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Is it easier to apply as a freshman or transfer?
#1 – It’s easier to get admitted to a college as a transfer student than it is as a freshman. Colleges lose students every year so they need to fill those spots or they are losing expenses that are budgeted for.
How can I apply for US university from Singapore?
Applying to U.S. Colleges as a Singaporean Student
- Testing.
- Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level/ International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Standardized Testing (SAT/ACT)
- TOEFL/IELTS.
- Grades and Testing: The Base of Your Application.
- Extracurriculars, Volunteering, and Awards.
- Passion Project – Hook vs Well-Rounded.
- College List.
How do I apply to a US university?
Follow these helpful steps as you apply for admission to U.S. universities and colleges:
- Write to Several Schools.
- Send Application Forms.
- Take the Admissions Tests.
- Receive Acceptance Letters.
- Pay Your Deposit.
- Write an Awesome Essay.
Is a transfer student considered a freshman?
Transfer students are not considered first year students. Students are considered first year if they have not taken any college credit classes. Any new student who has completed a semester at a prior college or university will be considered simply transfer students.
How can I apply for US student visa from Singapore?
A valid passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S. (unless exempt by country specific agreements) Acceptance at a SEVP approved school and your Form I-20. Application fee payment for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.
Do Singaporeans need to take Toefl?
Most U.S. schools understand that Singaporeans are taught English, and will waive the test. You should check with the schools you are applying to and verify their requirements. If you have studied in Singapore but are not a Singapore passport holder (e.g. from Vietnam), you will probably have to take TOEFL.