Applying to Masons BRIDGE ACCESS Programs Information for

Applying to Mason’s BRIDGE & ACCESS Programs: Information for ELI Students Karyn Mallett & Julie Kim

Center for International Student Access (CISA) ACCESS One-year full-time provisional undergraduate admissions program for international students who need a moderate amount of English language support to ensure academic success at Mason 2 BRIDGE-EET One-year full-time provisional graduate admissions program for students who need a moderate amount of English language support to strengthen their credentials and prepare students for the intense level of academic English required for graduate study at Mason

Benefits of ACCESS Program 3 • Receive provisional admission to Mason as a freshman (first-year student) • Earn 24 -27 academic credits towards undergraduate degree • Take classes taught by both Mason academic faculty and ELI faculty • Receive added academic English language support • Participate in social, cultural, and academic events sponsored by CISA

ELI Access Undergraduate Degree 4

ACCESS Video Introduction 5 Click here to view the video!

Requirements for ACCESS Admission 6 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY • TOEFL i. BT =68 OR • IELTS Academic = 5. 0 OR • ELI Recommendation = B 1 on ELI Proficiency Test + Positive ELI Teacher Evaluations ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS APPLICATION DOCUMENTS • Competitive high school transcript or secondary school leaving certificate • Competitive SAT score* • Complete online application and pay fee. Check the box asking if you are interested in the ACCESS program. • Submit two official copies of your academic high school transcripts (in English) to Karyn. • Submit a copy of your I 20, passport ID page, and passport visa page to Karyn. (For ACCESS, Mason Admissions may allow this requirement to be met with an overall high school Grade Point Average equivalent to a 3. 50 (B+) or higher. This decision is made by Mason Admissions during the review of all application materials. )

ELI Proficiency Test for ACCESS 7 In order to receive an ELI recommendation for ACCESS, you will need to take the ELI Proficiency Test! February 14 th 12: 00 -1: 30 pm Location: TBA

ACCESS English Proficiency Level 8 CEFR ELI PROFICIENCY TEST IELTS OVERALL TOEFL i. BT TOTAL Speaking Listening Reading Writing C 2 115 -120 117 -120 8. 5 120 C 1 110 -114 111 -116 110 7. 5 110 -119 B 2+ 100 -109 106 -110 100 7. 0 100 -109 B 2 90 -99 102 -105 90 6. 5 87 -99 B 1+ 80 - 89 92 -101 80 6. 0 80 -86 B 1 70 -79 82 -91 60 5. 5 57 -79 A 2+ 60 -69 71 -81 50 4. 5 40 -56 A 2 50 -59 57 -70 40 4. 0 30 -39 A 1+ 30 -49 30 -56 30 3. 0 20 -29 A 1 11 -29 20 2. 0 12 -19 N/A Pre-A 1 0 -10 0 1. 0 0 -11

ACCESS Fall 2012 Academic Schedule 9 REQUIRED CLASSES CREDITS ENGH 121: Enhanced English Composition I 3 UNIV 100: Freshman Transition to College I 1 COMM 100: Public Speaking 3 PROV 103: English Language Academic Support for Public Speaking 1 PROV 106: Introduction to Research Methods 3 PROV 104: English Language Academic Support for Research Methods 1 MATH 009: Math Preparation-College Algebra (per placement exam) 0 TOTAL CREDITS 12 *Subject to change

ACCESS Spring 2013 Academic Schedule 10 REQUIRED CLASSES CREDITS ENGH 122: Enhanced English Composition II 3 UNIV 100: Freshman Transition to College II 1 MATH: (Course chosen based on placement exam results) 3 -4 PROV 105: Introduction to American Cultures 3 HIST 125: Introduction to World History 3 1 course toward prospective major (with advisor approval) TOTAL CREDITS *Subject to change 2 -3 13 -16

11 ACCESS Program Achievement Goals English Proficiency Academic Performance Student Development

Living Learning Community (LLC) 12 Exciting on-campus living experience in the ACCESS International Living-Learning Community (LLC) in Hampton Roads Opportunities for active engagement with American students both inside and outside the classroom Warm community experience making ACCESS students feel comfortable in their new home at Mason All ACCESS students attend at least 2 LLC activities/ month

