USAis known to everyone for its stable, ever-evolving economy and high-quality educational programs in schools and universities. Many students would like to study in the United States, because an American diploma guarantees a high-paying job in the future.
Main reasons to study in America
- A large selection of specialties, accredited diplomas, which are quoted all over the world
- Career
- Perspective, accessibility
- Modern teaching methods, the possibility of scholarships
- Kindness and tolerance on the part of people
- Quality education.
How to enter an American university? What does it take?
Step 1: Decide on the university and specialty
At first glance, this is a very easy stage of admission, but in the United States in each university a huge number of interesting specialties and study programs. You should start from the fact that you would like to study in depth, what to do and what contribution to society. It is recommended to choose from 4 to 10 universities and apply for admission. Each application will cost you $ 40-100 (if you are not credited, this amount is not returned).
Step 2: Decide on entrance exams, documents, tests
Basically, for most universities in the country, the requirements are approximately similar, namely:
For undergraduate:
- Notarized and translated into English copy of secondary school diploma
- Help with assessments
- Motivation letter
- Letters of recommendation from teachers
- English language proficiency test IELTS from 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL exam (it is more common in America).
For Master's degree:
- Diploma of the first higher education
- Letters of recommendation from employers and teachers
- Motivation letter or essay
- IELTS English Language Test – average from 6.5 (or TOEFL)
- Certificates translated into English and bank statements.
It should be borne in mind that the entrance tests depend on the specialty you choose. Some universities require math tests, interviews and interviews.
Step 3: Analyze your skills and abilities
To enter abroad, especially in America, you will need an excellent knowledge of English. It is recommended to enroll in a preparation course in America or hire a tutor to be sure that the results of the IELTS or TOEFL test will be sufficient for admission.
Step 4: Collect and prepare documents
All documents must be notarized and translated into English. It is necessary to collect a transcript of grades from school from the 9th grade, letters of recommendation from teachers, a bank certificate of the availability of bank funds in the account, an essay (with answers to questions from the university) and a motivation letter (a story about yourself, your ambitions and plans for the future), as well as:
- Completed Application Form
- IELTS test results (for bachelor's degree - from 6.0, for master's degree - from 6.5) or TOEFL
- Information about extracurricular activities and personal achievements
- Results of additional entrance tests.
Step 5: Send a package of documents before the deadline
Step 6: With successful admission, send a confirmation letter in the specialty you are interested in, and for other specialties for which you were accepted, but you decided not to enter there - send a letter with a polite refusal.
Step 7: Collect documents to apply for a student visa
Tips for a successful interview at the U.S. Embassy:
- Listen carefully to the visa application centre worker and respond to his words
- Answer questions in detail
- Provide evidence that you are not going to emigrate after receiving an education (family, housing, business in your homeland)
- Provide a curriculum
- To tell the truth, to behave naturally and calmly.
Step 8: Prepare for the trip - buy an airticket, learn about the possibilities of living on the territory of the educational institution.
It is usually even easier to enter the magistracy than for a bachelor's degree, but do not neglect the preparation for admission, learning the language and saving money for tuition. Admission to doctoral studies under the conditions is about the same as in the magistracy.
