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 US University application Procedure For Nepali applicant




Hello Aspirants, I am a high school graduate of the Class of 2020 and an incoming freshman at NYUAD. I took a gap year and applied for Fall of 2021 and luckily got acceptance in some colleges and my dream college(where I will be going this fall). Although this year turned out to be dark for many applicants, I feel lucky to get that amazing acceptance alongside meeting my full need. 


As writing played a vital role in my acceptance, I came up with the idea of sharing my knowledge and information about International Admissions with you guys through this medium. Here you could see the list of the contents, I will be writing blogs on. I plan to finish writing all those blogs within August of 2021. Any sort of comments and suggestions would be helpful for the blogs and eventually the aspirants. 


I have divided the procedure into four steps. The final two things are something that could also be beneficial for other aspirants. 



  1. Before Applying

  2. During Applying

  3. After Applying

  4. After the acceptances

  5. Admission Information and process to students applying to other countries

  6. Some examples of supplemental essays of universities( Accepted ones)



  1. Before Applying

  • Some terms related to International Admissions

  • Ask yourself if you want to apply during the 12th or in a gap year

  • Talk with your family and know your EFC

  • Research through each and every college

  • Make a College list

  • List the requirements of the College (Language, Standardized testing)

  • Prepare and give the Standardized testing and evaluate if you need English Language testing.




  1. During the process

  • Start filling your common app

  • Began writing your Personal Statement

  •  Fix your ED and EA colleges 

  • Start your supplemental essays for Early colleges

  • Ask for recommendations from your teachers and counselor

  • Use different sources and resources for editing and crafting your essays

  • Connect everything in your application

  • Submit the applications


  1. After the process

  • Submit your CSS Profile as soon as possible and ask for the CSS Profile fee waiver code. 

  • Check your emails regularly

  • Engage yourself in fruitful work if you are on a gap year otherwise focus on your academics


  1. After the acceptances

  • Participate in Admitted Students Weekend programs

  • Bargain for scholarships

  • Accept an offer of one college from your list of acceptances

  • Take a break from it and enjoy your achievement

  • Began your Visa process

  • Enjoy your next four years



  1. Admission Information and process to students applying to

  • UK

  • Singapore 

  • Hongkong

  • Germany

  • Canada

  • India

  • China



 6. Some examples of supplemental essays of universities (Accepted ones)

  • NYUAD

  • Harvard

  • MIT

  • Duke

  • Princeton

  • ETC

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