{"id":2834,"date":"2019-04-16T14:05:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T14:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/tijdlijn\/"},"modified":"2020-10-26T12:57:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T12:57:22","slug":"tijdlijn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/tijdlijn\/","title":{"rendered":"Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.zijbar-vervolg&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar show_bg=&#8221;false&#8221; sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar_29&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;.heading-vs-vervolg&#8221; el_id=&#8221;header-vs1&#8243;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-13626a147a7b7671f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-13626a147a7b7671f uvc-50  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-13626a147a7b7671f h1'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h1 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Timeline<\/h1><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Your application for an American university will take quite some time. It is important to be well prepared before you start. You can use the timeline below as a general guideline. If you want to follow a full Bachelor\u2019s program in the US, you will need to start your preparations 18 months prior to your departure. If you intend to study at a community college, one year of preparation will suffice.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">18 to 12 months before departure<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>(January through June prior to your last year at school)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"smile-icon-timeline-wrap csstime   \"     style=\"\"><div class=\"timeline-line \" style=\"border-right-color:;\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-7532\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7532 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Consider what kind of school you would like to study at<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7532 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">With more than 4,000 institutions offering undergraduate degrees, you will have a lot of options to consider. Researching all your options can be time consuming, but it will be worth it in the end. Consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/onderzoek-je-mogelijkheden\/\">this three-step program<\/a> to help you on your way.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><div class=\"timeline-block \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow\"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"timeline-item-7251\" class=\"timeline-header\" style=\"\"><h3 class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-item-7251 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Tip<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive timeline-item-spt\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-item-7251 .timeline-item-spt'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Some U.S. universities offer summer programs that help you get oriented and prepare for the application process. EducationUSA offers a preparatory summer program for high school students aged 15-17, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.educationusaacademy.org\">the EducationUSA Academy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-4649\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-4649 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Consider finances <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-4649 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Discuss your yearly available <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/onderzoek-je-mogelijkheden\/\">budget<\/a> with your parents and find out if there are additional financial possibilities available to you. Finances are an important factor in choosing a school. It can be tempting to focus on your admission first, but by doing that you risk missing the deadlines for financial aid.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-7946\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7946 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Plan and complete the admission exams<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7946 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/aanmelding\/toelatingstesten\/\">admission exams<\/a> (SAT or ACT) for the first time. This gives you the opportunity to try again in the summer or fall, if necessary. If you intend to also take the SAT Subject Tests, make sure you schedule these on time.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">July &#8211; August<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"smile-icon-timeline-wrap csstime   \"     style=\"\"><div class=\"timeline-line \" style=\"border-right-color:;\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-6345\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-6345 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Take an English profiency test <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-6345 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Take your English proficiency test during the summer months. There are several tests to consider, including TOEFL and IELTS. Duolingo is a relatively new test, but is accepted by an increasing number of institutions. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/aanmelding\/engelse-taaltest\/\">English profiency<\/a> tests.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-3272\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3272 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Create your shortlist of universities <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3272 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Search for information about the application process on the website of these universities. Look into any potential financial aid options. Create a schedule of application deadlines and requirements based on your findings.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-7259\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7259 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Common Application <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7259 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Create an account at <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/aanmelding\/common-app\/\">Common Application<\/a>, which opens up for registration at August 1st.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-3315\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3315 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Begin drafting your personal statement <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3315 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The application essay is one of the most important aspects of your application. The essay is usually a short written assignment in which you talk about yourself, so the selection commission has a better idea of who you are as a person and won\u2019t have to decide based on grades and admission exams alone. If you apply using the Common App, you choose from several essay prompts. In addition, each university may have additional essay assignments.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">September &#8211; November<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"smile-icon-timeline-wrap csstime   \"     style=\"\"><div class=\"timeline-line \" style=\"border-right-color:;\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-3056\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3056 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Transcripts, school profile and recommendation letters <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3056 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Request all necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/aanmelding\/school-documents\/\">school documents<\/a> and recommendation letters from your school.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-3432\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3432 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Finalize your personal statement<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3432 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Have someone look over your personal statement, and write several new versions. It will take time to write a good essay.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-9899\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-9899 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">CSS Profile <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-9899 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Are you applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/financiering\/beurzen-van-de-universiteit\/\">financial need<\/a> scholarship? Most universities require the CSS profile. Register and start creating yours in time.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-8468\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-8468 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">1 November: Early Application\/Early Decision Deadlines<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-8468 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most Early Action and Early Decision <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/info-over-undergraduate-studie\/aanmelding\/deadlines\/\">deadlines<\/a> close on November 1st. Make sure your application is completed on time if you wish to act on these opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">December<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"smile-icon-timeline-wrap csstime   \"     style=\"\"><div class=\"timeline-line \" style=\"border-right-color:;\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-2700\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-2700 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Early deadline decision <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-2700 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">American universities release their decisions on Early Action\/Early Decision applicants.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">January<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"smile-icon-timeline-wrap csstime   \"     style=\"\"><div class=\"timeline-line \" style=\"border-right-color:;\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-7385\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7385 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">1 January: Regular admission deadlines<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7385 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most application deadlines close around January 1st.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">February &#8211; April<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"smile-icon-timeline-wrap csstime   \"     style=\"\"><div class=\"timeline-line \" style=\"border-right-color:;\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-7292\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7292 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Admission decisions<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-7292 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">American universities release their decisions for regular deadline applicants.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">May &#8211; July<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"smile-icon-timeline-wrap csstime   \"     style=\"\"><div class=\"timeline-line \" style=\"border-right-color:;\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-3473\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3473 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">1 May: National Reply Date <\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3473 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The 1st of May is the national reply date. Notify universities of your decision by this date.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-2041\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-2041 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Pre-departure preparations<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-2041 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Your university will send you more information about housing options and the required vaccinations and insurance.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-9742\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-9742 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Apply for your visa<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-9742 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once you have managed to prove that you can shoulder the costs of the program and the accompanying housing, your university will send you all necessary documents to start the visa application process.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">August &#8211; September<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"smile-icon-timeline-wrap csstime   \"     style=\"\"><div class=\"timeline-line \" style=\"border-right-color:;\"><span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-feature-item feat-item  \"><div class=\"feat-dot \"><div class=\"timeline-dot\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-timeline-arrow \"><s><\/s><l><\/l><\/div><div class=\"timeline-icon-block\"><div class=\"ult-timeline-icon tl-icon-no-bg\" style=\"   \"><\/div> <!-- icon --><\/div><div class=\"timeline-header-block\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"timeline-header\" id=\"timeline-featured-3595\"  style=\"\"><h3\n\t\t\t class=\"ult-timeline-title ult-responsive\"   data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3595 .ult-timeline-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Start your program<\/h3><div class=\"ult-responsive custom-lht\"  data-ultimate-target='#timeline-featured-3595 .custom-lht'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most universities will start between mid-August and early September.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div> <!-- header --><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-wrapper \"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.zijbar-vervolg&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar show_bg=&#8221;false&#8221; sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar_29&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;.heading-vs-vervolg&#8221; el_id=&#8221;header-vs1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your application for an American university will take quite some time. It is important to be well prepared before you start. You can use the timeline below as a general guideline. If you want to follow a full Bachelor\u2019s program in the US, you will&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":2830,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2834","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2834","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2834"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2834\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fulbright.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}