Applying to GMU Undergraduate 13 For ELI students, 3 undergrad application routes: DIRECT ADMISSION + ELI RECOMMENDATION PROVISIONAL ADMISSION + ELI RECOMMENDATION TOEFL=88 or IELTS=6. 5 TOEFL≈88 or IELTS≈6. 5 + ELI Recommendation TOEFL=68, IELTS=5. 0, or ELI Proficiency Test=B 1 + ELI Recommendation If accepted, start full-time undergraduate study DIRECT ADMISSION If accepted, complete one year. ACCESS Program as a freshman After successful completion of ACCESS, status changed to fullyadmitted sophomore

Applying to ACCESS (See Handout) 14 Julie will add Applying to Mason Advising Handout

GMU’s BRIDGE-EET Program 15 CISA BRIDGEDET ACCESS BRIDGEEET

BRIDGE-EET Overview 16 What is the BRIDGE English Enrichment (EET) Track? o o Provisional admission to a participating Mason graduate program AND Two-semester program for students who need moderate amount of English language support to ensure academic success Applicants to Mason’s graduate programs can either self-elect to be considered for the BRIDGE-EET program in the online application, or will receive an admissions contract from the admitting academic unit indicating this requirement After completing required BRIDGE courses and reaching English proficiency goal levels, students proceed with full-time graduate study at Mason with no further applications

BRIDGE Video Introduction 17 Click here to view the video!

BRIDGE-EET Admission Requirements 18 Must meet all of the regular admissions requirements for Mason graduate programs (except for the established English Proficiency scores): o o o Minimum equivalence of 4 -year U. S. Bachelor’s degree Indications of strong intellectual preparation for graduate study See Mason’s Graduate Application Database (GRAD) for individual graduate program requirements: http: //admissions. gmu. edu/grad/matrix/

Applying to BRIDGE-EET 19 Must complete a full application with all materials required by the specific graduate program, including: o o o Online application and fee Transcripts, degree certificates Letters of recommendation Resume Test scores (e. g. , GRE) Must achieve specified English proficiency level o In lieu of TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, prospective CISA applicants from ELI may opt to take ELI Proficiency Test Offered by ELI in late October (more details to come)

BRIDGE-EET Proficiency Levels 20 CISA Level CEFR ELI PROFICIENCY TEST IELTS OVERALL TOEFL i. BT TOTAL Speaking Listening Reading Writing C 2 115 -120 117 -120 8. 5 120 C 1 110 -114 111 -116 110 7. 5 110 -119 B 2+ 100 -109 106 -110 100 7. 0 100 -109 BRIDGE Gold B 2 90 -99 102 -105 90 6. 5 87 -99 BRIDGE Green B 1+ 80 - 89 92 -101 80 6. 0 80 -86 ACCESS B 1 70 -79 82 -91 60 5. 5 57 -79 A 2+ 60 -69 71 -81 50 4. 5 40 -56 A 2 50 -59 57 -70 40 4. 0 30 -39 A 1+ 30 -49 30 -56 30 3. 0 20 -29 A 1 11 -29 20 2. 0 12 -19 N/A Pre-A 1 0 -10 0 1. 0 0 -11

Participating Program Proficiency Levels 21 BRIDGE-EET (Green Level) PARTICIPATING PROGRAMS • College of Science • College of Visual & Performing Arts • School for Conflict Analysis & Resolution BRIDGE-EET (Gold Level) • College of Education & Human Development • School of Public Policy • Volgenau School of Engineering CEFR B 1+ B 2 IELTS-Academic 6. 0 6. 5 TOEFL-i. BT 80 87 PTE-Academic 50 58

