I am a high school student and want to study psychology abroad. I want to know what I should do to help me apply for college psychology in the future.

In the new situation of fierce employment competition, many students hope to continue their studies after graduation, especially to study abroad, which has become the knowledge of many college graduates. Generally speaking, it takes at least one and a half to two years from preparing for the exam, contacting the school, applying for a visa, and actually starting to study abroad. The following is the basic process of applying for studying abroad:

First, plan as early as possible.

1. Whether to study abroad for further study should be planned as soon as possible. The earlier you plan, the better your chances of success.

2. Make a career plan before studying abroad and know your future career development goals;

3. Going abroad should not only consider the cost, school and other hardware, but also comprehensively consider many factors such as personality, hobbies and physical condition. For example, students who have poor psychological endurance, adaptability and self-control ability and have difficulty in communicating with others will have to return home halfway if they are unable to adapt to studying abroad. It is difficult to adapt to domestic life after returning to China, and it is not worth the loss.

Second, language learning and examination.

After graduating from college, if you want to go abroad for postgraduate study at your own expense, you must first obtain a certificate of language achievement. Generally, you have to choose which country to go to first, which involves what kind of English exam to prepare for. Different countries need different languages. The following are the requirements for language tests in some popular countries studying abroad.

United States: TOEFL score is a language test score that must be provided to apply for studying in the United States. American universities do not have a uniform TOEFL admission score for applicants. Most American universities require freshmen applying for postgraduate courses to have a TOEFL score of 550 or above. If you want to apply for a scholarship, you should get a TOEFL score of 600 or above (out of 677). In recent years, some schools in the United States also require applicants to provide TSE oral English test scores and GRE scores.

Britain and Canada: TOEFL score above 550 is required. The IELTS score is above 6 (out of 9).

Germany: "Foreign students need to apply for the German DSH entrance examination", which is a very difficult language test. In order to alleviate the test pressure of DSH, Germany began to implement bilingual teaching in some disciplines. When studying for a master's degree, international students will teach in English at the basic stage and learn German at the same time. The professional stage is taught in German. Students applying for bilingual education should be proficient in English, must provide English language certificates such as TOEFL, and some majors should have basic knowledge of German.

France: TEF examination in France is given by French educational institutions, and marking is done in France. Some majors, such as psychology, sociology and so on. Not only TEF is required to be qualified, but also foreign students may be required to go to language colleges for further study.

Singapore: TOEFL score above 580 is required. The only way for international students to apply for postgraduate courses at the National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological University is to take the TOEFL.

Japan: The language requirement for graduate students in Japan is that they must pass the Japanese proficiency test level 1, which is equivalent to the level of the fourth year of Japanese major in China University, and can take the test in China.

Third, choose universities and majors.

1, steps for studying abroad and choosing a school:

(1) Consult relevant professional literature and academic newspapers and periodicals, understand the present situation and development of your major or scientific research in foreign universities or scientific research institutions, find professors or scientific research collaborators who are suitable for your major, and communicate with them.

(2) Go to the study abroad consulting office, science and technology information center, major libraries and online to consult information about universities and scientific research institutions, and initially determine a list of universities to apply for.

(3) Considering various factors that should be paid attention to when choosing a school, after screening, 5 ~ 10 institutions are finally determined, and then they are contacted separately.

2. Problems that should be paid attention to when choosing a school:

(1) You should determine your country of study according to the foreign languages you have studied. At the same time, before choosing a school, you'd better make an assessment of your major and foreign language level, and make an objective estimate of your actual situation to ensure that you choose the right country and school.

(2) Pay attention to the education quality, major setting, admission requirements, admission standards and competition of the selected schools, so as to avoid bringing yourself a lot of troubles in the future.

(3) Pay attention to whether the selected schools and majors have been evaluated and recognized by the relevant national authorities, and find out whether the teaching, scientific research level and professional settings of the schools are similar to their own majors or research. It is also important to check whether the school is recognized by China!

(4) Understand the school's admission requirements, admission standards, competition and application deadline, and objectively estimate whether you meet the school's admission standards and conditions and have strong competitiveness: universities in many countries have specific requirements for foreign students. For example, many universities in the United States require applicants to pay a small application fee, and a few religious schools prohibit students from smoking and drinking. So be sure to think carefully before starting contact.

(5) Understand the various expenses and grants of the school. Pay attention to the conditions and requirements for applying for a grant and see if you can get a grant from this school. Generally speaking, you should choose those schools that are eligible for financial aid. Pay attention to whether you can adapt to the climate and customs of the school. Applicants should consider the natural environment and economic factors according to their hobbies of geographical location, climate and school size when choosing a school.

(6) Pay attention to the application deadline of the contact school. Many schools do not apply for admission after the application date. In addition, a certain amount of advance payment should be prepared when contacting to prevent accidental delay in admission application.

(7) tailor-made. Evaluate your goals, abilities, qualifications, temperament, values, learning ability and learning level, and choose the university that suits you.

Fourth, economic security.

