There are several requirements that a student has to meet in order to study in universities in the USA. Documentations, and financials are the crucial requirements but additionally there could be some other requirements that the students have to meet. What to study and where to study are the initial decisions that the students have to make so that the other requirements can be researched thoroughly. You must research and make your decision wisely since it is the biggest decision for your academic career.
Obviously, universities accept students with higher scores and a better academic profile. But also there are minimum requirements that can be acceptable for the universities. Let’s know more about the minimum requirements for the universities in USA:
Financial:
You must demonstrate that you have enough financial resources to cover your tuition and living cost while staying in the USA. Students have to show a one-day statement not less than NPR. 4500000 in minimum for the universities in order to get accepted. They just require the bank certificate and affidavit in support of their financial documents.
IELTS:
While talking about the English test requirement for US universities they look after the overall score rather than each band score. To study in US universities, the best score would be 6 overall for undergraduates and 6.5 overall for graduates but it doesn’t mean that if you have a lower score than this you can’t apply. There are a lot of universities that would love to offer that opportunity of studying in the USA. The minimum requirement of IELTS would be 5 overall for bachelor’s and 6 overall for master’s.
PTE-A:
PTE-A stands for Pearson Test of English - Academic, which is another standardized test designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. Like IELTS, PTE-A is widely accepted by universities and colleges around the world as evidence of English language skills. While looking at the score, the best score to study in the US would be 56 overall for undergraduates and 60 overall for graduates but if we have to talk about the minimum side of the score, they accept 44 overall for bachelor’s and 52 overall for master’s. It’s just that the student should be flexible with the university options that are available.
Duolingo:
The Duolingo English Test (DET) has gained recognition as an alternative to traditional English proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS. Some universities in the U.S. accept DET scores for admissions purposes. The best score for Duolingo in order to study in US universities would be 105 overall for undergraduates and 115 overall for the graduates but if we look beyond the minimum score then the US universities accept 90 overall for the undergraduates and 100 overall for the graduates.
TOEFL:
TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It is another widely recognized standardized test used to assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. The TOEFL test is primarily used by universities and colleges in English-speaking countries, it is taken as evidence of English language skills. While mentioning the minimum TOEFL requirement in universities, that would be 70 for undergraduates and 80 for graduates.
Academic score:
Academic score plays a vital role in getting accepted in US universities. This could also be a crucial part for students to get scholarships. The minimum academic scores accepted by US universities are: undergraduates - 2.4 GPA or equivalent, graduates - 2.7 GPA or equivalent.
Even though the universities accept the minimum scores for the acceptance there could be a problem with scholarships. The requirements for the scholarships can always be on a higher side and if you are looking for a better scholarship while studying in the USA then you should always target the higher side of your academic as well as the English proficiency test. And you can always think of Alfa Beta when it comes to the English proficiency test preparation classes since Alfa Beta is one of the best consultancies in Nepal which has been providing these classes for decades and has been able to win the trust of our students. Alfa Beta also offers mock test labs for our students along with the materials and equipment required by our students.
