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GAC Pathway University Handbook

Contents GAC Pathway University Handbook Who we are Message from Marten Roorda The Global Assessment Certificate program

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Study in the United States Pathway Universities in the United States

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California State University — Monterey Bay University of Cincinnati Humboldt State University The University of Iowa Iowa State University Lewis-Clark State College University of Missouri New York Film Academy Oklahoma State University Pacific Lutheran University Ramapo College of New Jersey University of Redlands University of South Florida State University of New York - Brockport Western Kentucky University

Study in Australia Australian Pathway Universities Deakin University Macquarie University RMIT University Swinburne University of Technology UNSW Sydney

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Study in Canada Canadian Pathway Universities University of Victoria York University

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Study in the United Kingdom Pathway Universities in the United Kingdom Abertay University Bangor University University of Essex University of the West of England

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Study in Europe European Pathway Universities Swiss Education Group: César Ritz Colleges Swiss Education Group: Swiss Hotel Management School

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Study in Singapore and Malaysia Pathway Universities in Singapore and Malaysia Curtin University Singapore Institute of Management

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Study in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian Pathway Universities King Mongkut’s University RMIT University Vietnam Zaman University

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Study in Mexico Mexican Pathway Universities Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP)

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Links for Future Students

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Bangkok

Who we are ACT, Inc. ACT is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to “Helping people achieve education and workplace success.” Headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, ACT is trusted as the United States’ leader in college and career readiness, providing high quality achievement assessments grounded in more than 50 years of research and experience. More than 64 percent of 2016 US high school graduates took The ACT®, making it the most popular college admissions test in the United States. The ACT measures academic achievement, including knowledge and skills taught in school and deemed important for college success. ACT scores

are accepted at all colleges and universities in the United States, including the most highly selective institutions. Beyond the United States, more than 150 universities in 39 countries accept scores on The ACT as part of their admissions process. ACT uses its unique research to align its assessments to national curricula and to maintain their predictive integrity. The assessments are also benchmarked with rigorous international standards, such as those of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), to ensure global competitiveness and comparability.

ACT Education Solutions, Ltd (AES) ACT Education Solutions, Limited offers the Global Assessment Certificate™ program (known as the GAC), and a suite of English Language Programs (ELPs) to students around the world. As part of the GAC, all students are eligible to take The ACT, which is given in English and measures their readiness for college-level coursework. Successful GAC graduates are admitted into more than 110 GAC Pathway Universities located in popular international student destinations including the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and

Europe, or closer to home in Southeast Asia, Singapore, and Mexico. The University of Iowa admitted 254 GAC graduates between 2012 and 2015. Of these, 33 percent will graduate with double or triple majors. Currently, AES programs are offered in conjunction with local institutions in China, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Mexico, and Canada.

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A message from Marten Roorda Students, Parents, and Friends, Wherever they work, ACT staff members vigorously pursue our organization’s mission of “Helping people achieve education and workplace success.” ACT Education Solutions, Ltd., (AES), a wholly owned subsidiary of ACT, enables ACT to extend our mission to individuals and organizations throughout the world. Founded in 2005, AES has its head office in Sydney, Australia, and has field offices in Shanghai, Singapore, and Jakarta. AES helps English language learners prepare for study at western-style universities, and links universities with students ready for admission and enrolment overseas. AES concentrates on supporting student and institutional participation in the Global Assessment Certificate program (GAC), and a suite of English Language Programs (ELPs). The GAC is a competency and skills based university preparation program which is taught and evaluated in English. It is currently available at high schools, universities, and private colleges in nine countries. GAC students have gone on to graduate from universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Marten Roorda ACT Chief Executive Officer

“AES reflects our global commitment to helping people achieve education and workplace success.”

As one of the final steps in earning the GAC, students can elect to take The ACT®, the most popular college admissions test in the United States. The ACT is recognized by colleges and universities across the United States for assessing students’ readiness for college-level study, and is also accepted by colleges and universities around the world. The English Language Programs (ELPs) help people from non-English speaking backgrounds learn to use English effectively in both general and academic contexts, including in the GAC program. The programs help students develop skills in English language speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as an understanding of the cultures of English-speaking peoples. At ACT, we take great pride in our programs. AES reflects our global commitment to helping people achieve education and workplace success.

www.acteducationsolutions.com

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The Global Assessment Certificate program GAC graduates can apply for admission to more than 110 postsecondary institutions in the United States, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Yuchen Li is currently studying at the University of California, Berkeley * Please note: Individual universities award credit to students and not all universities will offer credit for all 15 modules (up to 44 credit points). Students are advised to check with individual universities for the credit they will offer for the university course selected.

