International Student Application Procedures

LIM College welcomes international student applications from across the globe. We have a rolling admissions policy, but we strongly recommend that all international students submit your application as early as possible in order to allow enough time for a visa to be issued. The visa process will be started only upon your acceptance to the College.

International Freshman Application Requirements

1. Application for Admission and $40 non-refundable application fee. You may apply online or print a paper application
2. Two Letters of Recommendation
3. Interview
4. Required Essay
5. Official SAT or ACT Scores
6. Official High School Transcript evaluation by World Education Services (WES). The evaluation must be a Comprehensive Course by Course WES ICAP Report (see below for exceptions)
7. TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores or proof of English Proficiency (see below for details)
8. We strongly recommend that all students send a resume or activity sheet to supplement their application.

International Transfer Application Requirements

1. Application for Admission and $40 non-refundable application fee. You may apply online or print a paper application
2. Two Letters of Recommendation
3. Interview
4. Required Essay
5. Official SAT or ACT Scores (waived if the applicant has 30 or more credit hours)
6. Official High School Transcript evaluation by World Education Services (WES). The evaluation must be a Comprehensive Course by Course WES ICAP Report (see below for exceptions)
7. Official College Transcript evaluation by World Education Services (WES) for all international colleges and universities, the evaluation must be a Comprehensive Course by Course WES ICAP Report which can be combined with high school transcripts
8. TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores or proof of English Proficiency (see below for details)
9. We strongly recommend that all students send a resume or activity sheet to supplement their application.

High School Transcripts

American High Schools Students who attend American model schools abroad that are taught solely in English are not required to submit their transcripts to WES.

IB Schools Students who attend International Baccalaureate schools abroad that are taught solely English are not required to submit their transcripts to WES.

United Kingdom Education Model Applicants must submit at least 5 GCSE test scores including math and English. They are not required to submit their documents to WES. Students who have passed the math and English A-Levels can also be exempted from the SAT requirement.

Canada Canadian students who attend schools that are taught primarily in English are not required to submit their transcripts to WES. If the student’s school is taught in French they will be required to send their transcripts to WES.

All students who are not required to submit their transcripts/documents to WES must forward official, sealed copies directly to the Admissions Department.

LIM College reserves the right to request students forward their transcripts to WES after review of their application.

English Language Proficiency & Testing Requirements

Applicants whose native language is English and have taken at least 3 years of English Language and/or Composition are waived from taking a standardized language proficiency test.

Students who have completed at least 3 years of high school within the US and are on track to, or have earned, a diploma are waived from taking a standardized language proficiency test.

All test requirements will be waived if you have earned at least 58 college credits from an accredited US college or university.  All college transfer students with less than 58 credits will be considered high school students for  English proficiency test requirements.

Please note US citizens who have completed the majority of their coursework abroad may be considered international students for admissions purposes. New York State residents that have studied abroad may opt to take the ability to benefit through the ACT Compass Test to qualify for TAP grants.

All other applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson's Test of English (PTE) scores and meet the below minimum requirements:

All instances that do not fit within these specified criteria will be judged on a case-by-case basis.

After review of your application, the Office of Admissions reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or translation of materials in support of your application.