How to Find and Apply to a Great University

Essay and photo by Osamah Adnan Jasim

Are you an awesome person who wants to study at one of the best universities in the world, but you don’t know where to start? Because many people do not know how to start, they miss the opportunity of studying at an accredited university. Therefore, they miss all the serendipitous events that come with studying abroad. This essay is going to take you through the important steps of finding and applying to the best university for you. The procedure is simple and it starts by preparing the required papers, then finding a good university, and finally ends by applying to that university.

First of all, you have to get your passport ready and up to date. Afterwards, you have to get your school diploma translated to English in order to use it when you apply. At the same time, you can ask your teachers and professors to write recommendation letters that mention your positive qualities as a good student. After that, you should start writing the statement of purpose, an essay stating the reasons you want to continue studying in your major. Before proceeding to the next step, you have to take your language proficiency exams, such as the TOEFL or the IELTS, and your general tests, such as the GRE or the SAT, as they are important papers for the admission.

The following major step is to find the best university that suits you. Immediately after getting your test scores, you can start searching for a university. First, you need to start by looking for the high ranked universities. There are many websites that provide full lists of universities and their global ranking. Subsequently, by accessing the high ranked university’s official website you can check if they have your major and what the requirements are. If the requirements are too high, then you can try the next university. Eventually, you will be able to find some universities that have high a rank and accept your test scores and GPA. Then, you can apply for the one you like the most. Although you can apply for more than one university simultaneously, there are some things you should consider about the university like the services provided by the university, and the size and the weather of the city.

Lastly, you can apply to most universities online. First, you should check the deadline for the application. Then, you have to access the online application page and start filling in the required information. Meanwhile, you might need to have your passport and your degree transcript close to you in order to input your information accurately. Afterwards, you will be asked to attach copies of your recommendation letters, statement of purpose, and your school diploma. Then, you should request that your test administrator send a score report to the university. Finally, the university will contact you to let you know that they have received your application.

In sum, by preparing the required papers then finding the right university and finally applying for it, you will be able to get admitted to the university you want. Follow these steps and keep a positive attitude, love life, and everything good will come your way.