RAM

RAM為Request for Application Material的簡稱，同學在初選學校後，就要寄發信件或 E-mail 向學校索取資料。因為很多學校都是請工讀生來處理龐大的信件量，加上國際郵件往返時間耗時較久，通常要等6至8週才會收到學校寄來的資料，而且大概會有一成沒有回音。為了使同學在決選學校時能有比較多的選擇，同學可先寄出20封左右的RAM，申請秋季班的同學應在9至11月左右寄出RAM，申請春季班的同學則應在1至3月左右寄出RAM。

以下附上2封RAM的範例供同學參考使用：

．研究所RAM
Dear Admission Committee :
I am interested in applying for admission to your institution. After reviewing the following, please send me complete application package. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Name____________ Address___________
Age______________ Sex______________
Country of Citizenship_________
Native Language___________
Degree desired ____Master's ____Doctoral
Intended Major________ Expected date of Entrance _____month _____year

TEST SCORES

Financial Resource My tuition and living expenses will be paid for by: ____ my family ____ government ____ personal savings or ____ other, with the sum of US$_____ annually which includes tuition and all living expenses for consecutive years.

Sincerely,

Sign ____________
Date ____________

．大學部RAM
Dear Admission Committee:
I am interested in applying for admission to your institution for the coming term. After reviewing the following, please send me complete application package. Your assistance in obtaining the necessary materials would be highly appreciated.

Name____________ Address___________
Age______________ Sex______________
Field of Study________(optional)
Intended Major________(optional)
Degree Desired____Bachelor ____Transfer Expected date of Entrance _____month _____year

Financial Resource My tuition and living expenses will be paid for by: ____ my family ____ government ____ personal savings or ____ other, with the sum of US$_____ annually which includes tuition and all living expenses for consecutive years.

Sincerely,

Sign ____________
Date ____________