Prepare materials
Choose a school, prepare materials: language scores (IELTS or TOEFL), GRE/GMAT, university diploma, degree certificate, four-year report card, deposit certificate, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, download the application form and financial guarantee certificate from the school website, pay the application fee by credit card or money order, and mail the materials to the school together for admission. (The requirements of proofreading materials may vary slightly. See the school website for details. )
Get the I-20 form
Get the I-20 form and prepare the visa materials at the same time.
Visa materials
Visa materials: a valid passport, a photo, the original visa application fee receipt, non-immigrant visa application forms DS- 156, DS- 157 and DS- 158, complete SEVIS forms for students and exchange visiting scholars, SEVIS fee receipt, proof with strong binding force in China, and proof of funds and research.