Part 1 Do you know something about these universities?,Back,2) Oxford University,1) Harvard University,3) Cambridge University,3) Yale University,3) Melbourne University,Part 2 What are these tests?,Back,International English Language Testing System,Test of English as a Foreign Language,Graduate Record Examination,Test,Scripts:,Back,If you want to study in the United States or England or some other foreign countries, you must take some examinations or tests on your English level. Usually we have IELTS, TOEFL, GRE and SAT. What is IELTS? IELTS is International English Language Testing System. It is organized by the British Council, the University of Cambridge s CESOL and IDP Australia. What is TOEFL? TOEFL is the abbreviation of Test of English as a Foreign Language. It is organized by American Educational Testing Service. It aims to test the English level of the students from non-English-speaking countries. Another test organized by American Educational Testing Service is GRE. GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination. It is a kind of extrance exam for graduate students. Besides IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, we also have SAT. SAT is shortened for Scholastic Assessment Test. It is one of the most widely used college admission exams. If you want to apply for any of the top universities in foreign countries, you are required to take the SAT.,Part 3 How much for undergraduate education?,Back,L6000-L9000,A$14,000-A$35,000,$300-$500,free,A$400,$3000-$7500,L5500-L8000,A$18,000,$5000-$30,000,Scripts:,Back,M: Tian Li, you are planning to study abroad? Which country will you go to? W: I haven t decided yet, because I m calculating how much my education will cost. M: I can give you some help. Three countries are best for you to choose from. W: What are they? M: The United States, Britain and Australia. W: Can you tell me the cost for tuition, medical insurance and living expenses in these countries? M: Right. In the United States, the cost for tuition ranges from $5000 to $30,000 per academic year, depending on the type and quality of the institution. Many schools require international students to buy medical insurance. It will cost $300 to $500 a year for one person. W: What about in Britain? M: In UK, the cost for tuition varies depending on a number of factors. But roughly, for a undergraduate degree, you can expect to pay between L6000 and L9000 per year.,Next ,Scripts:,Back,W: A little expensive. M: But it provides free health care and treatment for people who are residents in Britain. Students who are enrolled on a program which will last for more than 6 months also enjoy this free medical care. W: And in Australia.? M: An undergraduate student can expect to pay A $14,000 to A $ 35,000 a year for his cost of tuition. As an international student, it is a condition of your student visa that you have Overseas Students Health Coverage (OSHC) for the entire duration of your stay in Australia. The cost of OSHC is about A$400 for 12 months single cover. W: What about living expenses? M: In America, a rough guideline is tetween $3000 and $7500 per acedemic year. And in Australia, an international student is required to have access to A $ 18,000 a year. In Britain, the average living expense ranges from L5500 to L8000 per year. W: Oh, you really know a lot. Thank you for the information., Back,Part 4 Make arrangements for your applications.,Back,1. Send letters to colleges or universities you have selected requesting applications and information. 2. Respond at once to any requests you receive. 3. Begin your search of possible US colleges or universities which youd like to attend. 4. Send certified copies of your academic transcripts(文本), recommendation letters and application forms to each of the colleges youre applying. 5. Get a visa(签证)application form from the US embassy (大使馆)or consulate (领事馆) and make travel arrangements. 6. Accept one college s offer. Make housing arrangements and apply for a passport. 7. Take TOEFL and other entrance tests. 8. Get the official documents of your school.,Proper order ( )( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ),3,7,1,8,4,6,5,2,Scripts:,Back,Successful admission to a top US university requires preparation. The admissions process is a long one. Follow a schedule to make sure that everything is done on time. 18 months before beginning your study in the US: Begin your search of possible US colleges or universities which youd like to attend. 15 months before: Take the TOEFL and other entrance tests. 12 months before: Send letters to colleges you have selected and request applications and information. Then ask your school to start preparing your transcripts. These are official school documents which show the courses you have studied and the grades you have received in those courses. 11 months before: Send certified copies of your academic transcripts, recommendation letters and application forms to each of the colleges where you are applying. 10 or 9 months before: It is usual for s