Students from China must complete 12 primary and secondary education before applying for American universities. For China students, this means studying in? Before you go to the United States for university education, you need a high school diploma.
2. Going to the United States for undergraduate study requires a certain English language ability.
China students need to submit TOEFL scores. Some universities also accept IELTS scores. It is best to confirm their recognized English language qualifications with universities before applying.
3. Apply for other standardized exams that American undergraduate students need to take.
Some universities require China students to submit standardized test scores. There are mainly three kinds of exams for undergraduates: SAT I, SAT II, ACT and AP, and AP is a pre-university course. This exam is suitable for high school students who plan to go to the United States to study undergraduate courses all over the world.
List of application requirements and application materials for undergraduate study in the United States
Applicants who meet the above conditions are only a basic prerequisite for applying for undergraduate admission permits and scholarships in American universities. In order to complete the application for undergraduate study in the United States, the applicant must also submit the following required materials:
(1) application form and application fee (application form &; Application fee)
Students who meet the application requirements of American universities need to fill out application forms in a unified format according to the requirements of different universities. The form can be filled in online and submitted directly after completion. If you apply through the school website, you should also prepare a credit card and pay the application fee online.
(2) High school graduation certificate and report card (GPA)
High school students go to the United States to study undergraduate courses, and those who have not graduated provide transcripts and proof of study. High school transcripts should be bilingual in Chinese and English, each with the official seal of the school. The average score of high school is above 80, which is enough for applicants.
(3) standardized test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT I, SAT II)
Students who apply for undergraduate courses in American universities can choose double admission if they have no language scores.
(4) Personal statement (essay)
American universities generally require undergraduate applicants to provide one or several personal papers. These materials are important documents for applying for admission and scholarships. A general principle of writing a thesis is to focus on one's own characteristics, because American universities hope to know the specific situation of the applicant through a thesis. Therefore, applicants should write down their own uniqueness. In addition, we should strictly control the number of words in each composition according to the specific requirements of American universities.
(5) Letter of recommendation.
Students applying for undergraduate majors in American universities generally need to provide three letters of recommendation in English, while some schools only require two letters. According to the actual situation of domestic students, you can find a class teacher, grade leader or school leader to write, and it is best to get a recommendation letter from the principal.
(6) study plan
Some schools don't need study plans, and some schools' papers are actually study plans. More often, the school will require it when applying for graduate students. However, if undergraduates can write a very in-depth study plan, it will naturally help the application.
(7) resume
Resume is an indispensable material for applying for scholarship. To apply for university entrance and scholarship, you should prepare a suitable resume. Resume should be highly targeted. A person can have dozens or even dozens of different resumes according to different needs and application purposes. The resume of applying for scholarship aid should specifically write the contents of applying for scholarship aid, including all the contents that are conducive to applying for scholarship.
(8) Other supporting materials (others)
Applicants should also submit other documents that can fully prove their talents. Especially if the applicant has won an award in an international competition, it will greatly increase the chances of being admitted and getting a scholarship.