Is there a different application deadline for international applicants? What are my chances of getting a job in the U.S. after graduating?
How can I determine if my previous educational background is equivalent to a US bachelor's degree?
TSE - Is it required even if I don't want financial aid?
TSE - What's the minimum required score?
TSE - Under what conditions can it be waived?
TOEFL - Under what conditions can it be waived?
Is there a different application deadline for international applicants?
No, the deadline for all students to submit a complete application packet is March 1.
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What are my chances of getting a job in the U.S. after graduating?
Due to severe restrictions imposed by the nation's immigration laws, and considerable backlogs in the processing of employment visa applications, employers across the country have generally been reluctant to hire international students upon graduation. Therefore, international applicants to the School of Accountancy's Masters Programs should be mindful of the very strong likelihood that they may not be able to obtain employment in the United States upon successful completion of the program. We continue to welcome international applications, but with this cautionary message concerning employment.
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How can I determine if my previous educational background is equivalent to a US bachelor's degree?
The ASU Division of Graduate Studies makes the determination as to whether your previous education meets the requirements to enter a graduate program. You may contact them at 480-965-6113 or gradadmiss@asu.edu.
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TSE – Is it required even if I don't want financial aid?
No, the TSE is required of all international applicants who seek a teaching assistantship.
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TSE – What's the minimum required score?
A minimum score of 50 is required on either the TSE or the ASU SPEAK Test.
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TSE – Under what conditions can it be waived?
1. Those who have a post-secondary degree from a US institution are not required to take the
TSE.
2. Applicants who have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate level study at a
regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are exempt
from the TSE.
3. Applicants who have permanent residency status in the U.S. are exempt from the TSE.
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TOEFL – Under what conditions can it be waived?
1. Those who have a post-secondary degree from a US institution are not required to take the
TOEFL.
2. Applicants who have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate level study at a
regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are
exempt from the TOEFL.
3. Applicants who have completed the American English and Culture Program Advanced 2 Level
are exempt from the TOEFL.
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