[分享]美国本科申请时间表

International students often underestimate the amount of time required to apply for admission to a college or university in the United States. Avoid this mistake by setting for yourself a schedule that starts well in advance of the time you hope to begin your studies. When setting this timetable, always remember that early is the best. To find the institution or program that will best serve your academic or professional goals, allow yourself sufficient time to thoroughly research your options. Then meet the application deadlines of the universities to which you apply. These may be as much as 10 months before the beginning of the school term.
The need for an early start holds true even if you are able to access electronic applications on the Internet. University Web sites and other academic Internet sites may provide quick and convenient access to the required application forms, but you still need time to research your options, contact teachers and institutions to provide recommendations and transcripts, and sign up for required entrance exams (standardized tests) in time to meet application deadlines.

A Quick Look at the Application Timeline

18 months before U.S. study -

begin your search
register and prepare for required entrance exams

12-14 months before U.S. study -

choose schools to which you will apply
obtain forms and information and forms

11 months before U.S. study -

request forms and information again if necessary

10-12 months before U.S. study -

identify your references
request transcripts from your school
write your application essay or personal statements
retake entrance exams if scores are unsatisfactory

10 months before U.S. study -

complete and mail applications

3 months before U.S. study -

apply for your student visa