INTERNATIONAL FIRST-YEAR ADMISSIONS Flashcards
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What is needed to be considered for admission as an International First Year Student?
Must complete secondary school, earn superior marks in academic subjects and receive a certificate of completion that grants you admission to university-level studies in your country.
All first-year applicants are considered using the same eligibility requirements and are included in the same selection process, regardless of being an international or domestic applicant. Still needs to meet minimum math and science requirements.
Our online application is the same for domestic and international students.
Does Mines Require SAT/ACT scores for international students?
No, unless they are planning to play an NCAA sport.
What transcript requirements are unique to Intenational Students.
- All students, U.S. citizens or international, who studied/are studying outside of the U.S. during high school are required to submit a credential evaluation in addition to their high school transcript.
- Must request that your high school send an official, final high school transcript in its original language as well as an English version, after you have graduated.
What is a Credential Evaluation?
What are exceptions to this rule?
A credential evaluation is a comparison of your academic record to standards in the U.S., a verification of validity and a translation of your grades to the U.S.-style system.
*You can access this on your applicant portal checklist.
Exceptions:
1. You attended a high school that follows the U.S.-style curriculum, an AP curriculum or an IB curriculum
2. You only completed 9th grade internationally (you’ve completed/are completing 10th-12th grade in the U.S.)
3. You attended a school accredited by the Middle States Association.
4. You are fully sponsored by an official government embassy, government agency, or an organization with an active agreement with Colorado School or Mines, such as Saudi Aramco or KGSP.
5. You attended Taylor’s University in Malaysia
Does the Credential Evaluation cost money?
Yes, it is about $150-200.
What are the preferred evaluation agencies?
- World Education Services, (WES)
- Educational Credential Evaluators, (ECE),
- Span Tran (use this link to obtain our partner discount), and
- International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
- You may use any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member that performs high school course-by-course credential evaluations.
*Remember to designate Mines as a copy recipient of your evaluation (it is sent electronically to us from the evaluating agency).
What about International Pre-university education programs that are 13 years rather than a typical 12-year high school in the U.S. ?
If pre-university education is 13 years long in your country, you must complete all 13 years before entering Mines. You must graduate from secondary school in your country earning a certificate of completion that enables you to attend a university in your country. Admission to Mines is not offered prior to completion of the 13th year.
Does Mines Accept IGCSE, AS, AND A-LEVEL CURRICULUM Courses?
The most competitive international applicants whose schools offer the IGCSE curriculums usually present three A-Level exams with grades of at least an A or B. Mines does not currently offer credit for A-Level coursework.
What is Unique to students from India and Pakistan?
You must complete your standard XII years of education and sit for 10th and 12th year board/state examinations.
Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to a 50-59% (Second Class) or above on the Indian grading scale on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
- Senior Secondary Certificate, Pre-University Certificate, Pre-Degree Certificate
- Intermediate Examination
- All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate
- Indian School Certificate Examination
What should you keep in mind if you are going to an international school and want to come to Mines as a first year student?
Your international school must have an appropriate level of recognition in the educational system it follows.
You must also be earning a certificate of completion that will allow you to enter a university in that educational system.
If your international school follows a U.S. curriculum, your school must have U.S. accreditation and you must graduate with a U.S. high school diploma or an equivalent credential.
What sort of grades do I need to ensure my IB credits will transfer/ prepare me for acceptance at Mines?
The most competitive international applicants whose schools offer the IB curriculum usually present three IB exams with grades of 5, 6 or 7. Mines does offer credit for some IB-Level coursework. Refer to Mines’ website on IB credit transfer credit.
What is unique to Malaysia?
You must complete your SPM and STPM or A Levels to be considered for admission
What is unique to NEW ZEALAND?
You must complete Form 7 earning your Higher School Certificate. If you will be receiving a Bursary or NCEA Level 3, please indicate this in your application.
What are the English Proficiency Requirements?
International applicants whose native language is not English (identified by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Public Affairs) must provide evidence of English language proficiency if they are accepted and decide to enroll at Mines.
*U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents are exempt from this requirement.
What are the Minimums to pass the TOEFL test?
- TOEFL: Mines institution code: 4073. Minimum score of 79.
Tests must have been taken within the past two years and must not expire during the application process.
If you have multiple valid TOEFL tests, we will super score.
