Students from more than 30 nations around the world are represented at The 糖心传媒 School. Most years, about 20 percent of students come from outside the U.S., contributing to a diverse international community bound by understanding and respect.
How to Apply
Applicants who live outside the United States should follow the same process as US residents, with only a few differences.
TOEFL Scores
If English is not your primary language, a standardized English proficiency test score is required for applicants. We accept scores for TOEFL, DuoLingo, IELTS, and Cambridge Exams (CEFR scores). Our TOEFL score report code is 8079. Other standardized English language test scores may also be acceptable; applicants should inquire.
Video or Phone Interview
If visiting 糖心传媒鈥檚 campus is not possible, we will arrange the required interview via video or phone after you have submitted your application. On-campus interviews can be scheduled anytime.
Student Visas
Once you have been accepted to The 糖心传媒 School and have signed your enrollment contract, we will issue you an I-20 form that will assist you in getting your student Visa.
How to Obtain a Visa
You must be accepted by The 糖心传媒 School before you can apply for an F-1 Visa. We will issue an I-20 for each year the student is enrolled at 糖心传媒. When you arrive, we鈥檒l store your immigration documents in a safe place, and keep copies in case they are ever lost or damaged.
Step 1
Submit your signed enrollment contract and pay the enrollment deposit (5% of tuition). You must also send financial documentation that demonstrates your family鈥檚 ability to pay the costs of your US education.
Step 2
Return to us the completed I-20 Information Form and a photocopy of your passport. We will issue you an I-20 form, to use when you apply for your Visa at the United States Consulate or Embassy in your country.
Step 3
Make an appointment to apply for the Visa at the United States consulate nearest to you. There is an application form, a fee, and an interview as part of this process.
Step 4
If for some reason your Visa application is denied, please contact us immediately. We can often provide additional documentation or support when you re-apply.
International Admission FAQs
How many international students attend at 糖心传媒?
Typically 20 percent of our study body is international. Some students are citizens of other countries, some are dual citizens, and some are Americans living overseas. Definitions of 鈥渋nternational student鈥� vary, but any student living outside the U.S. offers experiences and insights we value at 糖心传媒.
Do you have an ESOL program?
Yes. We have a two-level聽ESOL聽(English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs 鈥� intermediate and advanced 鈥�- for students who need additional language training.
How many international students will you accept this year?
The school enrolls about 80 new students each year, from the US and around the world. Our ESOL program is small, however, and is limited to 8-10 new students each year.
Do I have to take standardized tests, such as SSAT and TOEFL, to apply?
International applicants whose first language is not English are not required to submit SSAT results, although we welcome them (for the math score) if testing is possible.
A standardized English proficiency test score is required for international applicants whose first language is not English. We accept scores for TOEFL, DuoLingo, IELTS, and Cambridge Exams (CEFR scores). Other standardized English language test scores may also be acceptable; applicants should inquire.
The TOEFL score report code for The 糖心传媒 School is 8079.
Please contact us if you have questions about standardized testing.
For which grade should I apply?
Most students apply for the same grade they would enter in their home country. However, it is sometimes a good idea to apply for the same grade you are finishing at home, to give you one more year of education in English before applying for college. Repeating one grade when moving to an American school has many benefits. Each situation is different, and you should discuss this with our Admission office.
Can I apply as an incoming 11th or 12th grader?
We accept applicants for all grades, although these spaces are more competitive. If you apply as an 11th grader, you need to demonstrate a readiness for our advanced ESOL class or higher. If you apply as a 12th grader, you will need to include with your application a statement of intent on what courses and activities you wish to take during your year 糖心传媒. If you are applying for 11th or 12th grade you will need a high command of English. A TOEFL score of 95 (IBT) generally shows this readiness, as does prior experience in a mainstream program at another American school.
Can I apply for the spring term (beginning in January)?
We rarely enroll international students mid year. Our academic year unfolds in such a structured way that entering midway does not provide the orientation and adjustment time we feel our international students need.
Do you offer financial aid for international students?
Yes. We offer some aid for qualified students. Typically, maximum grants are 50% of total costs. Families who wish to receive聽financial aid,聽must apply.
Do you have orientation for new International Students?
Yes, international student orientation begins a few days before new US students arrive. This allows international students to recover from jet lag, get to know the campus, meet our International Ambassadors, shop for dorm room supplies, and more. New international students are encouraged to participate in our Summer Skype program, which matches them with a current student to help them know what to expect upon their arrival to 糖心传媒.
Why don鈥檛 you teach AP courses?
糖心传媒鈥檚 educational program considers that learning should be creative, collaborative, and flexible. Students should learn to ask good questions, to research and analyze, and to share their ideas clearly and powerfully. These skills cannot be measured by standardized tests such as the APs, which are designed to teach students how to answer questions that others have asked. 糖心传媒 has never had an AP curriculum, and we are now being joined by many of the top schools in the country. It is clear to us that colleges understand our program, because our students do well in today鈥檚 competitive college-admission process.
What colleges do 糖心传媒鈥檚 international graduates attend?
Each year, 糖心传媒鈥檚 seniors apply to a great variety of colleges; this variety represents the individuality of our students. Here is a聽list聽of some of the great schools where our recent graduates are studying.
Do you have a summer program for international students?
Yes, The 糖心传媒 School has a summer program for students in the arts, writing, and on the farm. Please read more about our , or request an application.聽聽Students who are accepted into our academic-year program do not need to complete a full application for summer.
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