First, the conditions for studying in the United States
1. American undergraduate study conditions
(1) standardized test
American undergraduate applications need to submit some standardized test scores such as SAT/ACT. Since 2020, more and more schools affected by the epidemic have turned SAT/ACT test scores into optional submission scores, that is, "optional test" or "flexible test". Judging from the admission data, high SAT scores still have great advantages in application. SAT/ACT score is a necessary condition for applying for scholarship, and high SAT score is definitely a plus item. International students also need language scores such as TOEFL or IELTS.
(2) high school GPA.
When applying for an American undergraduate course, you need to provide the applicant's three-year school grades and then convert them into GPA. A university in the United States requires students to have a GPA of 3, and some schools require a professional GPA of 3.5.
(3) Educational background
In addition to the above standardized scores and GPA, students should also submit papers, letters of recommendation, resumes, school application forms and other supporting materials when submitting applications.
The admission criteria of American colleges and universities should not only look at grades, but also look at students' comprehensive ability. In addition to meeting the requirements of academic performance, students must also accumulate rich experience in social activities.
2. Conditions for graduate students to study in the United States
(1) academic ability
GPA represents the research direction for students to apply for American graduate professional grades. University GPA transcripts are very important materials in American graduate application materials. Represents a student's four-year academic accumulation. When applying for American graduate students in the fourth year of college, you only need to prepare the transcripts for the first three years. It is best to calculate according to your own results.
(2) TOEFL scores
TOEFL scores should be above 100, and popular majors should be above 105. However, TOEFL scores are not a factor in applying for scholarships, and the importance of other application materials cannot be ignored.
(3) Others
Your professional awards, achievements and work experience are very convincing when applying for a postgraduate degree. Obtaining relevant research results of this major or publishing original papers in relevant journals is very helpful for applying for research funding or teaching assistants. Relevant work experience is even a necessary condition for applying for a specific major, such as a teacher in some schools or a business major.
Second, the application materials for studying in the United States
In addition to standardized test scores, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
1. Application form provided by the school: log in to the applicant official website and fill out the application form. The application fee for American universities is between 50 and 200 dollars. Students need to pay online and the other party will give you a receipt after receiving it.
2.GPA: You need two official transcripts issued by your alma mater, one in Chinese and one in English. (The minimum requirement for applicants in American schools is GPA3.0, and it is best to sprint famous schools. )
3. Resume: A brief introduction of the candidate's background can help the professor understand the candidate's situation more clearly and quickly. Resume should highlight the key points, your professional ability and highlights.
4. Personal statement: Personal statement is the best opportunity to express yourself to the professor. It must attract the professor's attention. It should not only reflect the motivation of applying, but also your professional advantages and potential. Personal statements should not be too long, but should be original.
5. Letter of recommendation: American universities generally need three letters of recommendation. A letter of recommendation is the material that reflects the applicant. You should find a professor, laboratory teacher, dean or the leader of the internship unit who is familiar with your professional courses to write. It is best to consider the recommendation from the aspects of academic ability and comprehensive ability. American universities attach great importance to letters of recommendation. If it is a recommendation letter from a well-known professor in the application field, it will be of great help.
6. Financial proof: American colleges and universities require applicants to provide family financial proof to determine whether the applicants have sufficient financial resources to complete their study and life in the United States. Financial proof can be bank deposit certificate, real estate certificate, guarantor guarantee, etc. Please note: the deposit on the property certificate is preferably a long-term deposit. If it is a huge short-term deposit, the other party will question whether the source of your property is legal.
7. Passport: Please provide a scanned copy of the passport page as soon as possible after signing the contract. If you don't have a passport, please apply within six months before the passport expires, and you must renew it before the visa expires.
8. Credit card: Visa or MasterCard, a dual-currency credit card that supports online payment.
9. Other supporting materials: documents that can fully prove their talents, especially the documents that the applicant won the prize in international competitions.