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International Credential Training and Information SessionOffice of Graduate Studies
Admissions TeamAdvisorLeAnne SnowRyan AdkinsHyosun McLeodEliana JeanettaChristine PlattoCase LoadA–CD–IJ–MN – StSu – ouri.eduPhone(573) 884‐8946(573) 882‐9575(573) 882‐5874(573) 882‐6314(573) 884‐2312
General RequirementsBachelor’s degree Domestic: Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by one of the following U.S. RegionalAccrediting Bodies North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission Middle States Commission on Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges andUniversities International: Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree recognized by the Ministry ofEducation or Commission responsible for higher educationGPA 3.0 or better GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework Exceptions: Applicants with a master’s or higher degree Post‐baccalaureate (non‐degree seeking) applicants Graduate Certificate applicantsInternational Applicants TOEFL or IELTS score Proof of financial support (if accepted)
Bologna Signatory
Atatürk University
Example 2
China
Grading ScaleA-F with D GradeUS EquivalentLetterNumberDescriptionGrade il0.00FA-F without D GradeUS EquivalentLetterNumberDescriptionGrade erage/Fair2.00CF0-59Fail0.00F
No Grading Scale
5‐point Grade Scale
4‐point Grade Scale
Problematic Grade Scale
India
The Formula In most cases, the most accurateway to figure GPAMarks Received5 Use the marks from the last twoyears worth of individual marksheets to determine GPA foradmission Using this single marks sheet as anexample:50880053.175
Some Indian transcripts will notinclude marks possible—or markswill be inconsistent Total marks can be used aspercentages in this situation Use grading scale provided byAACRAO: 70‐100% Distinction A 60‐69% First Class A 45‐59% Second Class B *35‐44% Pass Class C
Consolidated Marks Sheets Consolidated marks sheets do notshow failed attempts at coursework! In the example below, theconsolidated marks sheet omitsfour failing grades in the semesteroutlined
10‐Point Grade Scale ConversionIndigenous scaleSuggested US Grade10ExcellentExA9Very GoodAA8GoodBB7FairCB6AverageDC5PassPC2FailFF
Russia
Russian GPAGPA Scale
Impossible to figure GPAbased on last 60 credit hours Not broken up by semester
The Middle East & Persia
Evaluating Transcripts fromSaudi Arabia Most higher education documents from Saudi Arabia areissued by the institution in English. The accrediting body, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministryof Higher Education, is listed on each transcript above theinstitution name. Courses are listed by semester and display the U.A. (UnitsAttempted), U.E. (Units Earned), Marks and Letter grade. GPA should be calculated by using the U.E. and Markscolumns. Degrees will be conferred on a separate document issuedby the institution, usually in a bilingual format.
Grading Scale Listed on the Back of Saudi Arabian Transcript
Common University Grading Scales in Saudi ArabiaPercentRangeLetter5‐point scale4‐point scaleOtherDescriptionSuggested U.S. cellentVery GoodGoodPass or WeakFailureABCDF
Evaluating transcripts from Iraq Most higher education documents from Iraq areissued by the institution in English. The accrediting body, the Republic of Iraq Ministry ofHigher Education and Scientific Research, is listed oneach transcript above the institution name. Courses are listed by semester and display Marksawarded and Units passed. GPA should be calculated by using the Mark and Unitcolumns. Number of attempts (if attempted multiple times) arelisted under each semester and will also be noted onthe back of transcripts. Degrees are conferred on the transcript.
Back of Iraqi Transcript
Common University Grading Scale in IraqPercent Range Description Suggested U.S. 49ExcellentVery GoodGoodMediumPassFailureAABCCF
Evaluating Transcripts From Iran Most higher education documents from Iran will be issuedas certified English translations and will be sent withcopies of the original documents in Persian. The accrediting body, the Republic of Iran Ministry ofScience, Research & Technology, is listed on eachtranscript near the institution name. Courses are listed by semester and display Credits passedand Grades awarded. GPA should be calculated by using the Credit and Gradecolumns. Degrees will be conferred on a separate document .
Common Grading Scale in IranGradeSuggested U.S. BCDF Grading scales are usually not provided with transcripts from Iran so GPA shouldbe converted using this scale. The minimum passing grade for a subject credit unit is 10 in undergraduateprograms, 12 in graduate programs and 14 in Ph.D. programs. A minimum overall GPA of 12 in undergraduate programs and 14 in graduateprograms is required.
Institutional TOEFL Exam Only valid for the university that delivers the test Cannot accept another university’s TOEFL ITP scores in place of an official TOEFLscore Only ITP scores from Mizzou can be used
New TOEFL Requirements Effective Summer 2016 Minimum Total Scores: Internet‐Based: 80 Paper‐Based: 550 IELTS: 6.5 Subscore requirements are currently under review by the GraduateFaculty SenateWaiver Policy Applicants qualify for automatic TOEFL waiver if they have: Completed one year of full‐time college‐level study in a country where Englishis the native language within the past two years Completed high school in the United States English as a second language, intensive English, and/or remedial Englishcourses cannot be counted toward two years of study
Conditional AcceptanceInformationProcedure Graduate programs may issue letters ofconditional acceptance to INTERNATIONAL,SPONSORED applicants who do not meetminimum admission requirements. Applicants generally lackTOEFL/Academic IELTS scores andGRE/GMAT scores. To obtain funding from their sponsornecessary for them to pursue Englishtraining in the U.S., they are required toprovide a conditional letter of acceptanceto their sponsor.1.2.3.4.5.6.Interested applicants submit Grad Studiesapplication and notify program they areinterested in conditional acceptance.Program reviews the application.If the program is interested in offeringconditional acceptance, the programrequests a credential evaluation from GradStudies Office.Graduate Admission Advisor reviewscredentials (i.e. institution accreditation,degree equivalency and GPA) and notifiesprogram of applicant’s eligibility.Program issues conditional letter ofacceptance and sends a copy to GradAdmission Advisor and Jillian Collins(collinsjk@missouri.edu).Final acceptance should be sent to GradAdmission Advisor once applicant meetsprogram and University minimum admissionrequirements.
Sample Conditional Acceptance Notify the applicant that they have beenCONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED in the letter. List conditions of acceptance including theprogram’s minimum TOEFL and AcademicIELTS scores the applicant must achieve. Note that once conditions are met theapplicant will be formally accepted to theprogram. Only students who have met minimumadmission requirements and have beenformally admitted to MU can enroll incourses. Provide contact information for MU’sIntensive English Program (IEP). Conditional Acceptance procedures andsample letter are available on the GraduateAdmission & Student Services directors/admissions‐toolkit.php).
Toolkithttp://gradstudies.missouri.edu/Go to Academics Directors ofGraduate Studies Admissionand Student Services Toolkit
Locating Official TestScores in ApplyYourself
GRE/TOEFL/IELTS Test Score Database Official test scores are available in AY Test score database:http://gsps.missouri.edu/gradtest db/ ID: email gradadmin@missouri.edu Password: Search by Birthdate, Last Name or First name
GPA Calculator
Application Change Immediate change Once applications are reviewed, no change can be made. Current students: Change of Degree form New application
Questions?
Advisor Case Load Email Phone LeAnne Snow A -C snowlm@missouri.edu (573) 884‐8946 Ryan Adkins D -I adkinsjr@missouri.edu (573) 882‐9575 Hyosun McLeod J -M mcleodh@missouri.edu (573) 882‐5874 Eliana Jeanetta N -St jeanettae@missouri.edu (573) 882‐6314 Christine Platto Su -Z plattoc@missouri.edu (573) 884‐2312 Admissions Team
