What are the suitable groups for doctoral applications in the United States?

First of all, let's talk about what I know about doctoral study abroad in the United States, I hope it will be helpful and useful for you.

Application process for doctoral study in the United States:

1. Take a test abroad (TOEFL, GRE or GMAT).

2. Choose a major in school.

3. Writing of application documents.

a) Personal Statement; b) Letters of recommendation; c) Curriculum vitae; d)**。

4. Fund preparation.

a) Credit Cards.

It will be used when applying online and sending GT results, so it is best to do it early. Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, China Guangfa Bank, etc. all have corresponding international credit cards, and it is recommended to apply for a visa card for children who go to the United States to study for a doctorate.

b) Affidavit of support.

Proof of financial support includes financial**: personal family savings, real estate certificates, scholarships, grants, etc. In general, it is not necessary to provide original documents during the application process, and the longer the history of the funds, the better.

5. Formal application and sending application materials.

a) Online application.

Once you have prepared the application materials and credit card for doctoral study abroad, you can create an account on the relevant website of the school, apply for it, and track the progress of the school's processing at the same time.

b) Sending of materials.

Submit all application materials to the school of your choice along with the application fee.

c) GT results are sent.

GRE and TOEFL scores are only considered officially valid if they are sent through ETS.

6. Interview with set words.

You can set words with your professor before and after applying. A school selects 2 to 3 professors or associate professors. The school will also arrange relevant ** interviews. You can make good use of written materials during the interview.

7. Receive an offer

Students who have received admission and scholarship will immediately receive an I-20 form from the school.

It's quite difficult to apply.

The difficulty of applying is also mainly reflected in the following two aspects:

First, the acceptance rate is low and the competition is fierce.

Some U.S. Ph.D. programs with highly competitive degrees may have less than 2% admissions. Generally speaking, the enrollment of doctoral programs in American institutions is very small, and in the case of business schools, for example, the number of students enrolled in each program is 0-3 per year.

Most of the doctoral programs with more enrollment are concentrated in science and engineering disciplines involving high and new technology, such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical engineering, and materials, so it is important to choose a major when applying.

Second, the requirements are high.

Applicants for doctoral degrees in the United States will basically not recruit undergraduate fresh graduates, unless the applicants are very good; Doctoral admissions are usually scheduled for interviews.

Of course, for very good undergraduates to apply directly for a Ph.D., American universities also have considerations, for carefully selected applicants can be **or** interview, the university with sufficient funds will invite students to go directly to the United States for interviews, and the school will bear the student's travel expenses.

Three advantages of American PhD:

1. Institutional advantages.

PhD programs in the U.S. are typically 4 to 6 years long, which is longer than PhD programs in the U.K. and Europe.

In the first two years of the Ph.D., doctoral students will study basic courses, and after passing the doctoral qualification examination in the second year, they will officially become doctoral candidates and begin to prepare their own research topics.

2. Financial advantages.

Studying for a Ph.D. in the United States allows you to enjoy more high-quality resources. The financial advantage is more obvious, especially for science and engineering students, who can basically cover their tuition and living expenses in the United States through scholarships and grants.

3. Academic atmosphere.

Academic activities at American universities take many forms. The school organizes various types of discussion classes to motivate students to participate, inspire students to think independently, delve deeper, and promote mutual learning and exchange. A variety of student club activities are rich in content and can stimulate personal interests.

There are also many academic lectures, and most of them are reports by well-known figures in American academia and industry, which can effectively broaden students' horizons.

The requirements for applying for a Ph.D. in the United States are as follows:

1. Academic conditions

To apply for a Ph.D. in the United States, applicants need to have a bachelor's degree or master's degree from a regular university, and the GPA should be maintained above or above.

2. Achievement conditions.

In terms of grades, GRE scores are very important when applying for a PhD in the United States, and it is also an important criterion for applying for university scholarships, usually with a GRE score of 320 or above, applying for a PhD in the United States will be more stable.

If you are applying to a business school, you may also need to take the GMAT, which covers all business majors, such as management engineering, business administration law and business administration, etc., and a GMAT score of 700 or above is preferred.

3. Language conditions.

TOEFL score of at least 100 or above; IELTS should be maintained at least 7 points.

Fourth, the time condition.

The length of doctoral studies in the United States varies depending on the major, with the shortest being two years and the longer period in law and medicine. Generally, the first year of the doctoral program is to study basic subjects, and then to carry out practical courses, and the specific graduation time depends on the different doctoral programs and the individual performance of the student, so it is best to leave enough time when applying for a doctorate.

V. Scholarship Requirements.

Ph.D. scholarships are abundant in major universities in the United States, and most PhDs can get scholarships, but if you want to apply for a full scholarship, you need to conduct detailed positioning and evaluation, and colleges and universities may conduct a personal history review of applicants.

6. Material conditions.

1. Graduation certificate, degree certificate or proof of enrollment;

2. Transcripts;

3. Standardized scores (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, etc.);

4. Application documents (personal statement, recommendation letter, resume, small **, etc.);

5. Other materials required by the school.