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Here are some more important things you can do with this account in addition to applying for admission and checking your application status: Track what items have been received by the Office of Admissions. View a to-do list of next steps to help you stay on track. Register for daily campus visits and events. Receive important information regarding the admission process, scholarship opportunities, and upcoming events. Language Proficiency If English is not your native language, you must submit a score that meets 麻豆精品视频鈥檚 English proficiency requirements. 麻豆精品视频 reserved the right to verify the applicant's English proficiency when deemed necessary. We prefer TOEFL or IELTS scores (麻豆精品视频 TOEFL School Code: 1854), but we also accept other forms of language assessment options. In order to be eligible for admission, students must achieve one of the following: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, TOEFL iBT Special Home Addition: All sub-scores must be 鈮� 18. 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Access Forms The Office of International Services (OIS) is a resource to support international students, faculty, and staff at 麻豆精品视频. Explore the OIS Keep Track of Your Application Process Follow the instructions below to help ensure you complete all necessary steps before arriving at 麻豆精品视频. Exploration Choose your program of study Take our virtual campus tour Application Create your Submit all required supplemental items/documentation (transcripts, test scores, English language proficiency scores, passport biometric page) Submit financial documentation Financial Aid and Scholarships Determine financial need Browse and apply for scholarships, loans, etc. Frequently Asked Questions Is there an application fee for international student admissions? Yes. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $50. What is a visa? How do I obtain one? A visa is a document in your passport that grants you permission to enter the country on a temporary basis. 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