HIGHER EDUCATION ABROAD PART 2 Preparation for admission It is necessary to prepare for admission in 1.5-2 years. The exact period depends on the capabilities of the applicant. In particular, you need to know a foreign language well and be ready to take international exams. And the documents should be submitted within 6-12 months. Before applying, you must pass the following tests and exams: • About knowledge of the language (TOEFL or IELTS); • General education (GRE or GMAT); • Profile (SAT, Subject Tests, MCAT). Sending documents To increase the chances of entering a university, you need to make a list of 4-5 essay writer educational institutions. And then you should study the requirements of each of them. In particular, collect all the necessary documents, which include: • General CV (CV) - basic information about previous education, work experience, skills, personal qualities, language proficiency, etc. • Motivation letter, i.e. an essay in which you need to convince the examination committee that you are a worthy candidate for training. • Transcript, i.e. diploma translation. This is a certificate with grades, a list of subjects taken, study hours and exams, as well as information about the average score and legal confirmation of the authenticity of the document. • Academic essay. A document demonstrating thinking with the analysis of information on a professional topic. • Letters of recommendation from the diploma supervisor, dean or boss from the place of work, who know and confirm your business and personal qualities. • The results of all international exams (language, general education and specialized). • Research plan. Compiled on the basis of a scientific dissertation or report. • Portfolio. Mostly needed for creative professions. Such as: design, architecture and photography, journalism and others. • Solvency document. As such, an extract from a bank card account, a sponsorship letter or a certificate of receipt of a grant can serve. ATTENTION: All documents must be in English. Next, you need to send applications to all selected universities. This must be done 6-9 months before the start of the new school year.