Advice to International Students
Posted by Stephen McCallum | 09/22/2009 | 21 Comments
Labels: School, LA Campus, NY Campus
Enrollment at our school is very simple, and we do not require any past experience. You might experience a few subjects which you already feel quite confident in, such as applying eyeliner, mascara, or tweezing eyebrows. However, even with such simple subjects, we will probably offer different techniques for you to add to your experience.
As the Los Angeles Campus Administrator, the first question I get asked is about the TOEFL. Make-Up Designory does not require the TOEFL. We do not teach in any language but English. However, if you can read our website, write and understand emails with us, and speak English at that level, you will find our classroom training easy and enjoyable.
The second question is about the kind of Visa needed to attend MUD. We are only authorized to issue an M-1 Student Visa, issued for the specific period of time for training. We are not the same as a major university, which can issue an F-1 Visa for up to four years. Also, our career field does not have internships or “on the job training” periods; so, you cannot get a job while you are training on an M-1 Visa.
In our school, you will have the opportunity to choose courses which have direct value to you: our classes are conducted Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. International students traveling on an M-1 Student Visa are not allowed to enroll in the evening courses. Also, MUD does not charge international students a “non-residency” fee above what American students pay.
The process for International enrollment is as follows:
1. Go to our website (www.mud.edu). Complete the Enrollment Application (Part I), and the Application for a SEVIS 1-20 Document (Part II).
2. Include the payment for the registration fee, $100.00 USD. This can be paid on our secure website or you may mail a check or money order issued from an American Bank (all international banks have direct association with some American bank). Or, you may make the payment by bank wire transfer from your bank to ours. This service, however, does require an additional fee of $25.00 USD, which is a bank charge for the wire transfer.
3. We do require proof of high school completion. You must provide valid English translation of either a diploma or transcripts. To have documents translated, you must use a third-party to prepare and validate the translation, such as a Notary Public or translation agency. A GED (General Education Diploma), received by adults who return to school to complete high school, is also an acceptable form of proof.
Otherwise, we are required to ask you to take an aptitude test, which demonstrates your ability to read and comprehend written language and basic math. Your public library can recommend several service companies who can conduct such a process for you.
4. You must receive a letter from your local bank stating that you, and/or your family, have the financial ability to allow you to travel and study in the United States. The letter must be signed by an officer of the bank. This is required by the US government because international students are not allowed “to seek out or accept paid employment” while a student in the US. The original letter MUST be presented to the American Embassy at the time of your Visa interview. You must fax, photocopy, or scan a copy of the letter and forward that to the school before the I-20 Document can be prepared.
Once all of this is completed, the school will prepare your enrollment package (including the I-20) and forward it to you. In addition to the other documents, you will be required to present your photocopy of the Enrollment Agreement to the American Embassy, which will support and validate the I-20 document. Also, you will need to go to the United States Department of State website and pay a $200.00 processing fee for the appointment before you can visit the U.S. Embassy. The school will provide the webpage information with your enrollment package.
Whenever you have any questions, please let one of us know. You can contact me at 818-729-9420 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). If you have questions about Los Angeles, contact Jackie Rosner at 818-729-9420 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). If you have questions about New York, contact Desirae Ross at 212-925-9250 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Comments
Make-Up Designory September 23, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Hello Denisse! We have forwarded your email address to Stephen so he can assist you directly. Feel free to email him at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 1-818-729-9720. Thank you!
Aida Mendez September 25, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Hello, I would like to know when are you going to have the starting dates for beging clases in 2010 and new prices, also would like to know if you need to have any work experience to enroll in the make up artistry II clases? Thankyou lot’s!
Ines Martins September 29, 2009 at 6:51 am
Hi, I’m writing from Portugal.
I am really interested in taking a make up course at your school, can you please send me some more information about the dates, prices and duration of each course in LA.
I will need that before starting sending you the payments and certificates.
Thanks for your time.
Make-Up Designory September 29, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Hello Aida! Dates for 2010 will be released very soon… Keep checking our Blog and social media sites for updates. In general, you do not need previous experience to apply to our school but for specific questions about the courses we would recommend contacting the Admissions department. For Los Angeles, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and for New York, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Hope to see you soon!
