What are the differences between applying for studying in the United States in the spring and autumn?

The enrollment time of American graduate students in spring is generally 65438+ every year10-February, and the enrollment time in autumn is early September every year.

2. The online application time of American colleges and universities is different.

According to the different admission time, the online application time of American universities is also different, which is divided into the start time and the end time of online application. Online application for spring admission usually starts in May and June. The start time of online application in autumn is generally in August and September; The spring deadline is usually August 1, September 1, September 15, June 1, or June 10, depending on the school situation. It is usually closed at the end of June 10.

3. The number of students enrolled in the two methods is different.

Judging from the enrollment of American universities, the enrollment in autumn is much higher than that in spring.

On the one hand, we can say that almost all American universities have autumn admission, especially Ivy League schools and liberal arts colleges, and students can apply for more comprehensive majors. But not all universities have spring admission.

On the other hand, even if the school enrolls students in spring, the number of students enrolled is less than that in autumn, usually 1/3 or even less.

4. The difficulty of admission is different.

Some people think that it is easier to enroll in the United States in spring than in autumn. The reason is that most American undergraduate applicants will apply for admission in autumn, so there are not so many applicants in spring, and the competition will be relatively small.

However, some people think that it is more difficult to enroll students in spring than in autumn, mainly considering that although the number of applicants is small, the enrollment plan of the school will be relatively small. In fact, it is difficult to have a clear definition of this problem. Many times, the admission of a school depends on the enrollment plan and the number of applicants in that year.

5. Suitable for different people

From the point of view of being suitable for people, spring admission is mainly suitable for students who take foreign exams late and have no results in autumn application. Because the start semester of spring enrollment is generally in June 5438+ 10, and June 5438+ 10 of the previous year is the latest deadline, which is a good choice for the above people. On the one hand, it saves students nearly half a year's time, on the other hand, it is conducive to the consistency of learning. Admission in autumn is suitable for most students who are interested in studying abroad.

6. Different internship opportunities

Many international students who go to the United States for master's degree will choose to practice in the United States for more than three months in the summer of the following year, which can greatly increase their employment opportunities in the United States after graduation. However, the US Immigration Service requires international students to study in the United States for more than 8 months before they can apply for CPT. Only with CPT can they go to practice. Therefore, if you choose to enter school in spring, many students who choose to study for a master's degree may miss the internship opportunity in the first summer vacation, because there are less than 8 months before entering school. Many students may not have internship opportunities in the second summer vacation because many American master's programs end in three semesters.

7. The graduation time is different

Admission in the Spring Festival is different from that in the autumn, which leads to different graduation time.

8. The proportion of scholarships is different.

The issue of granting scholarships is a concern of most applicants, and even whether some American applicants can accept a school depends on scholarships.

The chances of getting a scholarship in spring are much smaller than in autumn. Because many schools generally issue scholarships once a year, most of them concentrate on enrolling students in autumn. Some schools will clearly state in their admission information that applicants who enter in the spring have no scholarships. Therefore, it is not a good choice for students with financial difficulties in their families who need to apply for grants and scholarships, because almost all schools can't provide grants to international students in spring, so students applying for scholarships must think carefully.

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