6 - 12 months prior to U.S.study:
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Application packages require a great deal of preparation and planning. You will benefit
by starting this process and applying early.
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• Personal statement or statement of purpose.
The personal statement gives you the opportunity to
show the admissions committee who you are as an
individual. Your statement should be clear, concise,
and persuasive. Highlight your unique strengths,
skills, or teaching experiences to show the
institution that you are a good match with the
program and department to which you are applying.
• Transcripts. Your transcript is a list of classes you completed in your undergraduate studies and the grades you received in
each class.
• Recommendation letters. Ask past professors,
administrators, or employers to write your letters of
recommendation. Your recommenders must be able to write
about your work and be able to assess your potential to do
well as a graduate student. Be sure to choose someone who
knows you well.
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"Make sure you get recommendations from people who really know you and your work. Ask
professors who know you well to write about you, about how you approach your work, and how
you participate in class and in extracurricular activities.”
- Law student from Sri Lanka
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Know the Application Requirements
In the United States, application requirements can vary greatly from one institution to another. It is very important to check the specific
requirements for international admissions on the website of each institution.
What are some general application requirements?
• Personal data form. Be sure to keep you personal information consistent, and always spell your name the same way on all
documents.
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Plan Ahead!
Plan adequately for the time and effort involved in preparing your application package.
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"Your dedication to your field should resonate in your application. Also explain any academic
difficulties you experienced and how you corrected them."
- Medical student from Nigeria
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How can you get positively noticed as an applicant?
• Respond to questions in a way that shows you did your research and are really
interested in the institution or a specific area of research being conducted at the
institution.
• Should the institution require one, take extra time to write your personal statement
or statement of intention.
• Provide a brief resume that highlights your research or teaching experience, any
publications related to your desired field in professional journals that you authored
or co-authored, and any scholarly presentations made to conferences in your field
of study.
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Answer these questions when writing your personal statement:
• Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree, and why now?
• What are your academic and research interests?
• Why are you applying to this particular institution and degree program?
• What can you contribute to the department or program in terms of
your background, abilities, or other special qualities and interests?
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An original transcript or certified copy is required for each
program to which you plan to apply.
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