“The GAC really fulfilled my dream of going abroad. During my study in the GAC I gained practical skills, like how to communicate, how to design a PowerPoint, how to deliver a speech, how to catch up with key points in a particular lecture or an article, how to prepare for an interview and how to write a resume, all of which familiarized me with the teaching and learning methods in Western countries. “Gradually, I began to get used to the way of learning in Western countries ... thinking and communicating in English, doing role plays and giving speeches in English. The GAC offered me a chance to study, to improve my English, to experience the differences between Chinese and Western cultures and to adapt to the environment of studying abroad in advance. “What is more, it equipped me with the skills to live and study in a foreign country and to overcome the obstacles on the road of studying abroad.” Yuchen Li GAC Graduate from Tangshan Foreign Language School, China

The Global Assessment Certificate program (GAC) is a university preparation program that provides students with the academic knowledge, skills, and confidence to enter and successfully complete a bachelor’s degree at one of many selected universities. GAC graduates can apply for admission to more than 110 postsecondary institutions – Pathway Universities – in the United States, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. Some Pathway Universities offer credit points for an undergraduate degree, and a number of them offer scholarships which can significantly reduce tuition and living expenses. All students who complete the GAC are eligible to take The ACT, a multiple-choice test that covers four areas of study: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science, and an optional test of Writing. This test is used extensively by universities and colleges in the United States to determine undergraduate entry. The GAC is the only international university preparation program that includes preparation for The ACT as part of its curriculum. The GAC consists of three levels of study, and a fast track option is available for students with additional prior learning. The core program consists of English,

Mathematics, Computing, Business, Science and Social Science, supported by a systematic study of learning skills for success at university. Elective units allow students to choose between preparation for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS™) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®). The GAC has been accredited at Certificate IV (pre-university) level by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) when delivered in Australia, and recognised for admissions purposes by all GAC Pathway Universities. The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) has evaluated and recommended college credit for 15 of ACT Education Solutions’ modules from the GAC program.* Founded in 1918, ACE is the major coordinating body for all the nation’s higher education institutions, representing more than 1,600 college and university presidents and more than 200 related associations nationwide. It provides leadership on key higher education issues and influences public policy through advocacy. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT website at www.acenet.edu/credit. For a full list of Pathway Universities, refer to the list at the end of this handbook and http://www.acteducationsolutions. com/en/aesl/pathway.html.


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The world’s most recognized university preparation program

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Study in the United States With more than 4,500 accredited higher education institutions in the United States, the options are almost limitless.

The United States is one of the most exciting places to study in the world. Here you will encounter leading technology, world-class professors, cuttingedge subjects and students from around the world. According to the Institute of International Education’s Open Doors 2016, the number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States topped one million for the first time in 2016, confirming that the United States remains the most popular global destination for higher education. Colleges and universities in the United States range in size from less than 1,000 to more than 50,000 students. There are three main types of institutions – colleges, universities and institutes. The terms ‘school,’ ‘college,’ and ‘university’ are used interchangeably in the United States. Both state and private universities offer undergraduate (or bachelor’s) and graduate degrees. Colleges are usually smaller than universities and offer only undergraduate degrees. Institutes tend to specialize in vocational skill areas such as fashion, art and design or technology. There are also community colleges that offer two-year associate degrees at a lower cost than university study. It is possible to transfer to the third year of a bachelor degree at a state university from community colleges. Education USA recommends starting to research your choice of college or university 18 months before commencement to allow plenty of time to decide on the most suitable option for you. Most universities and colleges are coeducational, but single sex institutions are available as well. Choices include liberal arts colleges that focus on broad preparation in academic disciplines, and schools that provide professional, career-related training. Bachelor degrees take four years to complete. In the first two years there is an emphasis on a broad, well-

