1. Take standardized entrance examination (TOEFL, GRE or GMAT).
It is best to finish these exams before September of the year before the start of the school year. For undergraduates, you can take GRE and TOEFL in junior year. I suggest you take GRE first, then GRE and TOEFL. I applied for the exam last semester in my senior year. If you want to participate in Gre Sub in June of that year, you'd better prepare for your application in advance.
2. Choose a school and set up a major
There are more than 3,600 universities in the United States, but more than 250 are worth applying for. The level of the school you apply for depends on your own conditions. Do you usually apply for 10? 20 schools, and opened the school grade ranking. Generally speaking, academic analogy majors have greater opportunities to apply for the exam. It is easier to get a scholarship by applying for science than by applying for liberal arts.
3. Write application documents
1) Personal statement
Personal statement is an important document that affects admission, especially when applying for a scholarship. You can fully reflect your ability to the school you apply for by writing. The content is why you chose this major, what achievements you have made in this field in the past, what ideas you have now, what plans you have in the future if you get the degree you applied for, and so on.
2) The letter of recommendation should explain the basic information of the recommended person and introduce the performance of the recommended person, including academic papers, scientific research achievements, awards and abilities. It is best to have a letter of recommendation written by the dean and professional tutor. The recommender had better have a senior title. Generally, there are three letters, one representing comprehensive performance and two representing professional level.
3) Whether the school requires it or not, it is best to have a resume with a length of 1-2 pages.
4) The thesis can reflect the applicant's research ability, which is conducive to obtaining scholarships.
4. Fund preparation
1) credit card
It will be used when applying online and sending GT scores. It is best to apply in advance. China Bank, China Merchants Bank and China Guangfa Bank all have corresponding international credit cards. It is recommended to apply for a VISA card.
2) Economic guarantee
Proof of economic guarantee includes economic sources: personal/family deposits, real estate licenses, scholarships, grants, etc. In the application process, there is generally no need to provide original documents, and the longer the capital history, the better.
5. Sending of formal application and application materials
1) Apply online
Most schools in America can apply online. With all the application materials and credit cards ready, you can open an account, apply and track the progress of the school review on the relevant website of the school.
2) Material delivery
Submit all the application materials together with the application fee to the school of your choice. Some schools will require transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc. Delivered in person by the school or the referee. Applicants are advised to send the application materials together to improve the trial speed of the school.
3) Send 3)GT results
GRE and TOEFL scores are considered to be officially valid only if they are sent through the test center ETS. Delivery methods include mail, fax and telephone.
Interview with a set of words
You can talk to the professor before and after the application. A school chooses two or three professors or associate professors. The school will also arrange relevant telephone interviews. You can make full use of written materials during the interview.
7. Accept the offer
Students who receive admission and scholarship will immediately receive I? Table 20, me? The full name of table 20 is non-immigrant qualification certificate (F? 1) student status-for academic and language students. In form I 20a/b. DSO (Director of Student Affairs Office) is the only one in the school who has the right to send I? Table 20 officials. Applicants had better wait until the results of all schools have arrived before making a choice.
8. Determine the Offer of the visa and prepare the US visa application.