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Form
Ea ch programme requires that you fill
out their specific applications. By now, most colleges
have made their application available on-line. If
you choose not to download the application, you can
call or write to the institution to have one mailed
to you. Be sure that your application is impeccably
neat. A messily filled out form reflects badly on
you. You should type the various pieces of personal
information on the page rather than writing them by
hand. Write out the responses to short answer questions
on a separate sheet first, so as not to have crossing
out or white-out on the final application sheet.
Application Fee
When you apply to a university abroad you have
to attach along with the application form other documentation
like academic certificates, extra curricular activities,
recommendation letter, grade transcripts, essays,
statement of purpose, etc. To process all these documents
the university asks for an application fee, which
ranges between $50-150. You can send this money through
a dollar draft.
The
Essay
Most institutes will require you to submit an essay
with your application. The essay is your opportunity
to present a clear picture of yourself, providing
the admissions committee with a good idea of your
motivation, ability, and written communication skills.
Generally, you should articulate how attributes of
the school align with your abilities and interests.
This will demonstrate that you have thoroughly researched
their offerings and compared them to your interests.Specifically,
you should explain your interest in pursuing a particular
course of study within the programme at the school
to which you are applying, as well as its relevance
to your plans for a career. Remember that the admissions
committee does not know you. Information about you
that is obvious to you or your friends will not be
obvious to admissions professionals. Draw the paral lels-do not make assumptions that items
in your background are obvious to the admissions committee
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Letters
of Recommendation
Because colleges want to receive a consistent overall
impression of the candidates they are considering,
references are important in confirming or augmenting
your credentials, strengths, and aspirations. Meaningful
recommendations should contribute specific information
that demonstrates your ability to excel in both the
programme to which you are applying as well as your
ability to succeed in your career.When selecting individuals
to write recommendations on your behalf, choose a
good cross-section of people who can vouch for your
dependability and who know about your plans for study.
These people may include college principal, employers,
colleagues, associates or peers.
Resume
Most applications ask you to include your resume or
a summary of your work history. Most institutes seriously
consider work history when making admissions decisions.
Include information about any papers or articles you
have published, awards, membership in professional
societies, volunteer work, or anything else that can
give an admissions committee a clear picture of you.
Include any necessary supporting documentation, but
be cautious – admissions committees are already reading
through stacks of applications.
Standardized Test
Scores
These include
GMAT
GRE
SAT
TOEFL
IELTS
Your scores in these tests are considered as predictors
of academic performance in future years of study.
Some schools require minimum scores. Others only have
minimum score requirements. Find out the minimum standard
at a particular school, if it exists, so that you
do not waste time submitting an application to a school
that immediately will disqualify you.People often
take these tests more than once. Many schools will
consider your best score rather than your most recent
score, but you should check with the individual school
regarding their policy on multiple scores. If you
feel that you could improve your score, consider re-testing
only after additional preparation. If you do increase
your preparation, you should not expect a higher score.
If you are denied admission and have been told that
your score was not competitive, you should prepare
more thoroughly or perhaps even try a different method
of preparation.
Grade Transcripts
Colleges require that you provide your undergraduate
transcript along with your application. These are
extended mark sheets that not only reflect your marks
but also give extra information on the medium of instruction,
grading system, number of hours per lecture, etc.
You can apply for a grade transcript to the college
you went to. Be sure that you request that your
institution sends it in plenty of time to meet the
application deadline.
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