After five years of undergraduate study, I hope to study abroad for a master’s degree. How to apply?

Procedures for studying abroad for postgraduate studies:

1: Inquiry of school information (inquiry)

You can inquire about school information through various means, such as writing letters or going online. .

2: Submit a written application (application)

Write a letter to the school of your choice to request admission brochures, admission application forms, scholarship application forms and other admission materials. Applicants should generally contact their chosen school 10 months before the semester starts, so that each university has enough time to process the admission application and carefully study various supporting documents.

3: Fill in the application form

Before filling in the application form, it is best to make a copy for practice, and then fill it in to formally apply for admission. on the table. Before filling in, please read the instructions carefully to avoid missing some important content. Fill out the application form neatly and clearly, and answer each question as completely as possible.

4: Provide test scores (score report of standard tests)

Provide TOEFL, GRE, GMAT or IELTS scores. To apply to study in the United States, you must provide TOEFL scores. American universities do not have a unified TOEFL admission score for applicants. Most American universities require a TOEFL score of 550 or above for freshmen applying for graduate programs. If you want to apply for a scholarship, your TOEFL score should be above 600 (the full score is 677), and your GRE score should be 1850 (the full score is 2400). GRE scores are required to study for a master's degree, and GMAT scores are preferred for business majors. The United Kingdom and Canada require a TOEFL score of 550 or above. IELTS score is 6 or above (out of 9 points). You also need to take TOEFL to study in Singapore. The only way to apply for graduate studies at the National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological University is to take the TOEFL and score above 580.

5: Provide university transcript (transcript)

A university transcript must be attached when applying for graduate school. When applying for an undergraduate degree, you must attach your high school transcript. In addition to your Chinese and English transcripts, you must also have a notarized transcript. The transcript must include the course title, credits, grades and class ranking.

6: Copies and notarization of graduation and degree certificates

Studying abroad generally requires copies of graduation certificates and degree certificates in Chinese and English. documents and their notarial certificates.

7: Prepare letters of recommendation (letters of recommendation)

Most schools require applicants to provide 2 to 3 letters of recommendation. The recommendation letter should explain the basic information and achievements of the recommended person, including academic papers, scientific research results, awards received, abilities, etc. Strong letters of recommendation are of great help in applying for admission, so you should find them from people who understand your strengths and strengths. Recommenders must have senior academic titles. Good recommenders include professors, department heads, professional tutors, colleagues and supervisors who know the applicant well at work at the applicant's university.

8: Write a good personal statement (personal statement)

The personal statement is especially important for whether to obtain a scholarship.

9: Proof of financial guarantee (affidavit of support)

Provide relevant bank deposits or financial aid certificates from relatives and friends. If the school provides a full scholarship, this certificate is not required. If a relative or friend sponsors the application, the guarantor must fill in the relevant form (such as the American Form I-134) and attach relevant certificates.

10: Physical examination form or certificate (health form or certificate)

General schools require applicants to provide experience forms. This form is provided by the school and requires the applicant to find a doctor to fill out and sign. Some require vaccination records to be attached. Some schools do not require a physical examination form, but require a health certificate.

11: Application for accommodation

Some universities require all freshmen to live on campus, while others are free to choose. If you plan to live on campus, you must apply early. Some schools require a deposit in advance to guarantee a dormitory room.

12: Official application

Submit all application materials together with the application fee to the selected school.

13: Admission

If the application for admission is approved, the applicant will receive the school's admission notice and the school's admission permit for applying for a visa, such as the UK's IM2A application Form, Australia's 157W application form, the United States' I-20 form (proof of non-immigrant status, applicable to foreign students) and IAP-66 form (proof of identity for exchange visiting scholars, applicable to exchange visiting scholars).