Study Abroad Map
- Distribution of U.S. Universities

U.S. Undergraduate Admission Requirements
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Academic Transcripts

Grades 9-12 GPA Class rank & cohort size (Top XX) Course rigor (Honors, AP, IB, A- Levels, Regular Courses)

07

Recommendation Letters
Homeroom Teacher (Required)
2 Subject Teachers (Required)
Additional Recommenders (Optional)
02
Standardized Test Scores
SAT / ACT Ifull score 1600/36)
TOEFL Ifull score 120)
AP Exams (full score 5)
05
Admissions Interview
Admission Officers (AO)
Alumni/Current Students
3rdParties(e.g.InitialView,Vericant)
03

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

Activities completed Grades 9–12
Levels: School, Regional, State, National, International
Categories: Public welfare, leadership, clubs, academic research, internships, other hobbies
04

Awards & Honors

Competition awards from Grades 9–12
Levels: School, Regional, State, National, International
06
PS
Max.650 words

08
Personal Background
Personal hobbies & future academic plans
Regular reading materials
Family background
Types of US High Schools
Public US High Schools
Features: Government-funded with relatively low tuition. Strict visa restrictions apply to international students, who can typically only study for one year and cannot obtain a US high school diploma.

Representative Schools: The Davidson Academy, Payton College Preparatory High School, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, etc.
Features: Funded via donations and non-governmental charitable sources. Open to international students holding F-1 visas valid for up to 5 years.

Famous Schools: Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, St. Paul's School, The Lawrenceville School, The Hotchkiss School, Groton School, Choate Rosemary Hall, etc.
Private US High Schools
Subcategories

Boarding Type: Boarding Schools vs. Day Schools                                   Gender: All-boys, All-girls, Coeducational Schools
Religion: Religious Schools vs. Non-religious Schools                              Special Tracks: Military Academies, Arts-focused Schools, etc.
Academic System & Curriculum Framework
Academic System Comparison
United States: 4-year system, Grade 9 to Grade 12 China: 3-year junior high + 3-year senior high
Application Timeline
Standard Pathways: Enter US Grade 9 after domestic Grade 8 or Grade 9.
Most US high schools do not accept new applicants for Grade 12.
Teaching Features
Small Class Sizes: Low student-teacher ratio for personalized attention.
Credit System: Students select courses based on personal interests and academic goals.
Curriculum Tracks
Regular: Standard core courses Honor: Advanced honor-level courses AP: Advanced Placement university preparatory courses
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