TOEFL is a necessary test score for applying for scholarships to study abroad, which stipulates the minimum TOEFL admission score for applicants. TOEFL scores are related to the success rate of scholarships. Generally speaking, if Chinese candidates score 80 points, they are likely to be admitted to famous American schools; If you can get a score of 100, you will have a better chance to apply for a scholarship.
Many foreign government departments, private or institutional scholarship programs, license certification institutions, etc. It is also necessary to evaluate the English level of the recipients according to TOEFL scores.
The SAT is an American exam. American universities will require applicants to issue SAT scores when enrolling students. It can also be said that it is a standardized exam used in American universities. The examination time is more than three hours, and the questions are mainly multiple-choice questions. The people who take the SAT are basically high school students. SAT, also known as SATI, is different from the subject exam called SAT2, and most famous universities also require applicants to provide SAT2 scores. You can look at the SAT this way: a very poor SAT score will greatly reduce your application success rate, while a very good SAT score will greatly improve your chances of winning. Between these two extremes, the importance of your SAT score depends on how competitive the university you are applying for and how strong your competitors are. At the very least, you will want your SAT score to be good enough, and you will not belittle your other application conditions.
Application materials for preparing to study in the United States
With TOEFL and SAT scores, applicants only need to have one basic condition to apply for undergraduate admission permits and scholarships in American universities. In order to complete the application, the applicant also needs to submit the following materials:
1. Personal statement or purpose statement
This is an opportunity for the applicant to show his speech to the school. The school hopes to understand the applicant's expressive ability, logical thinking, problem-solving ability, background, goals, career planning and so on through this personal confession material. In this very important article, the applicant needs to explain his ideas concretely, truly and vividly, which should generally include: why did I choose this school; Why this school is suitable for me; How this school will help me realize my dream; Why am I an excellent candidate in this school?
2. Letter of recommendation or recommendation.
American schools generally require each applicant to provide three letters of recommendation, which can be two letters of recommendation from the main teachers of the school and one letter of recommendation from the head teacher or principal. Most schools have a fixed recommendation letter form, which needs to be filled out according to the form. In most cases, letters of recommendation can also be written on school stationery by referees and sent to foreign schools alone or together with forms. Each letter of recommendation must be signed by the recommender himself and cannot be copied.
3. Chinese and English transcripts (official transcripts) and graduation certificates or academic certificates.
If you have graduated from high school, you need to provide Chinese and English transcripts and graduation certificates for three years in high school. The transcript must be original, sealed with the envelope of the school and stamped with the official seal of the school. A diploma is usually a copy. If the student is studying in a high school at the time of application, he/she should provide the transcripts of each semester during his/her high school study, and the original proof of studying in both Chinese and English. Some schools may also ask for improving the transcripts of junior high schools.
4. Resume (resume or resume)
Resume is not required for every major in every school, but it will be beneficial to make a resume, which will make your education, practical experience, part-time job experience inside and outside the school and extracurricular activities clear at a glance.
5. Application Form for Institutions (Application Form)
The application form is divided into paper version and electronic version. Most colleges and universities recommend students to apply online, which not only saves time, but also can check the application status online.
6. Application fee (application fee)
At present, most colleges and universities charge applicants an application fee ranging from $30 to 150. Generally, when submitting an application form online, they can pay by credit card, which is quick and saves the handling fee. Or you can go to the Bank of China to handle the money order, but there will be additional procedures.
7. Bank statement
Generally speaking, the amount of the deposit certificate should cover at least the first year's expenses, which are expected to be around 300,000-500,000 due to the different expenses of various institutions and majors. In addition to the deposit certificate, some schools will require the applicant to issue a letter signed by the sponsor, or require the sponsor to fill in the relevant funding form to prove that the sponsor is willing and able to provide the applicant with sufficient funds to complete his studies.
8. Other materials (other)
In addition to the above-mentioned documents, some schools also issue questions, requiring applicants to write an Essay of 1-2.
However, this procedure is extremely cumbersome, and the refusal rate is very high in the United States. Some of our friends chose to study in Russia after refusing visas (some of them were taught in English)
In contrast, Russia's advantage lies in
★ Admission is simple, wide in and strict out.