rounded education. You will be offered a wide range of classes—mathematics, science, the arts, social science, and languages—before you begin your specialization in your third and fourth years. In the first year you will be known as a freshman; in the second, a sophomore; in the third, a junior; and in the fourth, a senior. As an international student, you will be expected to study full-time. A key factor in choosing a college or university in the United States is location. The east coast and west coast are popular destinations with very different cultures and lifestyles. The midwest and northeast are home to many quality educational institutions if you don’t mind cold, snowy winters. Many universities are located in small towns rather than large cities and students who prefer an exciting urban lifestyle should choose carefully. Cost may be a major factor in deciding which college to attend. The average cost for students living on campus at four-year undergraduate colleges is varied. You must consider living expenses during holidays, including the summer break, and roundtrip transportation from your home country. It is a good idea to investigate sources of financial aid in your own country as well as those in the United States. Keep in mind that application deadlines for scholarships and other financial aid programs may close long before your planned date of enrolment. Contact an advising center, the US embassy, or other organizations about financial aid as soon as possible. For more information visit the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ website for study in the United States: www.educationusa.info studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students


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Pathway Universities in the United States TACOMA OLYMPIA LEWISTON

ASHLAND

MISSOULA MOSCOW

ORONO BANGOR SUPERIOR

NAMPA

ARCATA

SIOUX FALLS CHADRON KEARNEY DENVER

SEASIDE

PLATTSBURGH HENNIKER/HOOKSETT UTICA CHESTNUT OSWEGO HILL BOSTON FREDONIA UNIVERSITY CENTER PROVIDENCE ALBANY MAHWAH FLINT JERSEY CITY ERIE CEDAR RAPIDS BROOKVILLE NEW YORK AMES CHICAGO GLASSBORO VALPARAISO IOWA CITY WESTERVILLE ST LOUIS CINCINNCINCINNATIATI CINCINNATI SPRINGFIELD COLUMBIA

REDLANDS LA JOLLA SAN DIEGO

BOWLING GREEN

STILLWATER NORMAN ABILENE

LONGVIEW TYLER STEPHENVILLE

CHARLOTTE FLORENCE ATHENS TROY VALDOSTA

TAMPA

FORT LAUDERDALE NORTH MIAMI

Abilene Christian University Augustana University Bay State College Berkeley College California State University — Monterey Bay Chadron State College University of Cincinnati Gannon University University of Georgia Humboldt State University Husson University The University of Idaho University of Illinois at Springfield The University of Iowa Iowa State University Johnson & Wales University Keiser University Kirkwood Community College LeTourneau University Lewis-Clark State College LIU Post University of Maine Mercy College University of Michigan-Flint University of Missouri University of Montana National University University of Nebraska Kearney New Jersey City University New York Film Academy University of North Alabama Northwest Nazarene University The University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State University Otterbein University Pacific Lutheran University Pine Manor College Ramapo College of New Jersey University of Redlands University of Rochester Roosevelt University Rowan University Saginaw Valley State University University of South Florida South Puget Sound Community College Southern New Hampshire University Southern Oregon University State University of New York−Albany State University of New York−Brockport State University of New York−Buffalo State University of New York−Fredonia State University of New York−Institute of Technology State University of New York−New Paltz State University of New York−Oswego State University of New York−Plattsburgh Tacoma Community College Tarleton State University University of Texas at Tyler Troy University Valdosta State University Valparaiso University Webster University Western Kentucky University University of Wisconsin−Superior

Abilene, TX 79699 Sioux Falls, SD 57197 Boston, MA 02116 New York, NY 10017 Seaside, CA 93955 Chadron, NE 69337 Cincinnati, OH 45221 Erie, PA 16541 Athens, GA 30602 Arcata, CA 95521 Bangor, ME 04401 Moscow, ID 83843 Springfield, IL 62703 Iowa City, IA 52246 Ames, IA 50011 Providence, RI 02903 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Longview, TX 70602 Lewiston, ID 83501 Brookville, NY 11548 Orono, ME 04469 Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Flint, MI 48502 1950 Columbia, MO 65211 Missoula, MT 59812 San Diego, CA 92123 Kearney, NE 68849 Jersey City, NJ 07305-1597 New York, NY 10004 Florence, AL 35632 Nampa, ID 63686 Norman, OK 73019 Stillwater, OK 74078 Westerville, OH 43081 Tacoma, WA 98447 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Mahwah, NJ 07430 Redlands, CA 92373 Rochester, NY 14627 Chicago, IL 60605 Glassboro, NJ 08028 University Center, MI, 48710 Tampa, FL 33620 Olympia, WA 98512 Hooksett, NH 03106 Ashland, OR 97520 Albany, NY 12222 Brockport, NY 14420 Buffalo, NY 14260 Fredonia, NY 14063 Utica, NY 13502 New Paltz, NY 12561 Oswego, NY 13126 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Tacoma, WA 98466-6100 Stephenville, TX 76402 Tyler, TX 75701 Troy, AL 36082 Valdosta, GA 31698 Valparaiso, IN 46383 St Louis, MO 63119-3141 Bowling Green, KY 42101 Superior, WI 54880


