Applying to Schools
Filling out forms is just the beginning of the application process. The section "Applying to schools" will show you everything you need to prepare your application. A well-prepared application can be as important as your grades, in getting accepted to the school of your choice.
Ask for Letters of Recommendation
You need to include two or three letters of recommendation in your application. This will help school admission officials to learn more about your background and what other people think about you. Ask former teachers or employers to help by writing recommendations. Your final recommendation letter should be sealed in an envelope before being mailed.
Compose Your Statement of Purpose
In most cases, your statement of purpose will give admission officers an idea about your writing abilities. A well-written statement of purpose improves your chances of being accepted. Before presenting, have someone with good English skills look over your writing and make polishing recommendations.
Request Your Transcripts
Transcripts provide admission officials an overall picture of your academic history. You will need to make certain that every school you have attended sends transcripts to every school to which you are applying. For example, your past and present education, listed in chronological order, including all secondary schools, colleges, and universities you have attended. Include examination results, grades, and class rank if available.
List Your Admission Test Scores
When you apply to a school, you should provide a list of your TOEFL scores as well as scores for other admission tests. If you have not yet taken the tests, list the dates on which you are registered to take the tests. Also mention which schools you havd attended and for what length of time you have studeid English..
Most colleges and universities request that international students take the TOEFL. In addition, if you are applying for undergraduate admission, you may also have to takethe Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The SAT is meant to test your knowledge in English and math. Please remember you may also have to take the SAT II, which tests specific areas of knowledge, or the ACT, a general knowledge test, similar to, but longer than the SAT.
Regarding graduate school, the exams you take depend on what kind of degree you want to earn. Most programs require students to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), others require you take a GRE subject test (check school admission information for details). Business students usually take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); law students, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT); and medical students, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
Prepare and Mail Your Application Forms and Fees
It is important to complete each application carefully; a neat and fully completed application will give admission officers a positive image of you and your attention to detail. It may help to complete a practice copy first on xerox, before filling out the original.
You can also complete an application using the World Wide Web. Using the web-based application services can save you some time as applications can be E-mailed. No one service handles applications for all the schools, so you may need to visit several sites. Options include:
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