How to Apply to an U.S University in 2023?

How to Apply to an U.S University in 2023?

What is required for you to get admission in the top US universities? Let’s find out!

If you really wish to pursue an undergraduate degree, then it is essential for you to satisfy all the general requirements. Some of the universities might ask for something else, however, you will have to do research on what they need and expect, beforehand. The requirements are:

  • Should have completed the Grade 12 examination or rather needs to graduate that year. Sometimes, IB examinations are held after the early bird applications for the universities, therefore, you will have to submit predicted scores for admission. 
  • Needs Higher Secondary School Certificate (10th Grade), High School Certificate (12th Grade) and Intermediate Certificate or Documents (11th Grade). 
  • A personal statement which you will be uploading while submitting your application. 
  • Any letters of recommendation (some universities require you to submit 1 or a few, and some don’t)
  • Lastly, a common requirement is an English Proficiency test like IELTS and TOEFL. This test is mandatory for international students who wish to apply for undergraduate courses in the U.S. 
  • There are other standardised tests that colleges may look at such as SAT and ACT’s. However, almost all of the colleges have made this optional therefore, you are not obligated to write the test and submit the scores. 

Here are some of the eligibility requirements for the Top Undergraduate US Universities: 

Name of College IB Score GPA SAT/ACT Score IELTS/TOEFL Score Acceptance Rate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Minimum
39
3.8 SAT – 1525
ACT – 34
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 100
7%
Stanford University Minimum
39
3.9 SAT – 1505
ACT – 34
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 100
4%
Harvard University Minimum
40
4.0 SAT – 1520
ACT – 32
IELTS – 7.5
TOEFL – 100 
5%
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Minimum
43 
3.8 SAT – 1450
ACT – 32
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 110
6%
University of Chicago Minimum
30 
4.0 SAT – 1525
ACT – 33
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 104
6%
Princeton University Minimum
40 
3.9 SAT – 1510
ACT – 33
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 100
6%
University of Pennsylvania Minimum
37 
3.7 SAT – 1560
ACT – 35
IELTS – 7.5
TOEFL – 100
9%
Yale University Minimum
40 
3.9 SAT – 1515
ACT – 34
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 100
6%
Cornell University Minimum
37 
3.9 SAT – 1430
ACT – 33
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 100
11%
Columbia University Minimum
40 
4.0 SAT – 1505
ACT – 29
IELTS – 7.5
TOEFL – 105
7%
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Minimum
37 
3.8 SAT – 1360
ACT – 31
IELTS – 6.5
TOEFL – 100
20%
John Hopkins University Minimum
37 
3.9 SAT – 1450
ACT – 34
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 100
12%
Northwestern University Minimum
37 
3.0 SAT – 1450
ACT – 34
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 100
9%
University of California, Berkeley Minimum
37 
3.8 SAT – 1415
ACT – 31
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 90
15%
New York University Minimum
37 
3.6 SAT – 1440
ACT – 32
IELTS – 7.5
TOEFL – 100
16%
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Minimum
35
3.9 SAT – 1415
ACT – 29
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 87
12%
Duke University Minimum
43
3.9 SAT – 1470
ACT – 34
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 90
8%
Carnegie Mellon University Minimum
30
3.8 SAT – 1448
ACT – 34
IELTS – 7.5
TOEFL – 102
15%
University of San Diego (UCSD) Minimum
37 
3.9 SAT – 1520
ACT – 26
IELTS – 7
TOEFL – 83
32%
Brown University Minimum
43 
4.0 SAT – 1440
ACT – 32
IELTS – 6
TOEFL – 100
7%

 

Colleges additionally look at your involvement in extracurricular activities. You could be the jack of all trades, but the master of a few. Universities look at how deeply and committed you are to these two or three interests. These activities would include sports, clubs, music groups, etc. They look into the leadership positions you may have taken up, what you accomplished, and how much time you committed to the activity.

In addition to your grades, most universities require letters of recommendations from your high school faculty or/and counsellor. Sometimes, they require letters from people who know you well so they have an insight as to who you are personally; academic abilities, character and personality.

Next thing would be your essays and/or personal statement. They provide a set of questions for you to answer in short essays. This is your chance to pour your personality out into each of the questions. It is important to write it well because a poorly written essay would lower your chances despite having good grades.

Let us see what the major and most popular courses there are in each of these universities. That way, you will find it easier to pick your most desired and best college for your undergraduate degree. 

Name of College Popular Courses
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Computer Science – 424 graduates

Mechanical Engineering – 147 graduates
Mathematics – 112 graduates

Stanford University Computer Science – 307 graduates

Biology – 205 graduates

Engineering – 181 graduates

Harvard University Economics – 215 graduates

Computer Science – 190 graduates
Social Science Research Methods – 157 graduates

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Computer Science – 72 graduates

Physics – 34 graduates

Electrical Engineering – 15 graduates

University of Chicago Economics – 423 graduates

Mathematics – 159 graduates

Biology – 147 graduates

Princeton University Computer Science – 158 graduates

Economics – 126 graduates

Public Policy Analysis – 108 graduates

University of Pennsylvania Finance – 390 graduates

Economics – 225 graduates

Management Sciences and Information Systems – 215 graduates

Yale University Economics – 198 graduates

Political Science and Government – 159 graduates

History – 108 graduates

Cornell University Biology – 466 graduates

Computer Science – 396 graduates

Business – 270 graduates

Columbia University Computer Science – 341 graduates

Economics – 338 graduates

Political Science and Government – 255 graduates

University of Michigan Ann Arbor Information Science – 1086 graduates

Business – 596 graduates

Economics – 586 graduates

John Hopkins University Public Health – 171 graduates

Neuroscience and Neurobiology – 135 graduates

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering – 130 graduates

Northwestern University Economics – 338 graduates

Psychology – 190 graduates

Journalism – 151 graduates

University of California, Berkeley Computer Science – 845 graduates

Economics – 751 graduates

Cellular Biology – 724 graduates

New York University Liberal Arts and Humanities – 607 graduates

Economics – 503 graduates

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia – 440 graduates

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Economics – 824 graduates

Sociology – 779 graduates

Biology – 696 graduates

Duke University Computer Science – 339 graduates

Public Policy Analysis – 233 graduates

Economics – 219 graduates

Carnegie Mellon University Computer Science – 237 graduates

Statistics – 169 graduates

Electrical Engineering – 140 graduates

University of San Diego (UCSD) Biology – 733 graduates

Cognitive Science – 632 graduates

International Studies – 631 graduates

Brown University Computer Science – 229 graduates

Economics – 203 graduates

Computational and Applied Mathematics – 178 graduates


Now that you know the eligibility requirements and the most popular course for some of the top universities in all of the US, you will have a goal to work towards. All the best for all of your exams and scores!

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