Mines must have your official scores on file in order to issue you an immigration document. *We accept TOEFL at home test.
Minimums:
Reading=20
Listening = 21
Writing=17
Speaking=21
Total=79
Which agencies’ tests do we accept as proof of English Equivalency?
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- DUOLINGO Test
- Cambridge English
What are cases in which an international student would not need to prove English Proficiency via a testing agency?
- Completion of junior and senior years in a U.S. high school with SAT Verbal score of 550 or ACT English score of 23.
- They are a citizen of an English-Speaking Country:
ANTIGUA and BARBUDA
NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA
NIGERIA
BAHAMAS
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
BELIZE
PHILIPPINES
BOTSWANA
SAMOA
CANADA
SOUTH AFRICA
GHANA
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
IRELAND
UGANDA
JAMAICA
UNITED KINGDOM
LIBERIA
MAURITIUS
ZAMBIA
Do I need to submit a personal statement essay, or letters of recommendation?
Optional, but helpful to respond to essay. Use the Personal Statement section of the online application to write what you’d like to say, or after 24 hours, you will receive a link to your Applicant Portal where you can also upload a .docx or .pdf file.
Letters of recommendation are not required. If you want to add a letter of recommendation to your application, we recommend the letter be submitted by an academic reference (teacher or counselor), be no longer than one page, and be emailed directly to admissions@mines.edu.
COST OF ATTENDANCE AND TUITION CLASSIFICATION?
Most international students will pay non-resident tuition and fees. If they are on an F-a or J-1 visa they cannot qualify for resident tuition.
If a student is on an odd visa type, refer to the ISSS website for info on if they can legally start a university program in the U.S. on their current visa and note any restrictions.
If a student is an official asylee or refugee or are undocumented but have attended a U.S. high school, then check to see if they can be considered for resident tuition classification under the Colorado ASSET law. They would have to fill out the COF affidavit and tuition classification form to get residency switched around.
Maura Koch - Director of Admissions Systems has best working knowledge on odd tuition classification cases.
Is it possible for International Students to live in CO for a year and get In-State Tuition rates?
International students in the following categories CANNOT qualify for in-state tuition:
F-1, F-2, H-3, H-4 (if the visa holder is the spouse or child of an H-3), J-1, and J-2 (if the J-1 visa holder is a student or trainee), M-1 and M-2.
If you are a refugee, an asylee, or an international student and hold a visa type different than one listed above, you may be eligible for in-state tuition after one year of Colorado residence.
Contact the admissions office to learn about how to petition for in-state/resident tuition.
The U.S. Gov requires those applying for student visas to demonstrate financial recourses that show they can afford tuition, living expenses, etc. How does that process work?
Providing proof of financial resources is only required if you are admitted and decide you would like to enroll (commit) to Mines. You do not need to provide financial documents during the first part of the application process. If you are offered admission and decide you want to enroll at Mines, you will work with the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office to submit your financial documents.
Students demonstrate sufficient funds by submitting a bank statement, certificate of balance, scholarship letter or any combination of the three. Financial documents must have been prepared within the last 6 months. The ISSS office, not Admissions, processes all financial documentation for immigration purposes. Please contact the ISSS office with any questions.
What type of Visa should I get/ can I get more info on immigration?
Please visit the Global Education Office website: https://www.mines.edu/isss/incoming-students-f-1/
Click on the drop-down menu titled, “Which visa is right for me?” You will also be able to learn more information on F-1 visas on this page.
For more information on J-1 visas, click here: https://www.mines.edu/isss/incoming-students-j-1/
DOES MINES OFFER CONDITIONAL ADMISSION?
Undergraduate applicants who do not meet our English proficiency requirement or if they have a math class of unclear rigor, they may be conditionally admitted. However, you will not receive any immigration documents until official proof of English proficiency has been obtained. The deadline to provide official scores is May 1.
I CURRENTLY ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S. BUT WANT TO TRANSFER TO MINES, DO I APPLY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OR A TRANSFER STUDENT?
Any student with more than 12 credit hours of college level coursework after their high school graduation date must enter as a transfer student. Our application for international and domestic transfers is the same. Just remember that in the “CITIZENSHIP” section, you should put “Foreign National/International”. If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are always considered an international student.
https://www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students/