Various materials that need to be prepared in advance when applying to study in the UK

Applying to study in the UK requires application forms, letters of recommendation and other materials, but some students do not know exactly what materials are needed. So today I will talk about the specific materials needed for students who want to apply to study in the UK.

1. Application materials for studying in the UK

1. Application Form (University Application Form)

Generally, the official website of each British university will provide an application form for download. , the main content to be filled in the application form is the applicant’s personal information, applied major and discipline, etc.

2. Two letters of recommendation (Reference/Letter of Recommendation)

At least one of the letters of recommendation is written by a teacher from your own school, mainly recommending academic ability; it can also be used The class teacher writes a letter, focusing on character recommendations.

If you have work experience, it is better to have a recommendation letter provided by your workplace, because the British attach great importance to work experience. Be sure to provide the recommender's correct workplace contact number, email, title and address in the recommendation letter.

3. Personal Statement (Personal Statement)

The personal statement for studying in the UK is very important. The content generally includes: personal study, work experience, specialties and hobbies, advantages and disadvantages, etc. The statement can Highlight academic achievements, awards, experience as a class leader, activity organization skills, teamwork spirit, etc.

Generally, British university admissions officers will use personal statements to understand applicants’ motivation and learning ability.

4. Educational certificate: Graduation/StudyCertificate (Graduation/StudyCertificate)

If the applicant has graduated, he/she needs to provide the graduation certificate and degree certificate; if he is still studying, You need to provide proof of enrollment and have the school's stamp stamped on it.

If the materials are mailed, it is best to seal them in an envelope and have the school stamp the seal.

5. Transcript (Transcript)

Transcripts are generally issued by the school’s Academic Affairs Office and require the seal of the school’s Academic Affairs Office. Chinese transcripts need to be translated before submission, preferably by a designated, formal translation agency.

6. Proof of English proficiency, such as IELTS scores, etc.

Most universities in the UK require applicants to provide IELTS scores to prove their language proficiency. Some schools have made it clear that they also Other English proficiency certificates such as TOEFL scores can be provided.

Under normal circumstances, applicants can obtain a conditional offer from the school without providing IELTS scores first. The IELTS scores can be supplemented later in exchange for an unconditional offer.

2. How to write a personal statement for studying in the UK

The personal statement is written during the application process in accordance with the school's requirements about the applicant's background, academic achievements, future research and career goals. article. A successful personal statement should not only have fluent language, rigorous logic, and clear layers, but also fully demonstrate the applicant's talent and capture the reviewer's attention. Almost all schools require a personal statement. The personal statement should include the following:

1. The applicant’s academic or professional interests and background.

2. Research direction.

3. Future career goals.

If the personal statement is written properly, it can greatly improve the applicant's chances of gaining admission and scholarships. It is a pity that many applicants have put in a lot of effort into TOEFL and GRE, but often perfunctoryly deal with the personal statement.

When foreign professors decide whether you are exactly the person they want, they first want to hear how you evaluate yourself. When you introduce yourself through application essays, you'll find that the challenges are just as great. To write a successful application essay, it's not enough to have basic writing skills (clearness, conciseness) that apply to any type of writing. A good application essay requires the applicant to be able to express his or her unique personality and experience in a way that is completely different from other applicants. This is a demanding and often tiring job.

3. Precautions for preparing materials for studying in the UK

1. Transcripts and related materials

Transcripts, when applying to British institutions, It is a very critical indicator for the school to determine whether the applicant is suitable, so the school has very high requirements for providing transcripts. After the transcript with official seal in Chinese and English is issued.

It is best to issue a personal average score calculation explanation from the undergraduate school to explain how your average score is calculated, or you can provide a more direct explanation of your final GPA for four years.

2. Certificate of enrollment/graduation certificate, degree certificate

When students get their graduation certificate and degree certificate, they must remember to issue the corresponding English documents

Secondly, for students under certain special circumstances, such as those who have transferred to other schools, those who have suspended their studies, etc., it is best to issue a relevant certificate from the school to explain the situation additionally and stamp it with the official seal of the school.

3. Passport

One thing to note here is that if you have any past records in the UK, especially study or study tours, including SUMMER SCHOOL, etc., you must include this experience. Inform the school and provide the visa page and entry-exit stamp page at that time, so that the school can make an appropriate judgment on the student's previous experience in the UK.

4. IELTS

In this place, we focus on distinguishing the applicability of the UKVI IELTS academic test for visas and immigration and the ordinary A-type IELTS.

5. Internship/work certificate

Work certificate will be the icing on the cake when applying in the UK, but it is not suitable for most students who do not have long-term work experience. .

6. Recommendation letters

For recommenders who have graduated a long time ago, it is best to prepare three letters of recommendation, two academic letters and one recommendation letter from the leader of the work unit.

7. Credit card

It is necessary to prepare in advance a foreign currency credit card that can be used online in pounds sterling or US dollars.

8. Various award certificates

Generally refers to various award certificates, scientific research project experience, volunteer certificates, etc.

9. Additional required materials for the major you are applying for

For example, G5 financial majors are recommended to submit GMAT, GRE, essay, writing

sample, etc., as well as architecture Design majors require a portfolio, or some majors and schools require interviews, etc.