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1、Unit 3(A)Preparation for Going AbroadI. Mental PreparationA clear motivationWhy do you want to study abroad ?Studying abroad is an eye-opening experienceThe USA hosts the most international students for many reasons: academic excellence large variety of programs of studyuse of newest technologies re

2、search possibilitiesgain work experience in your field of study(B) HonestyHow will the colleges know you well?Various kinds of documentsReal you, not fake one(C) Brevity is the soul of wit. by ShakespeareII. Documentation preparationHow does the school evaluate you?prior performance your past experi

3、enceprofessional promise your potentialPertinent Data needed:academic recordsletters of evaluation from individuals familiar with your capabilities, Try to list the documents needed:1.TOEFL / IELTS score reportTOEFL: Test of English as a foreign languageIELTS: International English Language Testing

4、System2.GRE General Test score reportGRE: Graduate Record Examination3.GRE subject Test score report4.Four-years school report Transcript5. Certificates of Degree / Diplomas6.Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose7.Resume8.Three mendation letters9.Abstract or Introductory of your dissertation 10

5、.Finance ProofPrompts:1.high academic achievement does not guarantee admission2.Universities expect such achievement or other persuasive evidence of professional promise.III. Financial Preparationtuition feeprivate university ($ 25,00045,000)public university ($ 15,00028,000)administration fees text

6、booksliving expensesApplying for University Admission Introduction Application procedures for admission to a programme of study abroad depend on the type of institution, the level of the course and the subject of study. There is much flexibility, but a typical diary of events may be like this:Necess

7、ary Steps to Get Accepted: 1.Organize your schedule and create your task list gathering information about schools taking the TOEFL test 2.Choose your degree and your program of studyWhats your program of study? What degree do you want? 3.Choose your top five colleges and universities to apply toWher

8、e do you want to study? Climate type, campus size, big city or small, recreational activities4.Determine the schools admissions requirementsFind the international students section on their webpage which is usually part of the Admissions area. Find the schools requirements for admitting foreign stude

9、nts. 5.Obtain the admissions forms and other necessary information from the schools you chose download the application from some schools, write to them before you can get the application Make sure you find out what the fee is to submit the application. 6.What to prepare while you wait for acceptance

10、 offersYou need to look into housing Where are you going to stay? How much will it cost? 7.Choose which school you will attendAfter you receive all your offers from schools, you need to decide which one you will accept. Inform the school you decide upon. You should also inform the other schools you

11、are declining their offer as this will free up a spot for someone else. 8.Start applying for your visa.9.Prepare for your visa application interview.10.Finalize your trip to the United States.Aug. 1 Aug.31 send letters for application formSept. Oct. Pick up universities and the documents they requir

12、edNov. 1 Nov. 30 preparation for various documentsDec. Jan. Send documents to the universitiesFeb. April Make contact with the universities or professors (if you know) by letters or E-mails May June harvest seasonJuly Aug. Preparation for going abroad Quick summary of the process:determine your fiel

13、d of study, choose several accredited schools that have the program in the city/state you want go determine what each schools requirements aredecide on which school you will apply to do the applications, wait for replies, choose the school from your offers, get your visa, finalize what you need befo

14、re leaving, arrive in the USA, and go to schoolPersonal Statement Also calledAdmissions EssayWhat is a personal statement? A compulsory document required by many universities when a candidate applies for admission to their programs. It is written by an applicant to graduate school in response to an

15、assignment posed in the graduate application.What is the purpose of a personal statement?The purpose of a personal statement is to show the admission committee what makes you unique and different from other applicants.Read the requirements of the PS from three universities and tried to find the comm

16、on points :1.Your past work in your intended field of study and allied fields2.Your plans for graduate study and your subsequent career plansHow and where to find the requirements of PS?Official website of the Universityadmissiongraduate admissionpersonal statement Personal StatementSample ReadingRead the given personal statementand think about one question:What are the proper things to include in a Personal Statement? HomeworkTask 1Read the given personal statements with these questions in m