09/05/2026
That's the whole US Master's apply kit. The actual problem isn't the list. It's that most Indian applicants chase transcripts and the GRE first, then panic about WES, financial docs, and the I-20 the week before the deadline.
Couple of things nobody tells you. "Test-optional" doesn't mean skip. The quiet bar at top STEM programs is GRE 315+. Your SOP gets read for fit, not personality. Tailor it or it dies. And the I-20 only gets issued after the university verifies your funds, so the bank statements need to be ready before the admit arrives, not after.