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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 degree of proficiency.
Graduate Admission Tests
Most graduate departments require 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 what examinations may
be required for admission, as well as contact information
for each test.
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