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(1) Harvard College (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................................ 7
(2) Princeton University (Common Application)-2011 (Characters 從 7900 減少到 5000;
第 3 題題目改變) ................................................................................................................... 10
(3) Yale University (Common Application)-2011 (Short takes 第三題有改變;
Engineering major 多了一題 Essay) .................................................................................. 13
(4) Columbia University (Common Application)-2011 (今年加入 Common, 保留少數
Interest 題目,其他全變) ........................................................................................................ 16
(5) Stanford University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ......................... 18
(5) University of Pennsylvania (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 全變)
................................................................................................................................................. 21
(7) California Institute of Technology (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) . 26
(7) Massachusetts Institute of Technology -2011 (Short Answer 第三題變; Short
Essay 少了一個題目選項) .................................................................................................... 30
(9) Dartmouth College (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ......................... 34
(9) Duke University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............................... 36
(9) University of Chicago (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement Extended Essay 5
題目全換)................................................................................................................................ 40
(12) Northwestern University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) .............. 43
(13) Johns Hopkins University (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 多了
一個題目選項)........................................................................................................................ 45
(13) Washington University in Saint Louis (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
................................................................................................................................................. 48
(15) Brown University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)........................... 50
(15) Cornell University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ......................... 55
(17) Rice University (Common Application)-2011 (題目同 2010; Major 的第一題字元減
少到 2000) .............................................................................................................................. 59
(17) Vanderbilt University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) .................... 61
(19) University of Notre Dame (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 改為 5
選 3 的 Short Answer) .......................................................................................................... 63
(20) Emory University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) .......................... 67
(21) Georgetown University -2011 (Essay1 題目變 2 選 1) ............................................ 69
(22) University of California—Berkeley -2011 (Essay 同 2010)..................................... 71
(23) Carnegie Mellon University (Common Application) -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........ 74
(23) University of Southern California -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ....................................... 76
(25) University of California—Los Angeles -2011 (Essay 同 2010) .............................. 79
(25) University of Virginia (Common Application) -2011 (Supplement Essay 第一題
Engineering 的題目改變; 第二題第 3,4 個題目改變) ....................................................... 81
(25) Wake Forest University (Common Application) -2011 (Supplemental Essay 題目
全變)........................................................................................................................................ 84
(28) Tufts University (Common Application)-2011 (Short Responses 一題(3)改變;
Optional Topics 只保留一個選項(6)同 2010,其他全變) ................................................... 86
(29) University of Michigan—Ann Arbor (Common Application)-2011 (今年加入
Common App, Essay 全變) ................................................................................................. 89
(30) University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill -2011 (Essay 有 3 個題目選項改變) .. 92
(31) Boston College (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010).............................. 95
(31) College of William and Mary (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ....... 97
(33) New York University- (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement 三題題目改變)
................................................................................................................................................. 99
(34) Brandeis University- (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 全變) .. 102
(35) Georgia Institute of Technology -2011 (Essay 同 2010)....................................... 103
(35) University of California—San Diego -2011 (Essay 同 2010)................................ 105
(37) Lehigh University (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 全變) ....... 107
(37) University of Rochester (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 全變)
............................................................................................................................................... 109
(39) University of California—Davis -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........................................ 111
(39) University of California—Santa Barbara -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........................ 114
(41) Case Western Reserve University (Common Application) -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
............................................................................................................................................... 116
(41) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
............................................................................................................................................... 119
(39) University of California—Irvine -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........................................ 121
(41) University of Washington-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................................................... 123
(45) University of Texas—Austin -2011(Essay 同 2010) .............................................. 127
(45) University of Wisconsin—Madison -2011 (Essay 同 2010) .................................. 129
(47) Pennsylvania State University—University Park -2011 (多了一題 List of
activities[如果 HS 有中斷的話])......................................................................................... 131
(47) University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ...................... 134
(47) University of Miami (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ..................... 137
(50) Yeshiva University -2011 (Essay 變 3 選 1,題目有變)........................................... 139
(51) George Washington University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) 141
(51) Tulane University -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............................................................... 144
(53) Pepperdine University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 多了一題,題目全變)
............................................................................................................................................... 146
(53) University of Florida -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........................................................... 148
(55) Syracuse University (Common Application)-2011 (多了一題 Short Answer) .... 150
(56) Boston University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay#1 題目改變) ................ 153
(56) Fordham University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) .................... 158
(56) Ohio State University -2011 (Special Circumstances 多了一題若是無法考 SAT
I/ACT 的解釋) ...................................................................................................................... 160
(56) Purdue University -2011 (Essay 第 1 題題目改變) ................................................ 162
