Students will encounter various problems when applying for art study in the United States. If you don't know how to solve them, it will directly affect your art study plan. In order to enable students to apply for art study in the United States more smoothly, I compiled a summary of common art study application questions about art study in the United States, which can be used as a reference for art study applications:

1. What are the requirements for an art student to apply for an undergraduate degree in an American university?

Generally, when applying for undergraduate courses in American universities, Chinese students who have successfully studied art abroad generally need to meet the following basic conditions:

1) Complete high school education or equivalent education in China;

2) Have a certain level of English (TOEFL and other language scores), if there is no score or the score does not meet the requirements, you can take the preparatory course first;

3) Application materials required by American schools.

　　2、 Study abroad in art in American universities What are the application procedures?

First, you should take TOEFL, GGRE/GMAT (only one is required for GRE and GMAT) and other necessary examinations, then determine the school to apply according to your comprehensive conditions, prepare application documents purposefully, submit application forms and send out all application materials before the deadline of the school, and then keep in touch with the school and wait for the notice.

3. What are the admission criteria for art students studying in American universities? How was the admission decision made?

During the admission process, the admissions staff of American universities will comprehensively examine the students' learning ability, social activity ability, leadership ability, personal character and talent, consider the recommendation letter and the application essay written by the applicant, and then make a decision. Generally, the admission work of American universities is managed by the Admission Committee, which has full-time responsibility for the admission of international students.

Admission decisions are generally made in the following forms:

1) Group recommendation and committee voting;

2) The full-time staff responsible for international student recruitment is responsible for admission, and the chairman of the committee voted against it;

3) The materials of the full-time staff responsible for the recruitment of international students who fail to pass the review shall be submitted to the team for reconsideration.

4. What qualities do art students value in American universities?

The admission of American universities is different from that of China, and the level of students will not be measured by one or one kind of examination results. In undergraduate application, American universities value students' performance and comprehensive quality throughout the high school period. The academic performance, ranking and standardized test (SAT/ACT) scores of high school are several important standards. Personal important awarding experience is also highly valued by many famous American schools. The document writing in the application materials, including personal statement, teacher's recommendation letter, TOEFL scores, personal extracurricular activities, interests and expertise, internship experience, etc., are all important factors that determine whether the applicant can be admitted.

5. What is the cost of studying in American universities for art study?

The tuition fees of American universities vary greatly according to the types, levels, geographical locations and other factors of the universities. Generally speaking, the tuition of private universities is more than 25000 dollars per year, and those who want to go to Harvard, Williams, Yale and other private schools are up to 40000 dollars per year; The tuition of public universities is generally between 15000 and 20000 dollars per year. In addition to tuition fees, students also need to bear about 10000 dollars/year of living expenses. However, strong American universities generally provide international students with scholarships in varying numbers. In addition, the school will also provide many job opportunities for students.

6. What conditions do you need to apply for a scholarship to study art?

There are no special instructions for applying for scholarships, but there are usually some minimum requirements for hardware conditions. For example, some schools require GPA> 3.5 The TOEFL shall not be less than 100, especially the oral part shall not be less than 24 points (in order to win the TA). However, meeting these basic conditions does not guarantee to apply for scholarships. It also depends on the setting of scholarships and the intensity of competition. The most important thing for applying for scholarships is whether the students' scientific research ability and direction can attract teachers' attention, that is, whether the "magnetic sleeve" is effective.

7. Can GRE scores replace SAT for art study abroad?

Theoretically, yes. However, GRE is much more difficult than SAT, and most schools will not give extra points to applicants because of GRE scores. SAT scores are an important factor in determining scholarships, so high school students are not encouraged to spend time and energy to overcome GRE.

8. How many schools do you need to apply for art study abroad in the United States?

It is recommended that you apply for about 8 schools, but you can adjust according to your specific situation. If there are too few applications, the chances of admission will be reduced. Too many applications will cost more time, energy and money, which may reduce the quality of applications within the effective time.

9. When do American universities apply for art study abroad?

The time for submitting application materials depends on the deadline set by the school. As long as you ensure that you submit online applications before the deadline, you can send out the materials. However, some schools require sending materials to arrive at the school before the deadline, so we should pay special attention and suggest that you prepare them as soon as possible. In general, the application materials should be sent as soon as possible without missing the deadline of the school.

10. When do American universities usually open? When does the application start?

Most American universities only accept international students in the fall semester. Applications for autumn admission should generally begin at least one year in advance. Of course, some schools enroll in spring, but the number of students is limited. The preparation time may also be extended to two years due to the large amount of information required before the application is submitted.

　　11、 Deadline for college applications in the United States When is it usually?

Generally, the admission deadline of American graduate schools is concentrated in December, January and February. Some schools end in November as early as possible, and some end in May as late. It should be noted that the deadline for scholarship application in some majors and schools is earlier than the deadline for admission.

12. When can I know the application result for art study abroad?

The time to learn the application results of art study abroad is usually related to the school deadline. Most schools will issue notices from March to May, and a few applicants can learn the application results in January; Very few schools will also receive admission notices from schools in June and July.

13. What materials do graduate students need to submit to apply for American universities?

Generally, you need to submit an online application form, pay the application fee by credit card or money order, PS (personal statement), 3 letters of recommendation, 1 point resume, 1-2 university transcripts and academic degree certificates (if any), TOEFL scores, GRE/GMAT scores. Some majors also need to submit a Writing Sample, and art and design majors require to submit a collection of works. Some schools also require property certificates and these materials to be sent at the same time.

14. What are the fees for applying to American universities for art study?

The fees for applying for art study abroad to American universities mainly include the application fees of the university, the mailing fees of materials, and the fees for sending T and G scores. In general, the cost of applying for art study abroad in each school is between 800 and 1000 yuan.

15. What is the standard of various fees?

The application fees for different majors vary from school to school. Some schools do not need an application fee, while others range from $30 to more than $100. Most schools have an application fee of about $60; As for the postage, it is better to send by express, and the market price is usually 150-200 yuan per express; The fee for GRE scores is 20 dollars per school, and the TOEFL scores are 138 yuan per school, which can be sent online.

16. How to pay the application fee?

If you apply online, you usually pay the application fee through an international credit card; In addition, it can also be paid by bank draft or check drawn by Bank of America.

17. How to send T and G scores?

Now you can send TOEFL, GRE and GMAT scores online. It usually takes 2-4 weeks to get to school.

18. When do American universities start?

American universities are divided into autumn semester, spring semester and summer semester. The autumn semester is the main semester, and almost all majors have autumn enrollment, with the largest number of students and the largest number of scholarship opportunities, starting in August or September; There are few majors enrolled in spring and summer, and the number of students is limited. There are fewer opportunities for scholarships. Generally, the school starts in January and June respectively.

19. How about the visa situation in the United States?

The visa system of the United States is the strictest and most special in the world. Unlike Canada and European countries, the United States emphasizes interview. However, it will not be difficult to sign face to face. As long as the preparation is sufficient and some key issues are clearly considered, the probability of refusing to sign is very small.

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