What are the requirements for studying in the United States?

Although there are many countries studying abroad now, most people still take the United States as their main goal. So, what are the requirements for studying in the United States? The following is related content that has not been shared. Welcome to read the reference!

Q: What are the requirements for studying in the United States?

A: 1. Students studying in the United States need to provide qualified English scores. The TOEFL score for undergraduate students shall not be less than 500 points, and the TOEFL score for graduate students shall not be less than 550 points.

2. Undergraduate applicants must graduate from high school, and graduate applicants must graduate from undergraduate courses and have a bachelor's degree certificate; Many graduate programs also require applicants to have professional background or work experience.

Economic strength is also very important, because the United States is the country with the highest cost of studying abroad in the world. The annual tuition and living expenses start at least 300,000 yuan, and some excellent private universities may have higher fees.

4. The applicant is in good health and must not suffer from major diseases, including mental illness and infectious diseases.

In short, the threshold for studying in the United States is very high. In addition to the most basic academic requirements, students' foreign language proficiency and physical fitness are also the key assessment targets of local colleges and universities.

An Interpretation of Language Requirements for Studying in the United States

First, the language requirements for studying in the United States in high school

American high schools have relatively relaxed language admission conditions for China students. Generally, TOEFL scores are required to be above 550. If they don't achieve the required language scores or take the TOEFL test, the general school will require the applicants to attend the telephone interview organized by the school admissions committee. If you can be admitted, you will generally take the English proficiency test of the school after entering the school, and participate in different levels of ESL (English as a Second Language) language training courses offered by the school according to the test results. The study time varies from person to person and from English foundation, about six months to one year.

School performance requirements:

When applying for an American high school, the applicant's school records for the past three years are required. For example, students who are studying in Grade One need to provide all school transcripts of high school and junior high school if they want to continue to study in high school in the United States. The average score should be above 75-80%.

Second, the undergraduate language requirements

American universities have very different language requirements. Ivy League schools generally require TOEFL scores above 600, while other schools require TOEFL scores ranging from 580, 550 and 500. If they meet the requirements, they can directly enter the undergraduate course. If the TOEFL score does not meet the above requirements, or there is no TOEFL score, you can enter the language training class of the university first, and then start formal undergraduate study after passing the language test of the school. The length of time to attend a language training class depends on the students' language foundation.

School performance requirements:

There are considerable differences in admission standards and admission rates between American universities and colleges. Because the American education system emphasizes knowledge, it is also important to include English, mathematics, natural sciences (physics, chemistry and/or biology), humanities or social sciences (history, geography, economics, political science or similar subjects) and a foreign language in your middle school study. Finally, American universities usually do not accept international students under the age of 17. Some of these admission conditions are hard and some are flexible.

Letters of recommendation from the principal of a high school and another teacher or senior person are materials to introduce students' comprehensive situation and comprehensive ability. Although it has a certain personal color, American universities, especially key universities, attach great importance to this material. It is worth mentioning that not all high school graduates can get the recommendation letter from the principal, and only those students with excellent academic performance can get the weight of this important and excellent university. In addition, the contents of recommendation letters written by principals are generally cautious and objective. If the recommendation letter is too exaggerated, the principal's future recommendation letter will lose its validity forever. This fully reflects the fairness and objectivity of American university admission.

Other requirements:

For freshmen and sophomores who are going to transfer to American universities to study for bachelor's degrees, it is necessary to provide transcripts of high schools and universities at the same time, and provide a reliable study plan for whether to change majors, which will be comprehensively evaluated by the school admission Committee. The language requirements are the same as above.

Three, master's and doctoral language requirements:

TOEFL 550-600 or above or IELTS 6.0 or above. GRE 1750-2 100 or GMAT500-700. (There are currently 380 American universities that accept IELTS scores.)

Material preparation:

1. School Application Form

A copy of 2.2. TOEFL transcripts and mailing lists

3. If possible, provide copies of GMAT transcripts and mailing lists.

4. If possible, provide copies of GRE transcripts and mailing lists.

5. Transcripts of each semester during college (in Chinese and English),

6. Resume

7. study plan

8. Three letters of recommendation from professors or scholars.

9. Bank deposit certificate of my or my parents' deposits in US dollars or RMB.

10. Copy of ID card or passport

Generally, you need to submit application forms, application fees, transcripts, real estate licenses, English scores, personal applications, letters of recommendation, etc. However, the materials submitted will be different according to the specific conditions of different schools and applicants. Understand the school comprehensively in advance or consult relevant educational institutions or experts.

