1, degree background requirements: graduated from a four-year regular university with a bachelor's degree.
2. Language requirements: Except for some master's programs offered by the School of Engineering, all other programs (master's degree and doctor's degree) require TOEFL scores not less than 100, and there is no single requirement; The master of engineering requires TOEFL to be no less than 89 points, and there is no single requirement; Toefl validity 18 months; IELTS requires reference to specific project applications.
3.GPA requirements: there is no minimum GPA score requirement.
4.GRE requirements: Except for LSAT, MCAT and GMAT required by law school, medical school and business school respectively, other majors require GRE scores.
2. The application materials are as follows:
1. Fill in the online application form: apply through the ApplyWeb system;
2. Application fee: $125;
3. Transcript: Only one scanned transcript needs to be uploaded online when applying, and two official paper versions need to be submitted after admission;
4.GRE/GMAT scored;
5. TOEFL scores;
6. Letter of recommendation: 3 letters;
7. Personal statement;
8. Other materials: the resume is only required by some majors; Art majors generally require the submission of personal works; Humanities majors generally require the submission of writing samples;
9. Proof of funds: You don't need proof of funds when you apply, but only when you apply for a visa after being admitted to Stanford. Don't submit in advance.
Note: Transcripts must include academic performance, courses studied and credits earned, GPA grading method of the school and class ranking (if any). If you only have Chinese transcripts, you must submit official English transcripts. Stanford University accepts transcripts translated by schools or professional translation institutions. The translation must be a true English translation of the original text.
Extended data:
1. US study visa information:
1. visa description and application conditions:
F- 1 visa: This is the most common student visa. If you want to go to a school accredited by the US government (including an accredited American university or college, a private middle school or an approved English learning program, etc.). ), you should apply for an F- 1 visa. In addition, if you study more than 18 hours a week, you should also apply for an F- 1 visa.
M- 1 visa: If you want to study or train in a non-academic or vocational education institution in the United States, you should apply for a M- 1 visa.
2. When to apply:
120-day rule: Please note that F or M visas can only be issued within 120 days before the registration date of the designated school listed on I-20.
30-day rule: all students who have obtained F or M student visas should note that the regulations of the US Department of Homeland Security stipulate that all freshmen are only allowed to enter the United States within 30 days before the registration date of the courses listed in the I-20 form. Holders of endorsement cards who go to the United States before the prescribed time limit may be refused entry at the port of entry. Please consider this date carefully when you plan your trip to America.
If the course start date recorded on your I-20 has expired, or you cannot arrive in the United States before that date, please ask your school or organizer to change the date in the SEVIS system.
Please note that the rules of 120 and 30 days do not apply to students who continue their studies. Students who continue their studies can apply for a new visa at any time, as long as they maintain their identity in the United States and their registration record in SEVIS system is valid. Students who continue their studies can also enter the United States at any time before the next course or plan begins.
2. Application materials for studying in the United States:
1. Application Form
After getting in touch with an American school, the school will send an application form for admission, a scholarship application form, an economic proof form and other forms. Applicants must fill in these forms carefully.
2. Letter of recommendation
Letter of recommendation is one of the necessary application materials for studying in the United States. The recommendation letter is written by the applicant's former teacher or unit leader, with the purpose of recommending the applicant to enter school and apply for a scholarship. Letter of recommendation is an important basis for foreign universities to understand applicants. American universities generally require applicants to provide 2-3 letters of recommendation. ?
3. Resume
Resume is an essential material for applying for scholarship funding center. To apply for university entrance and scholarship, you should prepare a suitable resume. In the United States, a resume is like an outline of a person's experience, and the auditor will make a decision based on the resume and other materials.
4. Personal statement
Personal statement is to write an article about the applicant's past background, current achievements and future goals according to the requirements of the school during the application process. A successful personal statement should not only be fluent in language, but also clear in logic, which can fully display the talent of the applicant and catch the attention of the reviewers. ?
5. Domestic academic transcripts and academic transcripts (official transcripts)
Applicants in the first year of college need to provide high school transcripts. Students who apply for university transfer need to provide high school transcripts and university transcripts before transfer, which are issued by the school's student performance management department and sent by the applicant to American universities.
6. English test report.
According to the requirements of American schools, the applicant should provide the official TOEFL report card to the school, that is, the applicant should make a request to the American Educational Testing Center (ETS) to send the test results to the American school where he applied, and pay a certain service fee.
7. Other supplementary documents for studying in the United States.
Students applying for art majors need to submit their portfolios. If their internship experience is related to the major they are applying for, students applying for credit transfer need to submit a course outline for school evaluation.
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