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!