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Neo
Major: International Business
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A person with strange ideas in my head and strange feelings in my heart...

College Admissisons
Andy Neo

Timeline
May - June
Decide what course and degree you want to take. Research universities that offer the degree you want. Read the following articles on this site: Application process: choosing the right institution and Application process: choosing the right institution - 2. Send Pre Application forms to the colleges. Or just download relevant sections of their websites and printout the forms from there.

July - August
Start preparing for the TOEFL exam and other admissions tests (e.g., GRE, GMAT, or SAT). Read Preparing for tests. Take diagnostic tests to evaluate potential areas of weaknesses, study word lists, understand basic structure of exam and types of questions asked. Register for the TOEFL exam and other admissions tests.

September - November
Prepare Application packet:
- Make a list of potential recommenders. Contact them.
- Begin drafting statement of purpose (SOP).
- Draft an academic resume.

December - February
Complete and mail applications in the first week of December (avoid the Christmas rush). Make photocopies of everything you send. Research Financial aid alternatives. Apply for Financial Aid from external sources (i.e. other than college).

March - May
Choose a college. Confirm their offer of admission.
Confirm scholarship or assistanceship, if any. Ask for it, if you haven't received any.
Send formal letter of rejection to the other colleges who offered you admission.
Study entire packet sent by the college you have chosen thoroughly
Research and fulfil the immunization requirements of college chosen
Arrange Fin Papers (if self financed). Arrange Loans if not.

June - July
Apply for a visa. Attend pre-departure orientation programs in your country. Make travel arrangements.

August
Leave for US

Good luck!

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