Dear Friends: I am in the third year in college, will graduate in 2011. major in civil engineering, here is my Questions:

1. Can i apply Phd in US in my fourth year in college(outside US)?

2.What's the requirements for applying Phd in Civil Engineering in US?

3.How to get financial help?

4.To apply Master Degree, or Phd for a college student, which is the better Choice? which is easier to get financial help?

5.And, which branch is easier for female students? like management or structure design? or transportation, urban planning?

 Thanks sincerely!!! Plz share your experiences and idea with me.