Most colleges and universities in the US encourage international students to contact them at least a year before they plan to enter. Summer determine whether you should study in the US by evaluating your academic qualifications, English skills and financial resources send inquiry letters for information, including admission requirements, and application forms October take admission tests such as TOEFL, SAT November to May complete application forms and note the application deadlines. Mail application forms together with official academic results, financial statements, letters of recommendation from your schools and application fees February to May you will receive acceptance or rejection letters May to June apply for student visa at the US Consulate General Late August to early September plan to arrive at your university in time for orientation and registration