Boutina October 8, 2009 at 6:11 am
Hi!
I am attending the school on January 2010, Im from France…
I would like to look for housing around the school, do you have any suggestion? Or maybe people who are looking for roomates?
Thanks a lot!
Make-Up Designory October 8, 2009 at 10:55 am
Hi Boutina! We would suggest contacting Desiree Wilde, the LA Housing Coordinator for more information. She can be reached at 818-729-7420 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Thanks!
Letty October 12, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Hello, I’m from Mexico
I’m really interested in studying with you, I recently recieved my residency here in California, i finish my studies in mexico and have my high school and university diploma in Spanish.
do I still need the f1 or m1 visa and the translation from my documents to apply there? or what can i do?.
Thank you!
Make-Up Designory October 12, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Hi! It’s great to hear that you are interested in becoming a MUD student! Regarding your questions, we would suggest contacting our Los Angeles Admissions Department directly. Their email address is: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or you can contact them by phone: 1-818-728-9420. And not sure if you saw the information on the MUD website about visas, but here is the link just in case you missed it: http://www.mud.edu/School-Site-2009/la-international.html Please let us know if we can help with anything else! Thanks 
Sofía October 14, 2009 at 7:39 am
Hi I´m from Mexico, and I´m planning on going next year to NY so I was wondering how much would it cost to study in your school for 10 months? It dosn´t matter if its note the exact amount. And what do you mean by saying that international students are not allowed to enroll in the evening courses? Does it mean that we will have classes from 8 to 1?
Thanks!!
Stephen @ Make-Up Designory October 14, 2009 at 10:52 am
Dear Letty, if you establish Permanent Residency in California, you will not be required to complete the process for a Visa (M-1 only, at MUD). But, you will still need to have your diplomas translated, and submit copies of both when you enroll. Whenever you have any questions, you can contact me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Make-Up Designory October 15, 2009 at 11:37 am
Hi Sofia,
Thanks for your interest! 2010 dates and pricing are not available quite yet online (they will be very soon!) but you can contact the Admissions Department as they will be able to provide this information to you directly. For NY, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 212-925-9250.
Regarding your question about the evening courses, we have forwarded your request to Stephen but if you would like to reach him directly please email him at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 818-729-9420.
Stephen @ Make-Up Designory October 16, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Dear Sofia, thank you for your question. First, our longest program is only six months, and your Student Visa would be limited to that. The cost of that program, Master Make-up Artistry, will be $21,027.00 USD, for the total for tuition and fees. Beyond the school costs, you must be prepared to live in New York for six months. The estimate for finding an apartment, utilities, public transportation, and food is about $1700.00 USD per month. You should contact Erica (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) about details for living in New York and how to find a place to stay. If you have any other questions, please let me know. (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
infor October 31, 2009 at 8:25 am
need more infor to me
Stephen McCallum November 3, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Dear “infor”, if you need more information please feel free to contact me, Stephen at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). I am the Sr Int’l Student Advisor, and I will be happy to explain any questions you have.
Lisa Nagel November 8, 2009 at 5:17 am
I am from Germany, so I would be an international student. I would like to know if I could get financial aid?
Make-Up Designory November 11, 2009 at 1:01 am
Hi Lisa!
We would suggest contacting Matt Berenty in the Financial Aid department for specific questions - you may reach him at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thanks!
DILETTA November 25, 2009 at 8:10 am
HI, I’M DILETTA, I’M FROM Turin, Italy. can i request the catalog or i’m too far?
Make-Up Designory November 27, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Hi Diletta!
No, you’re not too far! Everyone can request a free catalog!
Just go to: http://www.mud.edu/School-Site-2010/ and then click on the “Request Catalog” tab in the top right hand corner (either NY or LA).
Thanks!
margherita gorga July 28, 2010 at 6:30 pm
hi!i’m from milan and i would like to follow your course…it seems very interesting…i know clio zammateo an ex student of mud
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denisse zamora lugo September 22, 2009 at 11:39 am
****¡¡¡¡¡¡hello my name is denisse and I make up artist about 4 years and I need to now what level of english I need for Study in your school
I need info about the visa the I need for make the apliccation in the embajada of USA, Thanks for respond my question. I write from Celaya Mèxico.