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Pathway Universities in the United States GAC GPA and English Proficiency needed as at 1st January, 2017*

Pathway University

Location

TOEFL iBT / PBT / IELTS minimum: Some courses require higher.

* Correct at time of publishing and subject to change. Universities change their admissions policies from time to time, and also reserve the right to refuse admission due to lack of course availability. GAC graduates may also apply to ANY university with their GAC transcript and may be accepted and/or receive credits. Note that students with a lower level of English proficiency may be offered conditional admission. GAC GPA/Credit points given for GAC modules: Some courses may require a higher GPA.

Website

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 79699

IBT 80 / IELTS 6.0 / ACT English 20

2.5 / Up to 36 credit points

www.acu.edu

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD 57197

iBT 71 / IELTS 6.0


www.augie.edu

Bay State College

Boston, MA 02116

iBT 79–80 / PBT 550


www.baystate.edu

Berkeley College

New York, NY 10017 (9 other locations in New York and New Jersey)

iBT 61 / IELTS 5.5 / 65% GAC English modules


www.berkeleycollege.edu

California State University — Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA 93955

iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0


csumb.edu

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE 69337

iBT 79–80 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5


www.csc.edu

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH 45221

iBT 66–79 / IELTS 6.0–6.5 / ACT English 20


www.uc.edu/

Gannon University

Erie, PA 16541

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5


www.gannon.edu

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 30602

iBT 80 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5

Case-by-case basis; no credit points currently

www.admissions.uga.edu/article/internationalstudents.html

Humboldt State University

Arcata, CA 95521

iBT 71 / PBT 525 / IELTS 6.0 / ACT English 22

GAC 2.0 for credit transfer; 2.5 High School for admission / Up to 36 credit points

www.humboldt.edu/international

Husson University

Bangor, ME 04401

iBT 75 / IELTS 6.0


www.husson.edu

The University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 83843

iBT 70 / PBT 525 / IELTS 6.0

GAC 2.0 for credit transfer, up to 42 credit points, GPA 2.5 High School for admission

www.uidaho.edu/internationalstudents

University of Illinois at Springfield

Springfield, IL 62703

iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 6.0

B- or higher / Up to 28 credit points

www.uis.edu

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 52246

2.6 + ACT Test / Up to 33 credit points

www.uiowa.edu

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 50011

iBT 80, no subscore less than 17 / IELTS 6.5 (no band under 6.0) / 21 ACT English. 71 iBT (17 in speaking and writing) / 6.0 (no sub-score under 5.5)

2.3 for most majors, 2.75 for Engineering / Credit points case-by-case basis

www.iastate.edu

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, RI 02903 also North Miami, Denver & Charlotte

iBT 80 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5

2.4 overall (= GAC 2.6) 4.5 quarter credit points each subject (when applicable)

www.jwu.edu

Keiser University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 6.0

Not specified / Up to 30 credit points

www.keiseruniversity.edu/

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

iBT 63 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.0


www.kirkwood.edu

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 70602

iBT 80 / PBT 525 / IELTS 6.0 (no band under 6.0)

2.5 / Not specified

www.letu.edu/

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 83501

iBT 72 / IELTS 6.0 / ACT English 18


www.lcsc.edu/international

LIU Post

Brookville, NY 11548

IBT 71 / IELTS 6.0

2.5 (= GAC 2.6) / Up to 21 credit points

www.liu.edu/cwpost/international

University of Maine

Orono, ME 04469

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5

2.7 (= GAC 3.0) / Credit points case-by-case basis

www.umaine.edu

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

iBT 71 / IELTS 6.0


www.mercy.edu/

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 48502 1950

iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.5 (no band under 5.0)


www.umflint.edu/ic

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 65211

iBT 79–100 / IELTS 6.5–7.0


http://admissions.missouri.edu/

University of Montana

Missoula, MT 59812

iBT 70 / IELTS 6.0 / ACT English 18

2.0 / Up to 48 credit points (grade of C- or higher)

www.umt.edu

National University

San Diego, CA 92123, 28 campuses In California and one in Nevada.

