What are the steps to apply for studying abroad?

Success in studying abroad must be planned in advance. In order to successfully achieve the goal of studying abroad, it is generally necessary to objectively evaluate one's own conditions, make preparations in all aspects 1-2 years or even longer in advance, including preparing funds in advance, taking various necessary exams, planning and implementing one's own extracurricular activities in a targeted manner, and consciously cultivating one's ability of independent thinking and independent learning. At the same time, if possible, first-hand information from foreign universities and majors or professional advice should be obtained to determine a copy.

When making a study abroad plan, there are four points to pay attention to in the choice of regions and schools:

1) Select a country.

For China students, the most important considerations are the country's educational level and its own economic capacity, as well as long-term development plans and expectations. From the perspective of English-speaking countries, the main countries studying abroad are: the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia and so on. Non-English-speaking countries mainly teach in English in the Netherlands, and mainly teach in local languages in France and Germany. Every country has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the specific choice should be based on the needs of individuals and families.

2) Choose a major

From the perspective of strengthening career planning, study abroad consultants suggest that you choose your major first and then your school. Because professional study in universities is likely to be an educational capital for a student to settle down in the future, on the one hand, we should combine our own specialties and hobbies, on the other hand, we should choose a major with development potential, and we should not blindly pursue hot majors, or choose universities because we admire the "reputation" of universities and don't like their own majors.

3) Choose a school

A good university is not necessarily good in all majors. How to judge a university's major is its strength? On the premise of determining the major, we can refer to the academic reputation, research results, teacher level, admission difficulty, graduate employment, starting salary and other indicators of our school in this professional field.

4) Choose a city

Urban living index, the cost of living in big cities is generally higher than that in small cities, mainly reflected in rent; Urban climate conditions are warm in winter and cool in summer or four distinct seasons; The population of the city and the number of students in China. Some people like a city with a large population in China because it is easy to get along with and take care of, while others like a city with a small population in China because they think it will help them integrate into the local society.

2. Take various exams required by the school.

Most students who study abroad have to take the examination for studying abroad. Because they choose to study in different countries, they need different languages or academic examinations. Only by passing these exams can students be qualified to study abroad or abroad.

What should I take in the study abroad exam?

1) The language requirements of universities in Britain, Australia and New Zealand are similar in Commonwealth countries and regions (Britain, Australia and New Zealand). Applicants are generally required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above. Please consult the school for details.

2) American colleges and universities studying in North America (the United States and Canada) will be more competitive if they apply for TOEFL scores above 80. In recent years, IELTS scores have been gradually recognized by American universities, but the specific requirements of institutions still require students to consult the school or through study abroad agencies.

Students applying for SLEP in the ninth grade of American high schools can take SLEP or TOEFL in grade 10. It is best to take TOEFL 1 1 grade, and SLEP can also be taken in some disabled schools. If they apply for 12 grade, they must take TOEFL, SAT or SSAT. In addition to language scores, graduate applicants in American universities also need GRE scores, GMAT in business, and finally in law.

Canadian institutions basically require IELTS and TOEFL scores. Not all colleges and universities need GRE or GMAT, but having these test results will be more competitive and conducive to scholarship application.

3) In countries where English is hardly taught, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan and South Korea, the required exams are taught in their mother tongue. Except for a few courses taught in English (TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for English teaching), applicants should meet the relevant language requirements. Among them, French applicants need to provide TCF or TEF scores, while German applicants need to participate in TestDAF or DSH. Students who want to apply for Italian universities need to pass the CILS, CELI or PLIDA exams. DELE scores are required for studying in Spain, and TOPIK is required for studying in Korea. Japanese universities generally require students to provide J-Test or JLPT.

4) Examinations required for studying in English-speaking countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore and the Netherlands. Nowadays, studying in Hong Kong generally requires students to take TOEFL or IELTS (CET-4 and CET-6 of domestic universities are basically not competitive or have clearly indicated that they do not recognize them).

3. Carefully prepare relevant application materials.

Preparing and submitting materials is a very important step in the preparation of studying abroad. Preparing application materials is the most complicated and important part in the process of studying abroad. Take studying in the United States as an example to explain the list of materials needed for application and the submission method.

Bill of materials:

1) ID photo (6 photos with white background are required according to the school size)

2) Copies of the first page and the last page of the applicant's passport (don't forget the signature of the last page, if the passport has been extended or changed, you need to clearly copy the page marked with the extension and change of the passport on the second page).

3) Birth notarization (first issue a birth certificate at the police station where the household registration is located, and then notarize it at the notary office)

4) Learning certificates and transcripts (graduates can provide graduation certificates, one in Chinese and one in English, and public certificates are required for graduation certificates).

5) Proof of language scores (the appropriate language scores are selected according to different stages and types of institutions, and are generally sent directly to the school by the examination institutions. In order to ensure that the school can hear the case on time, a copy of the Chinese score can be added.

6) Certification of college entrance examination results (certified college entrance examination results can be provided for institutions that recognize Chinese college entrance examination results)

7) Resume (generally there is a page limit, the introduction should be clear, and personal advantages and social activities should be highlighted).

