Guide for international students needed

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International students seeking admission to US graduate programs face specific challenges, particularly regarding the need for a Master's degree due to differing Bachelor degree lengths in their home countries. Admission requirements vary by institution, and both Bachelor and Master's grades may be considered in the application process. Competition can be tougher for international applicants, necessitating strong academic performance and additional activities like conferences. Research experience is often limited for students from certain countries, raising questions about the adequacy of job practice courses. Financial considerations include the possibility of teaching assistantships, which may help cover tuition and living expenses, but students should also explore other job opportunities.
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Hi everyone. I would like to ask questions since I am interested in studying at US university and previous threads and university website doesn't provide in-depth information. Since I can't go directly to graduate course with Bachelor degree because of admission criteria for my country (I am from EU where Bachelor degree course lasts 3 years while 4 years of study are required) I plan to obtain Master degree before. What are others admission requirements for top US graduate courses? Will my Bachelor course grades be taken into account or only Master course ones? Is getting into good university harder for international students? What should I do besides getting good grades and going to conferences? There is no other possibility to get any reaserch experience during bachelor course in my country than job practice course. Is that enough? Is getting TA possible and can I pay tuition fee and living with that or should I get a job?
 
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http://www.gla.ac.uk/philosophy/Undergraduate%20Resources/Honours/Postgrad_Applications/PGAppsUS.htm

The above was written for uk students thinking about applying to US graduate schools. It's for philosophy students, but it's mostly applicable.
 
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Thank you. However it doesn't solve all my problems since for example ppl from UK can take graduate course directly after bachelor one.
 

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