How does the admission process works? especially for international students?

[andromeda]

Hi all, I am applying to UMPI as an international student and the admission process looks different than what students from the US undergo. Also, I am confused about transferring the credits I earned at previous univ. and the ACE sources. Everyone here is advising not to apply until we get 90 or most of the alternate credits and I struck in catch-22 situation with the never ending confusion. I request a little help to escape this.

1. I am doing Sophia courses earned 16 credits till now, taking the courses with no alternates in my previous univ.

2. I have some credits from previous university, which included a Science subject with lab, Environmental science, English etc.,
When I contact the admissions office they clarified that I don't need IELTS/TOFEL if I have completed a university level English course. So, transferring these courses will reduce a considerable amount of work I should take.


3. But, the problem here is, how can I figure out which courses from previous univ. gets transferred and which doesn't, without applying? Is there a time period between applying and completing the non-transfer courses from alternate sources before I get accepted? 

4. When should I send my transcripts to WES? before applying or after?

Any help with clarifying these is appreciated, thanks in advance.