Application conditions of American college preparatory course

1, GPA requirements

College grades reflect the applicant's learning ability and basic theoretical foundation, which is relatively the most important of all application elements. Generally speaking, most schools require the average score of applicants to be above 3.0. The vast majority of American universities require GPA 3.0, and it is suggested to improve GPA. At the same time, if it is relatively low, about 2.8, you can try to apply for some schools. In previous years, such students also got it.

2. Language performance requirements

American preparatory courses, like direct recording, also have minimum language requirements, but they are lower than direct recording requirements. For example, the preparatory course of Oregon State University requires TOEFL 60 or IELTS 5.5 as the standard preparatory course for three semesters. The shorter the number of semesters of preparatory course, the higher the language requirements.

3. Actual situation

Internship includes internship in relevant units, such as law firms, courts, corporate legal departments, etc. , and some related activities on campus, such as legal societies and legal aid volunteers. Computer related internship units are also very important.

4. Document conditions

(1) resume.

(2) Letters of recommendation: Different schools may have different requirements for letters of recommendation and the number of referees. Letters of recommendation should come from teachers, class teachers, principals and activity practice teachers. The recommendation letter needs to be printed on the school stationery, signed by the recommender, put in the envelope of the school, sealed and signed with needle and thread.

(3) Apply for a short essay or personal statement: Different schools will have different topic requirements, which is very important in the application process.

Application process for studying in the United States

First, check the detailed information of the school you are applying for: To apply for studying in the United States, you should know the detailed information of the school in advance, and the application deadline of each school is different. Because the higher the ranking, the earlier the deadline, so everyone should prepare relevant materials in advance according to the requirements of the school.

Second, the scores required to take the entrance examination in advance: students studying in the United States should get the scores required to apply for schools in advance and be prepared to apply in advance. Even if the scores are not ideal, they can still have time to take the exam again, so as to prepare in time and increase their weight for applying for schools. High school students need to take TOEFL and SAT to apply for undergraduate courses in the United States.

Third, provide school transcripts: prepare one copy in Chinese and one copy in English as required, and then seal the school. It is suggested to change the score to GPA.

4. Other supporting materials: provide documents that can prove one's abilities and specialties as required, such as various award-winning certificates.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) financial guarantee certificate: the applicant should provide proof of assets, and the amount should meet the study and living expenses for one year. If the certificate is provided by relatives and friends, you need to fill in the relevant certificate in the I- 134 form.

6. Prepare letters of recommendation: Different schools have different requirements. Some schools need two letters of recommendation, while others need three. The recommendation letter should clearly write the information of the recommended person, including academic performance, various awards, learning ability, etc. Usually letters of recommendation are filled out by their own teachers or principals.

Seven, prepare personal statements and documents: personal statements should meet the requirements of the school, personal statements will directly affect the scholarship. Documents can examine students' learning attitude and problem-solving ability. When everyone's grades are similar, certificates will play a vital role in admission.

8. Prepare a resume: Admissions officers can learn about everyone's basic information through resumes, so everyone should express it according to the American writing format.

Application materials for scholarships to study in the United States

I. Scholarship application materials

1, GPA and undergraduate ranking

GPA (average grade point), average grade point, which is what we often call "university score". American study abroad schools attach great importance to students' usual grades. Generally speaking, you can only apply to the top 100 school if you are above 3.0. If the GPA is not high, but the ranking is high, you can attach a ranking table when you provide your report card, listing the ranking of such achievements among students in the whole class and departments, and stamp the official seal of the university, which can be recognized by most American schools.

2. Standard test scores

American scholarship applications usually require language scores (TOEFL) and ability test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc. ). Many schools have set minimum test scores, such as TOEFL must be higher than 80, GRE higher than 1 100 (the first two items are higher than 1000), GMAT higher than 550, LSAT higher than 170 and so on. Of course, the higher the score, the greater the possibility of successfully applying for a scholarship to study in the United States.

3. Personal achievements

Different from undergraduate application, in graduate application, personal achievement is very important to professors. According to different majors, some materials must be provided. For example, architectural design requires applicants to provide relevant design works, and art majors also need art works. Some majors may not be necessary, but including these certificates in the materials-especially personal achievements with sufficient weight-will greatly increase your chances of getting admitted to American universities and applying for scholarships.

4. Work or internship experience

Americans have different educational ideas from our country, and most Americans are still willing to apply for graduate school after working for many years. Some majors are offered to applicants who have relevant work experience for further study and systematic training. Although there are no clear requirements for some majors, if you have some relevant work experience (or internship experience), it can be your highlight.

