What do I need to prepare for studying in the United States?

I. Proof of achievement

1, apply for America:

High school report card GPA (recorded from the ninth grade, the report card should be in English and stamped with the school seal);

Standardized test scores, such as SAT or ACT /SAT special test /AP test, English language proficiency test, such as TOEFL or IELTS;

2. Apply for beauty research:

Original transcripts of IELTS, TOEFL, GRE or GMAT. These are the language test scores specially required by American universities, which prove that the applicant has enough language ability to study and live in the United States.

Second, the performance requirements

1, TOEFL requirements:

Different schools and majors have different requirements for TOEFL. Moreover, due to the sharp increase of domestic students' scores and the increasingly fierce competition in recent years, most students who really get scholarships have TOEFL scores above 100. So we must have an objective estimate of our own strength.

2.GRE/GMAT demands:

Many schools require GRE (Art, Science, Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine) or GMAT (Management Science). Therefore, it is necessary to know whether the school applying for this exam requires it and what is the standard of achievement. In some schools, some majors not only require GRE general exams, but also require corresponding special exams (scores). Therefore, we must understand the relevant regulations in detail and choose according to our own situation. Generally speaking, the admission standard of this achievement is based on the applicant's academic performance at school. Your grades in school are very good, but your GRE or GMAT scores may be lowered, and your grades in school are very poor.

3.sat/act demands:

Harvard University announced that in the undergraduate application of 20021,students can submit SAT and ACT scores independently, becoming the seventh Ivy League school to officially announce that standardized scores are no longer required.

Columbia University: 202 1 sat/act requirements for engineering applications and first-year undergraduate applications are adjusted to optional submission.

Yale University: On June 12, Yale temporarily revoked the standardized score requirement for first-year undergraduate applicants.

4.GPA average score requirements:

The GPA must be at least 3.0 (4.0), and the top 30 schools in the United States must be at least 3.5(4.0). It is recommended that students who have the idea of studying abroad prepare as soon as possible, and their grades can be stabilized at around 90.

Third, prepare a letter of recommendation

Applicants generally need to provide three letters of recommendation in English. Some schools only require two letters. The recommendation letter shall explain the basic situation of the recommended person and introduce the performance of the recommended person, including academic papers, scientific research achievements, awards won, abilities possessed, etc.

Generally, department heads and professional tutors write letters of recommendation, and it is best to get letters of recommendation from principals or tutors with senior titles or influential academic circles, which greatly strengthens the recommendation, but these 2-3 referees must have real contact with the applicants.

Fourth, prepare a personal statement.

Personal statement is an important document that affects admission. Personal statements should be true, comprehensive, concise and to the point, meet the requirements of American universities, and relevant contents should not be omitted. Personal statements are especially important for getting scholarships. You can fully reflect your ability to the school you apply for by writing. In addition, students applying for undergraduate courses usually need to provide one or several propositions or self-propositional compositions.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) Prepare your resume.

Resume is the applicant's manual, and the admissions teacher can know all your information as soon as possible. Therefore, a good resume can add luster to your application. In practice, we find that many domestic students don't understand the format and wording of English resumes, and many expressions confuse Americans, which is counterproductive.

Therefore, when making English resumes, we should pay attention to American writing habits, formats and expressions, so that they can have an accurate understanding of you.

Six, provide school transcripts

Applicants need to provide academic credentials and school transcripts. This can prove that the applicant has completed his domestic study and met the admission requirements of American universities. At the same time, the report card can show the applicant's past learning ability and educational background, and prove that he has the ability to successfully complete his studies in the future.

Transcripts need to be issued by the school, one in Chinese and one in English, stamped by the school and stamped with the official seal. It is best for schools to provide average school scores, which can be converted into four-point GPA in the United States. The higher the GPA, the more favorable it is to apply for a good school.