A What are the basic rules of applying to a US graduate school? 申請赴美讀研究生，最基本的規(guī)則是什么呢?

B The earlier, the better. 趕早不趕晚.

A Is the process very complicated? 程序是不是很復雜啊?

B Yes, the process is arduous, so make up your mind firmly before you begin applying. 是的，這個過程很艱辛，所以在申請之前要做好充分的心理準備.

A What should be done first? 那么首先應該做什么呢?

B Read related information about international study. And discuss with your family,teaher and friends. 讀一些關于出國留學的信息，并與家人、老師和朋友仔細商量.

A This work should be done before or after the GRE and TOFEL exams? 這應該在GRE和TOFEL考試之前還是之后呢?

B Before the exams. 在考試之前。

A How long does a student need to prepare for the two exams? 在考試之前 般準備這兩項考試需要多久呢?

B He or she needs at least six months to prepare for the two tests, but that also depends on his or her level of English. 至少需要半年吧，不過這也因人而異，每個人的英語水平不一樣.

A OK. what's the next step? 那么.接下來應該做什么呢?

B Write to the chosen schools to ask for admission and scholarship application forms. 下一步就要給你選擇的學校寫信，索要入學和獎學金申請表格.

A What are the necessary application materials? 那必要的申請材料都包括哪些呢?

B They usually include a personal statement. letters of recommendation official transcripts,CV and resume, study plan, scholarships and copies of your TOFEL and GRE scores. 包括個人陳述、推薦信、官方學生成績單、個人簡歷、學習計劃、經(jīng)濟能力證明、獎學金的申請材料、GRE和TOFEL成績的復印件。

A Ok, got it. Thank you. 好的，我明白了’謝謝您!