going to university

[DeeDee&Sam 68]

i've moved here in september and i had to quit college before that since i couldnt transfer it. i was in japanese-english major. anyway, now i wanna start all over again at arts and new media in east tennessee university and i would like to know if anyone knows any requirements for that since i didnt find anything for immigrants on the website. am i able to take the TOEFL test before applying for AOS? i have no idea where to start from when it comes about school and i would appreciate if any of you has personal experience on this topic to share their story. also any other advice on this topic is needed

thank you

[Anh map 2,098]

You can take the TOEFL any time. Check with the university regarding the requirements for international students and getting course credit. Likely you will need to have your green card before being able to enroll.

You didn't look too hard for admissions info. Look here >>> http://www.etsu.edu/admissions/ and then here >>>> http://www.etsu.edu/admissions/international/default.aspx

[Gosia & Tito 199]

i've moved here in september and i had to quit college before that since i couldnt transfer it. i was in japanese-english major. anyway, now i wanna start all over again at arts and new media in east tennessee university and i would like to know if anyone knows any requirements for that since i didnt find anything for immigrants on the website. am i able to take the TOEFL test before applying for AOS? i have no idea where to start from when it comes about school and i would appreciate if any of you has personal experience on this topic to share their story. also any other advice on this topic is needed

thank you

First of all congrats. I recall your postings several months ago when things seemed bleak. Very happy for you two!

You can take TOEFL anytime, but not sure if that applies to you anymore. In some colleges, they use a different test when you are already here and not going to be considered an international student. You would not -I believe- considered an international student, and until you get GC, not a resident either. Regardless, to qualify for in-state tuition, you might need to be in TN for 1 year (based on a TN drivers license or id for example). Check the university requirements. Best might be to get in touch with the International Student office and explain the situation so they can direct you to the right office. In some states, they would take your application for admission based on an AOS being filed; but I don't know the details in TN. You would need transcripts from Rumania for sure, and would need to be translated to English (but you can do the translation yourself).

Also, make sure to check what requirements exist for financial aid, etc.

Good luck

[fragola86 1]

i've moved here in september and i had to quit college before that since i couldnt transfer it. i was in japanese-english major. anyway, now i wanna start all over again at arts and new media in east tennessee university and i would like to know if anyone knows any requirements for that since i didnt find anything for immigrants on the website. am i able to take the TOEFL test before applying for AOS? i have no idea where to start from when it comes about school and i would appreciate if any of you has personal experience on this topic to share their story. also any other advice on this topic is needed

thank you

When I started college I had my GC already, but they never asked to see it. I showed them my highschool diploma ( I didn't have to translate it because it was already translated into the main languages spoken in Europe, including English - I don't know if it is the same in Romania). A few weeks before college started, I took several tests (math, English ect.) like everybody else. Got the score of the tests and they decided I didn't need to take a ESL class. I don't know if the process is the same in TN. Just call the school and ask. You won't be considered an International student.

[DeeDee&Sam 68]

thank you so much for the replies and the links. dunno really how i missed that info on their website. guess i wont be able to do it before aos..blah. (sorry for the long time to reply, had internet problems)

for in-state tuition i know this part is virginia is included cause i know someone going there who's from this city. we're like 1 hour drive from the university

Edited November 3, 2011 by DeeDee&Sam