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背景提升 | 读暑校真的对留学申请有帮助吗
01
什么是暑校?参加暑校有什么作用?
暑校又叫夏校,英文Summer school/program,是目前国内外流行的一种设置在正式学位课程之外的特色项目,学习内容主要以通识课程的授课为主。
相比交换生(Exchange student)、暑研(Summer research),暑校的存在就像授课型硕士那样,被人认为没什么含金量,学习的经历没太大实际作用。
不过从申请留学的角度来看,暑校作用还是比较明显的,主要表现在以下几点:
1)首先,申请国际暑校的过程,本身就像申请留学一样。
你需要调研海外高校暑校的课程特色、招生偏好、申请流程等问题,这对你自己申请正式留学学位是有帮助的,而且无形中给了你提前试错的机会。
暑校课程一般只有短短2-4周的学习周期,而且正常情况下都是在校园内面授。
因此,你可以申请目标留学院校的暑校项目,提前感受学校的学习氛围、当地的生活状态,给自己正式的留学生活一个缓冲期和犹豫期。
暑校的费用相比留学并不高,住宿方面也是由学校统一安排管理的,从试错成本角度来说,很值得将来打算留学的学生作为留学考察项目去体验。
2)其次,回到暑校本身,在经过100多年的延续和发展中,已经成为包括美国藤校、英国G5等世界级名校进行国际交流的一种重要形式。
目前针对本科生的暑校项目,主要有学分课程和非学分课程。
如果你的本科学校刚好有世界名校的交换生资格,那么申请这些学校的暑校项目就比较容易,而且还可以申请学分课程替换自己本校选修科目的学分;
如果你的本科学校没有交换生资格,就要自己去目标高校官网查找符合申请要求的暑校项目,然后像申请正式留学那样,递交相关申请材料(包括成绩单、语言成绩等)。
不过个人申请会比有学校推荐信申请更困难一些,尤其是美国藤校、英国G5、新二港三这些名校的热门暑校项目。
拿到以上级别名校的暑校名额,对于你将来申请留学来说,个人经历上会加分很多。
尤其在这几年主流留学地区申请好学校越来越卷的情况下,差异化的竞争优势非常重要。
3)除了以上两点,参加国际暑校项目,还可以让你有机会接触到海外名校的教授,获得教授的留学申请推荐信。
如果有海外教授的推荐信,对你的留学申请加分自然就更大了!
不过你在申请之前要提前确认好——课程是否跟自己将来申请的留学专业相关、是否一定会给参加的学生写推荐信、拿到推荐信的比例有多高。
搞清楚这些问题之后再去申请,不然稀里糊涂参加完,自己光当成兴趣班去体验生活了,别最后说暑校没用、暑校就是用来圈钱的......
看到这里,如果你还是不明白在科研竞赛/实习/暑校之间怎么选、自己适合什么类型的暑校,赶紧来找学姐问清楚!!
02
申请暑校有哪些途径?申请流程如何?
通过本校国际交流部官网申请
关于暑校申请,前面学姐也提到了如果你本校有交换生资格,申请会更容易。
所以建议大家先去本校的国际交流部(或者海外留学部门等)官网查找相关公告,一般有合作的学校和项目都会第一时间公布在门户网站,直接按照本校的申请流程操作即可。
以北大为例,他们的“国际合作部-海外学习-出国交流-暑期学校”就会公布全球合作院校的暑校项目开放情况,像基本的项目官网、申请链接(本校网申/对方网申)、项目时间、申请资格、截止时间、咨询邮箱、申请注意事项等都会写得很清楚。
直接在本校官网查找信息、通过本校提交网申,好处是你不需要额外花时间搜集各种信息,提交的申请也会更快被审核,拿到offer概率也更大。
但同时也需要注意,本校提供的合作项目不一定是海外院校开放的所有项目,有些不针对你本科学校特别合作的课程是没法在本科官网查到的,你的选择空间会比较小。
因此就有了第二种申请方式——在海外大学官网,以国际学生的个人身份直接递交申请。
在境外大学官网以个人身份申请
大部分海外大学官网都有summer school的申请列表,如果你在主页找不到,直接在搜索栏中输入“summer school/program”,点击搜索后就会跳转所有暑校相关的信息了,找到最新开放的暑校列表,进入查询相关课程设置、申请要求、截止时间和申请链接等。
以已经开放23年summer school申请的香港大学为例,暑校申请的界面如下:
开放的课程包含科学、商业、人文艺术等类型,共十余门,本科学生可以参加的课程信息官网链接如下:
/programmes/undergraduate-postgraduate-programmes
在境外学校官网以个人身份申请,一般都是课程最全的,而且能及时了解到新开专业或者专业截止的时间,但申请通过的概率会更低。
03
申请暑校的大概流程是怎样的?——以香港大学为例
第一步:查阅相关申请信息,确认申请资格
阅读计划信息和具体要求(课程列表可以在本科课程和中学课程中找到);
确保满足香港大学暑期学院语言要求和课程资格。
第二步:准备相关申请材料,递交个人申请
在香港大学暑期学院-在线申请系统-注册并创建个人申请帐户(确认将立即发送到注册邮件地址);
填写在线申请表并上传所有必需的证明文件;
通过万事达卡、维萨卡、银联卡、微信支付、香港支付宝、支付宝或转数快在线支付申请费(不退还)。
*只有截止日期前成功提交所有证明文件和申请费,申请才会被处理;
*一旦提交不得修改申请,如果想在提交后更改个人资料,联系官方;
*强烈建议申请人提交申请前,仔细检查详细信息,并保留提交记录。
第三步:跟踪申请动态,确认申请结果
收到通知后,通过在线申请系统确认接受录取通知书(在邮件规定接受截止日期前完成);
按照以下程序接受您的报价:
-登入香港大学暑期学院网上申请系统;
-点击“接受报价”(有些项目要求上传回执,请参考录取通知书);
