International Students

ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to a strong applicant pool and enrollment limits , MMA has reached capacities and has closed applications for Fall 2013.

Applications for Fall 2014 will be available on October 1, 2013.

All information used to make an admission decision must be received by the published deadlines. This includes:

• MMA online application,
• an official secondary or high school transcript,
• an official transcript of course grades received from all accredited colleges or universities attended,
• international transcript evaluation service report (see below),
• TOEFL or IELTS scores, if native language is not English,
• results of either the SAT or the ACT, if taken
• a letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer or associate,
• a letter of sponsorship or notarized bank statement indicating ability to support education (US funds).

Forward all materials to:
Director of Admissions
Maine Maritime Academy
1 Pleasant Street
Castine, ME 04420

MMA offers two application deadlines and corresponding notification dates for first-year students. All information used to make an admission decision must be received by the published deadlines.

*MMA reserves the right to :

• close applications earlier than posted due to the number and quality of applications, 

• refuse enrollment deposits and suspend acceptances after May 1 due to enrollment limitations

Early Action is for the student seeking early notification of acceptance to the Academy.  All application materials must be postmarked by December 31. Early Action applicants with strong packages will receive an acceptance on a rolling basis no later than February 15^th. Acceptance as an Early Action applicant is non-binding. Early Action applicants whose academic profile requires more information for evaluation will be deferred to Regular Decision.  

Students who complete a Regular Decision application, are deferred from Early Action,  or whose application is not complete for Early Action by December 31^st, will be notified (admit, waitlist, or deny) on a rolling basis by the first week of April.

Rolling Decision may be available for applicants at the end of the cycle if space is available.

Applicants are encouraged to apply in early fall as certain specialized majors may reach capacities prior to the application deadline.

All non-U.S. transcripts, diplomas, certificates and licenses must be evaluated by an approved evaluation service. The evaluation services verify international transcripts for:

1. authenticity
2. grade and course equivalency
3. transfer credits awarded

Maine Maritime recognizes the following evaluation service providers:

World Education Service
www.wes.org
Bowling Green Station
P.O. Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
(212) 966-6311
(212) 739-6100 - fax

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Globe Language Services, Inc.
www.globelanguage.com.
Evaluation Service
319 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
(212) 227-1994 - phone
(212) 693-1489 - fax

An application for evaluation is available through their respective on-line service. This service does require a fee. The fee varies depending on which service you choose and what type of evaluation you request. Maine Maritime requests prospective international students do an undergraduate course-by-course breakdown of credits, a calculation of credit hours, and a verification of authenticity.

English Proficiency

Requirements of all international applicants whose native language is not English.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score required for admissions consideration: 550 on the paper-based test (PBT), 215 on the computer-based test (CBT), or an 80 on the internet-based test (iBT).
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)- Only the academic format is acceptable and a minimum score of 6.5 is required.
  • The TOEFL/IELTS requirement may be waived if the applicant is currently enrolled in full-time studies in the United States and will have completed two academic years of coursework in the United States immediately prior to enrolling at Maine Maritime.
  • The TOEFL/IELTS requirement is waived for non-native English-speaking applicants who have received an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
• Proof of successful completion of an intensive English as a Second Language program may be acceptable in lieu of the TOEFL/ISLTS.

Financial Support

International applicants must certify that sufficient funding is available to cover MMA fees, books, supplies, tuition and living expenses for the entire duration of their enrollment. A letter of sponsorship or an officially certified or notarized bank statement must indicate that the candidate has sufficient funds to study at Maine Maritime. Submit documentation of financial support to the Director of Admissions. Unfortunately, international students are ineligible for any form of federal financial assistance while enrolled. Please view these web sites for information regarding private sources of funds for international students.

All offers of admission are extended with the understanding that your record of academic achievement and personal conduct will remain at least at the level as when we reviewed an application. Maine Maritime Academy reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission if it is learned that subsequent academic performance or personal behavior are viewed to be substandard or inappropriate.

Fraudulent Reporting
Applicants must provide accurate and complete information on all application documents. Intentional omission or falsification of information during the application process will result in the immediate rejection of the application. Application misrepresentation includes, but is not limited to: (1) false, omitted, or misleading information on the application, medical or immunization forms, financial aid disclosures or during the personal interview, (2) fake, forged, or altered transcripts, standardized test scores, or letters of recommendation.

Wait List Policy 
Maine Maritime Academy strives to meet its academic enrollment goals each year. The college’s Office of Admissions acts on applications on a rolling basis until the goals for enrollment are met for the selected academic major or for the entire incoming class. Accordingly, candidates for admission are accepted each year in quantities that are based on an estimate of yield (the percentage of applicants who actually enroll). With this in mind, the college maintains a Wait List for those candidates who meet admission criteria, yet apply or deposit after program or enrollment capacity has been met. These candidates are offered placement on the Wait List. In the event that the yield falls short of projections, MMA will draw students from the Wait List to fill vacancies in the academic program or incoming class.  Wait List FAQ

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