With the tide of studying abroad getting higher and higher year by year, some international students have left footprints in all countries of the world. Among all the target countries for studying abroad, British and American schools are superior in both quantity and quality in the ranking list of the top 100 universities in the world, so they have become the two camps favored by our international students. However, whether to choose English or beauty pageant in the end, let&;s take you to carefully analyze the differences between the two schools now. In addition to letting everyone know about their respective academic styles, learning environment and daily life, they will also introduce the different application processes of the two schools in detail. This article will help students who are going abroad to weigh the pros and cons and plan their study abroad more clearly. Not much to say, let&;s take a look! First, the school 1. Ranking First of all, Xiaobian starts with the most interesting and convincing ranking of the students. The world&;s top three ranking websites (ARWU, QS and US News) are the places where we first met our school. Although these three institutions have different emphasis on university grading, the deviation will not be great. According to the statistics of 2018, in the top 100 universities in the world, all websites have given about 33% to the United States and about 18% to the United Kingdom. Britain and the United States are the first and second countries with the largest number of top 100 universities respectively. However, I hope that you will not make a choice immediately after reading the proportion of the top 100 universities. The following analysis will make the students&; minds more and more accurate, so as to choose the country that suits them more rationally. 2. The academic system is usually four years (a total of 160 credits) in the United States. Of course, there are precedents for graduating early, so you have to continue to take credits in the primary school period that begins in the summer. Courses offered in summer are generally up to 20 credits, and there is no guarantee that the subjects offered are compulsory subjects for your graduation. If you attend every holiday course, you can shorten the undergraduate course to three years at the earliest. Most graduate students are two-year courses, and some are doing projects, which is relatively short. The shortest project graduates in one year at the earliest, and generally exists in business schools&; majors such as economics and marketing. Under normal circumstances, science colleges such as engineering college will basically graduate in two years step by step. The educational system in Britain is completely different from that in the United States. The undergraduate course in Britain only takes three years, and the teaching graduate student only takes one year. It can be said that Britain has great advantages in the academic system. In view of the fact that many people have finished their undergraduate studies in China and gone abroad for graduate studies, they have doubts about the gold content of graduate students with a one-year academic system in Britain. Here, Xiaobian is fair to say that although Britain spends less time than the United States, the academic system in Britain is from September to September of the following year. If it is a master&;s degree, it will be used to write papers in the summer vacation. In the United States, from September to May of the following year, there is a three-month summer vacation every year. In terms of time, in fact, one-year graduate students in Britain are equivalent to one and a half years of graduate students in the United States. Moreover, Britain requires students to study by themselves after class more than the United States, and the study time can basically be divided into one third in class and one third after class.2/3, and because of the compactness of the course, the effort after class is necessary! One due in two weeks, one due in January. What about it? Basically, if you want to graduate with good grades, you must take the spirit of not losing the college entrance examination. Therefore, students can rest assured that the quality of education in Britain and the United States is recognized by the world, and there is nothing &”;water-rich&”; but of course, the premise is that you should study hard. 3. Differences in teaching courses: The first two years of undergraduate courses in the United States are mainly based on basic courses. Since junior year, the courses are all professional courses. During the whole undergraduate course, elective courses account for a large proportion, and students can extensively dabble in the subjects they are interested in according to their own interests, and they are not limited to their majors during the whole study period. The form of postgraduate courses is almost the same as that of undergraduate courses. Britain has been paying more attention to students&; professional study since undergraduate course. The curriculum in Britain revolves around the chosen major, and the courses are more specific. This also raises another key question. You can change your major at any time during your college stay in the United States, because the basic courses will not be wasted because you change your major. However, the cost of changing majors in Britain is relatively high, which will not only make it more difficult to study, but also make it impossible to start over for a year if you can&;t keep up with the new curriculum. Assessment system: there are many interactions between teachers and students in American universities, and there are also many course assignments at ordinary times. The final exam only accounts for about 30% of the results; British universities are generally taught by teachers, and there are not many homework at ordinary times, and the final exam accounts for 80% or even 100%. 