-单击“确定”以确认接受;
-点击“ Upload Reply Slip and Accept Offer ”上传回执。
第四步:缴纳相关费用,获得暑校资格
课程费用支付:仔细阅读付款说明,在截止日期前支付课程费用、住宿费(如适用)和社会文化活动费(如适用)。
*与官方联系的所有邮件必须注明课程代码(如适用)、申请编号和全名(资料不足的查询将不获受理)。
总结一下:
从目前留学申请的激烈形势来看,有一个国际名校的暑校经历,对于你的留学申请肯定是加分的,但加分的前提是:
你的其他条件必须达标,也就是在基本学术背景、标化成绩、实践经历都还不错的情况下,暑校经历才会对你起到提分的作用,才会变成你跟相同背景申请者的竞争优势;
暑校的课程最好跟你申请的留学课程一致,在相关性强的情况下加分效果更明显;
要有实际的暑校成果,比如授课老师的推荐信、高分的结课成绩、获得了相应的学分等等,这样的暑校经历对于申请更有说服力。
也就是说,暑校对于留学申请到底有没有用,其实就像授课型硕士学位对找工作有没有用是一个道理:
暑校经历或硕士学位本身只是一个敲门砖,起到让老师或招聘官关注你个人简历的作用,但最终能不能凭借暑校经历/硕士学位拿到满意的硕士/工作offer,还得看你在这段经历中具体突出的相关能力。
这些相关能力才是你区别于其他竞争者的优势,而不是暑校经历或者硕士学位本身。
所以申请暑校一定是有目的的选择,比如为了深入了解某所境外大学、增加相关领域的知识、获得教授的留学申请推荐资格等等。
美国暑校推荐
一、埃默里大学(Emory University)
Dates
Session 1: May 15 - June 23, 2017
Session 2: June 26 - August 4, 2017
Summer School enrollment begins on OPUS on February 3, 2017.
Preferred application deadline dates:
Summer Session 1 (May 15 – June 23): MARCH 15, 2017
Summer Session 2 (June 26- August 04): APRIL 15, 2017
开支
Tuition : $1,478.00 per credit hour (MINIMUM of 6-12 credit hours required)
Athletic Fee : 47.00
Student Health Fee : 78.00
Accident/Sickness Insurance : 650.00
Room and Board Estimate : $1,300.00 per session
二、加州大学洛杉矶分校(University of California, Los Angeles)
IMPORTANT DATES
JANUARY 9: UCLA Schedule of Classes Available
FEBRUARY 15: Academic Course Registration Opens for Visiting Students
MAY 1: I-20 Request Submission Deadline for Session A
JUNE 1: I-20 Request Submission Deadline for Session C
花费
Summer fees reflect the total number of units you enroll in. Below is a summary of fees that apply to all visiting international students including high school students.
Please note that the non-refundable deposit of $400 required for registration will apply toward your summer tuition balance.
SUMMARY OF FEES
Registration Fee: $790 (not applicable if enrolled in online courses only)
2017 Unit Fee: $342 per unit
IEI Fee: $61 (students without a bachelor's degree)
Document Fee: $50 assessed only for the first summer term at UCLA
Health Insurance: $360
iStart@UCLA Fee: $59
Late Add Fee: $50 per class added after second week
If you wish to apply for UCLA housing, the estimated housing fee for 6 weeks is $1,991 based on a triple room and 15 meals a week.
语言要求
TOEFL minimum score of 550 paper-based test; 213 for the computer-based test; 79 for the internet-based test;
IELTS: 6.5;
iTEP:5;
CAE/CPE - Level C1 Grades A, B, and C.
