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Introduction to studying in the United States for junior high school and senior high school undergraduates

It is the idea of many parents and students to study in the United States, learn more knowledge, broaden their horizons and enhance their competitiveness in order to have a better future. Although going abroad is not the only choice, the success of studying abroad may be followed by the global job market, and "returnees" still occupy an advantage in the domestic workplace competition, making the upsurge of studying abroad unabated.

For a person, there may be many crossroads on the road of life. Going to society after successful education is a key step in life, and a suitable choice may be a profound change in life. Although there are different views on studying at home and studying abroad, studying abroad is a completely different experience for life, which has been recognized by most people. "Let's look at the world with another way of thinking" and "Mind is not as good as action". Looking at the world, as long as the mind is far away, people can go further. ...

Advantages of studying abroad for middle school students;

First, middle school students apply to study in the United States, learn the knowledge of American native culture and history while learning the language, and feel the core values of multiculturalism, freedom and the rule of law and the leading scientific and technological level produced by the collision of human civilizations.

Second, children are more likely to adapt to American educational ideas and teaching methods, thus laying a solid foundation for adapting to future study life and even work life.

Third, studying in the United States in middle school can cultivate children's insight, communication skills, cooperative spirit and positive creative spirit. These abilities and spirits are important factors in exploring one's career development.

Fourth, attending an American high school can create more favorable conditions for applying for a prestigious American school. Students applying for prestigious universities in China should not only have good language scores, specialized courses in high schools or universities, but also have differences from many other applicants. When you spend your middle school life in the United States, these requirements will be easier to meet.

Suggestions for studying abroad:

1, you can directly study American senior one courses (TOEFL 550 or above, IELTS 6.0 or above, SSAT2000 or equivalent English level).

2. If you feel that your conditions are not enough, you can choose the local third-grade course and give yourself a buffer and adaptation time.

American entrance examination for studying abroad:

SSAT, the abbreviation of middle school entrance examination, is a middle school entrance examination, which consists of English, mathematics and composition.

Held in March and April every year at 1 1, 12, 1, and the deadline for registration is four weeks before the exam.

Selected American high schools:

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Burr and Burton College, Bitton Middle School, Vermont

Kate Middle School, California Kate School

Cranbrook High School, Michigan Cranbrook School

Cushing High School Cushing College, Massachusetts

Dunn High School, California

George High School, Pennsylvania George School

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High school students: overseas universities choose to stay and return to China.

Admission scheme:

According to different situations, introduce the plan for senior high school students to study in the United States:

◆ 1, without TOEFL or IELTS scores, go abroad to study languages for a period of time before entering undergraduate studies.

After studying in the university for one or two years, I went abroad to study in the university.

Some of them took the TOEFL test in China and applied at the end of last year.

Application suggestion:

Students below the second grade: You can apply for private secondary schools in the United States without any conditions. TOEFL, SAT or ISEE are the best.

Students above Grade Two can apply for the first year of undergraduate course, community college 1 grade, TOEFL above 500: language+professional study (no TOEFL or TOEFL is not enough), and some institutions recognize ILTS5.0 above 5.0. SAT is the best.

Application process:

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. The details can be determined according to the school and major you apply for. I suggest you take all the exams early, so that you can prepare your application early.

1. Take the standardized entrance examination

select a school

Prepare a letter of recommendation.

4. Prepare personal statements and papers.

Step 5 prepare your resume

6. Provide school transcripts (transcripts)

7. Other supporting materials

8. Bank statement.

SLEP exam:

SLEP (Middle School English Proficiency Test) is an English proficiency test for students whose mother tongue is non-English-speaking countries in junior and senior high schools. Chinese translation is "Middle School English Proficiency Test", which is provided by Princeton Test Center (EST). Exam * * * 150, out of 67 points. Only students who get more than 42 points can enter junior high schools and senior high schools in the United States to receive formal education.

The SLEP test, also known as the "TOEFL", is set up to assess the entrance of English as a second language students into American middle schools 10 to 12 grades. Nearly 900 American colleges and universities recognize IELTS, including 7 of the 8 Ivy League schools.

College students: professional, experienced and elite-receive advanced global education and cultivate international talents.

Admission plan:

People who have no long-term worries will have near worries. If you have good reasons to choose to study abroad, then study abroad planning will be the most important part for you. Studying abroad without employment goals is doomed to "wait for the sea"

◆ The best timetable for studying in the United States.

