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VIS is authorized by the College Board to provide AP (Advanced Placement) courses. The following article is from the official College Board website.
VIS 為美國大學理事會（College Board）正式認證學校，經授權可開授AP課程。以下文章出自於美國大學理事會 College Board 官網，提供中文翻譯給學生家長參考。
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College Applications: How to Begin
申請世界頂大，現在就開始
Applying to college is a big job. It can feel overwhelming. However, you can make the process much easier by breaking it down into small steps. Here's how.
申請世界頂大、留學海外，是項大工程。事情可能不好處理，但可以用以下的建議方式，拆成較小的項目，逐步完成。
How to Start Applying for Colleges
申請大學該如何開始
The good news is that most U.S. universities follow the same standard application process. If possible, begin the following four-step approach several months before the submission deadline.
好消息是，美國的大學大部分的申請標準流程都一樣，可以的話，請在申請截止日前的幾個月就開始以下四部方法。
1. Get Informed. 蒐集齊全資訊
Colleges want to know the real you. When you apply to colleges, don’t try to make yourself look better by listing the accomplishments or writing the essay you think they want to see. If you're honest about who you are and what you've done, you're more likely to end up at a college that's a good fit for you.
大學想了解真實的你。申請的時候不要試圖列出自認為對方會想看到的成果或以這種想法撰寫申論文章，如果你能真實呈現自己的特質和成就，也會比較有可能可以找到適合你的大學。
Here's how you can prepare to apply to colleges:
準備申請可以依照以下方法：
- Understand the common terminology you'll see during the application process. Learning how to apply to college involves having a good grasp of such things as frequently used acronyms, supporting documents, and government departments.
了解申請過程中常見的用語，申請學校時要對常用的縮寫、相關文件和部門有一定的認識
- Review the appropriate application timeline you should follow when signing up for college. Every school has its own deadlines, but you may have certain milestones to hit during your senior or even junior year.
申請時要特別注意申請時間，每所學校的時間都不同，要在中學最後一年或更早就定下各種時程的里程碑、再逐一達到。
- Discover the individual components of a complete application. For example, schools usually ask for supplemental application materials like letters of recommendation, transcripts, and written essays.
找出個別的申請細項，舉例來說，學校通常會需要推薦函、成績單和申論文章這類補充資料。
2. Get Organized. 申請過程更有組織
How do you apply for colleges efficiently? If you can keep track of everything you need and get organized, you'll be ahead of the game. For each college you're applying to:
該怎麼有效率地進行申請？如果可以記錄每個所需細項、並且更有組織，在申請過程中就更有機會成功。每所要申請的學校，都請這樣做：
- Create a real and a virtual folder for storing documents.
建立實體和線上資料夾存放文件
- Print a checklist to track your progress on each part of the application.
列印申請流程的清單，方便追蹤進度
- Build a spreadsheet to stay on top of submission deadlines.
使用表單掌握申請遞送截止日進度
3. Gather the Necessary Documents. 收集必要文件
- Your Social Security number. (for US citizens)
社會安全碼 (美國公民)
- Your high school code.
學校高中代碼
- A copy of your high school transcript.
成績單影本
- Your score report from a college admission test.
大學入學考試成績報告
4. Review Your Application Before Submitting. 遞送文件前要仔細檢閱
Don’t forget to review your application before you hit the submit button;
按下送出文件的按鈕前，別忘了檢閱申請資訊;
- Make sure you’ve included all required information and that the information filled out on the forms is accurate and spelled correctly.
確認所有必要資訊已經填寫完，且資料無誤、拼字正確
- Confirm that any required attachments are the correct files and have been properly uploaded.
確認所有必要附件是正確的檔案、上傳沒出現問題
- Double-check that you filled out all fields and followed all instructions.
再度確認你每個欄位都填了，且確實按照指引進行
- Take a deep breath. Click submit!
深呼吸，按下送出申請！
Note 備註：
Please note that this information about college application is true for the United States, but it might vary from country to country.
以上有關申請大學的資訊主要適用於美國地區，其他國家/地區可能略有不同。
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If you would like to discuss college options further, please make an appointment with our college counselor Ms. Rosalyn Shih ( collegecounseling@vis.tp.edu.tw) to find out more.
如果VIS同學們想進一步討論如何選擇海外的大學，請與VIS的升學輔導老師 Miss Rosalyn Shih ( collegecounseling@vis.tp.edu.tw ) 預約晤談以了解更多資訊。