(56) Southern Methodist University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) . 164
(56) University of Georgia -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ......................................................... 166
(56) University of Maryland—College Park -2011 (Essay 題目多了一個題目選項,除了
自選題保留其他題目全變,; Short Answer 多了一題)...................................................... 170
(63) Texas A&M University—College Station -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........................ 175
(64) Clemson University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)............................................................ 177
(64) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick -2011 (Essay 題目
同 2010; 2010 Optional, 2011 變 Required) ................................................................... 179
(64) University of Minnesota—Twin Cities -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............................. 182
(64) University of Pittsburgh -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ..................................................... 185
(64) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) 188
(69) Northeastern University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............. 190
(69) University of Connecticut (Common Application)-2011 (今年加入 Common, Essay
全變)...................................................................................................................................... 192
(69) Virginia Tech -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ....................................................................... 194
(72) Colorado School of Mines -2011 (No Essay) ......................................................... 196
(72) University of California—Santa Cruz -2011 (Essay 同 2010) .............................. 198
(72) University of Iowa -2011 (Essay 同 2010) .............................................................. 200
(75) Brigham Young University -2011 (Essay 未更新) .................................................. 202
(75) Indiana University—Bloomington -2011 (Essay 同 2010) .................................... 203
(75) Marquette University (Common Application) -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................. 205
(75) University of Delaware (Common Application)-2011 (今年加入 Common, Essay
全變)...................................................................................................................................... 207
(75) American University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................... 209
(79) Baylor University -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................................................................ 211
(79) Miami University—Oxford (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ......... 213
(79) Michigan State University -2011 (Essay 全變) ....................................................... 215
(79) SUNY - College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) .................................................................................. 218
(79) University of Alabama—Tuscaloosa -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............................... 220
(85) Auburn University -2011 (Essay 同 2010) .............................................................. 221
(86) State University of New York—Binghamton (Common Application)-2011 (No
Essay) ................................................................................................................................... 223
(86) Clark University (Common Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 全變) .......... 225
(86) Drexel University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........................ 228
(86) Stevens Institute of Technology (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) 230
(86) Saint Louis University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................ 232
(86) University of Colorado—Boulder -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ..................................... 234
(86) University of Denver (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)................... 237
(93) University of Tulsa (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ...................... 240
(94) Iowa State University -2011 (No Essay) ................................................................. 242
(94) University of California—Riverside -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................................. 243
(94) University of Missouri—Columbia -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................................... 245
(94) University of San Diego (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............. 247
(94) University of Vermont (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................ 249
(99) State University of New York—Stony Brook (Common Application)-2011 (Essay
同 2010) ................................................................................................................................ 251
(99) Texas Christian University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........ 253
(99) University of Dayton (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................... 255
(99) University of Massachusetts—Amherst (Common Application) -2011 (Essay 同
2010) ..................................................................................................................................... 257
(99) University of the Pacific (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............. 259
(104) Florida State University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)................................................... 262
(104) Howard University -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ........................................................... 264
(104) Samford University -2011 (Essay 同 2010) .......................................................... 265
(104) University of Kansas -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ....................................................... 266
(104) University of Nebraska—Lincoln -2011 (No Essay) ............................................ 269
(104) University of New Hampshire (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) . 271
(104) University of Tennessee—Knoxville -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............................. 272
(111) Illinois Institute of Technology (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) 276
(111) North Carolina State University -2011 (Essay 同 2010; Short Answer 多了三題,
題目全變).............................................................................................................................. 278
(111) University of Oklahoma -2011 (No Essay) ........................................................... 281
(111) University of Oregon -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ....................................................... 282
(111) University of South Carolina—Columbia -2011 (有兩題 Short Answer) .......... 285
(111) Washington State University -2011 (Essay 同 2010).......................................... 288
(117) Loyola University Chicago -2011 (Essay 全變).................................................... 290
(117) Michigan Technological University -2011 (多了一個 Short Statement) ........... 291
(117) University of San Francisco (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) .... 292
(120) The Catholic University of America (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
............................................................................................................................................... 294
(120) Duquesne University -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ....................................................... 297
(120) State University of New York—Buffalo -2011 (Essay 同 2010)......................... 298
(120) University of Arizona -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ....................................................... 300
(124) Clarkson University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) .................. 303
(124) Colorado State University (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010) ....... 304
(124) Louisiana State University -2011 (No Essay) ...................................................... 306
(124) Ohio University -2011 (Essay 未更新)................................................................... 308
(124) University of St. Thomas -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ................................................ 310