4. Traditional advantages of the United States: IT, bioengineering, mathematics, medicine, anthropology, etc.; UK: Accounting and Finance, Media Studies, Medicine, Education, Art, etc. Of course, this is only the overall classification. There are also universities with good IT in Britain, such as Niu Jian and Imperial College, and Harvard Business School in the United States needs no further explanation. It can only be said that if your favorite major happens to be the traditional advantage major in the United States, then you will choose a wider range in the United States, but it does not mean that there are no universities with the same strength in this major in Britain. or vice versa, Dallas to the auditorium 5. How much does it cost to study in the UK? (Tuition, living expenses, accommodation rent, transportation expenses) Studying abroad, spending is one of the most critical issues that students care about. The following small series will tell you about the cost of studying abroad and living expenses in Britain and the United States: the United States: American universities are divided into public and private. In terms of global achievements, American private universities are better than public universities. The famous private schools are: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, etc. In direct proportion to the achievements and prestige, the cost of studying abroad in private universities is relatively higher than that in public universities. The average value of the former is about 50,000-60,000 USD/year; Public universities are a little cheaper, but they also cost $40,000-$50,000 a year. Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to tuition fees, and there will be extreme cases. The tuition fees of some popular majors in institutions of higher learning, such as Harvard Medical School, or the center of developed cities, such as Columbia University in new york, are several level higher than the average. Britain: British universities can be divided into London area and non-London area in terms of cost.London area. But in terms of tuition fees, there is not much difference between the two, but because the cost of living in London is higher than other regions, the total cost is relatively high. But even so, the cost in Britain is lower than that in the United States. The cost of studying abroad in non-London areas is 20,000-30,000 pounds (approximately equivalent to 27,000-40,000 dollars). The cost of studying abroad in London is 30,000-35,000 pounds (roughly equivalent to 40,000-46,000 dollars). In addition, Britain spends the same as the United States on some famous schools, such as the Clinical Medical College of Cambridge University. Generally speaking, apart from the fact that the annual consumption in Britain is lower than that in the United States, the overall cost of studying in Britain is relatively lower than that in the United States for both undergraduate and graduate students. 6. Scholarships, scholarships and grants are of course good conditions for American universities. In addition to the world-leading quality of education, one of the important reasons why American universities attract the best students in the world is the generous scholarships. Undergraduates can apply for Need-Based Financial Aid considering family financial conditions and Merit-Based Financial Aid not considering family financial conditions. In the postgraduate stage, full Fellowship, half fellowship or Scholarship will also be given according to the applicant&;s strength. Education in Britain is a part of social compulsory education. Most universities rely on taxes, and most of the tuition fees of students in Britain are subsidized, so the tuition fees are much lower than those of state universities in the United States. Because of the protection policy of British universities for local students, the scholarship system for international students is very harsh. Second, the application After learning about the teaching system and their respective expenses of universities in Britain and the United States, let&;s enter the application stage that students are more concerned about. After all, for most students who are still confused about studying abroad, the question &”;Can I apply&”; is more rational and practical than &”;Which school is good&”;. 1. Application Difficulty The United States has more than 3,500 universities, while the United Kingdom only has more than 200 universities. However, the current situation of &”;universities&”; flooding in the United States cannot be ignored. Therefore, although the university base in the United States is large, most of the universities ranked lower are not recognized by the National Service for Studying Abroad. Here, Xiao Bian advises students to focus on the top 200 schools in the United States and the top 80 universities in the United Kingdom when applying for schools. In terms of application difficulty, universities in Britain are relatively easy. Schools in Britain except G5 basically have agencies, and many non-students (non-211, non-985) can enter the top ten schools in Britain every year. However, even 211,985 students in American schools have some difficulties in applying to the top 30 or even the top 50 schools. If you apply to a school of the same quality, the threshold in Britain is more flexible than that in the United States in terms of recommendation letters and academic background. And children&;s shoes with not too hard hardware conditions can choose to enter the preparatory course provided by most British schools (Various forms) to study, read a year and then promoted to undergraduate course. For children&;s shoes whose grades are up to standard, but their language scores are not up to standard, British universities also offer different language classes. The United States, on the other hand, is relatively simple and rude. There is no preparatory course here, only language learning called Bridge Program or Road Program. In this way, if students fail in other grades, their chances of entering American universities are slim. 2. Admission ratio Judging from the difficulty of application, children&;s shoes should have some guesses about the admission rate. Yes, the admission rate of British universities is much higher than that of American universities. For example, the admission rate of Cambridge University in Britain is as high as 20.3%, while that of Harvard University in the United States is only 5.18%. Therefore, under the same strength, children&;s shoes are relatively easier to get the opportunity to study in the top universities in the world in the UK. 3. Application Process So, what are the application processes and required application materials of universities in the two countries? The United States 1. Take the TOEFL. Both undergraduate and graduate students need children&;s shoes to pass the minimum language achievement standard. Before applying for a postgraduate degree, you have to take the postgraduate entrance examination. Usually GRE, business needs to take GMAT. 2. Prepare a Recommendation Letter. Applicants generally need to provide three letters of recommendation in English, and some schools only require two letters of recommendation. The recommendation letter should explain the basic situation of the recommended person and introduce the achievements of the recommended person, including academic papers, scientific research achievements, awards, abilities and so on. The more influential the tutor, the stronger his recommendation letter. 