1. Take an English test (TOEFL, GRE or GMAT)

It is best to complete these exams before the application starts in September. For undergraduates, you can take GRE and TOEFL in junior year. I suggest you take GRE first, then GRE and TOEFL. I applied for the exam last semester in my senior year. If you want to take part in GreSub in June165438+1October of that year, you'd better start preparing your application before the summer vacation.

2. Ask American universities for application materials (no materials are needed for online application)

This work was necessary in the past. Now that the Internet is popular, most schools encourage online applications, and even don't want to save postage by mailing materials. Online application can be paid by credit card, and there is no need to make a draft, which will save some handling fees. Moreover, most schools can check their application status when applying online, such as whether the school has received its own materials and whether it has been accepted. If it is inconvenient for you to surf the Internet, you can also ask the school for materials after August.

3. Prepare application materials and apply.

This stage generally begins in September, and all materials will be sent to the school before the school deadline (65438+February/65438+1October/February, different schools/departments have different requirements). The work to be done is to choose schools, write PS and resumes, find professors to write letters of recommendation, and handle transcripts, diplomas and degree certificates (if any); Ask ETS to send points; Online application; Payment (credit card or money order); Material mailing.

Due to different personal circumstances, work habits and efficiency, the specific schedule of this stage also varies from person to person.

4. Generally, after March and April of the following year, you will receive the offer and I-20 forms, and then start to go through the formalities of going abroad for visas.

◆ Plan to study abroad according to your own needs.

◆ Five steps of planning the study abroad policy.

1. Recall past experiences

Before starting the formal application, you should think for yourself: what professional experience do I have and what highlights are worth reflecting on. Including research experience, TA/RA experience, papers, as well as various backgrounds related to applying for major. Only by fully understanding your background can you know your position among many applicants and give yourself a reasonable position. At the same time, only by knowing your own characteristics and advantages can you foster strengths and avoid weaknesses in the later application process.

Review the exam

Examination is undoubtedly the key factor of application, which directly affects the level of admission and application, and is the first step to open the door of American schools. Therefore, the most important experience at this stage should be on reviewing exams. Although everyone knows the exam, there are some tricky things in it, which need to be arranged reasonably.

Contact references

Contacting referees mainly involves the time of referees. Generally speaking, many references of students who haven't graduated are teachers in their own schools. They usually have to work, take lessons, do research and so on. And time is tight. Now many schools have their own recommendation forms, which need to be filled out by referees themselves and sent back to the schools. In addition, there are many teachers and students, so they usually give reference to several people at the same time, so their time is very tight. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm with the referee in advance whether the other party has time, and the referee will not travel or have any work to do when applying.

Another thing to pay attention to is the choice of the referee. Many students always choose referees from among awesome people. In fact, it is difficult for us to find an absolute awesome person. Moreover, cattle people generally have higher positions, less opportunities to communicate with students, and they don't know much about students. In fact, it doesn't matter whether the referee is awesome or not. What is important is his understanding of the applicant, which can truly reflect the applicant's ability and witness his growth. This is the real purpose of the letter of recommendation.

Reserve funds

The preparation of funds is a very easily overlooked part, because many students go for the full bonus. But in fact, even if you get a full bonus, American schools generally require you to provide proof of I-20 funds, and you also need to show proof of deposit when applying for a visa. Therefore, it is best to prepare in advance in terms of funds. Of course, this only applies to some students. Although there is no requirement for the deposit time in the US visa, it will also check whether the deposit belongs to your home. If a large sum of money is suddenly deposited before the visa, and there is no official document to prove the source, it will arouse suspicion.

Get a credit card

At present, most American schools use online application materials and submit online application fees. Credit cards are very convenient. Generally, it is necessary for the handling personnel to have certain economic income ability, and the overdraft limit is also related to the applicant's income level and past records. Fresh graduates may be rejected or overdrawn. So it's best to do it in the name of parents, which makes it easier to succeed.

Admission process:

→ 1, study abroad consultation

→ 2. Sign an agreement

→ 3. Study abroad exam

→ 4. School choice

→ 5. School application

→ 6. Be accepted

→ 7. Visa preparation

→ 8. Preparation before departure

Examination for studying abroad:

Language barrier is one of the first problems to be solved when studying abroad. Candidates can not only get a visa smoothly, but also apply for a scholarship with excellent language test results.

◆ IELTS: It is an examination system for studying in Commonwealth countries. Its English abbreviation is IELTS-the abbreviation of "International English Testing System". ...

◆ TOEFL: It is a necessary test result for studying abroad (the United States and Canada). ...

◆ SAT: It is an academic level test. It is a standard entrance examination for American high school students to enter American universities. It is called the "College Entrance Examination" in the United States, and its test scores have been accepted by more than 3,600 colleges and universities in the United States ... and so on.

