1. Official
Transcripts: It is an official copy of your
academic record and provides information about all of your completed courses,
grades, honors, you have received. An official transcript is issued and sent by
the school with an original signature of a school official seal.
2. GPA (Grade
Point Average): Different schools use different
measurement systems. Some use letters (A, B, C, D, E/F), others use
descriptions (Excellent, Great, Good, Acceptable, Weak), and still some others use
marks on a scale of 0-20. Your GPA, regardless of the method of measurement, is
important to us, and you should provide a certificate of your GPA. We, here
at Guilan University of Medical Sciences (GUMS), evaluate your
GPA according to the following table:
|
Grade
|
Percentage
|
GPA
|
Description
|
On scale of 20
|
|
A
|
90-100
|
3.5 – 4.0
|
Excellent
|
18 - 20
|
|
B
|
80-89
|
2.5 – 3.49
|
Great
|
16 - 18
|
|
C
|
70-79
|
1.5 – 2.49
|
Good
|
13 - 16
|
|
D
|
60-69
|
1.0 1.49
|
Acceptable
|
10 - 13
|
|
E/F
|
0-59
|
0.0
|
Weak
|
0 - 10
|
3. English
Language Scores: You should have a TOEFL or an
IELTS score or any other English language certificate that shows your ability
to communicate in English across all four language skills: listening, reading,
writing, and speaking. Remember that your language ability will be assessed at
(GUMS), anyway. If your native language is English, you are exempt from this
part.
4. Letters of
Recommendation: A letter of Recommendation
highlights your academic and/or professional achievements and gives detailed
information about the person you are and the person you will be in the future.
Letters of Recommendation are a significant part of your application and you
should put a great deal of effort into them. You can ask former professors,
teachers, or supervisors to write you a Letter of Recommendation if he/she
- has significant years of experience
in teaching, writing, and research
- knows your personality very well,
and can comment on your learning abilities, communication skills,
leadership, compassion for others, reliability, work ethics, adaptation
skills, energy level, field of interest, and creativity.
Letters of
Recommendation should be written in English and must have the writer’s
signature and official seal which clearly show his/her affiliation. You should
ask four or five people to write you a Letter of Recommendation and you should
give them adequate time to do so. Finally, you can choose two of the Letters of
Recommendation and submit them to us at GUMS. Remember that GUMS) has the right
to contact any of the writers of the Letters of Recommendation.
5. Resume or C.V.
6. Birth Certificate: Your
Birth Certificate shows your date of birth, place of birth, country of
citizenship, etc. you should submit a copy of your Birth Certificate.
7. Passport: A
copy of your passport should also be submitted.
8. Four passport size
photos
9. Interview: Finally,
if you meet the academic criteria for admission, you will be offered an
interview. It gives us a chance to evaluate your personal qualities, such as
your enthusiasm, interest, leadership, decision-making skills, honesty, and
knowledge of health related issues. The interview also provides you with an
opportunity to evaluate GUMS. Generally, the interview lasts for a day and it
is necessary for you to be prepared to answer questions on your reasons for
wanting to pursue your career in the medical and health sciences field. There
is also a fee for the interview which must be paid in situ prior to the
interview session.