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What are the requirements for admission
to US colleges and universities? |
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university has its own admission requirements. In general, the
requirements are: |
- "Application
form": Most application forms follow a similar
format, and require you to provide personal information
and your academic background. If you find unfamiliar terms,
you may request assistance at the Educational Advising Center.
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- "Application fee":
Almost all colleges and universities will require you to
pay an application fee ranging from U$S20 to 100, which
is non-refundable even if you are not accepted.
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- "Transcripts": This
refers to your grades in high school or university. It has
to be an original document from your Uruguayan school (with
the stamp and signature in blue ink). If you can get it,
it is useful to include a ranking of the students in your
class. In the case of graduate students, you should also
include as notarized copy of your diploma. The Educational
Advising Center can provide an equivalence of grades, for
a small fee. When the admitted student goes to register
for courses at the US universities, he will be asked to
show a certified set of transcripts.
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- Financial documents: The universities
require proof of the funds to pay for all your education.
Generally, institutions ask for a letter of financial guarantee
signed by a sponsor, and the sponsor's bank statement.
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- Standardized tests: Depending
on your level and field of study, you will need to submit
good scores for one of more of the following tests: TOEFL,
SAT I, SAT II, GRE, GMAT, TSE, GRE subject tests.
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- Essay: Many universities require
you to write an essay that describes your personal and academic
background, special talents, future plans and the reasons
for wanting to study in the US. This essay is mandatory
for scholarship applicants and for graduate students.
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- Letters of recommendation: Most
programs require the presentation of 2 or 3 letters of recommendation
from teachers who know the applicant well and, in the case
of graduate students, also from a recent employer.
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- Other documents:
You may submit evidence of other awards, publications, work
experience. Those applying to programs in visual or performing
arts, must also send samples (copies, not originals) of
their work.
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