1. academic achievements: American universities usually require applicants to submit their GPA at the undergraduate level, which is generally above 3.5, and have relevant research experience at the undergraduate level. Master's grade point will also be used as a reference.
2. Language ability: Fluency in spoken and written English is required, and you usually need to pass English tests such as TOEFL or IELTS to get a qualified score. Generally, TOEFL scores need to reach 90 or above, and IELTS scores need to reach 6.5 or above.
3. Research experience: You need to accumulate some research experience in the undergraduate stage and participate in the research projects or research courses taught by professors. During the doctoral period, research experience will be the basis for completing research projects.
4. Letter of recommendation: At least three letters of recommendation from professors or tutors are required. The recommender should be the tutor or professor of the applicant. The contents of the recommendation letter should include the applicant's performance, research experience, scientific literacy, motivation and other factors in the undergraduate stage.
5. Personal statement: it is an opportunity for the applicant to show his personal situation to the graduate school, which needs to include information such as previous academic background, research experience and personal goals.
American universities pay attention to the following aspects of applicants:
1, academic performance: American universities usually value applicants' academic performance, including undergraduate GPA and graduate GPA. Excellent academic performance can prove the applicant's ability to engage in academic research.
2. English proficiency: American universities require applicants to be fluent in spoken and written English and competent for academic research. Applicants usually need to provide English test scores such as TOEFL or IELTS.
3. Research experience: American universities pay attention to the research experience accumulated by applicants at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, especially the research experience related to the applied major. Applicants can accumulate research experience by participating in laboratory research, discussion in research groups and publishing academic papers.
4. Letter of recommendation: American universities usually require applicants to provide at least three letters of recommendation. The recommender should be the tutor or professor of the applicant. The contents of the recommendation letter should include the applicant's performance, research experience, scientific literacy, motivation and other factors in the undergraduate stage.
5. Personal statement: American universities understand the applicant's academic background, research interests and goals through personal statements. Applicants need to clearly express their research interests and goals, and why they choose this major and this school.