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Calling all Cornell MBA Tech Applicants (Class of 2023) 07 Oct 2021, 03:25
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About TOEFL, this is only true if you did not have your undergraduate course taught in english.

Now about the evaluation by WES US, I believe that it is only if you are admitted. For application purposes you may use a certified/authorized translator (with original seal).

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I had to specifically reread all the Instructions after going through your response. Below is what I could find:
For WES : The admissions committee requires this evaluation prior to reviewing your application for an admissions decision.
For TOEFL/IELTS : At the time you enroll at Cornell, you have studied in full-time status for at least two academic years within the last five years in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand, or with English language instruction in Canada or South Africa. Even if English was the language of instruction at your school, if you did not study in one of these countries you are not exempt from the requirement.

- I am right now at a Cornell Webinar, and they just mentioned again about the opportunity to ask for a waiver for IELTS/TOEFL if you had your undergraduate taught in english.

- I literally asked ”For application purposes, is it required for international students to have the educational credentials evaluated by WES US or am I allowed to use an authorized translator for it?”

And they answered that I am allowed to use an authorized translator for application purposes.

Furthermore, I would say that one should email Joseph Korevec, Director of Enrollment and Admissions, jk2542@cornell.edu

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Hey, thanks for the info. Appreciate it!
Further in the application, within the "Request a Test Waiver" section:

Based on the information above, do you believe you qualify for a waiver of the English language exam requirement?*
Yes
No

If we select No, then TOEFL/IELTS score needs to be presented.
If we select Yes, then below question needs to be answered. Now none of the two options presented below apply to me, so I am a bit confused if I should go with the second option as it makes more sense.

What qualifies you for this waiver?*
I am a citizen or permanent resident of one of the exempt countries listed above
I earned a degree in an exempt country listed above
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Yes, I have.
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anybody can recommend any MBA consultant for this program?
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I don’t think there are any consultants who specialize specifically in Cornell Johnson or would be better at applications to Johnson for example or Tepper or Tuck …. So any decent consultant would be able to help you.

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I don’t think there are any consultants who specialize specifically in Cornell Johnson or would be better at applications to Johnson for example or Tepper or Tuck …. So any decent consultant would be able to help you.

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great, do you have anybody decent to recommend?
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Hey, guys.

Let’s keep posted it about interview invites.

Best of luck everyone!

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About TOEFL, this is only true if you did not have your undergraduate course taught in english.

Now about the evaluation by WES US, I believe that it is only if you are admitted. For application purposes you may use a certified/authorized translator (with original seal).

Posted from my mobile device

I had to specifically reread all the Instructions after going through your response. Below is what I could find:
For WES : The admissions committee requires this evaluation prior to reviewing your application for an admissions decision.
For TOEFL/IELTS : At the time you enroll at Cornell, you have studied in full-time status for at least two academic years within the last five years in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand, or with English language instruction in Canada or South Africa. Even if English was the language of instruction at your school, if you did not study in one of these countries you are not exempt from the requirement.

- I am right now at a Cornell Webinar, and they just mentioned again about the opportunity to ask for a waiver for IELTS/TOEFL if you had your undergraduate taught in english.

- I literally asked ”For application purposes, is it required for international students to have the educational credentials evaluated by WES US or am I allowed to use an authorized translator for it?”

And they answered that I am allowed to use an authorized translator for application purposes.

Furthermore, I would say that one should email Joseph Korevec, Director of Enrollment and Admissions, jk2542@cornell.edu

Hope I was able to help!

Hey, thanks for the info. Appreciate it!
Further in the application, within the "Request a Test Waiver" section:

Based on the information above, do you believe you qualify for a waiver of the English language exam requirement?*
Yes
No

If we select No, then TOEFL/IELTS score needs to be presented.
If we select Yes, then below question needs to be answered. Now none of the two options presented below apply to me, so I am a bit confused if I should go with the second option as it makes more sense.

What qualifies you for this waiver?*
I am a citizen or permanent resident of one of the exempt countries listed above
I earned a degree in an exempt country listed above
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Guys, I am noticing a third option under "Request a Test Waiver" section today:

What qualifies you for this waiver?*
1. I am a citizen or permanent resident of one of the exempt countries listed above
2. I earned a degree in an exempt country listed above
3. Method of Instruction was in English and I have uploaded proof from my institution (ONLY applies to JCTMBA applicants)

When I posted a related query couple of days ago, I couldn't find this third option. How can I get a medium of Instruction from my University now. What can I upload as proof when it prompts me to upload after selecting 3rd option?
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You need to upload proof from your transcript. On Summary section of your transcript, it would be mentioned that your course was in English or medium of study was English. Please upload screenshot of that section.
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You need to upload proof from your transcript. On Summary section of your transcript, it would be mentioned that your course was in English or medium of study was English. Please upload screenshot of that section.
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My University does not provide summarized version of Transcript. They just provided me with Transcripts that are identical to the semester-wise Memorandum of Marks. What I did realize on my University website is an option to obtain "Medium of Instruction" certificate. While I have applied for it now, they would be able to provide it to me next week at the earliest. Do you think I can somehow submit it later to Cornell coz I will also have WES evaluation done later after application submissions.
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Did anyone(international students) get their Educational Credentials evaluated by WES? If not, when are you planning to get it done?
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I will do it only if I get admitted!
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Hello abd795,

What does first page of your transcript say? If you don't have such proof, send email to Cornell Tech explaining your situation and get email reply from them. You can attach that email to your application for now and submit your application.

Hello Cornell Tech Admissions,

I am XYZ. I am currently in the process of applying to the Cornell Tech MBA program.

As background, I blah blah...[give your background]

I completed my four-year bachelor's degree at the XYZ, in ABC India, where instruction was entirely in English. Attached are my transcripts. Attached is screenshot of my University website where it says medium of education is English. I am in process of getting "Medium of Instruction" certificate from my university.

Given this information, I am writing to ask whether I would qualify for a TOEFL waiver. For added context, my GMAT score is *******.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Best Regards,
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You need to upload proof from your transcript. On Summary section of your transcript, it would be mentioned that your course was in English or medium of study was English. Please upload screenshot of that section.
My University does not provide summarized version of Transcript. They just provided me with Transcripts that are identical to the semester-wise Memorandum of Marks. What I did realize on my University website is an option to obtain "Medium of Instruction" certificate. While I have applied for it now, they would be able to provide it to me next week at the earliest. Do you think I can somehow submit it later to Cornell coz I will also have WES evaluation done later after application submissions.
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Cornell is asking WES along with application or within two weeks of application submission. It is a requirement.

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Hi guys, how important is it to talk to alumni/current students to show adcom that we are serious about applying to the program?
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Cornell is asking WES along with application or within two weeks of application submission. It is a requirement.

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Yes, I have received an email today from the Admissions Director to go for educational credential evaluation within two weeks of application submission. The application will itself not be considered as this is a requirement. :(
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It is around $250 to do it. I’m so sad! ☹️

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Why are you sad. If you get admission in any school, you will have to go for WES. It is one time evaluation which you will use lifelong for other schools or activities. Just go for it.

Let me know if you need any help regarding WES.
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I got my transcripts evaluated by WES back in August - it was quite easy and smooth as both of my universities were able to produce e-copies to WES. The whole process took about 10 business days and WES would email their report directly to Cornell Tech.
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Why are you sad. If you get admission in any school, you will have to go for WES.
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As far as I know, only a few schools require WES, not all.
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