3. Prepare a Personal Statement. Personal statement is an important document that affects admission. Personal statements should be true, comprehensive, concise and to the point, in line with the requirements of American universities, and relevant content should not be omitted. You can fully reflect your ability to the school you apply for by writing. This is an important way for the school to get to know you before meeting you, so this statement is very important! 4. Prepare a Resume. Resume is the applicant&;s &”;manual&”;, and the admissions office teacher can know all your information in the fastest time. Therefore, a good resume can add luster to your application. 5. Provide school books (Certificate) and Transcript. Issued by the school, one in Chinese and one in English, sealed by the school and stamped with the official seal. It is best for the school to provide the school average and convert it into a four-point GPA in the United States. The higher the GPA, the better it is to apply for a good school. 6. Issue a Bank Statement. Proof of relevant bank deposits or financial assistance from relatives and friends, usually the amount must be enough for one year&;s tuition and living expenses. If you apply for a full scholarship provided by the school, you don&;t need to provide this certificate. If relatives and friends guarantee, the guarantor shall fill in the economic guarantee form (I-134 form) and attach relevant certificates. 7. Make a formal application.Submit all the application materials together with the application fee to the school you choose, and supplement the materials at any time according to the requirements of the school. It should be noted that in order to ensure the results of the application, you can apply for some high-ranking schools and also apply for some general schools. Because there are too many schools in the United States, Xiao Bian suggested that children&;s shoes should not be blind, and narrow down the scope and apply for 5-10 universities. After all, applying for American universities costs money (ranging from $50 to $120). 8. Get an Offer from the school. Waiting for the school admission notice. If you are admitted to several schools at the same time, don&;t respond too quickly. You should carefully consider the scholarship situation, whether the tuition fee is reasonable and a series of comprehensive evaluations and your own wishes, and finally determine the school you want to go to. The school that doesn&;t go should reply to the other party and inform you of your decision. 9. Get the I-20 form (equivalent to British CAS). I-20 is a form issued by the US Immigration Bureau to international students. It contains the number sent by the Immigration Bureau, and it is also the most important document for entering the United States. 10. apply for a Visa. After preparing all the visa application materials, apply for a student visa from the US Consulate in China. After getting a visa, children&;s shoes can buy air tickets and pack them for America! Britain 1. Take the IELTS. Both undergraduate and graduate students need children&;s shoes to pass the minimum language achievement standard. 2. Prepare a Recommendation Letter. Applicants generally need to provide three letters of recommendation in English. Some schools only require 2 letters. The recommendation letter should explain the basic situation of the recommended person and introduce the achievements of the recommended person, including academic papers, scientific research achievements, awards won, abilities possessed, etc. The more influential the tutor, the stronger his recommendation letter. 3. Prepare a Personal Statement. Personal statement is an important document that affects admission. Personal statements should be true, comprehensive, concise and to the point, in line with the requirements of British universities, and relevant content should not be omitted. You can fully reflect your ability to the school you apply for by writing. This is an important way for the school to get to know you before meeting you, so this statement is very important! 4. Prepare a Resume. Resume is the applicant&;s &”;manual&”;, and the admissions office teacher can know all your information in the fastest time. Therefore, a good resume can add luster to your application. 5. Provide school books (Certificate) and Transcript. Issued by the school, one in Chinese and one in English, sealed by the school and stamped with the official seal. British universities will automatically be divided into points corresponding to British scores according to their scores. 6. Issue a Bank Statement. Proof of relevant bank deposits or financial assistance from relatives and friends, usually the amount must be enough for one year&;s tuition and living expenses. If you apply for a full scholarship provided by the school, you don&;t need to provide this certificate. 7. Make a formal application. Submit all the application materials together with the application fee to the school of your choice, and follow theSupplementary materials according to the requirements of the school. Generally, you don&;t have to pay for applying to a school in the UK, except for some schools, such as Cambridge University, where you need to pay an application fee of 30 pounds. 8. Submit a Research Proposal. This step is mainly aimed at applicants for research-oriented master&;s and doctoral programs. It shows that students already have certain academic research ability and clear the future academic research direction. 