As we all know, the application deadline for American universities is actually quite tight. The opening and closing times of online application systems such as CA, UC and CAAS are generally between November 1st and 15th, while regular applications start on January 1st of the following year. 15th. Preparatory work for studying abroad can begin as early as 10th grade.

The long battle of applying to study abroad actually starts as early as the 10th grade - think about it, if you want to take the standardized test in the 11th grade, you must prepare in advance at least in the 10th grade! Beware of the danger. As Early Admission (EA) is gradually gaining more attention, let us take a look at how we can plan for the last critical three years to perfectly connect with college life!

 

➤【Grade 10】
Stably maintain course GPA and strengthen academic English skills in reading and writing. If assessment conditions permit, you can start taking AP courses first. Participate in more meaningful extracurricular activities, clubs or competitions, and cultivate personal interests and hobbies. Enrich yourself, sow the seeds for future SAT and TOEFL exams, and explore academic directions!

 

➤[First semester of Grade 11]
Don’t let go of your basic skills and mentality. At this stage, you still need to maintain good school course scores. Take the SAT and TOEFL at least twice at the same time, arrange the test order according to the current preparation status, and consider improving your scores.

 

➤【Grade 11 Winter Vacation】
Collect information and prepare for going abroad!

1. Have a conversation with yourself and explore your heart’s desires. First of all, determine the core reason for going abroad, and carefully think about the major for further study and the school of interest. Secondly, make appropriate plans for life on and off campus, recognize your strengths and let them work for you.

2. Daily effort matters! Study AP courses seriously, improve your abilities, and steadily improve your scores and rankings. Also, don’t forget to add meaningful extracurricular involvement, which will help you present your experiences—including achievements and activities—in the future.

3. Collect school information and include ranking, geographical location, employment environment, proportion of international students, public security, climate, etc. for reference. Determine the scope of the school.

4. Research letters of recommendation and related preparations.

5. Try to write a personal autobiography and improve it.

 

➤[Second semester and summer vacation of Grade 11]
Prepare yourself to start the tedious and tiring application process
1. Confirm the school application deadline and be sure to submit your online application in time!

2. Improve your TOEFL scores.

3. Prepare proof of property and apply for a dual-currency credit card.

4. Participate in practical activities, experimental projects, summer camps, volunteer work, etc.

 

➤[First semester of Grade 12]
Two years of hard work has come to fruition, and the results are just around the corner.

1. Evaluate the application status, select a suitable school and formulate a detailed application plan.

2. Contact the instructor and complete a letter of recommendation and autobiography.

3. Prepare all relevant documents and application materials, and submit online and paper materials.

4. Submit "early admission" application materials before November 1.

5. Participate in school interviews from November to December; prepare "regular admission" application materials.

6. Check the "early admission" application results on December 15th. Evaluate whether to submit applications to "regular admission" colleges.

 

➤【Grade 12 second semester and winter vacation】
Welcome to the life of prospective international students~

1. Track the application results of "Regular Admission" schools.

2. Comprehensively evaluate the admission results and decide the school and major subjects to choose.

3. Practice speaking, get to know American life, and prepare for the upcoming new journey!

 

It can be seen that this will be a long and busy three years, and it is crucial to have a detailed and comprehensive plan for further studies. The best help for getting into a top university, from AP courses, Digital SAT strategies to long-term planning for studying in the United States, AEI's professional college counselors are always waiting for you to make an appointment for consultation.

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