Specific process of applying for American graduate students

First, the first stage! Exam! Take a test! (January-July 218)

Prepare for various exams.

professional test scores: applying for science and engineering, liberal arts, education, art and other departments usually requires GRE professional test scores; Applying for an MBA in business management department requires GMAT professional examination results; To apply for a law major, it is required to attach LSAT professional examination results; The application for medical science requires the results of MCAT professional examination.

TOEFL scores: Foreign students whose mother tongue is not English usually attach TOEFL scores to show their English level. Students who take the TOEFL can ask educational testing service to send their transcripts directly to the designated schools.

It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks for TOEFL scores to be mailed to the school, and the mailing fee is required when entrusted to mail. TOEFL scores are slightly different from school to school, and can be directly inquired from the school department online or the school department. It is recommended to register early.

2. Take part in extracurricular activities to improve your background.

Second, clerical writing, orientation of choosing a school (August-September, 218)

Choosing a major

There are more than 3,6 American universities, but only more than 2 often apply. Choosing a school can't just look at the school ranking and professional ranking. Many factors need to be considered, such as geographical location, the length of time required for the major, tuition fees and so on.

If you can, you can go to official website to find out the facilities members of this major and the contact information of everyone, so as to get to know all kinds of information of the school more intuitively.

2. Preparation of application documents

The documents for studying in the United States include RL (recommendation letter), Resume or CV (personal statement), PS (personal statement),

ESSAY (not necessarily all of them, but different according to different requirements of schools and majors) and Writing Sample (also some majors).

Many students in China write their own letters of recommendation and then ask their teachers to sign them. But to be honest, if it is not a cow push, the effect will not be too great, but it is better than nothing. I suggest writing.

PS Many people will find an organization to modify it. This is ok, and generally it won't be too pit (as far as I know). However, it is absolutely not recommended to write on behalf of others completely, which is basically equivalent to giving your own destiny to others.

I suggest you refer to the correct PS writing method, then try to write one yourself, and finally find a teacher or an institution to modify and polish it. It should be good.

Supplement: American postgraduate study abroad expenses

In order to prevent students from dropping out of school due to lack of financial resources, American research institutes require foreign students to produce documents to prove the source of tuition and fees and living expenses for at least one year.

When you estimate the expenses for studying abroad, besides tuition and fees, room and board, you also need to consider books, clothes, medical insurance, holiday travel and other expenses. Proof of financial resources can come from the applicant's parents' bank deposit certificate, real estate certificate, individual scholarship, sponsor's guarantee, etc.

Some schools provide proof forms of fixed financial resources for applicants to fill in, and the proof of family financial resources should be accompanied by proof of the relationship between bank depositors and applicants. It is suggested that the longer the parents' deposit provided by you, the better, which can prove that your plan to study in the United States is long and sufficient.

Third, online application, mailing materials, sending results, and magnetic trapping (September-December, 218)

Because there will be more application materials, it is often necessary to prepare in advance. Online application is relatively simple. If you apply for it yourself, you can master the account password, but if you apply through an intermediary, the intermediary may master this information without telling you.

sending materials:

a. Cover Letter, explaining to the school that all the materials have been prepared, and now sending them together. I hope the school will seriously consider and give an answer.

B. Application fees vary from school to school in the United States, ranging from $5 to $1 on average. Applicants can buy cashier's checks, money orders or pay by bank checks in the United States. Whether it is a cashier's check, a money order or a check, the name of the school you are applying for should be written on the head. The application fee should be sent together with other documents.

C. Fill in the application form according to the requirements of universities. If possible, you can type it on an electric typewriter. If you fill it out with a pen, you must write it clearly one by one.

the length of the application form ranges from one or two pages to seven or eight pages. The application form must fill in the applicant's name, date of birth, marital status, education background, experience, major subjects and degrees to be studied. Some schools' application forms also contain records of extracurricular activities and special talents. When filling in the application form, the English spelling of the name should be consistent with the English name in the certificate of education, passport and so on. When you fill in the learning experience, you should fill it in the backward way, that is, write the latest first and trace it forward year by year.

d. Personal Statement and Resume, these two documents are related to your scholarship. Be sure to write your strengths and achievements fully and credibly.

e. thesis.

F. TOEFL, GRE or GMAT transcripts, copy them, sign them and put them in the application package.

g. if a professional paper is attached to the file, it will definitely increase the chances of admission or scholarship.

H. financial proof, whether you have money or not, you should fill out this form and put it in the application package.

i. Other materials and documents required by schools. These documents should be prepared and sent by yourself.