iBT 70 / PBT 525 / IELTS 5.5

2.5 (= GAC 2.6) Up to 15 credit points

www.nu.edu

University of Nebraska Kearney

Kearney, NE 68849

iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.5

Case-by-case basis; no credit points currently

www.unk.edu

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ 07305-1597

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0


www.njcu.edu

New York Film Academy

New York, NY 10004

iBT 68 / IELTS 5.5


www.nyfa.edu

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL 35632

iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.5

2.25 (= GAC 2.3) Up to 34 credit points

www.una.edu


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TOEFL iBT / PBT / IELTS minimum: Some courses require higher.

GAC GPA/Credit points given for GAC modules: Some courses may require a higher GPA.

Website

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 63686

iBT 79 / IELTS 6.0


www.nnu.edu

The University of Oklahoma

Norman, OK 73019

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5

2.5 (= GAC 2.6) / Up to 30 credit points

www.ou.edu

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, OK 74078

iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 5.5

2.25 overall (= GAC 2.3) / Up to 34 credit points

admissions.okstate.edu/international

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 43081

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5 / ACT composite 20

2.5 overall / Up to 21 credit points

www.otterbein.edu

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 98447

iBT 79 (Pre-nursing 86) / IELTS 6.5


www.choose.plu.edu

Pine Manor College

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

iBT 61 / PBT 500 / IELTS 6.0


www.pmc.edu

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ 07430

iBT 79 / IELTS 6.0

GAC 2.3 / High School 3.0 / May accept up to 39 credits

www.ramapo.edu/international/

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA 92373

iBT 80 / 550 PBT / IELTS 6.5 / 21 ACT English

3.0

www.redlands.edu

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY 14627

iBT 100 / PBT 600 / IELTS 7.0

Not specified

www.rochester.edu

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL 60605

iBT 80 / IELTS 6.5


www.roosevelt.edu

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ 08028

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0

2.0−3.0 / Up to 28 credit points

www.rowan.edu

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI, 48710

iBT 61 / IELTS 5.5


www.svsu.edu

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 33620

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5


www.usf.edu/

South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia, WA 98512

Not specified

Not specified

https://spscc.edu/

Southern New Hampshire University

Hoosett, NH 03106

iBT 71 / IELTS 6.5


www.snhu.edu

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR 97520

iBT 68 / PBT 520 / IELTS 5.5

2.3 / Up to 46 quarter credit points

www.sou.edu/admissions/international/

State University of New York−Albany

Albany, NY 12222

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0 / C on Level III English modules


www.albany.edu

State University of New York−Brockport

Brockport, NY 14420

iBT 76 / IELTS 6.0


www.brockport.edu

State University of New York−Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 14260

iBT 79 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.5


www.buffalo.edu

State University of New York−Fredonia

Fredonia, NY 14063

iBT 79 / IELTS 6.5 / Refer to website

2.0 / Up to 33 credit points if 73 each module or above

www.fredonia.edu/internationaleducation/iss

State University of New York−Institute of Technology

Utica, NY 13502

iBT 79 / IELTS 6.0


www.sunyit.edu

State University of New York−New Paltz

New Paltz, NY 12561

iBT 80 / IELTS 6.5


www.newpaltz.edu/

State University of New York−Oswego

Oswego, NY 13126

iBT 71 / IELTS 6.0


www.oswego.edu

State University of New York−Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

iBT 76 / PBT 540 / IELTS 6.5


www.plattsburgh.edu/international

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, WA 98466-6100

iBT 83 / PBT 558 / IELTS 6.5

Not specified

www.tacomacc.edu

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 76402

iBT 69 / IELTS 6.0 / ACT composite 20

Not specified / No credits apply

www.tarleton.edu

University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX 75701

Not specified

Not specified

www.uttyler.edu

Troy University

Troy, AL 36082

iBT 61 / IELTS 5.5


www.troy.edu

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 31698

iBT 69 / PBT 523 / IELTS 6.0


www.valdosta.edu

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 46383

iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0


www.valpo.edu

Webster University

St Louis, MO 63119-3141

iBT 80 / PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0


www.webster.edu/admissions

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 42101

iBT 71 / IELTS 6.0

2.5 / Not specified

www.wku.edu

University of Wisconsin−Superior

Superior, WI 54880

iBT 61 - 81 / IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 / ACT (English) 18


www.uwsuper.edu/


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From real-world work experience, to world-renowned programs, to an incredible campus and city, the University of Cincinnati helps students to create a university experience that matches their interests, passions, and aspirations.

