What are the main entrance examinations for American universities?

Procedures for studying in the United States The preparation procedures for studying in the United States are quite complicated and require a lot. Generally speaking, it needs to be prepared 1 year in advance. Of course, there are also some intermediary cooperative colleges that can apply for admission in autumn in June/July. To tell the truth, the school is not bad, as long as the students themselves are not very bad, it is ok to go to an American university with 200-300 students (there are 3600 universities in the United States)

Detailed process of studying in the United States:

1, sign up for a class in a language training institution like New Oriental and take the new TOEFL (graduate students need +GRE or GMAT) training.

2, take the exam, the new TOEFL (graduate students need +GRE or GMAT);

3. According to your own test scores (or your own estimated scores) and your own wishes, choose American universities and majors. USNEWS has American university rankings;

4. Prepare application materials, generally including 1 resume, 1 PS, three letters of recommendation, proof of financial resources, proof of academic performance, graduation certificate, etc.

5. Send materials to the school and wait for admission;

6. After receiving the admission, prepare the visa, prepare your own return plan, study plan, proof of funds, language expression, etc.

7. Make an appointment for a visa and pay the fees (face-to-face visa fee, SEVIS fee);

8. Face-to-face PK with visa officer, and the result is nothing more than 3: visa grant/refusal /CHCEK.

9. Prepare luggage, buy air tickets, contact the school, and go to the United States after signing the contract; If you refuse to sign, prepare again, adjust the plan and language expression, and sign again; Check, just wait, generally can still pass; Gift 2:

I. Possible difficulties in handling and applying:

A, I am not familiar with the process of applying for American universities, I don't know the requirements of the school in application materials and the places that the school values, so I can't highlight my own advantages and attract the attention of the school;

B, there are too many schools and majors in the United States to understand, and it is impossible to complete the work of selecting schools and majors efficiently and pertinently;

C, send materials, etc. It is also a troublesome job, tedious!

D, TOEFL, GRE and other exams have to make great efforts to prepare!

E, visa is a big problem, if you don't understand the requirements of American visa, it is very difficult; Study plan, return plan, preparation of visa materials, proof of funds, face-to-face signing etiquette, avoiding immigration tendency, etc. It is a big problem that will affect whether you can get a visa to study in the United States; Choosing a school can be said to be the first step in applying for studying abroad. Whether this first step is right or not is directly related to whether the whole application process is smooth. Mistakes in choosing a school may make people with strong qualifications stay in China for several years, while those with unfavorable conditions are invincible.

The easiest way to choose a school is to use the ranking table. Professional ranking and comprehensive ranking are essential. Some people will say that the ranking is not absolute, and there are many other aspects to consider. But because China students don't know much about American schools, ranking is definitely a shortcut.

When it comes to the importance of professional ranking and comprehensive ranking, it is normal for people to have different opinions, but basically they should pay equal attention to both, and many people value comprehensive ranking more. In addition to ranking, the year of the university, the number of teachers and students, the collection of books in the library, university publications and their excellent courses can also explain the problem. In addition, we must know the admission requirements, admission standards, competition and application deadline of the school, and objectively estimate whether we meet the admission standards and conditions of the school and have strong competitiveness. According to personal circumstances, sometimes geographical conditions and consumption levels are also factors to be considered. Many universities also have specific requirements for foreign students. For example, many universities in the United States require applicants to pay the application fee, and a few religious schools prohibit students from smoking and drinking. So you must think carefully before contacting the school.

First, the way to choose a school

The following units in Beijing have long-term "school introductions" sent by American universities to these units: the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the State Education Commission, the Beijing Library, and the Cultural Section of the American Embassy in Beijing (28th floor, Jingguang Building). The main reference books are: American universities and colleges, college selection guide, American college handbook, American university expense manual, college blue book: grants, scholarships and scholarship yearbook, postgraduate course catalogue, information index, American university world guide, American colleges and university faculty catalogue, Peterson yearbook postgraduate course guide, etc. Comparative Guide to American Universities, Harper's 1985 Guide to Higher Education, Guide to American Graduate Schools, Scholarship for China Scholars and China Students Willing to Study and Research in the United States, Yearbook of World Universities, Guide to American MBA Courses, Yearbook of American Postgraduate Medical Education.

Second, the factors that should be considered when choosing a school

1. First of all, we should correctly estimate our professional background ability and choose a suitable school according to our actual situation.

2. Understand whether the teaching, scientific research level and major setting of the selected school are similar to their majors and research, so as to avoid many troubles caused by the mismatch of majors.

