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Structure: • • • How to choose the right university Application process Language exams Exams for postgraduates Funding your studies www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
Choosing a school 1. World university rankings 2. School rating 3. Detailed ranking (employers opinion) 4. Will you find a job? www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
What are the universities interested in? GPA ( Your university scores) Your English skills (TOEFL or IELTS) Recommendations (from teachers or employers) Personal statement (Letter of motivation) GRE/GMAT for postgraduates www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
Applying to the university: What should you do? Language requirements: • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Graduate application: • GRE (Graduate Record Examination) • GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
GRE vs GMAT www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
Common structure: GRE & GMAT • Verbal part • Quantitative part • Essay www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
GRE: Verbal Section • Text Completion • Sentence Equivalence • Reading Comprehension www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
GRE: Quantitative reasoning • Quantitative Comparison • Problem Solving • Data Interpretation www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
GMAT: Verbal Section • Sentence correction • Critical reasoning • Reading comprehension www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
GMAT: Quantitative Section • Problem solving • Data sufficiency www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
Writing (GRE & GMAT) • Issue Essay – Your opinion • Analytical Writing – Analysis www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
TOEFL vs IELTS www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
Comparison TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language IELTS International English Language Testing System Since 1965; current format (i. BT) 2005 Since 1989; current format 1995 American English British English 4, 500 test centers in 165 countries 500 test centers in 120 countries 3 formats: i. BT, CBT and PBT 2 versions: Academic (75%) and General Training (25%) www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
Scores comparison TOEFL ibt 0– 8 0 – 18 19 – 29 30 – 40 41 – 52 53 – 64 65 – 78 79 – 95 97 – 120 IELTS 0 – 1. 5 2. 0 – 2. 5 3. 0 – 3. 5 4. 0 4. 5 – 5. 0 5. 5 – 6. 0 6. 5 – 7. 0 7. 5 – 9. 0 www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
4 parts of each test: • Reading • Listening • Speaking • Writing www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
TOEFL Task Reading Listening Description 3– 4 passages, 12– 14 questions each 6– 9 passages, 5– 6 questions each Break Speaking Writing Approx. time 60– 80 minutes 60– 90 minutes 10 minutes 6 tasks and 6 questions 2 tasks and 2 questions 20 minutes 50 minutes www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
IELTS Task Listening Reading Writing Description 4 sections, 40 questions 3 sections, 40 questions 2 tasks, 150 and 250 words Break Speaking Approx. time 30 minutes 60 minutes No break a face-to-face interview 11 - 14 minutes www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
Funding 1. Funding Yourself 2. Applying for Funding 3. Taking out a Loan www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
What can you do? • • • Studentships/Internships/Assistantship Grants Scholarships Awards Charities www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
What should you remember to get funding: • Time (remember to apply 1 year before the program starts) • Your chances depend on your education level • Your major – it should be really useful • Various sources (remember to use all opportunities) www. eg. Stratego. S. ru
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