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It appears that Emory/Oxford do not accept TOEFL superscores:
http://apply.emory.edu/apply/international.php
A score of 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or an overall band score of 7.5 on the IELTS is expected for all applicants. These scores are not used as cut-offs and review of English language proficiency is viewed in the context of each application. The highest total score of a single sitting will be used if the student elects to take an exam more than once.
Guidelines for International Applicants
An international student must complete all the application requirements for first-year admission and additional requirements: English proficiency and Financial Certification.
English Proficiency Requirements for Undergraduate Entry
Applicants who do not use English as their primary language must demonstrate the ability to be successful in a rigorous English-medium academic curriculum. Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English at the time they apply to Emory University. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is highly recommended when English is not the native language of the student; * * * can also demonstrate exceptional command of the English language through the following criteria:
The student achieves a 650 Critical Reading score on the SAT Examination
The student has spent the most recent four years of high school where English is the language of instruction for all academic subjects (excluding foreign language.)
A student who resides in a country where a TOEFL testing center is not accessible can be exempt from the examination. Additionally, the International English Language Testing System, (IELTS), is an acceptable examination as well and may be submitted in lieu of the TOEFL examination.
A score of 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or an overall band score of 7.5 on the IELTS is expected for all applicants. These scores are not used as cut-offs and review of English language proficiency is viewed in the context of each application. The highest total score of a single sitting will be used if the student elects to take an exam more than once.
The review of all applicants is holistic and close attention will be paid to the strength of the high school curriculum, achievement in the classroom over time, TOEFL/IELTS results, SAT Critical Reading and SAT Writing sections for applicants for whom English is not the native language.
Financial Certification
As an international applicant, you are required to certify that you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses while attending Emory University. You will need to download a copy of the International/Financial Certification form (FIF), which should be completed and returned to the Office of Admission. We also will accept a note or statement from your bank or financial institution as proof of sufficient funding.
If you have been issued a resident alien registration number (permanent residency or green card) since sending in your application, you will need to send a copy of it to our office to change your status. If you have applied for permanent residency status but have not yet received your green card, you still will need to fill out the financial form and send in a copy of your permanent residency application. If you have further questions concerning the FIF or the status of your file, or if you are on any other type of visa (such as E, H, or L), which may not require you to be issued an I-20, please contact our office at 011.404.727.6036.
Information should be sent to:
Office of Admission
Emory University
3263-001-1AA (omit for UPS, FedEx)
1390 Oxford Road
Atlanta, GA 30322-1016
(Attn: Sheldon Stansfield)
Financial Assistance for International Students
Emory University is committed to enrolling a talented first year class with representation from all corners of the globe. In accordance with this philosophy, Emory College offers need-based financial aid awards to a select group of international students each year. As well, international applicants are encouraged to apply for merit-based scholarships
through the Emory University Scholars Program (November 15 deadline).
In order to be considered for a need-based financial assistance, international students need simply apply with the Common Application under our Regular Decision plan. An international student is considered a student who is NOT a U.S. citizen and NOT a U.S. permanent resident. Students who hold F1, F2, J1, J2, or G series visas or other eligible non-citizens (humanitarian parole, Cuban-Haitian Entrant, refugee status, asylum) are considered international students. Please note, these are a few of the many visas and immigration categories we work with in the admission process.
International students who apply for need-based financial aid will be reviewed as a separate cohort of applicants. In our admission process, we must be “need-aware” for international students. This means that when reviewing applications from students who are not citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States, Emory University takes into account whether or not an applicant has requested financial assistance. As a result of this need-aware approach and the limited funds available to international students, Emory’s admission rate for international applicants requesting need-based financial aid is notably lower than the rate of acceptance for those students not requesting aid. Because of this, we advise students to apply for financial aid only if they do not have the resources to fund their education, and to complete the financial aid form as accurately as possible.
International students are only eligible for financial aid if they apply for support during the admission process. Students who are certain they will need financial aid at any point during their years at Emory / Oxford must apply for financial aid during the admission process. Only those students who apply for and receive financial aid for their freshman year will be eligible to receive financial assistance in subsequent years.
International students receiving financial aid from Emory / Oxford must plan to contribute funding towards their educational expenses. For example, students will be responsible for travel expenses to the U.S. from their home country. Emory University cannot assume responsibility for economic changes such as currency fluctuation, nor can it replace lost support that a student may have expected to receive from relatives, sponsors, or government and corporate grants.
Students in the process of obtaining permanent residency status, or “Permanent Residence Pending” status in the United States, should be aware that they cannot be considered for federal financial aid until the receive actual documentation of their immigration status and provide it to the university.
How to Apply: Select YES when asked about applying for need-based financial aid on the Common Application.
In addition, international students seeking need-based financial aid are required to submit two additional documents at the time of application:
International / Financial Certification form (FIF), which should be completed and returned to the Office of Admission. The College Board certification of finances form is also acceptable in addition to a note of statement from your bank or financial institution as proof of funding. (due by January 1, 2016)
2015 – 2016 International Student Financial Aid Application (due March 1, 2016).
Oxford College Office of International Student Programs (ISP)
The Oxford College Office of International Student Programs (ISP) supports international students at Oxford College. The ISP issues Emory I-20s to new Oxford College international students and coordinates the Oxford College International Student Orientation program. Visit the Oxford College ISP website or contact us at OxISP@emory.edu.