Questions about Admissions

Q. Is there a deadline for applying?  

A:   No.  Applications will be accepted and processed at all times of the year and the College will make special efforts to notify the applicants quickly of the status of their applications.  

Q: I can not get my bank statement until I have an acceptance letter.  Can I send my application packet in now (without a financial document) and send the bank statement in after I receive acceptance?

A:  If you need the acceptance letter before you can get the financial documents, then please write a note to the school stating this fact and include it with your application packet.  This way the School can go ahead and process your application without the financial information.  As soon as you do receive your financial documentation you will need to send it to the school because they cannot issue your I-20 without having the required financial documents.

Q:  Does the bank statement have to be in a sponsors name or is it ok if it is in my name?

 A:  The bank statement can be either one from your bank account, or that of a "sponsor", or a combination of the two.   If you use a sponsor's bank statement you will also need to have the sponsor write a letter to the School stating, "I am the sponsor for _______ and I intend to provide him/her with financial assistance during his/her first year at the School up to the amount of $_____,

 Q:  What should I do if my bank statement does not reflect US dollars?

A: You can have as many sponsors as you need.  However, you and the sponsors need to make it clear to the visa officials why they are willing to provide money to you for your education in the U.S. 

Q: I am from a country where all the schools are taught in English.  Why do I need to submit English Proficiency Documents?

A. In order to not be in violation of the accreditation association, the schools need to have physical documentation in the student's file. Unless the country is considered to have English as the first language, (i.e. Canada, U.S., Australia, UK) all applicant's need to submit physical proof of proficiency.

Q: Is the GRE or GMAT score required for admission?

A:  No.   For admission, it is not required that you have taken either the GMAT test or the GRE tests.     However, we recommend you take the GMAT or GRE test.  We suggest this because, having taken the test, you are more likely to be viewed as a more serious student by the U.S. visa officer when you go to apply for your visa.   You will be required to take the GMAT score before you graduate from the co-op program.

Q: When do I need to pay the HTIR processing fee?

A: You may begin the process of applying for HTIR's Work study program by sending in all of the required documents without first paying an application fee.     However, as soon as HTIR has reviewed all of your documents and notifies you that you have been accepted into the HTIR Work Study Program, you will be required to deposit with HTIR (or one of its authorized agents) a $250 courier/processing fee.  HTIR guarantees to refund this entire fee if the university you apply to does not accept you into the program you have applied for

Q: What if I am in my last semester of undergraduate study.  Can I apply to the program now?

A:   You can send the transcripts that you now have along with the other required application materials.   Also, include a letter indicating that your final transcripts will be sent as soon as you have received them from the College. In the meantime, the School can work on "conditional" acceptance for you--that is, you can be accepted for admission subject only to presenting those final documents of graduation.

Q: What is the role of HTIR Work-Study USA?

A: HITR Work-Study USA is a global advisory and student support  provider  that has established unique Co-op Programs for international students at numerous colleges and  universities throughout  the U.S.A..  Read More about HTIR, and the HTIR work-study program.  HTIR answers all questions from potential co-op applicants and they receive and pre-screen all documents sent by the application materials sent by the students.  When HTIR determines that the applicant is qualified and that all documents are in order, the applicants file will be sent to the Admission Department where the school staff will process the file and make a prompt decision about the applicant's admissibility and they will notify the applicant by e-mail.  HTIR has an immigration attorney on-staff who through an online visa course and personal emails will assist the  students with ideas and suggestions designed to help them prepare themselves for the visa interview with the American consulates abroad.  

A:   If you are already a student in the U.S. and are wishing to transfer to the co-op program, you can apply directly by contacting HTIR at coopadmin@htir.com     If you are living abroad and need to apply for a visa from the U.S. consulate in your home country, you will need to contact an HTIR office in your country or an authorized consulting agency or placement agency there.   There will be a substantial fee charged by the consulting or placement agency to handle your application material, assist you with complying with U.S. government Immigration Service regulations, training you in preparation for the visa interview with the U.S. consulate, and in the scheduling of the dates for enrollment in the program and for the visa interview.   Please contact HTIR to find out the name and contact numbers of the consulting agent or placement agent in your area.

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