The main requirements for admission to educational institutions in the United
States are:
- a strong academic background;
- demonstrated command of the English language;
- for many programs, scores on one or more standardized admissions tests;
- adequate financial resources.
Academic Background
Candidates for graduate level education should have completed or be nearing
completion of an academic or professional degree. In the United States this
typically takes four years of undergraduate study to complete, giving U.S.
students 16 years in total at school and university.
English Proficiency
To participate in graduate study in the United States successfully, students
must be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English with a high level
of proficiency.
Graduate Admission Tests
Most graduate admissions departments require satisfactory scores on at least one
academic admissions test, either a general aptitude test such as the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) General Test or a demonstration of proficiency in your
field (GRE Subject Test), or sometimes both.
Academic and Entrance
Examinations that May Be Required for Admission
This section contains information on which examinations may be required for
admission, as well as contact information for each test.
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