Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

PREPARING AND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

We have tried to make the application process as easy as possible for you, (26) __________ there are a number of procedures you must follow.

All our courses are taught in English, so first of all you will probably need to submit proof of your English language (27) __________. We require an IELTS score of 6.5 or (28) _________ test result that is equivalent (see appendix). You will also have to send us your secondary school (29) _________, so that we can evaluate it. If you have the International Baccalaureate or a Dutch VWO diploma, you don’t need to provide English language test results. We will also require a personal statement. This is a text of up to 1000 words in (30) _________ you introduce yourself, explain your interest in our college, and why you want to study your chosen course.

(Taken from Get ready for IELTS reading)