General Overview to School Application

Process

Natasha Ardiani

The common steps1. Choosing a major2. Do standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, LSAT,

GRE, GMAT, etc)3. Waiting for test results4. Weighing school options5. Filling in school applications However, there is no right order or the best order to decide upon choosing school and/or majors.

Know what you’re up against

Before you start studying for those standardized tests and filling application forms, it is fundamental that you know what you’re signing up for…

• Program prerequisites (academic & work experience, etc)• The amount of time, money and energy you’re willing to spend on

studying for and doing the standardized tests• Program requirements (work load, research, hours spent to study, etc)• Potential benefits from completing the program / getting a degree• Realizing forgone oppotunities• Anticipating cultural differences – you don’t want to be stranded in a

foreign land with foreign language and foreign customs without at first being familiarized first with the culture

Understanding regional differencesAsia (China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan)- Mostly requires learning of native language- Numbers oriented (quantitative)- Competitive in terms of numbers of students & grading system- Bachelor (S1) can done in through a 3-year curriculum and 4-year curriculum

(including thesis writing and thesis defense) – with the exception of Bachelor of Medicine (6 years), Bachelor of Nursing (5 years), and so on.

- Masters (S2) mostly done in 2 yearsAustralia - A fair mix of European and American education system. Emphasis on both

quantitative and qualitative.- Grading system is subjective to class peers (Bell Curve) - Bachelor (S1) mostly done in 3 years unless if taking honors which is usually an

additional 1 year to do research (skripsi). Honors students are eligible to directly take PhD without having Masters degree.

- Masters (S2) usually done in 1 year or 2 years depends on the program

Understanding regional differences

UK & Europe - Essay oriented (qualitative) - Emphasis on philosophy- Grading system is subjective to lecturers- Bachelor (S1) mostly done in 3 years unless if taking honors which is usually an

additional 1 year to do research (skripsi). Honors students are eligible to directly take PhD without having Masters degree.

- Masters (S2) usually done in 1 year or 2 years depends on the program US- Numbers oriented (quantitative)- Grading system is subjective to class peers (Bell Curve) - Bachelor (S1) mostly done in 3 years unless if taking honors which is usually an

additional 1 year to do research (skripsi). Honors students are eligible to directly take PhD without having Masters degree.

- Masters (S2) usually done in 1 year or 2 years depends on the program

The Bell Curve

Comparison on standard reqs

Asia Australia UK & Europe US

TOEFL V - - V

IELTS - V V -

SAT - - - V

GRE / LSAT / GMAT - V - V

Personal Statements ~ V V V

Additional essays ~ ~ ~ ~

Entrance examination V - - ~

Application fee V V V V

Letters of recommendation V V V V

~ conditions may vary

Why Australia?

Great place to live!

Why Australia?

Modern cities with great facilities and relatively close to Indonesia

Why Australia?

Why Australia?

Free health care, vibrant environment;

what more could you ask

for?

Why Australia?Lots of tourist attractions to take your mind of off study

Why ANU?

Why ANU?

Why ANU?

Why ANU?

1. The curriculum

1. The curriculum

1. The curriculum

2. The exposure to Australian politics

2. The exposure to Australian politics

2. The exposure to Australian politics

2. The exposure to Australian politics

3. The exposure to Australia’s perspectives to Indonesia’s politics

3. The exposure to Australia’s perspectives to Indonesia’s politics

4. The exposure to Australian policy makers

4. The exposure to Australian policy makers

4. The exposure to Australian policy makers

4. The exposure to Australian policy makers

5. The exposure to ANU alumnis who are Indonesia’s decision makers

5. The exposure to ANU alumnis who are Indonesia’s decision makers

5. The exposure to ANU alumnis who are Indonesia’s decision makers

Graduate degree programs: int’l students

Requirements for fast-track / 1 year program

What to prepare?

• Academic records: scores and official certificate and transcripts

• IELTS or TOEFL• GRE, GMAT – depends on program• Letters of recommendation• Work history (for postgrad and doctorate)• Admission essay and statement of purpose

School application tips1. Find out what they’re looking for and if you

think it suits you, try to tailor your application towards what they want.

2. Pay close attention to dates and deadlines!3. Know yourself, your test scores and the right

schools to apply to.4. Join some forums to know your peer and

competitions. They can be really informative though intimidating.

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