2012 -2013 BRIDGE Academic Schedule 22 ACADEMIC YEAR MODEL FALL TERM • Graduate Study Preparation for International Students I [2 credits] SPRING TERM • Graduate Study Preparation for International Students II [2 credits] • Enhanced English Composition [3 credits] One or more of the following English developmental courses may be required based on student mid-year assessment: • International Communication for International Students [3 credits] • Modern English Grammar [3 credits] • Advanced Reading/Writing Strategies [2 credits] • Advanced Graduate Speaking/Listening Strategies [2 credits] • One required course toward graduate program [3 credits] • One or two required courses toward graduate program [3 -6 credits] TOTAL = 11 credits TOTAL = 10 -12 credits

Graduate Language Requirements 23 For ELI students, there are two different graduate application routes and language requirements: DIRECT ADMISSION PROVISIONAL ADMISSION Language Requirements TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE *If accepted, start full-time graduate study *Must also fulfill other requirements (e. g. , GRE, online application, university transcript) TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or ELI Proficiency Test + ELI Recommendation *If accepted, complete one year-BRIDGE Program After successful completion of BRIDGE, status changed to fully-admitted graduate student

Steps to Applying to BRIDGE (See Handout) 24 Steps to Mason Graduate Degree 1. BRIDGE Program Info 2. Graduate Admissions Info • Read through website carefully and thoroughly before • Note required documents continuing to other steps ELI Two Semesters in BRIDGE (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013) Fulfill remaining graduate program requirements (http: //cisa. gmu. edu/programs/bridge/) • Find if the graduate program you are interested in participates in the BRIDGE program • http: //admissions. gmu. edu/grad/applynow/ • http: //admissions. gmu. edu/grad/matrix/ • Print and complete these paper forms (http: //admissions. gmu. edu/Apply. Now/forms. asp) : • Graduate Application • Recommendation for Graduate Study (Top section only) • Certificate of Financial Responsibility (First page only) 5. CISA-ELI Proficiency Test (October 20) 4. Online Application 3. Application Advising • Scores can be used instead of TOEFL or IELTS when • Go to http: //admissions. gmu. edu/Apply. Now/ • Go to ELI Front Desk (Northern Neck): applying to BRIDGE program • Test includes 4 sections : • Computer-based ACCUPLACER ESL tests for Listening, Reading, and Writing • Click on "Apply for Graduate Studies" • Submit 3 forms (from Step 2), any TOEFL or IELTS score • Use your completed paper Graduate Application • Make appointment to see Karyn or Julie Form as a guide • One-on-one interview Speaking Test reports, and any university transcripts ( w/ English translation) • During appointment with Karyn or Julie: • Review 3 forms and transcript requirements • Receive permission to begin Online Application • Receive CISA-ELI Proficiency Test information • Must score at least B 1+ or B 2 (depending on graduate program) 6. ELI Approval Decision 7. Admissions Notification 8. Accepted Students Questions • PASSING TEST SCORES + POSITIVE ELI TEACHER • Check status online: After receiving acceptance in BRIDGE program, questions concerning BRIDGE enrollment, orientation, housing, tuition, schedule & courses can be answered by CISA: RECOMMENDATIONS = ELI APPROVAL • ELI Approval decision will be sent to your Mason. Live e-mail approximately 2 weeks after ELI Proficiency Test • Files for ELI-approved applicants will be sent to Admissions by the ELI • https: //app. applyyourself. com/AYApplicant. Login/Applicant Connect. Login. asp? id=gmu • Click on "Check Application Status" • Receive Admissions decision approximately 3 weeks after file received • Via postal mail to your Permanent Address listed on your application • E-mail: cisa@gmu. edu • Office: Mason Hall, D 109 • Phone: (703) 993 -4711

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Applying to CISA Programs 26 For general information about applying to Mason: http: //admissions. gmu. edu/applynow For more information about the ACCESS and BRIDGE Programs: http: //cisa. gmu. edu CISA-ELI Advisors: � Karyn � Julie Mallett (kmallet 1@gmu. edu) Kim (jkim 99@gmu. edu)

Questions? 27 Next steps: � Read the program information (handout, brochure, http: //cisa. gmu. edu) � Have your transcripts evaluated by WES or Ed. Perspectives � Register for the appropriate tests (e. g. , SAT, GRE) � Make an appointment to see Julie or Karyn