Studying abroad for graduate school has gradually become a trend, and with the growing pressure of competition in China, many students have chosen to go overseas for graduate school in order to get rid of the huge pressure, and art students have occupied a lot of volume. However, some people don't know how to apply, and the following is an introduction to the application process for graduate students in the United States:
1. Choice of major in colleges and universities
The choice of college and major is very important, because it is not only related to our academic Xi after admission, but also affects our future employment, so we must be cautious in the selection stage. There are many universities in the United States, and there are naturally not a few colleges and universities in the arts, but different colleges and universities have different advantages and characteristics, so we need to focus on understanding the information of schools and majors, determine the colleges and universities that are suitable for us, those schools and majors that are more advantageous, compare and judge in multiple directions, and finally screen out the ones that are suitable for us.
2. Preparation of application materials
1.Personal Statement: In the application materials, the personal statement is very important, it is a way for us to present ourselves to the school, so that the school's admissions officer can know as much as possible about our excellence, so it is usually necessary to write about our academics, art Beijing, interests, future development plans, etc.
2.Portfolio: Since we are going to apply for a graduate school in art, it is necessary to show our level, so we have to prepare a portfolio and produce some excellent works to help us pass the review. If you apply to multiple schools, it is recommended to prepare different portfolios according to the requirements of the school, and do not use the same application to multiple institutions, because the portfolio produced according to the requirements of a certain school may not meet the requirements of other schools.
3.Recommendation letters: Recommendation letters should be issued by referees, and it is best for our referees to find tutors, professors, etc. who are familiar with us, and it is not recommended to find recommenders with high social status and academic status but who are not familiar with us.
4.Academic transcripts: In simple terms, they are our university transcripts, which are required by overseas institutions to prove that we meet or exceed them.
5.Language level: Language level is an important certificate for us to prove our language ability to the school, and to study in the United States, we naturally have to learn Xi English, so we need to take the IELTS or TOEFL test first to determine whether our language level meets the school requirements, it should be noted that although most colleges and universities in the United States recognize IELTS and TOEFL, relatively speaking, TOEFL scores will be more recognized.
It should be noted that when applying to different colleges and universities, the requirements for materials are different, so the application materials published by the school shall prevail.
3. Intended colleges and universities to apply
Although the application channel will generally last for several months, it is recommended that you still apply as soon as possible, because some colleges and universities will directly close the application channel after the enrollment is full, so even if our personal conditions are better, it will usually be useless for the application that has been closed.
IV. Student Visa Application
After successfully receiving the offer from the school, we also need to apply for a visa to study in the United States. At that time, we will need to provide a series of supporting materials, which may include the materials we used when applying to the school, as well as the school's acceptance letter, our financial proof, etc. In addition, applying for a U.S. visa generally requires an interview, so you should prepare in advance.
5. Application for scholarships and grants
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that the cost of studying in the United States is high, which will cause great financial pressure for many people. However, if you want to reduce this pressure, there are also ways, if the conditions are met, we can apply for scholarships or grants from the school, of course, before applying, we must first understand the specific scholarship and financial aid information, make sure that there is one that you can apply for, and prepare materials to apply as soon as possible, so as to help us reduce the burden.