Questions about Admissions

Q. Is there a deadline for applying?

A: Most schools have start dates from five weeks to three months. Applications will be accepted and processed at all times of the year and the school 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: Yes, your application can be processed with most schools without the financial documents. As soon as you do receive your financial documentation you will need to submit it, because the school cannot issue your I-20 without having the required financial documents. 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.

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

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

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

A: If you can not obtain a bank statement reflecting the equivalent value of your money in U.S. dollars, you may get the conversion from the internet. Just print the page showing the conversion and include it with your bank statement. www.currency-exchange.co.uk/Currency-Converter.htm

Q: Can I have more then one sponsor?

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 or the GRE exams. However, we recommend you take the GMAT or GRE exam. 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. At some schools you will be required to take the GMAT exam before you graduate.

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

A: Some schools will process your application even if you have not yet graduated. 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 school. 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. Please contact us to find a list of schools that will process your file in this manner.

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 Work-Study 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 work-study 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 applicant's 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.

Q: Can I apply directly to the school for admission to the work-study program, or do I need to go through a consulting agent or placement agency in my home country?

A: No, you must apply through HTIR or an authorized agency. If you are already a student in the U.S. and are wishing to transfer to the work-study 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.