devices like wearables are making inroads into an enterprise ecosystem and they are easy to configure and enroll in a network. Hence, they might pose serious security challenges like:->Difficulty in tracking down the total number of IoT devices incorporate network their->The ease of connecting to any network makes them susceptible to malware->Most security solutions do not address IoT device enrollment, management, and control.Advanced Persistent Threats: MDM solutions strategy should include the management of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), as the mobile endpoints are an easy target for stealth activities. Monitoring each endpoint, logging all user activity, and analyzing threat patterns to generate alerts, and updating virus definitions must be a top priority to prevent any security lapse.Deep Packet Inspection: Some MDM providers have started offering advanced features like deep packet inspection to examine the content to identify specific applications or services they come from and tackle malicious traffic.Google Android Enterprise Recommended: Vendors meeting Google’s specifications of the hardware and android security features will have an edge over others when they pitch their solutions to businesses.Diverse devices with varied configurations: Devices like smartwatches, smart glasses, and other wearables have already entered the mobile workforce making organizations migrate towards full-blown Unified Endpoint Management suites that offer a centralized device management platform.An MDM software basically helps businesses to:Secure business data on mobile devices used for workEnforce security settings and usage policiesEnrich the devices with relevant apps & contentMonitoring & tracking entire device inventory from a single consoleUpkeeping the device performance & carrying out periodic checksAn ideal mobile device management software should be able to perform the above-listed actions over the air, mitigating manual efforts of the IT. A comprehensive MDM solution supports a wide range of devices belonging to diverse operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. As businesses evolve, MDM software scales evolve and contribute to business growth by accommodating dynamic business needs and use-cases.Benefits of Mobile Device Management for BusinessesMobile device management acts as remote hands for provisioning, controlling, and securing a fleet of mobile devices deployed for business use. The key benefits of mobile device management include:Streamlined device performance deployed across diverse geographic locationsImproved employee productivity and fewer distractions while using mobile devices for workSecurity of corporate device and data with stringent policies and access controlCustomer engagement via remote customization of customer-facing devicesImproved IT productivity by remote provisioning, troubleshooting, and automation of recurring tasksProtection and recovery of corporate data on lost/stolen devices with remote wipe-offImportant Features of an MDM Software?The critical features of MDM include over-the-air device provisioning, security policy configuration, app and content management, remote inventory tracking, and remote troubleshooting.1. Over the air policy configurationIT teams should be able to configure security policies and business apps on devices in bulk, without having to physically handle them. This is especially critical for an enterprise having a workforce located at several geographic locations2. Comprehensive policy & restriction configurationAn MDM software should give total control of the device to the IT. The IT teams should be able to lock down devices like kiosks, digital signage by configuring minuscule features of the device- from branding to hardware. IT administrators should be able to configure settings such as network, sharing, and media on managed devices.3. Application ManagementAn MDM solution should explicitly help in-app management- IT should be able to publish or block apps, update apps remotely and also push enterprise apps privately on managed devices.4. Content ManagementControlling browsing, allowing or disallowing websites, and publishing content and resources on managed devices are crucial for equipping the devices for work while maintaining data costs on devices. An MDM solution should be able to drive content management for the enterprise, irrespective of deployment type. When the devices are deployed like kiosks or digital signage, IT admins should be able to configure versatile content on the device, remotely.5. SecurityNot enough can be stressed on how your MDM software should be robust enough to secure mobile devices from unauthorized access and misuse. An ideal MDM solution should allow crucial configurations like remote locking, remote wipe-off, selective remote wipe-off (in case of BYOD deployment), factory reset protection, and jailbreak detection.6. Troubleshooting & Inventory ManagementMobility increases employee productivity, but it should not burden the company IT with added labor of monitoring and managing the mobile devices deployed for work. A strong mobile device management software should provision device issue detection and troubleshooting by providing a 360-degree overview of the entire device inventory. This will also help the IT to carry out data-driven compliance checks as well as automate regular tasks, reducing manual effort and increasing IT productivity.ConclusionScalefusion Android MDM (www.scalefusion(dot)com/features) mitigates manual IT efforts to manage mobile devices in a business environment. With diverse capabilities of Scalefusion, managing company-owned, as well as employee-owned devices, is simple, straightforward, and highly effective for business growth.