5. Application documents

It is often heard that many students who scored high in exams did not get scholarships, while those who did not get outstanding results received a lot of financial support. The reason why this happens is largely due to the advantages and disadvantages of "individual application documents". Effectively tapping or even sublimating its own advantages in documentation can greatly enhance its competitiveness on the basis of existing "hardware". You need to make great efforts to prove your learning, scientific research and working ability for the documents of applying for scholarships to study in the United States, which is the key to determine whether you can get financial aid.

Second, the main points of scholarship application

1, the applicant's academic performance

Applicants' academic performance, whether in high school or university, has two forms, one is GPA(GradePointAverage) and the other is Rank, which is graduation ranking. These two forms are the standards used by most schools in the United States to measure applicants' academic performance. By understanding the applicant's past academic achievements and academic rankings, we can understand his academic ability and academic potential.

2. The applicant's GPA.

Generally, American universities have minimum requirements for the GPA of applicants, and those who fail to meet the requirements will not be considered. Therefore, students should try their best to improve their usual grades when applying, and then indicate the name and percentage of their grades and classes in the application materials to confirm that they will give a more intuitive impression to the university they apply for.

3. The standard test scores provided by the applicant.

In fact, we all know that language is the key to applying for American universities, and when applying for scholarships, an excellent standard test score is the focus of American universities. Generally speaking, there are five kinds: TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT and LSAT. Applicants should obtain satisfactory results according to the requirements of the school and the basis of audit.

4. Apply for students' work experience

When applying for scholarships in American universities, applicants with work experience will have much greater advantages than those without experience. Some American universities even refuse to accept applicants with work experience. If you apply for a scholarship from an American university, your extracurricular internship or later work experience will be a bargaining chip for successful scholarship.

5. Apply for students' academic qualifications

In terms of academic qualifications, the distribution of scholarships in American universities is also different. Generally, American universities offer fewer scholarships to undergraduates, while the number of applications for master's and doctoral degrees will be larger.

List of self-funded expenses for studying in the United States

I. Application stage

First of all, we need to spend money on language and academic examinations, including training fees and registration fees. Related exams include TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT and AP. Registration 1, 000-2000 yuan, training 1-3000 yuan. If you don't get a qualified result once, you need to spend more money.

It takes time and money to improve your comprehensive ability and background, which is basically more than 20 thousand yuan; If you want to improve the success rate of your application and reduce the burden of preparation, you can entrust an intermediary, and the cost is generally between 30,000 and 50,000 yuan.

Second, the learning stage.

1. Tuition

Receiving graduate education in the United States generally costs 200,000-500,000 RMB for one year's study, which is only the tuition fee. High-quality and hot teaching means that the cost of studying in the United States will not be low, and some elite colleges will be more expensive.

Moreover, at present, the fees of major colleges and universities in the United States are rising, which will increase by about 3% every year. Some schools will charge extra fees for international students, so everyone should be familiar with the changes in school policies.

2. Miscellaneous expenses

You need to prepare your own teaching materials for admission. This part needs to consider the purchase channels clearly, because the price of paper books in the United States is relatively expensive, and the new books are all above 200 yuan, but at least six or seven books are needed in one semester. It will be cheaper to buy second-hand books, which can be controlled below 1000 yuan.

Students also need to pay club fees to join the club, and the funds for follow-up activities come from here, and 500 yuan is also needed for one academic year; In addition, everyone has to pay for the software and hardware services provided by the school, plus the tuition fee is about 2000-5000 yuan a year.

3. Living expenses

You can choose to rent a house or live on campus, remember to confirm in advance, and check in directly after arrival, and prepare 30 thousand to 70 thousand a year according to the type; You can also cook by yourself or go to the canteen to eat, and the cost can be average, 20,000-30,000 a year.

Travel expenses need to be confirmed. Generally, the monthly card is selected, which adds up to 7000- 1 10,000 a year; Finally, it is pointed out that other expenses in life, including socializing and shopping, need about 20 thousand a year.

General situation of physical examination for studying abroad in the United States

First, the physical examination data

You need to make an appointment in advance to participate in the physical examination, which can be done online. After success, you can directly print out the personal information form, confirm the identity information, and then prepare the identity certificate (passport or ID card).

You also need to prepare a photo (4.8×3.3cm) and a list of items to be inspected provided by the school. If you have been vaccinated, you need to bring the original record, so you don't need to be vaccinated again.