三、乔治华盛顿大学(The George Washington University)
Important Dates
April 01 Saturday
Application Deadline: International Summer Session I & Summer Research Experience
May 01 Monday
Application Deadline: International Summer Session II
May 22—June 30: International Summer at GW Session I
July 02—August 15: International Summer at GW Session II & Research Experience
花费
General Study (Undergraduate) & Research Experience (Undergraduate & Graduate)
One Session (2 courses, 6 credit hours, 6 weeks) PROGRAM TOTAL: $13,306
General Study Graduate Rates
One Session (1 course, 3 credit hours, 6 weeks) PROGRAM TOTAL: $8,741
申请背景
Submit a complete online application, which includes:
Personal information and course selection;
$100 non-refundable application fee;
Passport information and any previous visa documentation, if applicable;
Visa Application and Financial Certificate (PDF) and supporting documentation;
Applicants for whom English is a second language: unofficial copy of TOEFL or IELTS test scores;
Students applying to Research Experience: please upload a transcript (unofficial or official) translated into English that demonstrates you've taken Multivariable Calculus or an equivalent course.
语言要求
Internet-based TOEFL: 80 Paper-based; TOEFL: 550;
IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 and no individual band score below 5.0
四、圣路易斯华盛顿大学(Washington University in St. Louis)
Dates and Deadlines
Program dates: July 14 - August 18, 2017
Application opens: November 1, 2016
Application deadline for students requiring a visa to study in the US: April 1, 2017
Application deadline for students already studying in the United States on a J-1 or F-1 Visa: June 1, 2017
奖学金
A limited number of $2,500 competitive scholarships are available. Within the online program application, students will be prompted to submit an essay in order to compete for a scholarship.
The total program fee is $5,395 for students who are awarded a partial program scholarship.
花费
Application Fee: $50
Program Fee: $7895
The program fee includes:
-Tuition and lab fees for two (2) undergraduate courses
-Housing in a secure air-conditioned residence hall located on campus
-$500 meal plan (for use on and off campus)
-Weekly off-campus excursions
-Private tours of university labs and research facilities
-Recognition banquet
-Lunch 'n Learn sessions with various graduate deans, directors, and counselors
-Transportation pass for the MetroLink light rail and bus system
-Health insurance coverage
申请背景
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
-Be a current undergraduate student.
-Have completed one year of study by July, 2017.
-Be in good academic standing.
-Have English Language Test (ELT) results.
语言要求
a minimum score of 90 IBT on the TOEFL;
a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS;
or a minimum score of Level B2 on the CAE or CPE.
五、威斯康辛大学麦迪逊分校(University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Popular Sessions
Early 3-week Session: May 30 - Jun 18, 2017
Early 4-week Session: May 30 - June 25, 2017
8-week Session: Jun 19 - Aug 13, 2017
奖学金
Complete the 2017-18 FAFSA after October 1, 2016.
Apply for summer aid in the Student Center of My UW-Madison in March 2017.
Submit any requested documents from the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).
For more information, please go to: ?_ga=1.92678109.1948339752.1483611490
申请背景
Submit scanned copies of your application materials to VISP@:
Official university transcripts (undergraduate level students only)
English proficiency exam scores (TOEFL/IELTS), if required as outlined on our VISP Eligibility page. Please do not have computerized scores sent to UW-Madison.
Passport information page
Financial support documents (bank statements and/or scholarship letters) showing at least the minimum cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your name, please provide a sponsor letter from the account holder. See a sample bank statement and sample sponsor letter for assistance with this requirement.
Note: The financial support documents can be sent after your admission.
六、圣母大学(The University of Notre Dame du Lac)
General Dates for Summer 2017
November 17 - Tentative list of Summer 2017 classes available
March 22 - Registration Begins for Current ND Students / Application Opens for Non-Degree, Visiting Students
May 22 - ND Roll Call Opens
May 23 - CHEM 10172 (Organic Structure and Reactivity) and PHYS 30210 (Physics I) Begin
May 25 - Tuition Statements available through IRISHPAY
June 1 - Undergraduate Online Courses Begin
June 19 - Summer 2017 Regular 6-Week Session Begins
开支
Summer 2017 rates will be posted when available
Summer 2016 rates:
-Undergraduate tuition rate: $1,020 per credit hour (includes online courses)
-Graduate tuition rate: $645 per credit hour
-The tuition rate for auditing a course is the same as taking it for credit
语言要求
TOEFL: at least 250 on the computer-based test
or a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based test.
七、弗吉尼亚大学(University of Virginia)
Visiting Students Registration Dates :
April 12
Payment of the comprehensive fee is due in full by May 15, 2017.
开支
See more details via /tuition-and-fees
语言要求
English Language Proficiency: English is the language of instruction at the University of Virginia. If your first language is not English, or if the language of instruction at your home institution is not English, please attach the results of a recent TOEFL test. A score may not be more than two years old. Most admitted students attain a total score of at least 600 on the PBT TOEFL, 250 on the CBT TOEFL, or 7.0 on the IELTS. The University expects individuals who take the new iBT TOEFL to earn a score of at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening (total score: 90).
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