University Pathway Overview

The University Pathway program is offered to students who are enrolled in MLC’s Intensive English Program. We have established partnerships with a wide variety of universities across the United States. To learn more about our partner universities, please contact us.

MLC University Pathway is designed to give MLC students a clear path toward their goal of university admissions and receiving a Conditional Letter of Acceptance. Through relationships with partner universities, MLC assists academically qualified students in applying to universities and receiving a Conditional Letter of Acceptance. Students are able to gain conditional admission to universities so that they can begin their university studies after they complete English studies at MLC and/or have passed the university’s prescribed English exams (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL). Requirements vary by university.

In addition, MLC University Pathway helps students who are applying to universities that are not MLC university partners. The MLC University Pathway provides students with university counseling, essay review, interview advice and help with completing applications.

MLC students working towards university admission

Benefits of MLC University Pathway

Save time and money by studying English at MLC instead of a more expensive Intensive English Program at a university.
Eliminate TOEFL or IELTS preparation and examination from the application process for select partner schools.
Select and apply to up to 3 partner university programs with the help of our Success Coach while studying at MLC.
Receive expert advice and support from our experienced team.

Conditional Admissions Process

In conditional admissions, universities will admit academically qualified MLC students on the condition that students will:

Pass an MLC speaking interview and essay evaluation
Achieve the MLC Advanced Level Certificate OR pass a university prescribed English examination (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS).

MLC will help currently enrolled students complete the necessary application forms to receive Conditional Letters of Acceptance. MLC will help students apply to 3 of our partner universities.

Study at MLC

When students arrive at MLC, they will be given an English placement test to evaluate their English language proficiency. Based on the test, students will be placed into one of five levels of MLC’s Intensive English Language Program.
While students are enrolled at MLC, they will receive support from a University Counselor throughout the duration of their time studying English and preparing for higher education. MLC will continually test and measure students’ English level to ensure they are on the path to university enrollment.
Once the student has successfully obtained the MLC Advanced Level Certificate OR achieved a passing score on a prescribed English exam (ie. TOEFL/IELTS), the student will gain full admission to the partner university.

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Partner Universities that Accept MLC’s Advanced Level Certificate

Students who have been conditionally admitted to the following partner universities may provide the MLC Advanced Level Certificate in place of satisfactory English Proficiency Scores (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, PTET) to gain full admission. Upon successful completion of the prescribed advanced level classes, students will receive the MLC Advanced Level Certificate, which they can provide to any of the below partner universities to gain full admission.

University	Undergraduate	Graduate
Concordia University - Ann Arbor	Yes	Yes
Concordia University - Wisconsin	Yes	Yes
Cleary University	Yes	Yes
University of Michigan - Flint	Yes	No
Saginaw Valley State University	Yes	Yes

Partner Universities that Require Satisfactory English Proficiency Scores

Students who have been conditionally admitted to the following universities must submit satisfactory English test scores (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, PTE) to the university in order to gain full admission. MLC can help you prepare to meet those requirements, receive a conditional letter of acceptance, and support you throughout the acceptance process.

University	Undergraduate	Graduate
Adelphi University	Yes	Yes
American University	Yes	Yes
Auburn University	Yes	Yes
University of Dayton	Yes	Yes
Eastern Michigan University	Yes	Yes
Ferris State University	Yes	Yes
Florida International University	Yes	No
The University of Kansas	Yes	Yes
Louisiana State University	Yes	No
University of Central Florida	Yes	No
University of Illinois at Chicago	Yes	No
University of the Pacific	Yes	No
University of South Carolina	Yes	Yes
University of Utah	Yes	Yes

Student Stories

Over 50,000 students have transformed their lives at MLC. Here’s what some of them have to say.

See Their Stories

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I like studying at MLC because it’s so helpful to improve my English. They have professional instructors who are very nice and patient. Recently I’ve planned to apply to universities. MLC helped me to process the applications; they helped me a lot.

Cathy

Taiwan

MLC is not only about learning English. I learned about American society and American history. Ann Arbor is lively because of the University of Michigan. It is a student town. You can meet American university students easily.

Satoko

Japan

My experience here at MLC was very good. It’s very nice to study here because you meet a lot of people from around the world. In the MLC you learn good skills in listening, reading, and talking with other people. Your skills improve. Ann Arbor is very nice. The city is incredible and the people here are very helpful if you don’t speak English well

Andres

Venezuela

I like the MLC because it has wonderful teachers – especially Sabrina, Josh, and Tom. I really like them. I think they are amazing. They teach English to us, they play games with us. So come here to study. It’s a really cool place!

Kseniia

Russia

Most students are from all around the world. We go to picnics together. We sometimes do a potluck or barbecue. We get to know each other and share our cultures, so that’s so much fun.

Sornprapat

Thailand

I learned a lot at the MLC. I like the organization of the classes and this is very important. I loved the teachers. They are so friendly. I enjoyed the activities at the MLC. For example, the bowling and the pizza parties. They are important for us to help make new friends and enjoy our lives here. It’s a wonderful school.