Second, the physical examination process

The day before the physical examination, it is necessary to ensure a light diet, otherwise it may affect the examination results; Remember to eat breakfast on the day of inspection, try to choose clothes to wear and take off, don't wear jewelry, and go to the hospital on time.

Physical examination is usually arranged at 8: 00- 1 1: 20, and the whole process takes about one hour. Everyone should complete each inspection according to the guide, so that there will be no omissions, the process can be completed normally and the results can be drawn smoothly.

Third, physical examination items

First of all, X-ray examination is needed, and everyone's whole body should be examined, including internal organs and bones; Then, you need to have a B-ultrasound examination, which will be quick. You only need one person to show yourself in front of the instrument to get the results directly, and the ECG will be detected simultaneously.

Early blood drawing will have less impact on the results; General examination includes five senses such as weight, height and vision; Finally, you should have a urine test. Before that, you can drink more water to ensure smooth operation.

Four. vaccination

The vaccines that students need to be vaccinated will be marked directly on the forms issued by official website and the school. If you have been vaccinated in related projects, you only need to show the official vaccination certificate, which can save a few shots.

For vaccines that have not been vaccinated, you need to go to the vaccination room to confirm the items that need to be vaccinated. Generally, the injection is twice at most, which takes about 10-20 minutes. After vaccination, you need to observe for half an hour before you leave.

Guide to studying in the United States

I. Clothing

Buying clothes and shoes locally is relatively simple and easy, and the price is not very expensive. Therefore, you only need to change two or three sets of clothes when you go abroad, without increasing the burden, but you can bring formal clothes and dresses, which need to be worn on formal occasions.

You can usually go directly to the mall to buy clothes. Some fast-selling brands often have discounts, and the seasons change faster and the prices are more cost-effective. But don't buy too much, because the update will be faster and it will be a big expense.

Second, food.

The dining here will be western-style, and the staple food is bread and noodles. In addition, sandwich salads are also common. The meat is mainly beef. If you eat in the canteen, you will usually provide self-help. You can choose many dishes, from staple food, drinks and desserts.

If you eat out, you need to pay a tip, and all drinks can be refilled indefinitely; You can also order takeout, and APP Yelp and Pinterest are very convenient; ; Chinese food is also easy to handle, but the price is a bit expensive, or you can cook it yourself.

Third, live.

Students' accommodation is generally a dormitory in the school dormitory. There are many bedrooms on the first floor, and there will be public toilets and toilets on each floor, as well as a kitchen and living room. All public goods can be used at will, but health needs to be maintained.

You can also rent a house. The more common apartment is the apartment, which provides Studio, 1B 1B to 4B4B. The former is a single room, and the latter is one room, one hall, and many rooms and many halls. Generally, the area will be larger, and everyone can enjoy a more comfortable life.

Fourth, ok

If your school is in the urban area with convenient transportation, you can take the bus and subway directly to meet your own needs. It will be more cost-effective after getting a card, and the traffic route is perfect. You can go directly wherever you want.

But if it is a remote suburb, or even the bus route will be longer, it will be more convenient for everyone to consider cycling by themselves during the day. If you have a driver's license, you can buy a used car and save money without walking.

Introduction to the ways of reducing and exempting study abroad fees in the United States

First, apply for a grant.

Most graduate students can apply for grants, that is, you can help professors or participate in research projects, and give you a reward on your way to study, similar to the monthly salary of students. Undergraduate students basically don't have to consider this. However, if you are an undergraduate and are lucky enough to be interested by the professor, you can get it.

Second, strive for scholarships.

There are two kinds of scholarships mentioned here, one is on-campus scholarship and the other is foundation scholarship. Foundation scholarships are actually offered outside the school, that is, private individuals or enterprises. Well, as a student, you can apply on campus or off campus. Of course, there is more content outside the school than inside, and it is rich.

Third, apply for tuition fee remission.

This can also be applied, but there are various regulations and conditions for this kind of tuition fee reduction, such as students who may have serious income tragedies, for the disabled or their families. Of course, if you can prove that your family's financial ability can't help you finish your studies, you can also apply for this.

Four, the campus accommodation thrifty or relief

This is a scholarship specially designed by American schools to reduce the cost of studying in the United States. Li said that if you feel that you can't afford such a high accommodation fee on campus and your family is in financial difficulties, you can make this request and apply to the school.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) won a scholarship for research and teaching assistant.

Universities and graduate schools in the United States will provide these two kinds of service grants, but only for graduate students studying in the United States or higher-level international students who can apply. This must have a good academic record and a strong English level, and it needs to be further assessed by professors or school service institutions.

