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？

BRead 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！