Comprehension check. Tell whether the statements are True or False.

Reading

1. Scan the text below and compare the information with your ideas. What new information did you get?

Admission Requirements in the USA

Usually there is no admission examination required by a state university for those who have finished high school within the state, but an average of high school grades. Private colleges such as Princeton, Harvard and Yale have rigid requirements for entrance, and demand written college application essays. Successful applicants are usually chosen on the basis of their high school records; recommendations from their high school teachers; the impression they make during interviews at the university and their scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs).

How to apply to a school if you don’t live in the USA?

International students, apart from the usual academic standards, must meet financial and legal requirements. Each university has its own policies, but as a rule, the information relates to one of the following items:

Personal application form. Apart from your name, address, and citizenship, the Admission Office will want to know something about your background, your character, your goals and academic ambitions. Present yourself in a clearly written manner, describing your background, awards, achievements, interests, sports trophies, and hobbies.

Teacher recommendations. A good, strong recommendation will go a long way. It would be wise to get a recommendation from a teacher who knows both you and your work well.

Application fee. This is a fee, payable in U.S. dollars to cover the cost of processing your application. In most cases it is not refundable.

Academic records. All U.S. colleges and universities require official records of your previous study. It is important to read the requirements sent to you and to supply exactly the documents required and in the form required.

After you are accepted. The Admissions Office will send you a letter that you have been accepted.

Waiting list. It is possible that the university you prefer will offer to put you on their waiting list. It is good to accept the waiting list status, but go ahead and accept a place at a university which is second or third choice.

Comprehension check. Tell whether the statements are True or False.

1. All American students must pass difficult exams to enter a university.

2. All U.S. colleges and universities require official records.

3. It is important to make a good impression during the interview at the university.

4. The Admissions Office doesn’t need to know anything about your background, your character, your interests and goals if you want to enter their university.

5. A recommendation should come from a person who doesn’t know you at all.

6. Two or more recommendations are useful.

7. The application fee will be returned to you if you fail to enter the university.

8. Each university has its own policies and admission requirements.

9. U.S. law requires schools to review proof of your financial ability to live and study in America.

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