Entry guide to American study abroad airports

First of all, when the plane is moving forward

When you are still on the plane, the general flight attendants will issue I-94 entry and exit cards and customs declarations. The I-94 entry and exit card is a special form for the US Immigration Service, also known as the entry and exit record card. It consists of two parts, one is the entry record, and the other is the exit record. If you don't know how to fill out this form, you must ask the driver for help, and don't fill it out casually. Some of the customs declaration forms are filled out before leaving the country, and some are filled out on the plane, depending on the exit situation. In addition, during a long flight, you should pay attention to rest, so that you can maintain your vigorous energy when you get off the plane, because you still need to go through some procedures when you get off the plane, so vigorous energy is also a good way to avoid making mistakes.

Two. Entry inspection procedure

Before you arrive at the checkpoint, please prepare your passport, SEVISI-20 or DS-20 19 form, I-94 entry and exit record card and the corresponding customs declaration form for showing to the relevant customs officers. Among the inspection contents of American ports of entry, the main inspection contents include public health, immigration status, customs inspection and agricultural inspection.

These four inspections can be conducted by one or more officials. When you arrive at the port of entry, please go to the arrival passenger exit, go to the entry inspection room and wait in line for inspection according to the different entry visas. Students with non-immigrant visas should queue up in the ranks of non-residents in the entry area for foreign tourists, and students with immigrant visas or green cards should queue up in the ranks of citizens/residents. When it's your turn to be inspected, please give your passport, SEVIS I-20 or DS-20 19 form, I-94 entry and exit record card and customs declaration form to the immigration officer for inspection.

In addition, according to the usual practice, immigration officials will ask you some basic questions, such as your residence in the United States, your purpose of coming to the United States, the time you plan to stay in the United States, and how much money you will bring. When answering these questions, you must state that you are a student and the name and address of your school. Then, immigration officials will ask you to leave your fingerprints on the scanning equipment and take photos on the spot, and stamp on I-20 or IAP-66 and I-94. I-94 card is a document to prove that you have legally entered the United States, and you must keep it properly.

Three. Entry follow-up matters

When you pass through the foreign passenger entry area, you can pick up your checked baggage at the terminal. When picking up luggage, be sure to check the luggage number carefully and remember not to take it wrong. In addition, the customs inspector will check the articles you brought into the United States, check your luggage and check the customs declaration form you filled out on the plane.

If you conceal items that need to be declared and taxed, you will be severely punished. So don't take any chances, you must declare it truthfully. In addition, if there are prohibited items, they will be confiscated on the spot. Moreover, for convenience, don't bring more than 1 10,000 dollars when you enter the country, otherwise you will be asked to fill out the form, which will inevitably increase your entry troubles. So you only need to carry a small amount of necessary funds.

Saving money skills in studying in the United States

I. Student ID Card

In America, student ID cards have many uses. Within the scope stipulated by American schools, students don't need to spend money on public transportation, but they will get corresponding discounts on insurance, gym, electricity and so on. There are student discounts in major shopping malls in the United States, but you need to ask the staff of the mall yourself, otherwise the other party will not mention it.

Second, apply for a scholarship

In the United States, different universities have different scholarship systems and will award scholarships according to students' different academic levels. In universities, colleges will also have their own scholarships. In addition to scholarships, American universities also have grants. If you apply earlier, you will have a better chance of getting a grant. You only need students to submit relevant certificates and meet the requirements of the application, and you can get the corresponding bursary.

Third, buy second-hand books.

Intellectual property rights are highly valued in the United States, so the cost of buying a textbook will exceed $65,438+000. Students studying in the United States need to buy their own textbooks. Many students usually buy second-hand books or rent books to save money. Electronic teaching materials are also very common, and they can be downloaded for free online.

Fourth, work-study program.

The problem of international students working in the United States is very strict. Students with F 1 visa can't work outside the school, but they can work on campus, and the working hours per week can't exceed 20 hours. Working on campus can be in libraries, student dormitories, student offices, bookstores, campus restaurants and so on.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) saves living expenses.

Taxis in America are very expensive. Students studying in big cities can generally take the bus and subway if they want to save money. If you eat in a restaurant every day, you must spend a lot of money. If you want to save money in this respect, you can do it yourself. In American supermarkets, there are promotions almost every day, and you can buy discounted goods. Accommodation for studying abroad is almost available on and off campus. The cost of dormitory on campus in America is much more expensive than living off campus. However, many universities in the United States require freshmen to live on campus in the first year and rent houses in the second year. Renting a house can be shared with their classmates, which can save a lot of money