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International students can apply to Kent State University with all to 7 days from the start of the semester. There are two intakes at Kent State University which are Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall intake is the main intake and it also starts around Jun 1 every year. The Spring semster starts around Oct 1. So the students are suggested to apply before the deadlines so that they have buffer. 

For the Kent State University admissions for the year 2026, international students can choose not to take any SAT or ACT as entrance tests. Hence, technically the students do not really need to submit these scores as part of their applications. 

Although students can choose to submit these scores as part of the application if they want to show their academic abilities and increase their chances of getting into the university. 

When you want to apply to Kent State University, the application costs students. For UG admissions, Indian students need to pay the KSU application fee of USD 50 (INR 4.4K). This application can be made via the Common App portal. 

And for PG courses at Kent State University Indian students are required to pay an application fee of USD 70 (INR 6.2K).

Not at all, based on some unofficial sources the Kent State University acceptance rate stands at 87%. The meaning being, out of every 100 applications, the university offers admission to 87 applicants. Indian students should just meet some KSU admission requirements which are given below - 

• Academic transcripts 
• A UG degree for PG courses and a high school Diploma for the UG courses 
• SAT or ACT score
• GMAT required for some PG courses
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Additional documentation

For international students trying to get into the UC Davis, the lowest GPA required is 2.80 on a scale of 4.0. These requirements maybe different for other courses available at UC Davis. The university suggests to aim to score high to raise your chances of getting in. 

If you make little slips, it is generally not a problem. Minor mistakes are expected and won't negatively affect your score. Just make sure not to make the same mistake multiple times. If you realize you have made a mistake, you can correct yourself and continue speaking. The key aspects are to maintain fluency, coherence, and clarity.

No, you cannot change the topic in IELTS Speaking Part 2. Try to speak as closely to the topic as possible, try to relate it to your personal experience or use your imagination to create a fluent response. Just stay focused, and organize your thoughts properly. Speak with confidence within the topic framework.

If you cross the 2-minute time limit in IELTS Speaking Part 2, the examiner will politely stop you. Do not worry! This will not negatively impact your score - you will be assessed on the basis of the quality of the response not just its length. So, it is important to put across your points within the time limit. You won't be given extra time to speak.

In this part of IELTS Speaking, you will deliver a 2-minute speech on a given topic. The topic will have 3-4 questions from which you can make your response. You will have 1 minute for preparation. You can make notes and can refer to them while speaking. Avoid reading out your notes.

Northeastern University has not specified any minimum GPA requirement for admissions. But from the past data, a GPA of 3.85 on a 4.0 scale is very competitive. Most of the applicants with the mentioned GPA were offered admission. 

On a related note, although the entrance tests like the SAT or ACT are not required for this year admission cycle, having a good score in these exams and submitting them with your application can raise your chances of admission at Northwestern.