Studying abroad at your own expense must ensure that you can get enough financial resources. Tuition, living expenses, accommodation and other expenses abroad are increasing year by year, and applicants for studying abroad must prove that they have enough ability to pay these expenses. The sources of income include self-raised funds, relatives and friends' support, friends' guarantee, scholarships, work-study programs, etc. Among them, adequate economic guarantee is a common requirement of all countries, and many countries have stipulated the qualifications and amount of economic guarantors, and often raise the standards. Of course, if you can get higher scholarships and grants to study in the United States and Canada, you don't need financial guarantee.

Economic guarantee refers to the notarized and effective financial aid documents provided by relevant funding units or individuals for overseas students. Those who have no proof of financial guarantee and no funding from the other school will generally not be admitted to the school.

Countries have different requirements for financial guarantee certification materials for students applying for studying in their own countries. Some need all kinds of proof materials, others don't need any materials, just need to pay the required fees. However, most countries require materials that can prove that they can afford the expenses of international students, including economic guarantee, bank deposit certificate, personal income certificate, tax bill and so on. In the specific process, students studying abroad at their own expense can apply for the required economic guarantee materials according to the regulations of the country where they go.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) Apply for scholarships and grants.

Studying abroad at one's own expense depends on applying for scholarships and grants from foreign universities and projects funded by foreign private institutions and foundations without foreign exchange support from relatives and friends and insufficient foreign exchange deposits.

1. Scholarship

Western developed countries have various scholarships to encourage outstanding academic and scientific personnel with scientific research ability to participate in the research of a certain subject or complete an academic course. Scholarships have two purposes: one is to reward high-level students, and the other is to subsidize students from poor families. Scholarships come from a variety of sources, including education funds from the federal government, state governments or municipal governments, relevant science foundations, scientific research institutions and universities, and donations from enterprises or individuals to schools. Most scholarship programs have one thing in common, that is, internationalization, and students all over the world can apply or apply for exams.

2. scholarships

Grants can usually be divided into two types: assistantships and graduate scholarships. Both of them need work-study programs, and the remuneration for work-study programs is the source of living expenses. Grant income is subject to income tax, but the tax rate is very low.

3. Problems that should be paid attention to when applying for awards and subsidies

Students studying abroad at their own expense should pay attention to the following points when striving for scholarships:

(1) China students who apply for undergraduate courses rarely get financial aid from universities. Ordinary universities only waive part or all of the tuition fees for undergraduates. Graduate students can apply for more scholarships.

(2) Have a high level of foreign language and be proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing. There are many opportunities for full self-recommendation, which are recommended by scholars and experts with certain prestige.

(3) Applying for a prestigious university may not be easy to get a scholarship. Usually, world-famous universities have strong faculty, advanced teaching and research equipment and sufficient funds, and provide students with a lot of financial aid. However, due to its high popularity and many applicants, there may be thousands of applicants vying for a scholarship. On the contrary, some less well-known universities have fewer applicants, and only a dozen people may compete for scholarships, so the chances of getting scholarships are much greater.

(4) Scholarships for science majors are less competitive than those for engineering, and it is relatively easy to get grants. The number of scholarships for humanities majors is small. There are almost no scholarships for law and medicine majors;

(5) Pay attention to regional factors. As far as a country is concerned, due to historical and resource reasons, its regional economic, cultural, educational and scientific development is unbalanced. When applying for scholarships, if you look at underdeveloped areas, it will be easier to get scholarships and many other benefits.

(6) Applicants should pay attention to the deadline for applying for scholarships, and apply one year or earlier.

Application materials for intransitive verbs

1. Application Form

The application form includes the applicant's name, date of birth, marital status, education, experience, major subjects and degrees to be studied, as well as autobiography, plans, records of extracurricular activities, special talents, etc. When filling in this form, the surname and first name should be consistent with the foreign language names of academic qualifications, passports and other documents. From the perspective of education and experience, it should be filled backwards.

Step 2: Copy

To apply for a graduate student, you must attach a university transcript. In addition to the original transcript, there must be a notarized or official English version. The report card should include the course name, credits, grades (it is best to change the scores of China schools into GPA used in the United States) and class rankings.

3. Letter of recommendation

Most schools require applicants to provide two or three letters of recommendation, which are sent directly to the school by professors, department heads or work supervisors.

4. Language test transcripts.

When applying for studying abroad, you should send the corresponding language test transcripts directly to the school you apply for.

5. Proof of financial resources

Financial proof includes bank deposit certificate, real estate certificate, scholarship, loan certificate or guarantor guarantee, etc. In order to estimate the cost of study, in addition to tuition and fees, room and board, we should also consider books, clothes, medical insurance, holiday travel and other expenses.

6, physical examination form or health certificate

General schools require applicants to submit physical examination forms. This form is provided by the school, and applicants are required to find a doctor to fill in and sign it, and some of them have to attach vaccination records. Some schools do not need a physical examination form, but require a health certificate.

