American Degree Transfer Guide

Transfer Guide to U.S. Universities for American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP/ADP) Students

PREPARE Application Documents

ADTP/ADP Transcripts

Request from your school for soft copies of your transcripts to start your application online. You will also be required to request from your school to send your transcripts directly to the U.S. University that you will be apply to.

High School Results

IGCSE

Request from your school to send both IGCSE Certificate and Statement of Results to be sent directly to the U.S. Universities that you are applying for. Obtain soft copies to start the college application online. You may have to bear the cost of all courier fees.

SPM

Request from MOE Malaysia on their website for a copy of your replacement SPM certificate in English. Bring the SPM certificate to your secondary school and request for them to seal and send the certificate directly to the U.S. Universities. You will have to bear the cost of all courier fees.

English Proficiency Test

IELTS and TOEFL and the most widely accepted EPT. Do check if the University that you are applying to accepts DET (Duolingo English Test).

Scores are to be sent directly to the universities. Request for soft copies for the college application online.

College Essay

Competitive Universities require college essays. The rule of thumb is to keep it below 650 words. 500 words is recommended. Articulate your thoughts and be concise.

Resume

Submitting a resume helps application readers have a clearer idea of your academic journey, life experiences, achievements and skills. We highly recommend you submit your resume and create a LinkedIn account.

Letters of Recommendation

We highly encourage you to have at least TWO Letters of Recommendation. Your referees could be your teachers, school counselor, coach and/or supervisors.

Passport Copy

Your passport copy serves as a national ID and your name on your passport has to be the same as your transcripts. It will also be used on immigration documents such as the I-20.

Financial Affidavit

Depending on the U.S. University you have applied for, you will need to show sufficient funds for one year of Cost of Attendance (One Year Tuition Fee + One Year Living Expenses). Once you have met the Academic, English Language and Financial requirements, the university will issue you the I-20, which would be used to pay for your SEVIS and apply for your F-1 visa.

Transfer Deadlines

We recommend you to start preparing for as many documents you can (high school results, college essay, resume) in advance, e.g., 1 year before the university’s intake.

Watch out for the transfer deadline, application fees and English Proficiency require,emts. We have prepared a list of popular universities for ADTP students. Visit the page for more information:

Application Fee Waiver

We are able waive your application fee for the following universities (Contact us if the university that you are applying for is not in the list):

1. Arizona State University
2. University of Connecticut
3. University of Illinois Chicago
4. University of Utah
5. Oregon State University
6. Auburn University
7. University of Arizona
8. Pace University
9. James Madison University
10. University of Kansas
and more…

UG Benefits for ADTP Students

We offer the following benefits and more to students who apply to and enrol at our partner universities through our services:

1. Application Fee Waiver
2. English Proficiency Test Reimbursement (IELTS, TOEFL, DET)
3. Professional University and Career Guidance
4. Fast response time
5. Free F-1 Visa Application Assistance and Visa Interview Coaching
6. Pre-departure Seminar
7. Access to our Sunway GEO Avenue office for self study

and more….