I'm considering Liberty University and was wondering about the application process for international students. Does anyone have experience with this? I'd love to know about the application requirements, such as tests or documents needed.
Sure, I can help with that! As an international student, there are a few more steps you'll need to go through when applying to Liberty University compared to domestic students.
First, you'll need to fill out Liberty's usual application, which includes personal information, academic history, and an admissions essay. This essay is an important piece of the puzzle as it allows the admissions staff to understand your character, aspirations, and motivations beyond academic scores.
On top of this, there are some other materials that international students need to submit. These include:
1. A copy of your valid passport: You'll need to provide a scanned copy of your passport. Be sure to double-check the expiration date!
2. Official high school transcripts: These should be translated into English and sent to Liberty University. You'll need to send through transcripts from all secondary schools you've attended. You may need to use a transcript evaluation service if your school doesn't provide English translations.
3. English Proficiency Test: If English isn't your first language, you'll need to take an English language proficiency test like the TOEFL, IELTS or another equivalent. Liberty University requires a TOEFL iBT score of 61, an IELTS score of 6.0, or an equivalent score in another recognized test if English isn’t your first language.
4. Financial documentation: Liberty will need proof that you or your sponsors can cover your tuition and living expenses. This often takes the form of bank statements.
5. Affidavit of Financial Support/Sponsor Guarantee Form: A form to verify who will be financially supporting your education.
Make sure all your documents are submitted directly to the Office of Admissions at Liberty. Different colleges within the university may have additional requirements or prerequisites, particularly for certain programs, so it's worth checking the specific program pages or talking to their international student office.
Remember that international applications can take some extra time to process, so be sure to submit as early as possible before the deadline. Good luck with your application!
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