In the blink of an eye, August is about to usher in a new round of application season. In the situation where international students are increasing instead of decreasing, many applicants have realized the importance of early application. Students who apply early not only have higher admission rates, but also receive results earlier, giving them more time and opportunities to make a second choice.

So today, Xiaobin has compiled a list of 24Fall American U S. The materials that need to be submitted for the school online application of News TOP 10 can be prepared in advance by interested students! We will update the top 11-20 schools and the University of California series in the next issue~
Princeton University
Established in 1746, Princeton University is a relatively small Ivy League institution with only over 8000 students, but is renowned for its elite teaching model. Besides ranking first in the United States in alumni donation rate, Princeton University's small and refined undergraduate education style, 1:5 teacher-student ratio, and relatively small number of students make the financial resources allocated to each student far exceed those of other universities.

 

 

Students who wish to apply to Princeton University must submit their application through the Common Application or Coalition Application application system. Although Princeton does not require SAT or ACT, international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. The applicant needs to submit supplementary materials; Provide recommendation letters from two teachers; Submit a graded written paper, preferably in English, social studies, or history subjects.
The specific requirements are as follows:

 

 

Early application deadline (EA): November 1, 2023
Regular application deadline: January 1, 2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Although MIT's science and engineering programs are world-renowned, the world-class education offered by MIT certainly goes beyond that, covering fields such as art, business, global language, health, and more. As one of the world's top universities, MIT's international student competition is extremely fierce, with an annual admission rate of no more than 4% for international students. MIT's excellent scholarship policy is also one of the reasons for the low admission rate.
Applicants are required to submit their SAT scores, and the remaining application materials and deadlines are as follows:

 

 

Early application deadline (EA): November 1, 2023
Regular application deadline: January 5, 2024
Harvard University
Harvard University is one of the eight famous Ivy League universities in the United States and is also very popular among American university applicants, as evidenced by the annual number of applicants and extremely low admission rates. Harvard University also ranks first in research funding in the United States, and a large number of alumni who have achieved great success after graduation have donated generous donations to support their alma mater in continuing scientific research.

 

Applicants need to apply through the Common Application application system or the Coalition Application supported by Scor, and upload two recommendation letters; 5 short answer questions (each question cannot exceed 200 words), but it is not mandatory to submit SAT/ACT scores.
The 5 short answer questions for 2023-2024 are as follows:

1. Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. How will the life experiences that shape who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard?

2. Briefly describe an intellectual experience that was important to you.

3. Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are.

4. How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future?

5. Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.

 

Early application deadline (EA): November 1, 2023
Regular application deadline: January 1, 2024
Stanford University
Not to mention the impressive faculty of Stanford University, its geographical location alone leaves many prestigious universities of the same level of education out of reach, as Stanford University is located in Silicon Valley, a high-tech industry hub in the United States. Nowadays, Silicon Valley has transformed into the center of global technological innovation, and Stanford University has also enjoyed the fruits of Silicon Valley's progress with its excellent geographical location. Although the land in Silicon Valley no longer belongs to Stanford University, the students at the school are still the top choice for Silicon Valley companies when recruiting talent.

 

Applicants need to apply through Common Application and upload two recommendation letters; 3 short answer questions (limited to 100-250 words per question), but SAT/ACT scores are not mandatory. It is worth noting that Stanford University recommends that students study language courses for three years or more in high school.
The three short answer questions for 2023-2024 are as follows:

Early application deadline (EA): November 1, 2023
Regular application deadline: January 5, 2024
5. Yale University
The 260 buildings on Yale campus cover design styles from various historical periods and are known as the "most beautiful urban campus in America.". The beautiful Gothic style architecture and Georgian style architecture are full of a sense of historical vicissitudes, and each building describes a long history story to people. Standing in the middle of the campus and looking around, one cannot help but be impressed by this solemn sense of history. Yale's reputation and history constantly attract excellent students from all over the world.

 

 

There are three application methods for Yale University: Common Application; Coalition Application; QuestBridge Application. Applicants are required to submit two recommendation letters, but it is not mandatory to submit SAT/ACT scores.
All three application methods require the completion of the following three articles:

To submit materials through Common Application and Coalition Application, an additional four questions and one document need to be submitted. The answer to the four small questions cannot exceed 200 letters (about 35 words), while for the document, choose one of the following three questions within 400 words:

 

Early application deadline (EA): November 1, 2023
Regular application deadline: January 2, 2024
6. University of Chicago
Most University of Chicago students talk about their alma mater with a mix of love and hate. The academic pace of the school is fast, and the GPA is particularly strict, which puts a lot of academic pressure on many students. Chicago University pioneered a quarterly system, which divides the academic year into four seasons, allowing students to freely arrange their own learning progress. The lack of rich social activities does not mean that student life is very oppressive.

