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Meet Anna-Marie McGraw
at University of Pennsylvania
(2009 - 2013)
January Admissions
Considering applying for January admissions? The application procedures are more or less the same as applying to begin in the autumn. See below for a timeline to begin your studies in the spring. We have also created a list of universities that we're aware of offering January start dates to help you get started, as well as an application timeline for entry in January 2013.
January 2013 Entry
1-1½ Years Before Enrolment (Winter/Early Spring)
- Begin by reading the Undergraduate Study in the US section of this website
- Check out the Why Study in the US section and make sure that study in the US is right for you
- Investigate the degrees on offer. Confirm whether you want to complete a two-year associates or four-year bachelor's degree
- Start researching and choosing the 4-6 universities which you will apply to in the autumn
- Attend an Undergraduate Study Seminar, where Fulbright advisors will cover everything you need to know to apply for US universities - the application process, admissions exams, choosing the right institution and funding opportunities
10-12 Months before Enrolment (Late Spring/Summer)
- Decide whether you need to take an admissions test and register
- For those planning for Spring 2013 entry and beyond:
- 28 January 2012 (deadline 30 December 2011) - SAT testing date
- 11 February 2012 (registration deadline 13 January 2012) - writing section not available - ACT testing date
- 14 April 2012 (registration deadline 9 March 2012)- ACT testing date
- 5 May 2012 (deadline 6 April 2012) - SAT testing date
- 2 June 2012 (deadline 8 May 2012) - SAT testing date
- 9 June 2012 (registration deadline 4 May 2012) - ACT testing date
- If you wish to sit the SAT/ACT again in autumn, registration for October test dates opens in June. Check with your university(s) to make sure they will accept scores from autumn test dates for Spring entry.
- If you require additional or one-to-one support, consider meeting with a test tutor or educational consultant
- Attend an Undergraduate Study Seminar if you have not already
- Narrow your choices to the 4-6 universities which you will apply
- Request a transcript from your school and 2-3 reference letters
- Begin drafting your application essays
- Late summer / early autumn: Begin applications (deadlines will fall in October/November for Spring semester entry)
- October/early November - Application deadlines for January/Spring enrolment (Note: Scholarships for Spring semester admission may have similar deadlines)
- Alongside your admissions applications, apply for funding from US universities and external funding bodies. (Note: Many scholarship applications follow the same timeline as autumn admissions. Many scholarship applications will open in winter and close in spring. Check to see if student starting in spring semester/quarter are eligible for the scholarship. Other scholarships may have separate deadlines for students beginning in spring)
Lead up to Enrolment (Autumn)
- Begin researching visa application process. Apply for a student visa as soon as you are admitted.
- Read the pre-departure section of our website to prepare for your arrival in the US
- Early Winter: Complete your visa interview at the US Embassy in London or if applicable your home country
- Early/Mid-January: Attend new student and international student orientations before classes begin
- Begin study in the US!
If you do not choose the US for your full undergraduate studies, you may wish to consider completing a short-term study abroad programme, short-term work exchange or your postgraduate studies in the US.