First, the content of the motivation letter for studying in the United States.
1. motivation to study abroad-write clearly the original intention of studying in the United States in combination with your current situation.
I have always been interested in American culture and language, and look forward to studying in the United States.
After years of study and work, I have honed my will and feel that the time is ripe to study abroad.
On-the-job work found that their level (English, business) is insufficient, and their desire for further study is even stronger.
With the encouragement of American friends, I am more determined to study abroad.
2. the purpose of studying abroad-write clearly the specific purpose of studying in the United States. (including the reasons for learning English)
I have always loved learning English. What level of English has been achieved through your own efforts.
On the basis of your current level, further improve your English level and make up for the lack of communication with Americans.
Learn advanced American scientific and technological knowledge (combined with the subjects you want to study in the future) to lay a good foundation for your future work.
Understand American culture and contribute to Sino-American friendship.
3. The hope of studying in an American school after graduation-the choice of future disciplines and universities (colleges).
What are you doing now? What subjects do you want to study in a university (hospital) after graduating from a language school?
What level of university do you want to enter (name the school). In order to enter such a university, we should also pay attention to those subjects (such as mathematics, English, etc. , or professional knowledge) in the process of learning in a language school.
4. the way after graduation-whether you want to stay in the United States or return to China after graduation depends on what you wrote earlier.
After graduating from a university (college), I hope to return to China to engage in professional-related work. In order to use English flexibly, I want to find a job in an American-funded or Sino-US joint venture.
Spread American culture and contribute to Sino-American friendship while returning to work.
Or, after graduation, I want to work in the United States for one or two years, experience the working environment of American companies, learn more about American society and exercise my work experience. Then return to China to develop, spread American culture and contribute to Sino-US friendship.
5. Cost of studying abroad-very important! ! No matter what the reason is, it is necessary to provide proof and notarization to prove this reason.
Savings from years of work. (Employment certificate, annual income certificate)
Second, the application materials for studying in the United States
1, online application (application form)
Most American universities require applicants to fill out the application form online and submit it online before the deadline.
2. (Undergraduate/Postgraduate Transcripts)
For every American university, transcripts are necessary application materials, which need to be sent to the applicant school after the official transcripts are issued by the student's original school.
If you are a senior, you need to issue all the results of the first three years.
If you are an undergraduate student, you need all the results of four years of college.
If you are a graduate student, you need all the grades of the graduate student and the four-year undergraduate course.
The report must have the official seal of the Academic Affairs Office, the envelope shall be sealed by the Academic Affairs Office, and the seal shall be affixed, and it must be bilingual. It is worth noting that many American school admissions offices only accept WES certification results. Therefore, before applying, the applicant must send an email/call to find out whether the school to apply for requires students to issue transcripts.
3. Academic certificate.
The proof of attendance is an official letter issued by the school for students who have not yet obtained a degree certificate, which is used to prove that the student is a student of a certain major in the school. The proof of attendance should have the official seal of the academic affairs office of the school, the envelope should have the seal of the academic affairs office, and the seal should be stamped at the sealing place, and it must be original in Chinese and English.
4. Diplomas and certificates. Degree certificate (diploma &; Degree certificate)
Applicants who graduate from universities need to provide diplomas and degree certificates. The requirements are the same as the reading certificate, with the official seal of the Academic Affairs Office, the seal of the Academic Affairs Office and the seal of the stamp office, and they must be original in Chinese and English.
5. Official TOEFL scores (language scores)
Language scores are very important materials in the application process, especially for China students who are eager to study abroad. All American schools have made it clear that they only accept ETS official scores. Therefore, applicants must "make an official report" when applying.
Of course, if you study in an American university for four years and get a bachelor's degree, you can give up the TOEFL test. Meiben still has an advantage! But if you have studied in China for four years, then TOEFL is a must.
For example, the requirements for English profitability in the postgraduate entrance requirements of Columbia University Teachers College are as follows:
6. Official scores of GRE/GMAT
GRE/GMAT (some majors may need GRE scores) is necessary when applying for graduate students in the United States, and the school clearly stated that it only accepts ETS official scores. Therefore, applicants must "send points" when applying.