7. Accommodation Application Form

Some universities stipulate that all freshmen live on campus, while others are free to choose. If you plan to live on campus, you should apply as soon as possible. Some schools also require prepaid fees to ensure that dormitory rooms are reserved.

Seven, apply for a passport

The procedures for China citizens to apply for going abroad for personal reasons have been simplified. Now, they can get the approval form for going abroad with their household registration book or ID card. Applicants only need to submit supporting materials related to the reasons for going abroad. Citizens who apply for studying abroad at their own expense, like regular universities, only need to submit admission notices and financial guarantees when necessary; In addition, holders who have been approved to go abroad can apply for an extension within six months before the expiration of their passports. In special circumstances, they can apply in advance with relevant visa certificates. If the applicant has not been informed of the examination and approval results within the prescribed time limit, he may inquire with the public security organ.

Eight, apply for a visa to study abroad

1. Overseas students can follow the following steps when applying for a visa:

(1) Students studying abroad at their own expense shall provide valid personal passports and exit (entry) certificates;

(2) Provide visa application documents required by consular departments in China;

(3) apply for a visa directly to the relevant embassy in China with a passport;

(4) Pay the visa fee at the consular section of the embassy; Countries that exchange visa fees with China can be exempted from visa fees.

(5) Provide photos consistent with the passport. Filling out visa application forms in foreign languages is not required in some countries.

(6) Embassies in a few countries, such as the United States, should be prepared for the interview.

2. Matters needing attention when applying for a visa

Obtaining a visa for studying abroad is a crucial link for studying abroad smoothly. There are many factors that affect obtaining a visa for studying abroad. Every country has specific regulations and requirements for the application of study visa, but the main audit factors are:

(1) Whether the contacted school has been evaluated and recognized by the national authority;

(2) Whether the economic guarantee provided by the applicant's economic guarantor can be implemented;

(3) Whether there is a problem with the purpose and motivation of studying abroad;

(4) Whether the applicant's admission materials are complete and meet the requirements of the specification.

(five) to examine whether the applicant can return to China after completing his studies and whether he has an immigration tendency.

Nine, other matters needing attention:

1, intermediary selection

◆ When studying abroad through intermediaries, you should check whether they have the Qualification Certificate of Self-funded Study Abroad Agency issued by the Ministry of Education and the Business License issued by the local administrative department for industry and commerce, and check their core qualifications.

◆ To know the qualifications of colleges and universities to study abroad through formal channels, you should check the authentication documents of embassies and consulates abroad to find out whether the intermediary service institutions have signed a letter of intent or agreement on cooperation with colleges and universities, and whether the letter of intent or agreement has been reported to the local education administrative departments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government for confirmation.

◆ When signing a service contract for studying abroad, we should not only write the core contents concerning the interests of both parties into the contract, but also pay attention to whether the name of the agency for studying abroad signed in the contract is consistent with the name on its "qualification certificate".

◆ When paying related expenses, you should ask for a valid invoice or a receipt stamped with the special seal for corporate finance. These contracts and invoices should be properly kept so that they can be used as the basis for safeguarding rights in the event of disputes in the future.

2. Common misunderstandings in the application for studying abroad.

First, I overestimated my academic level. I didn't follow my actual interests, so I must go to a famous university and study popular majors. But when I arrived in the local area, I was not used to life, learning methods and subjects I didn't like, so my grades were not ideal and I didn't realize my ideals in the end.

Second, because they broke away from their parents' bondage, indulged in pleasure, relaxed themselves, despised course study, missed too many classes, and the attendance rate could not meet the requirements of the immigration bureau, they had to terminate their studies halfway and face repatriation;

Third: the purpose of going abroad is not clear, just busy with work, ignoring the main learning tasks;

Fourth, the language foundation is relatively poor, and it is difficult to adapt to the teaching progress of the school.

3. Is the application for studying abroad online or paper?

With the development of Internet, most American universities have begun to accept online applications. Online application is also welcomed by most applicants because of its advantages such as quickness and convenience. In order to polish the application materials, most China students often wait until the last day to submit their applications, so online application has become their inevitable choice. Although online application has obvious advantages, traditional paper application may be more suitable for China students.

First, from the school's point of view, if online application is adopted, they need to print your online application materials and establish files. Then sort out and merge the other materials you mailed later. You know, in the peak season of application, the school you apply for will receive a lot of emails every day, which may lead to mistakes by school staff, resulting in data loss and a waste of time. Generally, the admission committee will not read the incomplete application materials, and they will wait until all the materials are complete before they begin to review. If it is a paper application, you can send all the information, including forms, transcripts and letters of recommendation, in a big envelope at one time, which will greatly facilitate the school's handling.

Second, many people apply online through ordinary applications. In fact, common applications are always different from specific schools in form format and inspection focus, which cannot accurately reflect the biggest concern of schools. Therefore, in addition to the usual applications, each school has a supplement. But even so, it is better to fill in the application form of the school directly.

Therefore, although online application is fast, the trouble remains. It is better to prepare the materials honestly and send them directly to the recruitment office by express delivery, which is the most efficient.