University of Cincinnati 47 West Corry Blvd., Edwards One Building, Suite 5150, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0123 United States T: +1 513 556 2069 E: [email protected]

www.admissions.uc.edu/international

Ranked among the top 150 “Best National Universities” and among the top 75 public universities according to U.S. News & World Report, the University of Cincinnati (UC) is home to nearly 45,000 students—including 3,175 international students from over 100 different countries. Located in the Degree Programs UC offers 379 programs of study, including programs in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Biological Sciences, the Arts, and Computer Science. With a student/faculty ratio of 18:1 and over 2,800 faculty, UC students have access to some of the best minds in their fields. For a complete list, visit: webapps.uc.edu/ DegreePrograms/SearchPrograms.aspx. Teaching Periods • Fall: August to December • Spring: January to May • Summer: May to August Tuition Fees • Undergraduate: USD $26,334 per year GAC GPA Required • 2.0 GAC GPA (some programs higher) • 2.8 secondary/high school GPA (some programs higher)

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midwestern city of Cincinnati, UC is recognized for its experiential learning opportunities (including the first cooperative education program in the country), beautiful living and learning environment, and world-renowned academic programs.

Pearson PTE: 46 (some programs higher) ACT: 20 (some programs higher)

Credits and Scholarships All international students are considered for the merit-based UC Global Scholarship, which ranges from USD $1,000 to USD $25,000 per year. At UC, GAC students can receive up to 39 semester hours of university credit toward their degree, meaning that many programs can be finished in three years. Additionally, because UC has several accelerated bachelor’s and master’s programs, interested GAC students could receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree within four years of university study. How to Apply Please visit our website at admissions.uc.edu/ apply.html to apply. We encourage aspiring GAC students to contact our office directly (see contact information on left) to learn more about the specific advantages of attending UC as a GAC student.

Minimum English Proficiency • TOEFL (iBT): 66 (some programs higher) • IELTS: 6.0 (some programs higher)


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“Students benefit from the educational resources and affordable tuition of a large public institution, along with the comforts of a small, supportive campus environment.”

California State University – Monterey Bay T: +1 831 582 4778 E: [email protected]

https://csumb.edu/international

The closest California State University campus to the beach

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a residential campus with a population around 7000 students. Classes are small, averaging just 2030 students, and are taught by world-class professors. Located within walking distance of some of the most beautiful beaches on earth, CSUMB is perfectly situated for learning and leisure. The university offers 25 undergraduate degrees, 6 master’s degrees, and multiple certificate and credential programs. CSUMB is a campus of the California State University, the largest 4-year public university system in the US. This means that students benefit from the educational resources of a large public institution, reasonable tuition afforded by a large public system, along with the comforts of a small, supportive campus environment. It’s the best of all possible worlds. As an international student, you will have access to all campus services, free public transportation, and guaranteed on-campus housing with American Students. CSUMB is 95% American, and so gives you the opportunity to experience a true “American” college experience. At the same time, our Degree Programs • Biology • Business Administration • Cinematic Arts & Technology • Collaborative Health & Human Services • Communication Design • Computer Science & Information Technology • Environmental Science, Technology & Policy • Environmental Studies • Global Studies • Human Communication • Human Development & Family Studies • Integrated Studies • Japanese Language & Culture • Kinesiology • Liberal Studies • Marine Science • Mathematics • Music

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student body is very diverse, welcoming, and eager to invite you into the CSUMB family. Quick Facts • 25 bachelor’s degrees, 6 master’s degrees, certificates, and credentials • 7000 students • Average classes of 20–30 • Fully accredited • Guaranteed on-campus housing for international students who apply on time • More than 80 student organizations and clubs • Take California-specific classes like scuba diving, marine mammal training, and surfing • The closest California State University campus to the beach

