英语应用文写作课件：Unit+6（A） 33页

Unit 6 (A) Preparation Before Going Abroad 1.Why do you want to study abroad ? Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience The USA hosts the most international students for many reasons: academic excellence, large variety of programs of study, use of newest technologies, research possibilities, gain work experience in your field of study 2. important factors you have to consider: English proficiency Cost: tuition, administration fees, textbooks living expenses Mental Preparation (A) A clear motivation (B) Honesty How will the colleges know you well? Various kinds of documents Real you, not fake one (C) Brevity is the soul of wit. ----- by Shakespeare II. Documentation preparation How does the school evaluate you? prior performance professional promise Pertinent Data needed: academic records, letters of evaluation from individuals familiar with your capabilities , any other pertinent data you submit Try to list the documents needed: 1.TOEFL / IELTS score report 2.GRE General Test score report 3.GRE subject Test score report 4.Four-year’s school report Transcript 5. Certificates of Degree / Diplomas 6.Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose 7.Resume 8.Three recommendation letters 9.Abstract or Introductory of your dissertation 10.Finance Proof Prompts: 1.high academic achievement does not guarantee admission 2.Universities expect such achievement or other persuasive evidence of professional promise. III. Financial Preparation tuition fee private university public university living expenses Applying 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: Necessary 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 study What's your program of study? What degree do you want? 3.  Choose your top five colleges and universities to apply to. Where you want to study? Climate type, campus size, big city or small, recreational activities 4.Determine the schools' admissions requirements Find the international students section on their webpage which is usually part of the Admissions area. Find the school's requirements for admitting foreign students. 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 offers. You need to look into housing. Where are you going to stay? How much will it cost? 7.  Choose which school you will attend. After 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 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 form Sept. – Oct. Pick up universities and the documents they required Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 preparation for various documents Dec. – Jan. Send documents to the universities Feb. – April Make contact with the universities or professors (if you know) by letters or E-mails May – June harvest season July – Aug. Preparation for going abroad Quick summary of the process: determine your field of study, choose several accredited schools that have the program in the city/state you want go, determine what each school's requirements are, decide 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 before leaving, arrive in the USA, and go to school Files to send a) Application letter for admittance b) Application Form c) Personal statement and Resume d) Research paper e) TOFFEL / GRE score report f) Finance proof g) Others Personal Statement Also called---Admissions Essay What 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 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 common points : Your past work in your intended field of study and allied fields Your plans for graduate study and your subsequent career plans How and where to find the requirements of PS? Official website of the University---admission---graduate admission---personal statement Personal Statement Sample Reading Read the given personal statement and think about one question: What are the proper things to include in a Personal Statement? Homework Task 1 Read the given personal statements with these questions in mind: What makes a good personal statement? What do university admission officers look for in a Personal Statement? 2. What tone is proper for a Personal Statement? Task 2 Please use internet to find three universities you like and copy the requirements of the PS