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| Application of Graduates | It is difficult to safe a place on a prestigious graduate program at an American university. The admissions process is compound, so it is recommended to begin to gather information at least eighteen months before enrolment. Application deadlines are different in different institutions but as a rule they are usually in autumn. International students should be looking to submit their application well in advance of the deadline to exclude any problem. This is especially important if a student intend to look for funding or scholarship opportunities.
US graduate admissions are very competitive, mainly for international students. A strong academic background, adequate financial resources and fluent English are requirements for admission on to any graduate program. Applicants apply directly to the institution, and all admissions department has its own system.
Most graduate admissions departments require good scores on admissions tests such as the GRE (Graduate Record Examination), GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), LSAT (Law School Admission Test) and MCAT for Medical School. High scores on these tests are very important so international students should spend time for preparing in order to pass. Example tests and guides are obtainable through careers services in many universities and over the Internet.
Non US passport holders enrolled at US universities need an F1 visa. Students attending a vocational or non-academic institution need an M-1 visa. It is required for the visa processing the the proof of enrolment of a student.It is worthwhile to contact individual institutions to learn how grades and qualifications are evaluated and translated.
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) is the national professional organization for admissions and diploma evaluation. AACRAO proposes a diploma evaluation service. A number of websites also offer evaluation services, but students should bear in mind that there is usually a charge for this service.
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