CSUmentor.edu. You will find complete instructions for the application at csumb.edu/ international/apply-degree

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Teaching Periods Fall: Late August to Mid December Winter: 3–5 week January courses available Spring: Late January to Late May Summer: 4–8 week June/July courses available Tuition Fees USD $15,300 per year for full-time 12-unit/ semester course load. Please calculate your exact costs at csumb.edu/cost How to Apply Fully online application available at www. Menu The United States

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“HSU gave me lots of opportunities to get engaged in class and group discussions, to become a critical thinker and a confident individual. It also allowed me to step out of my niche and expose myself to something new and different.” – Yang Yang, 2011 Humboldt State University 1 Harpst Street Arcata, CA 95521, United States T: +1 707 826 3789 E: [email protected]

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Humboldt State University (HSU) is the northernmost California State University campus. Every year, students from around the world come to HSU for a high quality education and to live in a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment. HSU is renowned nationally and internationally for its academic excellence, intensive research, and unique programs. Our small class sizes allow students and faculty to work closely together, and for students to receive personalized attention and support. HSU has outstanding Natural Science and Resources programs, and also excels in the areas of Business, Humanities and Liberal Arts. HSU consistently ranks among the top regional colleges in publications such as U.S. News & World Report. The Princeton Review ranks Humboldt State as a Best Western College. As an international student, you can explore this unique area and enjoy Degree Programs Natural Resources and Sciences: Biology; Botany; Computer Science; Environmental Studies; Mathematics; Oceanography; Physics; Wildlife, Zoology Professional Studies: Business Administration; Economics; Education; Kinesiology; Recreation Administration Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences: Art; English; International Studies; Languages; Music; Politics; Theatre, Film, and Dance. Teaching Periods • Fall: Late August to mid-December • Spring: Mid-January to mid-May • Summer: June to July

a vibrant college town located in the heart of California’s beautiful northern coast. Our beautiful location, safe campus, and academically excellent programs make HSU one of the most appealing schools in California. We invite you to take a closer look. Quick Facts • The California State University (CSU) System’s northernmost campus • 8,600 students • Over 180 student clubs • 54% female, 46% male • 23:1 student to faculty ratio • Fully accredited • 44 undergraduate majors, 73 undergraduate minors, 12 graduate programs

Tuition Fees • Tuition: USD $16,118 • Books & Materials: USD $1,628 • Food & Housing: USD $12,114 • Incidentals: USD $2,430 • Health Insurance: USD $760 Total: USD $33,050

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GAC GPA Required • GPA 2.0 on college coursework • GPA 2.5 on secondary (high school) coursework • If students have less than 60 transferrable units, they will need to submit secondary education (high school) transcripts. English Proficiency • TOEFL (iBT) 71; IELTS 6.0 or ACT English 22 • Completion of the International English Language Institute program

Other acceptable proof of English language proficiency.

Credits and Scholarships HSU will accept up to 36 semester credits in transfer from the GAC program. Students may apply for an International Merit partial tuition scholarship. How to Apply • Fill out the Undergraduate application • Submit transcripts • Submit the HSU application fee • Submit the Certification of Financial Support • Submit proof of English proficiency For more information on how to apply, please visit our website.


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Iowa is a top American university with a global reputation. We’re grounded in tradition, but intent on innovation, powered by school spirit, yet serious about scholarship – all in an environment that’s casual and comfortable, cosmopolitan and creative.

University of Iowa Admissions Office 107 Calvin Hall Iowa City, IA 52242-1396 United States T: +1 319 335 1529 E: [email protected]

admissions.uiowa.edu/future-students

The University of Iowa is a public university enrolling more than 32,000 students each year, including more than 4,000 students from over 100 countries. Located in the heart of downtown Iowa City, Iowa, the university offers a comfortable yet energetic living and learning environment in a low crime, affordable, and friendly community. The University of Iowa has a reputation for excellence: • U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Iowa as the 33rd best public university in the country. • Iowa ranks in the top 5% among all universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. • The American Institute for Economic Research’s College Destination Index lists Iowa City as one of the top five college towns in America.

