A：What are the basic rules of applying to a US graduate school?申请赴美读研究生，最基本的规则是什么呢?

B：The earlier, the better.赶早不赶晚.

A：Is the process very complicated?程序是不是很复杂啊?

B：Yes, the process is arduous, so make up your mind firmly before you begin applying.是的，这个过程很艰辛，所以在申请之前要做好充分的心理准备.

A：What should be done first?那么首先应该做什么呢?

B：Read related information about international study. And discuss with your family,teaher and friends.读一些关于出国留学的信息，并与家人、老师和朋友仔细商量.

A：This work should be done before or after the GRE and TOFEL exams?这应该在GRE和TOFEL考试之前还是之后呢?

B：Before the exams.在考试之前。

A：How long does a student need to prepare for the two exams?在考试之前 般准备这两项考试需要多久呢?

B：He or she needs at least six months to prepare for the two tests, but that also depends on his or her level of English.至少需要半年吧，不过这也因人而异，每个人的英语水平不一样.

A：OK. what's the next step?那么.接下来应该做什么呢?

B：Write to the chosen schools to ask for admission and scholarship application forms.下一步就要给你选择的学校写信，索要入学和奖学金申请表格.

A：What are the necessary application materials?那必要的申请材料都包括哪些呢?

B：They usually include a personal statement. letters of recommendation official transcripts,CV and resume, study plan, scholarships and copies of your TOFEL and GRE scores.包括个人陈述、推荐信、官方学生成绩单、个人简历、学习计划、经济能力证明、奖学金的申请材料、GRE和TOFEL成绩的复印件。

A：Ok, got it. Thank you.好的，我明白了’谢谢您!