may be you can do a joint degree or double degree if your university has that option. you can do MBA+MIS or something like that that might prolong your university time.

pixie · Nov 11, 2009 7:45 AM

Thank you for your post, but if i join another full time program, i won't have much time to prepare for my gmat. Cost is another factor too.  I need a cheaper alternative. One of my friends suggested that I join a gmat class which might issue me another i20 and buy me 6 months. I am also applying for my opt, but the prospect of landing a job is very bleak. Could you tell me more about the OPT procedures or any way around the OPT thing so that I can maintain status for a year without getting a job.  In essence what i am trying to say is, even if i DON'T GET A JOB during the OPT period is there any way around to maintain my OPT status. 

timberland · Nov 11, 2009 10:15 AM

timberland, "Could you tell me more about the OPT procedures or any way around the OPT thing so that I can maintain status for a year without getting a job. " You can do Volunteer  without pay in your field of Study and it will be Counted as a Job..That will maintain Status during Your 12 month OPT. "In essence what i am trying to say is, even if i DON'T GET A JOB during the OPT period is there any way around to maintain my OPT status. " If u don't have a Job , You won't have Status..

pyaradeshbasiharu · Nov 11, 2009 11:06 AM