III. SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
1. Letter of Reference/Recommendation: You must have three letters of
reference (or recommendation) submitted on your behalf. Letters of
reference are extremely important. All letters of reference should be
written by teachers under whom you have studied or pursued research
or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your
proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by
persons related to you either by blood or marriage or by personal
friends. At least one academic and one professional or work related
letter should be included among the letters. The letters should be
written in English if possible. If they are not, an original English
translation must be provided.
2. Report on Proficiency in English: Complete only the top section of
this form and have the remaining portion completed by one of the
types of certified English language evaluators listed on the form. Your
language evaluator should return this form directly to your Fulbright
Program Office.
3. Information Concerning Foreign Student Academic Records: In
order to assist U.S. academic institutions in evaluating more accurately
your academic credentials, this form allows you to provide information
about the educational and grading system in the country where you did
postsecondary study. A separate form should be completed for each
college or university attended.
4. Transcript Release Form (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts
only): This form is needed for those students who attended a post-
secondary program (undergraduate or graduate) in the U.S. Frequently
the fees for acquiring multiple copies of U.S. postsecondary transcripts
will be covered by the Fulbright Program. Check with your Fulbright
Program Office.
IV. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
1. Transcripts
Applicants must attach official, complete and certified academic documents
covering the entire period of study at universities and other post-secondary
institutions. Documents must be accompanied by complete official English
translations. These documents must consist of:
•
One certified, official record (transcript) from each university or
post-secondary institution you attended, even those schools from which you
did not receive a degree or diploma. These transcripts should list the
subjects you studied and the grades you received during each year of your
enrollment. Include all post-secondary institutions you have attended, even
those from which you did not receive a degree or diploma. Official
transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes.
• Certified, official evidence of each post-secondary or university
degree, diploma or certificate awarded to you should be included as part of
the completed application.
• Five copies of original transcripts for any coursework (graduate or
undergraduate) done in the United States. Please contact your Commission,
U.S. Embassy or Committee to receive a copy of the Transcript Release
Form. IIE will request transcripts for you from U.S. institutions you have
previously attended.
NOTE: Individual Fulbright Commissions, U.S. Embassies, or Selection
Committees may required that you complete additional forms as part of your
Fulbright application. Check with the Fulbright Program Office in your
country of citizenship.
2. Standardized Tests
You are required to take one or more of the following standardized tests to
gain admission to U.S. universities. For instructions on registration, contact
your Fulbright Commission, U.S. Embassy, Selection Committee or the
Educational Testing Service at your Regional Registration Center or at
Princeton, New Jersey 08541, USA.
1. Tests of English Language Proficiency:
a) TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL): TOEFL
is an admissions requirement at U.S. institutions for applicants whose native
language is not English. All non-native English speaking candidates should
immediately register for TOEFL.
b) TEST OF WRITTEN ENGLISH (TWE): The TWE is designed to
measure an individual’s ability to communicate in written English. It
consists of essay questions similar to those which students are expected to
produce as part of their classroom work at colleges and universities in the
United States. The TWE is only administered at paper and pencil TOEFL
test locations. The TWE is included as part of the computer-based TOEFL
(CBT-TOEFL).
c) TEST OF SPOKEN ENGLISH (TSE): The TSE is designed to measure
an individual’s ability to communicate verbally in English. Graduate
candidates who are recommended for teaching assistantships should register for this test.d)
MICHIGAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BATTERY
(MELAB): The MELAB may be accepted as a preliminary English
proficiency evaluation for nonnative speakers of English who have not yet
been able to sit for the TOEFL exam.
2. Graduate Records Examination (GRE): The GRE is required by U.S.
graduate schools and/or departments for candidates in most fields other than
Business Administration and Law. Applicants should make every effort to
register for the earliest possible test date.
3. GRE Subject Tests: These subject exams are increasingly becoming a
requirement for departmental review. All graduate candidates should make
every effort to take the appropriate GRE Subject Test in their field of study
when one is offered.
4. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): GMAT is an
admissions requirement for applicants proposing to study Business or
Management, as well as any fields which may fall within the scope of
offerings of a Business school or department. Arrangements should be made
immediately to take the GMAT.
IMPORTANT:
You must indicate that you want your score reports sent to:
Inst. Intl. Educ., New York (IIE)
CODE NUMBER 2326
You must be sure to indicate this code (2326) on the registration forms
on the answer sheets provided at the time you take the examination.
V. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Duration of Grants: Fulbright grants and other fellowships,
assistantships, scholarships and educational grants are generally
awarded for one nine to twelve month academic year beginning in
August or September. Candidates appointed to certain types of
Fulbright grants may be required to arrive during the summer for an
introductory course or intensive English program prior to the academic
year. In some cases, arrangements may be made for an extension of the
period of grant beyond the first academic year. Candidates should not
assume, however, that awards are automatically renewable.
2. Duration of Degrees: The length of your degree program may exceed
the available funding and sponsorship limits of your Fulbright grant.
The requirements for completing academic work toward a degree vary
depending upon the degree desired, the candidate’s academic
background and the regulations of the individual U.S. institution to
which the candidate is admitted. It is usually not possible to obtain a
degree in one academic year. Although the minimum time required for
a Master’s degree is one academic year, a student should expect to
spend from at least one summer session to an additional academic year
to complete the academic requirements. For the Doctoral degree, at
least two to three academic years are required beyond the master’s
degree. However, many doctoral students find four or five years
necessary, and in some cases even longer.
3. Change of Plans: You should promptly inform your Fulbright
Program Office of any change in your academic status or future plans
after your application has been submitted
.