In reviewing your application for admission, Albion considers the following:

• TOEFL Scores – IbT (79 or above) or PbT (550 or above)
• IELTS – Academic band score of 6.0 or higher
• ELS – Completion of ELS Language Center course of 112

TOEFL School Code: 1007 | IELTS Course ID: 7455

International Baccalaureate – Albion College recognizes the strength and diversity of the International Baccalaureate Program. The associate director for international student recruitment is experienced in reviewing IB program credentials, and a variety of other scholastic systems from various countries. In most cases, a grade-point is derived and weighed on a four-point scale and conversion from the host school's grading system. IB candidates are granted up to one semester of academic credit for approved IB classes, if the scores and their courses are 5 or higher. If a student would like to use their IB program in lieu of the TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, SAT or ELS, he or she would have to receive marks of 5 or higher in their core courses. Predicted or final scores should be 30 points or higher.

ACT and SAT Testing – Albion College will accept an ACT composite score of 21 or above or an SAT score of 970 or above in lieu of a TOEFL score, IELTS score or ELS course 112 competition. The SAT score is a combined score of the Critical Reading and Math portions of the exam. The Critical Reading portion by itself should be no less than 450). You should request that ACT and SAT scores be sent directly to Albion College. Albion College will also allow certified copies stamped by a school counselor or administrator.

Application Checklist

• Statement of Financial Support for International Students with supporting documents, i.e.bank statements, income/salary statements of parents or sponsors from their employers, and a financial support letter
• Personal Statement/Essay (one page minimum)
• Original or certified copies of all academic records, secondary school transcripts, and college/university transcripts, translated into English and listing Individual courses including types, number, and grades received. A minimum of at least three years will be required for students applying from a four year secondary institutions and a minimum of two years for students applying from three year secondary institutions. In most cases, Transfer students from colleges/universities outside the United States seeking admission to Albion College will require an external evaluation by WES and ECE for transfer of college credits. Collegiate credits can be transferred at any time after the semester ends but will be evaluated on a course by course basis by the Albion College Registrar.
• Official scores of TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, SAT or ELS course 112 completion sent directly to Albion College from educational testing services. Albion College will also allow certified copies stamped by a school counselor or administrator.
• Two letters of reference from your school guidance counselor or headmaster, your English teacher (or teacher of your choice for English speaking nations) or a community member from a club or service organization you are involved in.
• Application fee of US40 is required for all international student applications. Your application will not be processed until the fee has been received. Please use our online payment form to make your payment. You may also send a certified bank check, or postal money order, in US dollars, payable to Albion College. Please designate your check as "International Student Admission Application Fee." Mail your payment to:
  
  Office of Admission
  Albion College
  c/o International Student Admission
  611 E. Porter St.
  Albion, MI  49224
  U.S.A.

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