WTH is that word?
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F1, J1, PR, Oh my!
I got 99 problems but a sponsor ain't one
100
On this test, you can take paper based or internet based version and meet PSU's minimum English proficiency requirements with a 550, or 71 overall for direct admission respectively.
What is TOEFL?
100
These are the ways to demonstrate English proficiency at Portland State University (for purposes of undergraduate admission).
What is: -English proficiency test score (or SAT), -transferable AA, - four years of secondary school completion in English speaking Canada, the UK, the United States, Ireland, or Australia.
100
For a freshman Chinese applicant, this document must ultimately be submitted to complete application requirements in addition to a transcript. It is not, however, required to make an application decision.
What is a final official high school graduation certificate?
100
This type of visa is issued for international students who are studying in a degree program in the United States.
What is F-1 visa?
100
This organization is the largest sender of sponsored students to PSU?
What is SACM? Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission.
200
This English proficiency test is administered by the British Council and is more and more common among documents submitted by international students to PSU.
What is IELTS?
200
This score on the IELTS test meets PSU's English proficiency requirements.
What is 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in the Reading and Writing sections.
200
One of these two types of documents can be used to demonstrate financial capability for I-20 issuance if a student has been admitted.
What is a financial guarantee or bank statement?
200
This type of visa is typically used for individuals who are in the United States for purposes of tourism, and may not engage in study.
What is B-2 visa?
200
This organization is the largest sender of sponsored international students from South America.
What is BSMP? Brazil Scientific Mobility Program.
300
This form, also known as the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status-For Academic and Language Students, is a United States Department of Homeland Security document needed to apply for a visa. PSU is certified to issue this document to an admitted students who has demonstrated financial ability to attend PSU for one full academic year.
What is an I-20?
300
This is the GPA PSU requires if one uses a transferable AA to meet English proficiency requirements.
What is 2.5 GPA?
300
These two types of bank accounts are the only two that PSU will accept for purposes of I-20 issuance.
What are checking and savings accounts?
300
Students in this status are not U.S. citizens but PSU does not require TOEFL or evidence of English proficiency.
What is P.R. or permanent resident (green card) status?
300
This tiny Middle Eastern country has 48 + government sponsoring agencies?
What is Qatar?
400
This online government system, used by all colleges and universities accepting and enrolling international students, helps keep track of all international students/scholars in the United States.
What is SEVIS? Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
400
This set of achievements goes hand-in-hand with completion of an AA to meet PSU's English proficiency requirements.
What is completion of 8 credits of college level writing intensive courses, both with at least a C- or better?
400
This signed document must accompany a bank statement if a student has a private (non-governmental) sponsor.
What is an affidavit of support?
400
These classifications of visa may allow students, depending on time in the U.S., to be eligible for in-state residency for purposes of tuition. These specific visa types are most commonly seen at PSU for students seeking Oregon residency.
What is H1-B or H-4 visa?
400
PSU recently began targeted outreach to this icy country that sponsors students with both loans and grants from its socialist government.
What is Sweden?
500
This organization offers tests to prospective university bound students in Western African Countries like Nigeria and Ghana. At PSU, we require test scores from this body in order to make an application evaluation in place of high school transcripts.
What is WAEC? West African Examination Council.
500
I was born in the United States, but was raised and went to school in Saudi Arabia. I cannot speak English and my friend is asking whether or not I need to take the TOEFL or ESL classes to be directly admitted. Am I required to demonstrate English language proficiency?
What is no?
500
Unlike many institutions, PSU offers this service to applicants when submitting international academic credentials.
What is in-house evaluation of international credentials?
500
A spouse, partner, or children with this visa type may now engage in less than full-time study at PSU.
What is F-2?
500
Outside of admissions, this person specifically is the main PSU contact for any sponsored student.
Who is Krista Kennedy, Sponsored Student Program Administrator?
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