As long as you have a high school diploma (including vocational high school and technical secondary school) or above, you can directly enter any college preparatory class (no language foundation and college entrance examination results are required). After passing the preparatory examination, you can generally directly enter the undergraduate major. No inspection is needed. For example, if you hold a college diploma, you can apply for an undergraduate degree after graduating from preparatory school, and you can directly enter the corresponding majors in the third and fourth grades of the university after being audited by the school. Those who hold a bachelor's degree can directly study the master's course of the corresponding major after graduation from the preparatory course. But when you graduate, you must pass all the exams and pass the graduation thesis defense. Party A awarded this person an internationally recognized diploma.
★ The cost of studying abroad is economical and affordable for ordinary families.
The fees charged by Russian universities are relatively cheap. General foundation1200-2,500 USD/year, undergraduate1500-4,000 USD/year, and doctoral $2,000-5,000 USD/year (the tuition fees of famous music, art, sports and medicine are slightly higher than this). The average living expenses are about 10000 RMB per year, and the average accommodation expenses are 20- 120 USD/month, which is generally acceptable to domestic families.
★ There are many famous universities in the world, and you can enter directly without taking the exam.
There are many world-famous universities in Russia, and Lomonosov University in Moscow is one of the top ten universities in the world. Eight Nobel Prize winners graduated from this school. Moscow Electric Power Institute is one of the most important universities of electric power, electric energy, mechatronics, electronics and informatics in Russia. Russian People's Friendship University is the cradle of training politicians and diplomats, and many internationally renowned politicians and diplomats have graduated from it. There is also the famous St. Petersburg University, which is one of the best universities in Russia. At present, Russian President Vladimir Putin graduated from the law department of the school, with many distinctive disciplines, music, culture and art, and famous Russian universities occupy a leading position in the world in all fields. In these famous Russian universities, China students can enter the department directly as long as they are ready for graduation, and no examination is needed.
Russian education has a long history, complete disciplines and complete teaching system. It has advanced educational methods and flexible teaching methods. In all universities in Russia, there is a high-level, conscientious, huge and dedicated education, science and technology and administrative team. Universities are famous for their high-level education and research, and have been attracting overseas students from many countries. Another advantage of Russian universities is that once they graduate from the preparatory course for studying abroad, they can choose their favorite majors at will without taking exams. This provides the best opportunities and conditions for each international student to realize his ideal wishes.
★ The Chinese and Russian governments recognize each other's academic qualifications equally.
China and the Russian government signed an agreement on mutual recognition of academic qualifications. Graduation certificates and degree certificates obtained by registering for study in Russian regular institutions of higher learning or scientific research units. State recognition. Russian associate doctor is equivalent to studying for a doctorate in China.
★ Russian diploma has high gold content and bright employment prospects.
Diplomas issued by Russian State University (including comprehensive, science, technology, medicine, art, music, sports, etc. ) is recognized by all countries in the world. Every college graduate must master 65,438+0-2 foreign languages when he graduates. The education of Russian universities pays special attention to cultivating students' oral and practical ability or independent consciousness, and pays attention to cultivating top talents. As long as students work hard, they will learn real knowledge and get good grades when studying in Russian universities.
At present, Sino-Russian relations are developing very friendly. The trade between China and Russia is mainly based on heavy industry and light industry, which complement each other and communicate with each other. Especially after China's entry into WTO, its economy has developed rapidly and is in line with international standards. In this way, in all fields of our country, we need compound talents with different levels, international educational background, high professional and cultural quality and mastering several different foreign languages. It can be predicted that when China hosts the Olympic Games in 2008, China will need a large number of graduates to study in Russia.
★ Beautiful nature, urban scenery and splendid Russian culture.
As we all know, Russia has unique resources. Not only is there a vast forest cover; Fertile land; Fresh water and rich mineral deposits, as well as charming scenery, magical urban buildings, magnificent, gorgeous and elegant teaching groups and various sculptures, Moscow subway is a masterpiece of art, and Russian culture and art are dazzling, including literary masters Tolstoy, Pushkin, Tchaikovsky, painting masters Lie Bin and Surikov, and Russian ballet, sports, circus and so on. These are world-famous, eye-catching, but also let the world's aspiring young people yearn for. At the same time, it also deeply attracts young students in China.
★ The visa efficiency is high and it is easier to get a visa.
Russia is vast and sparsely populated, and both governments support and encourage international students. Coupled with the friendly relations between the Chinese and Russian peoples, it is relatively easy to obtain a visa to study in Russia.
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