9. Get an Offer from the school. Waiting for the school admission notice. If you are admitted to several schools at the same time, don&;t respond too quickly. You should carefully consider the scholarship situation, whether the tuition fee is reasonable and a series of comprehensive evaluations and your own wishes, and finally determine the school you want to go to. The school that doesn&;t go should reply to the other party and inform you of your decision. 10. apply for a Visa. After preparing all the visa application materials, apply for a student visa from the British Consulate in China. After getting a visa, children&;s shoes can buy air tickets and pack go to Britain! 4. Application materials USA 1. Passport and passport photos, so it is best to prepare in advance and apply for a passport in advance; 2. Chinese and English transcripts/proof of study/; Both the Chinese document and the English translation are stamped with the school seal, and each copy should contain the credits or hours of specific courses. It is best to provide the school&;s scoring system (for example, the full score is 100 and the qualified score is 60). Each copy (one original and one translation) is put into an envelope with the word school and then sealed and sealed. A copy of the Chinese version, a copy of the English version, and each of the Chinese and English versions must be stamped by the academic affairs office of the school. 3. A copy of the English test report (TOEFL). After choosing a good school, students need to contact the test center and formally register with the selected school; 4. English resume (generally not mandatory for high school students, if students participate in more activities, it is best to provide it); 5. Personal statement in English. Personal statement is one of the most important materials needed for school admission, which can best reflect students&; abilities and thoughts. Students are advised to prepare in advance. 6. Three letters of recommendation in English. Letter of recommendation is an important way for schools to understand students from the side. It is best to find a teacher who is familiar with you, so that it is more credible. 7. A copy of the award-winning certificate or honor. All certificates need to be translated into English. If it is an honor in the school, both the Chinese copy and the English translation need to be stamped with the official seal of the school; 8. Certificate of deposit issued by the bank. The amount of the deposit certificate should cover all the expenses of the students in the first year, with savings; UK 1. Passport and passport photos: color, two inches, four; 2. A book, or a bilingual school certificate; 3. Senior students should provide notarial certificate of proof of study, or school certificate in both Chinese and English, and affix the official seal of the school; 4. A notarized transcript, or a certificate of school performance in both Chinese and English, with the official seal of the school affixed; 5. Resume (a brief introduction of personal experience, which can make the admissions teacher understand the applicant&;s experience and background at a glance); 6. Two letters of recommendation: usually written by teachers or employers. The recommender introduces the students from his own perspective, mainly explaining the applicant&;s academic and work ability, and also introducing his personality.. Students with work experience: a letter of recommendation from the work unit and a letter of recommendation from the school teacher; Students: Two letters of recommendation from teachers. The recommendation letter should also include the information of the recommender (including the name, position, professional title, relationship with the recommended person, etc.); 7. Personal statement: mainly reflecting the applicant&;s past experience and academic background, as well as future academic plans; 8. Awards and relevant qualification certificates (such as scholarship certificates, awards for articles published in publications, etc.) obtained by the applicant during the school period; 9. The Research Proposal is mainly aimed at applicants for research-oriented master&;s and doctoral programs. Show that students already have certain academic research ability and make clear the future academic research direction; 10. Language transcripts. It should be noted that the validity period of the IELTS test is generally two years, and students can take the IELTS test as early as the next semester of junior year. America VS Britain III. Life 1. When it comes to food, Xiaobian is unable to spit out British food, and even the country is very happy. The national dishes are fish and chips, mashed potatoes and Scottish mutton soup. Dim sum is famous, but super sweet, far less than French dessert. The restaurants on the street are basically monopolized by Italian food, Indian food and Chinese food. The United States is ok, although it can&;t compare with China, but it is acceptable as a whole. American local dishes, especially southern American dishes such as pull pork and boiling crab, are very tasty and satisfying. On the whole, American Chinese food is more abundant, and the price is cheaper than that of Britain. 2. Transportation When it comes to transportation, the United States is somewhat inferior. It is too inconvenient for many places in the United States not to have a car. Britain basically takes public transportation, but it is cheaper than the United States to take a taxi. The density of cities in Britain is higher than that in the United States. Many small and medium-sized cities are within walking distance, and buses and subways extend in all directions. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the bus transportation in Britain has lines all over Britain, and the shuttle bus is densely arranged, flexible and cheap. On the whole, the traffic in the United States is: having a car is convenient, the car is cheap, the gasoline is cheap, and the traffic is not congested. Without a car, basically, except new york, your activities will be very limited, and you can only be an otaku and a otaku. 