Detailed introduction of commonly used software for studying in the United States
First, social software.
Face Book: In short, it is the China version of qq. In America, you must need it.
Snapchat: The biggest feature is "burn after reading". Users can take photos, record videos and send them to friends or upload them to their own space, but these records will be automatically deleted after a period of time. This software is very popular in universities.
Twitter: Weibo website. Users can only update messages with 140 characters, thus avoiding a lengthy discussion.
Second, shopping software
Life is inseparable from shopping, especially beautiful women. They go to the United States to buy clothes and bags, and the app can also help you.
Amazon: Amazon, a comprehensive online shopping mall, has everything similar to China's powerful Taobao.
Dealmoon: North America Money Saving Express, bilingual discount information website. 90% of the users of the website are from China, and the discount on shopping is to save money.
Bigwors: textbook price comparison website. Everyone knows that it is expensive to buy textbooks in America! This is a point worth saving. Bigwors can help you shop around. Just enter the title and you will see how to buy cheap books.
Third, travel software.
Google Maps: The most sad thing for a road idiot is that he is worried that he can't find the southeast and northwest when he goes out. What if they are new here and get lost? With Google Maps, are road addicts still worried that they can't find their way? Enter the address you want to go to. Whether walking or driving, you can know the route.
Uber: For international students, how can they have their own cars when they first arrive in the United States? When Uber drivers are tired from a long journey, they will come to save you. You can go anywhere you want without a car. In fact, there is Uber in China, but it seems that there is no drip fire.
Fourth, eat, drink and be merry.
Yelp: China's version of Meituan and Public Comments. On yelp, you can not only see the comments of nearby restaurants, but also have everything from shopping to leisure and entertainment. The most important conclusion is that with it, we can solve the most difficult problem in history, that is, what to eat ~ ~ the app that foodies naturally need.
Fanango: Watch the movie website. With it, I feel that nothing else is needed.
Spotify: Music playing platform, how to live without music! Almost all mainstream European and American pop music can be found here.
Reservation: The most comprehensive hotel reservation software in North America, which can be used by friends when traveling.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) life tool
Imoney: exchange rate conversion software. Think about the exchange rate. Is it going to blow your head off? With this software, the exchange rate between China and the United States is very simple and convenient to calculate.
Google Translate: what if you don't know the language at first? I feel like an illiterate. I can't read Words know me, but I don't know it. This software has been translated into more than 60 languages. When you can't read, look it up and solve it.
List of 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 institution and fill out the institution application form. (The application fee for American universities is about $ 50~200. Students need to pay online, and the other party will give you a receipt after receiving the money. )
2. School Grade (GPA): Two official stamped transcripts issued by the alma mater, one in Chinese and one in English, are required. (Generally, the minimum requirement for applicants in American schools is GPA3.0, and the sprint is higher. )
3. Resume: A brief introduction to the background of the applicant can make the professor know the candidate more clearly and quickly. Resume should highlight the key points, highlight your professional ability and highlight the highlights.
4. Personal statement: Personal statement is an opportunity to express yourself to the professor. To attract the professor's attention, we should not only reflect the application motivation, but also reflect his professional advantages and potential. Personal statements should not be too long, requiring refinement and novelty.
5. Letter of recommendation: Generally, American universities require three letters of recommendation. A letter of recommendation is a material that reflects the applicant's personal situation. It should be written by professors, laboratory teachers, deans or leaders of internship units who are familiar with themselves and recommended from the perspectives 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 play a great role.
6. Proof of financial resources: American colleges and universities need the applicant to provide proof of family financial resources to determine whether the applicant has enough financial resources to complete his study in the United States. The source of funds can be bank deposit certificate, real estate certificate, sponsor guarantee and other forms. Please note that the deposit on the property certificate is a long-term deposit. If it is a huge short-term deposit, it will make the other party question whether the source of your property is legal.
7. Passport: Please provide a scanned passport home page as soon as possible after signing the contract. If you don't have a passport yet, please hurry to apply for it less than half a year before the passport expires, and be sure to renew it before the visa.
8. Credit card: Dual-currency credit card with Visa or Master card, which can support online payment.
9. Other supporting materials: documents that can fully prove their talents, especially if the applicant has won an award in the competition.
Supplement: students applying for business school should provide GMAT scores, students applying for J.D. degree of law school should provide LSAT scores, students applying for medical school should provide MCAT scores, and students applying for other colleges and majors should provide GRE scores. Applying for studying in the United States only requires TOEFL scores for students from non-English-speaking countries. Some students may prepare IELTS scores, which is acceptable, and some schools will be restricted in choosing schools.