3. Understand the admission requirements, admission standards, competition and application deadline of the school, and objectively estimate whether you meet the admission standards and conditions of the school and have strong competitiveness. Many universities in the United States have specific requirements for the admission of foreign students, so we should pay attention to the different requirements of each school. For example, some schools require special GRE scores. If you don't take special exams, you will be at a disadvantage when applying.

4. Understand the various expenses and grants of the school, that is, whether your financial situation can pay for your study and living expenses at school. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the conditions and requirements for applying for grants to measure our own strength. If there is no full prize, for many China students, admission is meaningless.

5. Also pay attention to whether you can adapt to the climate and customs of the school.

Third, the method of screening schools.

First, filter the information sources. Find some good and bad schools and make a list. For international students, the selection criteria may be beneficial. Copy the e-mail address of each school and send it out for information. Read the materials carefully and screen them one by one. Anyone who says "no" to the scholarship of international students in the "first year" will be thrown into the trash can. Take electronic information engineering as an example, its internal direction is very mixed. Which direction is strong in each school and which direction to apply for? Generally speaking, it is better for you to apply for this school in a stronger direction, so there are more professors, more students and more opportunities. You can also go to the website of this school and search for students in idle countries. If there are many people, it often means that China students have great hopes of winning the prize.

How to choose a major?

There are 3,000 or 4,000 universities in the United States, and many universities have complete departments. Faced with so many choices, you must be a little confused when you are happy. What kind of major should I choose? Is it to build on the original foundation, or to open up a new world?

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Of course, choosing a major depends on your interest, but it also depends on the market prospect of employment. For example, if you want to apply for a doctorate in chemistry, you should know that the job opportunities in academia and industry are quite narrow at present. You'd better study a major related to biomedicine and environment, because both of them seem to have good development prospects.

Your mentor, your department

When you get your degree, you will join a professional society, whether in academia, clinical practice or business. Every professional association is a small world of its own, consisting of famous people, schools of thought, contacts and acquaintances. Your mentor will bring you into this world, and his/her fame will affect you. When you start your career, you will be regarded as a "student of Professor XXX", or you may soon find your first job outside academia because of your tutor.

So is your department. The research and teaching of many departments are concentrated in a small field, and special academic ideas and methods have become the characteristics of this department. In your career development, you will be regarded as "an honorable member of them". Admission requirements and application requirements of American universities Read the admission requirements and application requirements of universities carefully, and the procedures to be completed include:

1. Fill in the application form.

The application form should be filled out clearly and the information should be accurate. If there are no special requirements, it is best to fill in the application form with typewriter or WORD. The information to be filled in should be consistent, and the names in all documents should be spelled consistently, which is convenient for the school to review the materials. For the social security number, according to the instructions, you can leave it blank or fill in "None". The name and address of the applicant's school, employer, examination and award-winning should be filled in completely, and abbreviations cannot be used. Education or work experience should be filled in order (in chronological or reverse order).

2. Pay the application fee

Many universities require applicants to pay a certain application fee. Payment must be made in US dollars. You can use an international credit card to pay according to the online prompt or go to the bank to handle the draft and mail it to the relevant address provided by the school.

3. Proof of academic qualifications

Each university will specify the relevant documents and proof of educational experience required for the application. In the United States, they are called transcripts, which list all the courses and achievements completed at school and the specific time of study at school. American universities may require and affix the official seal of the school. Even if there are no special requirements, it is best to have a copy issued by the school, one in Chinese and one in English, stamped by the school, stamped with the official seal, and sent together with other documents.

In order to highlight your advantages, it is best to provide copies of other documents that can fully prove your talent, and attach professional translation texts. For example, the experience of participating in social activities, specialty certificates, invention certificates, published articles and award-winning certificates of various competitions will greatly increase the chances of being admitted and winning scholarships. Don't send the originals unless there are special circumstances, because usually these documents will not be returned. All copies should be stamped with the seal of the school or relevant departments.

4. Standardized test report

Take ACT, SAT I or SAT II, TOEFL or other exams according to the requirements of the school. You need TOEFL to apply for an undergraduate course. In fact, the best universities in the United States (TOP 100) now require applicants to provide SAT scores. To apply for graduate students, you need to take TOEFL, GRE or GMAT, depending on the school and major you are applying for. It is recommended that all exams be taken early. First, you can prepare your application early. Second, if you don't do well in the exam, you can have time to take it again and increase your application strength. When submitting the application, a copy of the test report card shall be provided.