Study Guide for Studying in the United States

Author: Li Shu
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book aims to guide international students to the United States with the fastest speed, lowest investment, and fewest detours on their path to studying abroad. It systematically explains the system, characteristics, and degree structures of higher education in the U.S. It provides a detailed analysis of various application materials for studying in the U.S. along with a series of classic examples. It offers authoritative guidance on the entire process of applying to study in the U.S. and life in the U.S. It sincerely shares strategies for applying for U.S. student visas and interview skills. It objectively introduces the latest admission information, program features, and rankings of top universities in the U.S. Starting from key points, the book systematically introduces important aspects of studying in the U.S., including writing application materials (such as resumes, study plans, recommendation letters, etc.), visa preparation and interview skills, and arrangements for life after arriving in the U.S., providing highly instructive advice. The book also provides detailed information on the specific situations and latest admission details of the top 51 universities in the U.S. according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings, as well as the 2002 rankings of U.S. colleges and universities, graduate schools, and program rankings. For the convenience of readers, the book also includes the latest complete forms for applying for U.S. student visas and a glossary of common vocabulary for studying in the U.S. at the end.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: U.S. Higher Education
Chapter 2: Studying Abroad Applications
Chapter 3: U.S. Student Visa Applications
Chapter 4: Life as an International Student
Chapter 5: Introduction to Top U.S. Universities
Appendix 1: University of Massachusetts Graduate Admission Application Form, Financial Proof Form, Recommendation Letter Form
Appendix 2: I-20 Form
Appendix 3: DS-156 Form
Appendix 4: DS-157 Form
Appendix 5: DS-158 Form
Appendix 6: 2002 U.S. University Rankings
Appendix 7: 2002 U.S. Graduate School Rankings
Appendix 8: Glossary of Common Vocabulary for Studying in the U.S.
U.S. State Map