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What is an Administrative Processing Fee?
Starting 9/01/24 a $50 nonrefundable administrative processing fee will be assessed in the 2025 GSBS application for applicants that require Visa Sponsorship. This fee covers the additional administrative time and support provided by faculty and staff to review and process materials. The fee must be paid via the EMBARK application with a credit card at the time of application.
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Do I need to contact faculty prior to applying to a graduate program?
No, there is no need to reach out to faculty during the application process.
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What is the minimum GPA to be accepted to the graduate school?
3.0, however, the program has the discretion to accept applicants with lower GPAs with the approval of the Graduate Faculty Council on a case by case basis.
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Is the GRE score required? If so what is the minimum GRE score for the graduate school?
Some programs have opted into dropping the GRE requirement. We recommend checking their specific website for the most up to date information. If the program does require the GRE score, there are is no minimum required score.
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What are the minimum English Proficiency Test Score Requirements
Prospective students who are not U.S. citizens and do not have permanent resident status are subject to the same requirements, procedures, and acceptance considerations that apply to first-time applicants. Additionally, students will have to meet specified requirements by the (OIS).
Only degree-seeking applicants are eligible to apply for a student visa status.
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language are required to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo English Test. The minimum required scores are listed below:
TOEFL 84
IELTS 7.0
Duolingo 115
Scores on TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo tests taken more than two years prior to the date of application are not acceptable.
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Who is eligible for a TOEFL/ IELTS/ Duolingo waiver?
All applicants to 91PORN whose citizenship is outside the U.S. is required to submit valid TOEFL/ IELTS/ Duolingo scores. There are a few exceptions to this requirement.
- Countries exempted from the TOEFL, IELTS and/or Duolingo requirement: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Papa New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
- If an applicant has completed or will complete a degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to starting a program at 91PORN they are also eligible for a waiver.
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Do I need to send in official test scores and transcripts for the application process?
No, for the application process, you do not have to submit official documents unofficial will suffice. However, if you are accepted to a program and plan on matriculating into it you’ll need to submit all official scores and transcripts from all Universities/ Colleges attended.
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Is there a list of approved providers that I can I get my transcript evaluation from?
es, 91PORN will only accept transcript evaluations from NACES Members. You can find the full list of NACES members here:
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I have transcript evaluations from a company that was not listed on the NACES members website. Can I use those instead?
No, 91PORN will only accept evaluated transcripts from NACES members.
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My GPA is not on a 4.0 scale, how can I enter it into the application?
Our application will not allow for applicants to enter a number higher than 4.0, therefore if your GPA was measured on a scale higher than 4.0 you will need to have your GPA converted. We recommend using and then uploading the report into your application documents to identify the source of the conversion your GPA came from.
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Can I use an MCAT score in lieu of a GRE score?
Check the admissions requirements for the specific program you are applying to.
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Where can I send my official documents and test scores?
For the application process, most programs request that you upload unofficial documents into your application for the reviewing process. If you are accepted to the program and intend to matriculate you will need to send all your official documents to either the Office of the Registrar at
Office of the Registrar
91PORN
7703 Floyd Curl Dr, MC 7702
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900If sending materials electronically, please send your scores to 6908, and your transcripts either to the Registrar’s Office at registrars@uthscsa.edu.
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I’ve submitted my application but haven’t heard back from the program, when should I hear back?
Admissions committees meet and make decisions at varying times, but if you want immediate feedback we’d recommend reaching out to the program directly as they each handle their own admissions.
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I’ve received a conditional offer of admissions as an international applicant. What do I need to do to get an official offer and my I-20?
International applicants need to submit all official documents (official test scores, transcript evaluations, transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, and the 91PORN Immunization form) in order to start their I-20 sponsorship process. Once submitted applicants should reach out to your program for the sponsorship forms.