1. How to Apply Study Abroad While Living in Russia Part
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2. Prepare for enrollment by selecting appropriate
institutions
3. How to Apply
Check university websites for information on admissions, the
online application process, and financial aid.
4. How to Apply
Online application procedures vary from institution to
institution.
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But there are general rules you can follow
6.
Prepare
Your
Application
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7. How to Apply Apply Early
8. Read the directions and follow them carefully.
9. Failing to meet deadlines and follow instructions trip up
online learners as easily as they do face-to-face students.
10. Understand that application requirements differ depending
on the program (postgraduate, graduate, undergraduate,
short-term).
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And realize that a pplication packages require a great deal of
preparation and planning .
12. So
13. When filling out forms
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be sure to write your name the exact same way on the
application form and on supporting documents.
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List the major as stated in the materials received from the
institution (on a school web page)
16. Avoid abbreviations
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Do not worry about providing a Social Security Number either
leave the section blank or write "none," according to the
instructions.
18. And be prepared for a fee Almost all universities charge a
non-refundable application fee that covers the cost of processing
your application.
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Academic
Credentials
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20. How to Apply
You will need to send transcripts as a record of the classes
that you have taken at a high school or university, when they were
taken, and the grades you received for each class.
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You will also need a certified copy of a Russian diploma or a
high school attestat (both in English and in the native
language).
22.
Photocopies
should be certified by the university or other appropriate
official.
23. 3 Test Scores
24.
Admission requirements for short-term programs are usually
simpler than applications for degree programs.
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But please know that most short-term programs will require some
proof of English language proficiency .
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Degree programs will certainly require proof of English
language proficiency from international students.
27.
YYou will also need to submit your TOEFL score.
PPlease visit to learn more:
hhttp://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
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If required, other tests should be taken:
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Some schools will require a SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
score for undergraduate programs
http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
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or a College Placement Test, administered by the school
itself.
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For many graduate programs,
you will need to submit GRE (Graduate Record Examination) tests
scores as well
http://www.ets.org/gre
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or the GMAT
(Graduate Management Admission Test)
for business schools
http://www.mba.com/the-gmat
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Prepare
Your Personal
Statement
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Many graduate programs will require a personal statement and
will post guidelines for drafting an essay. So be sure to
35. answer the question that is being asked
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but do not be overly informal.
37. Do not include irrelevant information
38. Do not write your life story B e brief, yet complete
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And remember.
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