Degree Programs The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. The college offers more than 200 undergraduate areas of study. Popular majors include: Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, International Relations, Psychology, PreMedicine, and English and Creative Writing. The Tippie College of Business: Accounting, Business Analytics & Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing. U.S. News & World Report rank this college as the 21st Best Public Business Program in the country and has held AACSB accreditation since 1923. 92 percent of students are employed or enrolled in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation. The College of Engineering: Biomedical, Chemical & Biochemical, Civil & Environmental, Electrical & Computer, Industrial,

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine ranks Iowa among the 100 best value in higher education. Iowa City was designated by UNESCO as the world’s third City of Literature. Iowa has cultural resources with missions centered on supporting students from all ethnic backgrounds and helping them feel at home. Iowa also offers extracurricular options including nearly 500 student groups, study abroad options for credit internships, Honors Program, and opportunities to work with faculty research scholars. You will find the Top 25 Most Amazing Campus Student Recreation Centers ranked the University of Iowa’s center as #3, giving access to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, lazy river, hot tub, indoor track, 50-foot rock climbing wall, workout equipment, saunas, personal training rooms, and more.

and Mechanical Engineering with specialized tracks within each. U.S. News & World Report ranks the college in the top 20 percent of engineering programs worldwide.

Minimum English Proficiency • TOEFL (iBT): 80 with no subscore lower than 17; • IELTS: 6.5 with no subscore lower than 6.0; OR • ACT English: 21 or higher

Tuition Fees • USD $27,000 for most programs

How to Apply Please visit admissions.uiowa.edu/apply.

Credits and Scholarships For more information visit: admissions.uiowa. edu/finances/scholarships-international-students. Credit will be awarded for GAC courses with a 2.6 grade point average or above. Refer to: admissions.uiowa.edu/academics/gac GAC GPA Required • GPA 3.0 High School or 2.6 GAC for admission; • GAC 2.6 for credit transfer/ Up to 33 credit points; • ACT Test score is required. Refer to https://admissions.uiowa.edu/academics/ gac


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Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading land-grant institutions, has a national reputation for its commitment to integrating science and technology throughout its academic programs. Iowa State University Office of Admissions 100 Enrollment Services Center, Ames, IA 50011 United States T: +1 515 294 5836 F: +1 515 294 2592 E: [email protected]

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Iowa State is an international, prestigious university with a friendly welcoming personality. More than 36,000 students choose from over 100 majors, study with world-class scholars and engage with fellow classmates in more than 850 student organizations. In the book, Involving Colleges, Iowa State, the oldest land-grant university in the United States, is recognized for offering its students one of the best out-of-classroom learning and leadership experiences in the United States. The College of Business undergraduate program ranked 80th among 501 (top 20%) business programs accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Gerdin Business Building is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The College of Design programs continue to be among the nation’s best, according to DesignIntelligence. The undergraduate architecture and landscape architecture programs are consistently ranked in the top 20 in the nation. It is one of the few design schools in the United States where disciplines – Architecture, Art and Design, Community and Regional Planning, Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Studio Arts – are housed together. Faculty at the College of Engineering includes world-renowned researchers in Wind Power, High Performance Commuting, Product Design, Virtual Reality, Bio-renewable Fuels and Chemicals, and other fields that are critical to our future. The undergraduate engineering program is one of the 10

largest in the United States, and its graduates are highly valued by employers. Iowa State’s undergraduate engineering program is currently ranked 36th of all institutions that have ABET accreditation. The college hosts the nation’s largest indoor career fair. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is second in the nation in the number of undergraduates in study abroad programs, and a leader in entrepreneurial skills. Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Agricultural Business and more prepare students to address challenges in Food Security, Food Safety, Climate Change, Environmental Stewardship, Renewable Energy and Human Health. Agriculture and Forestry is currently ranked 8th in the world by the QS World Rankings. The College of Human Sciences brings together scholars who work to improve peoples’ lives by advancing Health and Wellness, Education and Human Development, Science and Technology. The Hospitality Management program is counted among the world’s best – and was recently ranked among the top 15 by the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is diverse with 50 undergraduate majors in the Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Communications and Math disciplines, with poets and physicists and chemists and anthropologists sharing creative space. There’s also an open options program. The Greenlee School of Journalism is one of the nation’s longest continuously accredited journalism schools.

Teaching Periods • Fall: August to December • Spring: January to May

Minimum English Proficiency • TOEFL (iBT): 71 (speaking/writing 17+) • IELTS: 6.0 (no subscore