3. Dressing In terms of dressing, the British pay more attention to appearance and know how to dress, and most of them are more elegant. A considerable number of American students spend half a year casually wearing T-shirts and sweaters, and buying several pairs of jeans in one style. Influenced by this, the international students in the United States have no difference in their basic dress tastes with those in China, or th——, and let themselves go, so they can wear whatever they want. 4. Entertainment British cultural life is very rich, and it is more elitist. Even if the student party goes to see an opera, musical or drama on Saturday and Sunday, it is normal. The recreational life in the United States is completely civilian and family-oriented, and most of them are football games and NASCAR&;s tailgating party, theme parks and backyard barbecues. 5. security because the United States allows private ownership, we can often see new shootings in the United States.It is said that social security has been questioned, and parents are therefore very worried about the safety of their children studying in the United States. In contrast, British society is safer and private people are not allowed to own it. The only reason that can cause social security problems now is that there are too many refugees. But with the implementation of the Brexit plan, Britain should be safer and more peaceful. 6. Natural environment Most cities in the United States and Britain have no houses where grass, trees and nature are. However, the United States has a large territory, so you can choose a city with humid sea breeze on the east coast, or you can go to Arizona&;s &”;warm desert&”; to feel the bright sunshine. In Britain, except for the short summer, rain, hail and snow are basically &”;randomly played&”;. The natural scenery of these two places is very interesting. The canyon landscape in the United States and the serene rural scenery in Britain all have their own characteristics. Fourth, employment and immigration When it comes to employment, the United States wins completely. There are many employment opportunities and high income. Most importantly, it is relatively open to foreigners and the immigration policy is relatively loose. Britain is a bit xenophobic. Now that it has an agreement with the EU to give priority to the immigration work of other EU countries, it is even more difficult for people to take root here. But in the same way, there must be some who have failed to find a job in the United States and returned to China for development, and there will certainly be some who have successfully obtained permanent offer or even permanent residence status in the United Kingdom. There will be many cases under the overall trend, and everyone&;s development still depends on their personal situation. If the United States wants to work in the United States, it must first obtain an American Social Security Number (SSN) similar to the ID number. This number is closely related to the credibility and tax return business after work, and it is the first number that the employing company should check. It&;s easy to get SSN. Work in any regular company for at least one month, and the company will help you. Many students got them from fast food restaurants or bookstores on campus. When they first arrived in the United States, children&;s shoes all got F1 student visas. Now F1 visas are generally given for five years. In other words, when they graduate, their visas have not expired. Then many children&;s shoes will ask, with SSN and a visa to stay in the United States legally, can they work normally? Of course not. Student visas only allow children&;s shoes to take part-time jobs, and they must not exceed 20 hours per week. And if you really want to work, then you have to exchange for another visa: H1B work visa. With this visa, you can work legally in the United States and even apply for a green card immigration with the help of the company. H1B visa is decided by lottery in April every year. With H1B visa, you can legally work in the United States for 3 years, which can be extended for another 3 years. After 6 years, if the visa holder&;s status has not changed (get a green card or immigrate), then he must leave the United States. This is a plan for the United States to attract foreign professionals. If you don&;t have a plan to become an American citizen after six years, they can only let you leave! But for children&;s shoes who want to stay in the United States, taking H1B is really a relatively easy way to get a green card in the United States.The way to nationality. Britain is similar to the United States. No matter what kind of work you want to do in Britain, you must first apply for a &”;National Insurance Number&”;, the full name of which is &”;National Insurance Number (NINO)&”;. This is also very simple. As long as your visa indicates that you can work (student visa is generally 20 hours a week), you can apply by calling to apply for 141 2075. Holding the NINO number, the next step is to prepare CV and Cover Letter, and find a company to apply for T2(General) as a guarantee, which is what most of us call &”;work visa&”;. The duration of T2 (General) visa is 3 years, and it can be renewed afterwards. After working in the UK for five years, you can apply for permanent residence. However, it should be noted that not all companies are qualified to guarantee this visa (list of companies providing work visa qualifications), and not all qualified companies have work signature this year. It is also unknown whether this company is willing to give you this “a to guarantee you. In addition, the annual salary requirement for work visas in the UK is getting higher and higher, which leads many companies to be reluctant to recruit employees from countries outside the EU, which will greatly affect our chances of staying in the UK. But don&;t give up hope. If you observe, most people who can stay in Britain and work in big companies are engaged in finance, IT, accounting and other industries, because big companies like banks, Big Four, Google and Facebook are not worried about high annual salary growth, so people can be so capricious if they have money. Many international students enter the banks and the Big Four through the Graduate Scheme after graduation. These companies will open applications to the next graduates one year in advance. If you study related majors and want to apply for positions in these big companies, you must apply one year in advance and start preparing!