Through the contributions and feedback of students, I found a very serious problem, that is, many parents and students who want to apply to American high schools do not even know the basic application process, which is really easy to step on!
Here is a list of U.S. high school application strategies, including school selection, test preparation timeline, essay preparation and other application matters, I hope you can have a more intuitive understanding of the U.S. high school application after reading
Choose a school (9-12 months in advance).
Learn about high schools in the United States, and choose 2-3 schools according to your personal interests, budget and college plan.
Understand the application requirements of your favorite American high school, and don't choose one that is too difficult for you, even if you cheat and get into a prestigious school, it will be very difficult.
Find out about the school's application deadline, whether you can transfer to a class, etc.
Prepare for standardized tests (6-12 months in advance).
If the U.S. high school you want to apply to requires standardized test scores, you should seize the time to prepare, familiarize yourself with the relevant courses, and get the ideal score before the U.S. high school registration deadline.
Common standardized tests include: TOEFL, SSAT, etc., which are not required by all schools, and students and parents should understand clearly in advance.
If the school does not need to prepare for the standardized test, the overall preparation time can be appropriately shortened.
If you are unsure about this information, you can screen study abroad agents in advance, and find a study abroad agency to check in the application stage of the United States High School, which is more targeted and can save time.
Preparation of paperwork (6-9 months in advance).
There are usually transcripts from school, 2-3 letters of recommendation from teachers, and a personal statement.
I want to remind everyone that you must have a good relationship with domestic school teachers in advance, and you can save a lot of effort in some things
There is also a solution, that is, to find a reliable study abroad agency to write essays, have evaluated the study abroad, and have a lot of experience in applying for American high schools, and the essay teachers have study abroad experience, and they are also quite experienced in applying for American high schools, and the essays are original and targeted.
Apply to schools and host families (6-9 months in advance).
Fill out the application** and submit relevant materials, including documents, photocopies of passports, standardized test scores, proof of deposit, etc.
Preparing for interviews and exams in advance will give you an idea of what questions your interviewer likes to ask beforehand.
If you are staying with a host family, you need to contact in advance, otherwise there may be no places.
Payment and signingcertificate (3-6 months in advance).
After receiving the offer from the school, start paying the relevant fees, and try to make payments with a bank card!
Start applying for an F-1 student visa and prepare documents such as I-20**, DS-160**, SEVIS fees, and proof of deposit.
The visa is a hurdle for studying in high schools in the United StatesThe above-mentioned INS Study Abroad has done a good job in follow-up services, and I have heard from students that they will provide students with interview skills and interview simulations to improve the probability of passing the visa.
Prepare for enrollment (2-3 months in advance).
Do a good job of studying abroad, such as a list of necessary items, the location of local Chinese supermarkets, etc.
If you feel unwell, try to complete the treatment in China, such as dental problems, and the cost of treatment will be very expensive if you drag it to the United States
Book your departure time and flight in advance, and contact your host family or school to prepare accommodation and pick-up.
Do students who want to apply to the U.S. High School have a clear understanding of the application matters?You can prepare in advance