申请美国研究生具体流程

这是美国耶鲁大学官网上对研究生准备流程的规划，你要仔细看看，上面有研究生申请需要注意的事项，考试的准备时间。针对托福和GRE的准备，建议你先学托福，这是语言的基础，学半年，参加一次考试检验一下，如果托福可以考到90分以上，就开始学GRE，GRE学半年也差不多可以考320左右。
-> 2 Years Out
• Start thinking about your future educational plans approximately two years before the term in which you intend to enroll. Graduate programs often ask for writing samples; try writing an article for publication. Get some relevant employment or research experience and become involved in a community effort to build your resume.
• Prepare a file to retain all documents pertaining to your future plans so that they will be together when needed, and to create a record of correspondence with graduate programs. Feel free to print this guide for future reference and include it in your portfolio of documents.
-> 18 Months Out
• Research our academic programs to choose that program which best matches your interests. Identify program application and funding deadlines.
• Check for deadlines if interested in financial aid. Programs may have a separate deadline for applicants who wish to be considered for program funding such as department fellowships, teaching, research, or project assistantships. Research external funding opportunities.
• Prepare for GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB by taking the practice tests. Schedule the GRE , TOEFL, IELTS, and MELAB to meet academic program application deadlines.
• Identify references. This is an important time to strengthen your relationships with those who will be writing reference letters for you.
-> 3 Months Out
• Prepare a draft Statement of Purpose/Reasons for Graduate Study. This should be a concise essay indicating your background and career goals. Check with your program's admissions coordinator to find out what should be included in a statement of purpose for your program. Share your draft with an advisor, mentor or writing expert to obtain feedback.
• Contact your references. Provide them with a copy of your Statement of Purpose/Reasons for Graduate Study and a relevant resume.
• -> 2 Weeks Out
• Contact the schools you have attended to have official transcripts mailed directly to the program to which you are applying. If you are an international applicant more time may need to be allowed.