"One participant said the process was unaffordable, from the cost of entrance and language exams to application fees, noting that some students do not even have internet access."
"Another bemoaned the fact that their emails to faculty members or department offices went unanswered; in at least one case, they said they did not apply to an institution because no one responded to their email."
"These students are literally taking a leap of faith and moving their entire lives, and now they're carrying with them fear that they could be detained or discriminated against in the U.S."
International graduate student enrollment is declining significantly, leading enrollment professionals to seek ways to make admissions processes more accessible. Challenges include high costs of exams and application fees, lack of internet access, and unresponsive faculty. Some students are required to take English proficiency tests despite having completed English-language programs. The research, presented at a graduate enrollment summit, highlights the heightened scrutiny international students face, particularly under the Trump administration, contributing to their fears of discrimination and detention in the U.S.
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