"International applicants whose English test scores are a little too low may be conditionally admitted. But participating in an intensive English program can add to the already steep cost of U.S. higher education, especially if students aren’t earning credit toward their degree while they’re working on their language skills. And even if they do earn credit, they may still have to pay additional fees associated with the program.
Here are four tips for prospective international students who are conditionally admitted, particularly for English proficiency reasons, to a U.S. school." …