The following documents can't be put in the big envelopes mentioned above, and must be sent separately:

a. Three Recommendation Letters, put three letters of recommendation in three envelopes, and ask the professor to sign on the envelopes.

B. The transcripts in both Chinese and English should be sealed with the envelope of the school, and the seal should be signed by the school.

To apply for graduate school, you should attach your four-year transcripts and graduation certificates. If the school issues the official English version, it can be attached directly to the application; If the Chinese version is issued by the school, besides the original Chinese version, a notarized English version is also required. The report card should have the course subject name, credits and academic average. Transcripts should be sealed and sealed by the school they attend.

the official transcripts of C. TOEFL, GRE or GMAT must be arranged to be sent directly to the school by foreign examination centers. GRE and TOEFL scores are considered to be officially valid only if they are sent through the test center ETS.

Fourth, wait for the application result (January-April, 219)

At this time, we should pay attention to checking the application status at any time, and if there are missing materials, we should make up them at any time.

V. Confirm the school and major after receiving the offer (February-April, 219)

Students who receive the offer and the scholarship will immediately receive the I-2 form sent by the school. The full name of the I-2 form is certificate of eligibility for non-immigrant (f-1) student status–for academic and language students. Insform I 2a/b.dso (Dean of Student Office) is the only official in the school who has the right to issue the I-2 form. It's best to wait until the results of all schools arrive before making a choice.

Deadline for application

Deadline for admission in autumn is from December of the previous year to May of the same year, and the deadline for admission in spring is from May to August of the previous year. Generally speaking, the more competitive the school is, the earlier the deadline is. Refer to different school settings.

Regarding the circular admission system

Schools that do not have a deadline for admission application will apply for admission in an open way, and there is no certain deadline. Schools will consider the application for admission before the admission quota is full. Applicants who are interested in studying in this school do not need to pay the application fee. After sending the necessary application documents, you should keep in touch with the school to ensure that the other party receives all the information. Usually a few weeks after sending the form, you will receive a notice from the school that you have received the application documents.

Priority application

Priority application or early application is a feature of American graduate school application. Students who choose a school as their first choice can apply in the form of priority application. Because the school gives priority to students who apply in priority, the students who apply in priority have a greater chance of admission. Once admitted, you must attend the school.

Deciding whether to enter a school very early is like signing a contract with a school. You can't wait until all the applicants have been notified before deciding which school you want to enter the most. The deadline for priority applications is earlier, usually on December 31st every year, and there will be a notice within one or two months. If the early application is not passed, the school will transfer the application documents to the general application documents for review.

alternate admission

in April and may, American universities will issue notices to applicants one after another, informing them that they are accepted, rejected or on the waiting list. If the applicant is on the waiting list, it means that the school has not decided whether to accept or reject it. The school will wait until it receives the replies from all the admitted students and knows how many people have decided to attend the school, and then wait for the remaining places.

If an applicant is placed in a waiting list by a school that really wants to study, he should try his best to win opportunities for himself and keep in touch with the school to deepen the impression of the school on the applicant. During this period, if the applicant has any outstanding performance, he should supplement the information to the school in time to improve his chances of admission.

students who get the offer should not think that the matter is over, and you have to prepare for the entrance:

1. Apply for a passport

Once you receive the admission notice from the school, you can apply for a passport and exit card for going abroad for personal reasons with your admission notice, your household registration book or ID card. At the same time, you can start preparing all kinds of materials needed to apply for a foreign entry visa, including personal education, transcripts, and proof of work experience; Personal and family income, funds and property certificates; Proof of family members' relationship, etc.

2. notarization

Chinese citizens must apply for notarization when they apply for studying abroad at their own expense. This kind of notarization belongs to the scope of foreign notarization. The documents you need to notarize are: birth certificate, education, degree and achievement notarization, experience certificate, kinship notarization and economic guarantee notarization.

3. visa application

after you get your passport, you can apply for an entry visa to the embassy (consulate) of the country you intend to study in China immediately. When applying, you need to fill in the relevant forms as required, submit the necessary supporting materials and pay the visa fee.

Extended information:

Generally, there are three ways to pay fees to the school:

Go to the bank to mail a foreign currency Check or Banker's draft, and remember to keep a copy for yourself.

Bank Transfer. If the school provides the account number, address and account number of the transfer bank, you may wish to use this method and remember to keep the receipt.

Credit Card. Some schools can accept Visa, Master and AE cards. Pay by credit card. Don't forget to keep the receipt.

Reference: Sohu. com-American graduate application process.