8) Apply for documents (it is best to find an experienced teacher to help with documents, which sometimes plays a decisive role in admission)

9) recommendation letter (mailing materials need to fill in the recommendation form of the school. If it is an online application, you need to confirm whether the recommender has helped you complete the recommendation steps. It is best to choose the teacher in the main course as the referee)

10) physical examination form and health certificate (generally issued by designated hospitals)

1 1) Portfolio (mainly for arts, architecture and other majors)

The upper part of the application materials is the applicant's own relevant certificates and materials. Let's start with some proof materials related to parents: 1) work certificate (in both Chinese and English, the position, salary and working hours need to be stated).

2) Certificate of deposit (generally 654.38 yuan+500,000 yuan, frozen for at least 6 months)

3) Guarantor's letter of guarantee (many schools need to submit this material now, and the school will provide relevant forms. You need the guarantor to go to the deposit bank with you and sign it in front of the bank service staff, so that the bank staff can confirm the amount of the investor's deposit in this bank, and then all three parties need to sign the letter of guarantee. Because international students have no financial resources, they need their parents to deal with them. )

The list of application materials mentioned above is basically some materials that need to be prepared at the beginning of studying abroad. Generally, materials will be submitted by online application and email. If you want to apply for an art major, you can also send the award certificates of previous competitions to the school, which will add a lot of points to your application.

4. Keep in touch with the school after submitting the application and prepare for the possible exam in advance.

After receiving the application materials, the school will generally reply by letter or email. If the student fails to receive the reply in time, it is recommended to check with the school to confirm whether the other party has received it. While waiting for admission, you need to keep in touch with the school. For students with other educational levels who apply for postgraduate or prestigious schools (such as applying for top private boarding schools in the United States), they should be prepared for school interviews, which can be telephone interviews or on-site interviews.

Steps to apply for studying abroad

Prepare for the English exam

English is a communication tool. Commonwealth countries, such as Britain and Australia, need to take IELTS. The United States, Canada and other North American countries need to take the TOEFL. If you go to the United States for graduate study, take GRE, MBA, GMAT and IELTS in Commonwealth countries, it will be enough. Taking the English exam is a key preparation and the most important and trusted material for the Admissions Office.

apply to university

This corresponds to which country to apply for. Usually, you decide which country to go to first. This involves what kind of English to prepare. University applications are divided into several gradients according to their own conditions. Well, it's symmetrical with your present situation. Make sure to apply to 5-6 universities, then choose one of them that you think is better, and then choose your major first. Generally, it is consistent with your own background or related background. Some majors don't need background, such as MBA. Master of Science, Education, Sociology, Asian Studies, etc. In the process of preparing for the English exam, you can contact different schools, send emails, and apply for a university after you have a clear understanding. You can also apply if your English scores are not out. Tell the school how much you can take, and the school will give you conditional admission. When you go to school, just give the offer together with your English scores to the Admissions Office.

apply for a visa

If a person wants to travel abroad, settle down or study abroad, get married, etc. In addition to his passport, he should also hold the corresponding visa. Passport is the holder's nationality and identity certificate, and visa is the permission certificate of a sovereign country to allow foreign citizens or their own citizens to enter, exit or transit. Visas are generally endorsed on passports, some are endorsed on other travel documents instead of passports, and some are issued separately. For example, immigration visas in the United States and Canada are A4 paper, and Singapore also issues separate paper visas to foreigners. Generally speaking, a visa must be used at the same time as a passport to be valid.

The validity of a visa refers to a period of time from the date of issuance of the visa to the future. After this period, the visa will be invalid. Generally, countries issue entry visas valid for 3 months, while some countries issue entry visas valid for 1 month. Some countries have strict restrictions on the validity of visas, such as Germany, which only issues visas according to the date of application. The validity of transit visas is generally short.

The duration of the visa refers to the time allowed for the holder to stay after entering the country. The difference between it and the visa validity period is that the visa validity period refers to the use period of the visa, that is, the holder can enter and leave the country within the specified time. If the visa is valid for 3 months and the stay period is l5 days, the visa can enter or leave the country on any day within 3 months from the date of issuance, but the holder can only stay in the country for 15 days from the date of entry to the date of exit.

Some countries must enter the country within 3 months after issuance, and the stay period after entry is 1 month; In some countries, the visa entry period and stay period are the same. For example, the validity period and stay period of the American visitor visa is three months, that is, the entrant is valid for three months and can only stay for three months after entering the country. The validity period of the visa is generally 1 month or 3 months; The longest is generally half a year or more than 1 year, such as employment and study visa; The shortest is 3 days or 7 days, such as a transit visa.

After that, the process is to buy a plane ticket, exchange money for a medical examination at a designated quarantine office in a certain country, exchange money at the Bank of China, and hold the admission notice, which will explain how much you want to change.

Preparation before departure

Information such as luggage specifications can be found on major websites, such as the Alliance for Mutual Assistance in Studying Abroad.

Seize the opportunity

Those who have no flight experience can go to the airport two or three hours in advance and ask the airport staff. They are all very friendly.

Looking for an international office

They help you arrange everything and let you study with peace of mind. As for whether to live off campus or on campus, it is the same as in China. It is safer on campus and more convenient off campus.

This is the general step of studying abroad, and there are some details about the specific procedures and processes, which are basically enough. Just press this to prepare.