unit 5 reading.ppt

Work in group of four and answer the
Work in group of four and answer the
following questions:
following questions:
1.
1.
In Viet Nam ,what examinations do you have to
In Viet Nam ,what examinations do you have to
take before entering a university?
take before entering a university?
2.
2.
What certificates do you have to obtain to enroll
What certificates do you have to obtain to enroll
for a university abroad ?
for a university abroad ?
HIGHER EDUCATION
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HIGHER EDUCATION
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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Institution (n) : a large important organization
Ex :an educational institution
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Submit (v) :
to hand in a document , proposal , etc.
Ex : to submit an application
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Deadline (n) :
a point in time by which something must be done
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Diploma (n) :
a document showing that you have completed a
course of study or part of your education.
Ex : The deadline for applications is 30 April




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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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Freshman (n) : first-year student
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Sophomore (n) : second-year student
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Junior (n) :
third-year student
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Senior (n) :
fourth-year student
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Deposit (n) : a sum of money that is given as the first part of a
large payment.
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Affidavit (n) :
a written statement that you swear is true and that can
be used as evidence in a court of law .
Ex : They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a ) deposit

Passage 1: Application procedure (s) in Viet Nam
1. Applicants are required to take the National Entrance Examinations
before being admitted to higher education institutions. Application
forms for these examinations must be submitted before the
deadline, often in April. An application fee must be included.
2. Application for admission can not be processed without a high
school diplomat; so high school students have to pass the national
school-leaving exam in early June. Point will be added to the
Entrance examination scores for those who hold an excellent high
school diplomat.
3. The National Entrance Examinations are held in early July. And
results will be notified in late August.
4. The acceptance notice will be sent to you if your scores meet the
requirements of admission. Copies of your academic records should
be submitted in time before the new school new year.
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HIGHER EDUCATION
Admission to Higher Education Institutions

Passage 2 :Freshman application Procedures in the U.S.A
1. Students are required to complete the following steps when
applying for admission as a first-time freshman student:
2. An application for admission must be completed. Admissions can
be obtained from the institutions admissions office. An application
fee must be included. Official high school transcripts must be sent
to the institution’s admissions office before the deadline. An
official GED certificate may be used in the absence of a high
school diplomat.
3. The scores on either the SAT or the ACT must be submitted.
Colleges and universities use these scores to help predict a
student’s future success in higher education. High school;
students usually take these examinations in their junior year or
early in their senior year.
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HIGHER EDUCATION
Admission to Higher Education Institutions

Passage 3: International application procedures in the U.S.A

In addition to the freshman application procedure above, international
students must complete the following:
1. All high school transcripts must be translated into English and certified by
appropriate authorities.
2. Applicants whose native language is not English must be submit results of
the TOEFL test with required scores.
3. Applicants must be able to support themselves and/or able to prove
financial support from a sponsor. Submit the affidavit of support and
financial documents.
4. If you are admitted, you will receive an acceptance letter. You will receive

Form I-20 or the certificate of Eligibility signed by a school official after
you have made a deposit on your first semester student bill. You must
have Form I-20 to apply for your F-1 student visa.
READING
HIGHER EDUCATION
Admission to Higher Education Institutions