2013 - 2014 Peru State College Catalog

a. Secondary school records. Send a complete, year-by-year, official record of all schooling beyond the
ninth year of education, including any certificates or diplomas earned. An English translation is required in
addition to the originals and must be completed by a credible transcript translation organization.
b. College or university records (if applicable). Send a complete, year-by-year, official record of academic
performance for all post-secondary schooling including any certificates or diplomas earned. An English
translation is required in addition to the originals and must be completed by a credible transcript
translation organization.
Note that for admission to Peru State, average marks during schooling and on final examinations must be
a minimum 2.0 grade point average in the Peru State grading system. In the Peru State grading system, A
is 4.0, B is 3.0, C is 2.0, D is 1.0, and F is 0.0.
International students may need to send their transcripts to an international credentials evaluation service for
evaluation. Students will be notified by the Office of Admissions if this is necessary and will be sent a list of
agencies that perform this service. The cost will depend upon the type and complexity of the evaluation and is
the responsibility of the student.
4. Provide evidence of English language proficiency. Students must provide proof of English language proficiency
in one of the following ways:
a. Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report showing a minimum score of 550
on the paper based test with no section score lower than 56 points or 79 internet-based test with no
section score lower than 22 points. Scores must be within the past two years to be official.
b. Official IELTS score report showing a minimum score of 6.5 Scores must be within the past two years to
be official.
c. Students who have graduated from an accredited high school in the U.S. may satisfy this requirement by
providing an official high school transcript along with two letters of recommendation from high school
faculty/administrators regarding proficiency in English language skills.
d. Students transferring to Peru State after one (or more) years of full-time enrollment at a college/university
in the United States may satisfy this requirement by providing official transcripts verifying a cumulative
grade point average equivalent to 2.0 on a 4.0 scale along with two letters of recommendation from current
college faculty regarding proficiency in English language skills. One letter should be from an English
instructor where possible.
e. Citizens of Canada, Australia, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, or Wales are exempt from this
requirement.
5. The College recommends but does not require submitting American College Test (ACT) score to the Office of
Admissions. The test scores will not be used in determining admission to the College, but will be used for
awarding scholarships and for advising purposes.
6. Complete the Peru State International Medical Records Form. This information is not used to evaluate an
applicant for admission to College. The completed form is part of your confidential medical history which is
used should medical treatment become necessary. Proof of medical immunizations is required for admission.
7. Complete the Peru State Statement of Financial Support. This form is available through myPSC. Students
must submit a completed form along with documentation from a financial institution showing the availability
of financial support for the dollar amount indicated on the form for the first year at Peru State.
Upon admission to Peru State, the student will be sent a Form I-20. The prospective student then takes the I-20
and other supporting academic and financial documents to the nearest United States embassy or consulate to
apply for an F-1 (student) visa.
Peru State Catalog • 2013-2014
Version Date: 11.27.2013
14