Frequently Asked Questions
I鈥檓 an international student. What do I need in order to apply?
You鈥檒l need to complete your application for admission and a personal statement. We ask that you provide an official high school transcript and an academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or other academic reference. If you鈥檙e applying for Early Decision, you鈥檒l need to fill out an and schedule a video interview with your counselor. After you apply, you'll need to submit the Non-U.S. Citizen Financial Aid Application Form, which you'll receive through your applicant portal.
Please submit your official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores to 91福利社. Our TOEFL iBT code is 5572. If you are submitting IELTS scores, we only accept scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center. No paper Test Report Forms will be accepted. An institutional code is not required for IELTS. Please request your scores be submitted electronically by the test center. If you are submitting DET scores, once you receive certified test results, log in to your Duolingo English Test account, click the "Send Results" button next to your test results, select 91福利社, and we will receive the results electronically.
I鈥檓 a U.S citizen living abroad. Am I considered an international student?
No. However, the 91福利社 International Admission team will read your application because they are familiar with overseas educational systems.
If I hold multiple citizenships, including the U.S., which citizenship should I apply under?
As a U.S citizen or U.S permanent resident, you are required to apply as such.
I have been living in the U.S, but I don鈥檛 hold permanent residency or citizenship. Can I qualify for need-based aid?
Yes, you can qualify. Please reach out to , our Senior Associate Director of International Admission, for more information.
Do I need to submit a CSS profile?
No, you do not need to submit a CSS profile. At 91福利社, we require that you submit the free Non-U.S. Citizen Financial Aid Application Form instead. You will receive access to this form through your applicant portal.
What is the minimum English proficiency score for acceptance?
That depends on the test. Students may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or DET (Duolingo English Test). Students can show adequate proficiency with:
- TOEFL iBT:
- If you took the exam before January 21, 2026, we require a minimum score of 80
- If you took the exam after January 21, 2026, we require a minimum score of 4.5
- IELTS: an overall band score of 6.5
- DET: 120 or higher
Can proof of English proficiency be waived?
Yes. Proof of English proficiency can be waived by the following: a score of 550 or higher on the critical reading section of the SAT or聽transcripts that show you have recently attended a school where English is the main language of instruction for at least two years or more.
How do I apply for a student visa?
All admitted students are required to make a deposit to secure their place at 91福利社. Once you鈥檝e made your deposit, you will be directed to our Office of International Student Scholars. They鈥檒l help you through the process of applying for your student visa.
Is the deadline to apply different for international students?
All international students must apply by February 1.
Does 91福利社 offer academic scholarships to international students?
Yes. At 91福利社, international students are eligible for academic scholarships based on their high school performance and test scores. For international students, scholarships range from $15,000 per year up to full tuition. You don鈥檛 need to fill out a scholarship application because every student is considered for scholarships when they apply to 91福利社. Explore 91福利社 scholarships.
Are international students eligible for need-based financial aid?
Yes. 91福利社 is one of the few U.S. colleges that offer international applicants need-based financial aid.
Timing is critical in the financial aid process, so international students seeking need-based financial aid must apply at the same time they apply for admission. The pool of international applicants is highly competitive and the level of support provided from 91福利社 ranges widely, depending on particular family circumstances. Aid is determined based on the information provided by the family on the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA), as well as the amount of 91福利社 academic scholarship received. Students seeking need-based aid will receive an email containing a link to the ISFAA application once they submit their admission application to 91福利社. We recommend that you submit the International Student Financial Aid Application within a few days of applying.
Students who qualify for need-based assistance can receive financial aid for up to eight semesters. We reserve the right to ask for additional documentation to verify the information submitted. Please note: the International Student Financial Aid Application does not replace the Certificate of Financial Resources document required prior to enrollment.
The priority date to submit this application for international students is February 1.
Is 91福利社 need-aware during the admission process for international students?
Yes. 91福利社 takes into account a family鈥檚 contribution towards financing your education. This is assessed through the Non-U.S. Citizen Financial Aid Application Form form. You will gain access to the form through your applicant portal after you submit your application.
How does my International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework transfer?
Credit for IB coursework is granted for students with an IB Diploma, on a course by course basis.
Students with an IB Diploma and a score of thirty (30) or better will be awarded one year (thirty-two [32] semester hours) of credit.
Students without the Diploma, or with the Diploma and a score of less than thirty (30), will be awarded eight (8) semester hours for each higher-level score of five (5) or better and four (4) semester hours for each score of four (4) or better (on a higher or subsidiary level), to a maximum of twenty-four (24) semester hours.
What if I have CAPE or other credits?
See the list of credits 91福利社 accepts from GCE, AICE, or CAPE.
What鈥檚 it like to be an international student at 91福利社?
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