Applicants need to apply through the Common Application application system or Coalition Application, and submit documents and two recommendation letters. Although it is not mandatory to submit SAT/ACT scores, international students are required to submit English language proficiency test scores.
Compared to the topic selection of documents from other schools, the University of Chicago's documents are even more imaginative. Here are the 2023-2024 document options:

 

 

Early application deadline (EA): November 1, 2023
Early recording deadline (ED 1): November 1, 2023
Early recording deadline (ED 2): January 2, 2024
Regular application deadline: January 2, 2024
Johns Hopkins University
Established in 1876, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ranks third in the United States and is the most invested institution by the US Department of Health, on par with Harvard Medical School and Stanford Medical School. It has conducted almost all research and innovation work in basic science and medicine. In addition to its main campus and medical department, Johns Hopkins University also has numerous renowned colleges and research institutions distributed across different campuses.

 

Applicants need to apply through the Common Application system or Coalition Application, and submit documents and two recommendation letters, but are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores.
The following are the 2024 document titles (less than 300 words):

Early recording deadline (ED 1): November 1, 2023
Early recording deadline (ED 2): January 2, 2024
Regular application deadline: January 2, 2024
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania was the first modern university in American history. The University of Pennsylvania is a famous Party School, whose philosophy of life is "Work Hard, Play Harder.". The University of Pennsylvania has tens of thousands of alumni in the Greater China region, and as a result, the university has established the Penn Wharton Business School China Center in Beijing to help alumni connect with each other.

 

There are three application methods for Peking University: Common Application; Coalition Application; QuestBridge Application. Applicants need to submit a teacher recommendation letter; A supplementary recommendation letter; Three great literary works by the guest. Although it is not mandatory to submit SAT/ACT scores, international students are required to take TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English tests to demonstrate their English proficiency. Applicants can participate in the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, but Peking University does not accept IELTS scores or TOEFL MyBest scores.
The third document from Peking University is determined based on the majors of different universities, and specific questions can be viewed on the official website. The following are the titles of two general documents:

 

 

Early recording deadline (ED): November 1, 2024
Regular application deadline: January 5, 2024
California Institute of Technology
Many international students with experience in applying to American universities view California Institute of Technology as the American version of the University of Science and Technology of China, because both the University of Science and Technology of China and California Institute of Technology have strong backgrounds in science and engineering, and the professors in their departments also have many great talents. California Institute of Technology students are known for their high academic pressure, emphasizing small class teaching, with most classrooms having only 10 to 19 students.

California Institute of Technology places great emphasis on the applicant's academic performance in science, especially in courses such as calculus in advanced mathematics. So far, applicants can apply through Common Application or Questbridge Application and need to submit a recommendation letter from a math or science teacher, as well as a recommendation letter from an anthropology or social science teacher; Complete three short answer questions. International students are required to submit Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS or TOEFL scores. The IELTS score should not be lower than 7 points, the TOEFL score should not be lower than 100 points, and the Duolingo score should not be lower than 120 points.
However, the school is still finalizing specific applications and requirements, and more detailed information will be released on September 1, 2023.
Here are the short answer questions:

Early application deadline (EA): November 1, 2023
Regular application deadline: January 3, 2024
Northwestern University
Northwestern University has a total of 11 libraries. The library includes the world's largest collection of African studies, a large collection of early printed music and manuscripts, as well as collections of postmodern works, Western art collections from the 19th and 20th centuries, and architectural magazines. The Art Museum of Northwestern University is one of the major art museums in the Chicago area, with a permanent collection of over 4000 artworks.

There are three application methods for Northwestern University: Common Application; Coalition Application; QuestBridge Application. International students are required to submit Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS or TOEFL scores. Applicants do not need to submit SAT/ACT scores, but they need to submit at least one recommendation letter from the teacher.
Students who apply through Common Application and Coalition Application need to complete at least one additional document from Northwestern University. The specific questions and requirements are as follows:

Early recording deadline (ED): November 1, 2023
Regular application deadline: January 3, 2024
Duke University
Duke University has a very strong athletic strength and is among the top private universities in the United States. The Research Triangle Park, located in North Carolina, is one of the largest research parks in the United States, attracting top companies from around the world. These companies provide Duke students with enormous resources and employment advantages.

 

International students are required to submit language scores: Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency requires a minimum of 180 points, Duolingo requires a minimum of 130 points, IELTS minimum requirement of 7 points, PTE minimum requirement of 70 points, and TOEFL minimum requirement of 100 points.
There are three application methods for Duke University: Common Application; Coalition Application; QuestBridge Application. Applicants do not need to submit SAT/ACT scores, but need to submit two teacher recommendation letters, complete one Common Application or Coalition Application document, and at least one Duke document.
The following are Duke document requirements:

Early recording deadline (ED): November 1, 2023
Regular application deadline: January 2, 2024

 

 

The above is the summary of the top 10 US News applications! Have you started to feel overwhelmed after seeing so many documents? I hope everyone can arrange their time reasonably and understand the application materials for Dream School in advance. Knowing oneself and the enemy is the key to victory in all battles~