Professional choice:

The employment gap between different majors is obvious, and there are many kinds of majors in American universities. Most majors are included in three colleges: 1- College of Arts and Sciences 2- College of Engineering 3- Business School.

1. How do college students choose their major when studying in the United States?

2. The professional ranking and professional choice behind the craze are very important.

3. American study abroad professional skills: computer articles

Undergraduate major: accounting/business management/entrepreneurship course/finance/tourism and hotel management/international business/management/marketing/information management system.

Postgraduate majors: MBA/ Finance/International Business/Management/Marketing/Accounting/Human Resource Management/Master of Finance/Master of Accounting, etc.

Postgraduate: Climb to the peak of career, make a leap in life, squeeze into the global workplace, and the value of returnees doubles.

Admission process:

First, take the TOEFL.

(1) Examination time: The examination is held four times a year in China, namely, 65438+ 10/6, May 15, August 8 and124.

(2) Achievement requirements: Most universities in the United States usually require graduate students to have a TOEFL score of 550 or above.

(3) Best arrangement: It is best to take the TOEFL test after the end of junior year and before the start of senior year, that is, the test on August 8.

Second, the postgraduate entrance examination (GRE)

(1) Examination Time: The examination is held three times a year in China, in February, April and 10 respectively.

(2) Examination forms: ability examination and professional examination. Ability test can be arranged in the first year of going abroad, and professional test can be arranged in the year of going abroad.

(3) Performance requirements: Generally, they can pass.

Third, take the Oral English Test (TSE).

Examination time: The examination is held four times a year in China, in June, May, August and June respectively, 10.

Fourth, prepare four-year undergraduate transcripts.

(1) Because I often applied for studying abroad before my junior year, I can only get my report card for three years.

(2) Transcripts should be both Chinese originals and English translations. Both documents should be sealed with envelopes with official seals, and the envelopes should be stamped with seals.

(3) American universities require the preparation of one or two transcripts. So if you contact five universities, you must prepare a transcript of 10.

5. Prepare a personal statement.

(1) Words: 500 ~ 1000 words.

(2) Requirements: Write your own mature and unique views on this major; Explain your mental state and your vision for the future; It's infectious.

(3) Self-introduction materials must be in English.

Six, write three letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation are usually written by university leaders, professors or celebrities.

Seven, write a resume

Resume includes education, work experience and your own advantages and strengths, so be concise and clear.

Eight, prepare the thesis or thesis outline.

Professional choice:

Postgraduate degrees are divided into professional degrees and research degrees. Professional degrees (such as MBA, Master of Education, Master of Literature) provide some practical special skills and direct employment opportunities. Research-oriented masters, such as Master of Arts and Master of Science, provide general research experience, scholarships and doctoral study opportunities. International students should choose according to their purpose of studying abroad. In addition, a doctorate in the United States is relatively difficult to obtain. It usually takes 4 to 6 years of full-time study to complete.

Examination for studying abroad:

1.GRE (graduate entrance examination, abbreviation of American graduate entrance examination) GRE is divided into GeneralGRE and Subject-GRE；; The general GRE total score is 1600, and the paper-and-pencil test is composed of vocabulary and mathematics, held in June, 10, and the computer test is a logical composition. Results are valid for 5 years; Most graduate schools require GRE and TOEFL scores to be admitted.

2. The total score of 2.GMAT (Graduate Management Entrance Examination) is 800 points, including: analysis, writing, mathematics and vocabulary; Examination *** 165 questions, the examination time is 2 10 minutes; Results are valid for 5 years; Most graduate management schools require GMAT and TOEFL scores for admission.

Third, the LSAT (Law School Entrance Examination) exam * * * consists of five parts, each part is 35 minutes, plus 30 minutes of writing; It is held four times a year in February, June, October and December. China candidates only take the exam in1February; Results are valid for 5 years; LawServices publishes a candidate handbook (LSAT &; Ls das registration and information book), which has a registration form, candidates can get it for free; Almost all law school entrance requirements only require LAST and TOEFL scores, without GRE or GMAT scores.

Apply for a trick:

Most universities in the United States are large in scale, among which graduate schools are autonomous in form and management, usually based on special disciplines, and some large graduate schools are even different from universities.

It is suggested that students who go to the United States for graduate studies should choose a school not by looking at the ranking of the university where the graduate students are located, but by looking at the strength ranking of the graduate school itself.

Postgraduate education: TOEFL score above 550, college diploma, GRE or GMAT is the best, with good grades, but not necessary.