(129) Missouri University of S&T -2011 (有一題 optional 的 Personal Statement) ... 311
(129) University of Kentucky -2011 (Essay 同 2010) .................................................... 312
(129) University of Utah -2011 (Essay 同 2010) ............................................................ 313
(132) Kansas State University -2011 ............................................................................... 314
(132) Oklahoma State University -2011 .......................................................................... 316
(132) Temple University -2011 ......................................................................................... 318
(132) University of Arkansas - Fayetteville -2011(同 2010) ......................................... 320
(136) DePaul University-2011........................................................................................... 322
(136) Seton Hall University (Common Application)-2011 ............................................. 323
(136) University of La Verne (Common Application)-2011........................................... 325
(139) Hofstra University (Common Application)-2011 .................................................. 327
(139) New Jersey Institute of Technology -2011(同 2010)........................................... 329
(139) New School University -2011 ................................................................................. 330
(139) Oregon State University -2011(Essay 未更新) .................................................... 330
(143) Arizona State University - Main Campus -2011(同 2010; No Essay) ............... 331
(143) George Mason University - 2011 ........................................................................... 333
(143) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey - Newark – 2011 ......................... 335
(143) St. John's University – 2011 ................................................................................... 337
(143) State University of New York - Albany (Common Application)– 2011 ............. 339
(143) University of Illinois – Chicago – 2011 .................................................................. 340
(143) University of Mississippi – 2011 ............................................................................. 342
(143) University of Texas - Dallas – 2011 ....................................................................... 344
(151) Mississippi State University – 2011 ....................................................................... 345
(151) University of Alabama - Birmingham – 2011 ........................................................ 347
(153) Polytechnic Institute of NYU (Common Application) – 2011 ............................. 348
(153) University of Idaho – 2011 ...................................................................................... 350
(153) University of Wyoming – 2011 ................................................................................ 351
(156) Illinois State University – 2011 ............................................................................... 352
(156) Pacific University – 2011 ......................................................................................... 353
(156) University of Cincinnati – 2011 ............................................................................... 354
(159) Adelphi University (Common Application) – 2011 ............................................... 356
(159) Florida Institute of Technology – 2011 .................................................................. 358
(159) Texas Tech University – 2011 ................................................................................ 359
(159) University of Hawaii - Manoa – 2011 ..................................................................... 361
(159) University of Maine – Orono (Common Application) – 2011 ............................. 361
(159) University of Maryland - Baltimore County (Common Application) – 2011 ..... 364
(159) University of North Dakota – 2011 ......................................................................... 366
(159) Widener University – 2011 ...................................................................................... 366
(167) Azusa Pacific University – 2011 ............................................................................. 367
(167) University of Rhode Island (Common Application) – 2011 ................................ 369
(167) Virginia Commonwealth University – 2011 ........................................................... 371
(170) Biola University – 2011 ............................................................................................ 373
(170) Bowling Green State University – 2011 ................................................................ 374
(1) Harvard College (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Immediately
Please send your Common Application or Universal Application
and $75.00 fee or fee waiver request
December 1
The Admissions Committee begins reading applications on this
date in the order in which they were completed
January 1
Final Postmark Deadline for all parts of your application
January 23
Last SAT testing date for candidates
February 6
Last ACT testing date for candidates
March 1
Financial Aid Deadline
Early April
Decisions Mailed
May 1
Reply date for admitted students
http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/index.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
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2010 Harvard Supplement -Optional
We do not expect or require applicants to submit supplementary materials or
additional essays. We simply want to be certain that you have every opportunity to tell
us about yourself.
Supplementary Materials
The required components of the application to Harvard provide an ample basis to
make our admission decisions. However, students with exceptional talents or
achievements may send music recordings, slides of artwork or selected samples of
academic work (e.g., creative writing) for us to consider as part of their application
files. At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, submissions may be evaluated
by faculty. Supplementary materials are not required or expected — and should
be sent only if the applicant’s work is unusually advanced. Because we cannot return
such materials, applicants should send only duplicates. For more information, please
visit our website:
www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/supplements.html.
Check here if you are planning to send supplementary materials to be evaluated as
part of your application. Please send all supplementary materials to the Admissions
Office so that they can be properly labeled and included in your file. DO NOT
submit materials directly to academic departments. If you are submitting research
materials for review, please include a short statement putting the research project into
the context of your academic interests and future plans.
Academic Work
__________________________Name of Research Advisor
__________________________Title (if any)
__________________________Name of Institution (if any)
__________________________Phone or Email
Music tape or CD* (*please note that CD format is preferred, but tapes will still be
evaluated. Do not send video recordings of musical performances or recitals. )
__________________________Instrument
Slides of artwork
__________________________Media
Other
__________________________Explain
Additional Essays
Occasionally, students feel that college application forms do not provide a
sufficient opportunity to convey important information about themselves or their
accomplishments. If there is something you would like us to know, please inform us
below. If you wish to include an additional essay, you may do so. Possible Topics:
Unusual circumstances in your life
Travel or living experiences in other countries
Books that have affected you the most
An academic experience (course, project, paper or research topic) that has
meant the most to you
A list of books you have read during the past twelve months
For Students Applying From Schools outside The U.S. And Canada (Regardless
of Citizenship)
What specific plan do you have, if any, for using the education you hope to
receive? (Characters available 500)
http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/forms/supplement_0910.pdf
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Students are not required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) or the International English Language Test (IELTS) but we welcome the
submission of your score if you have taken either. While students can choose any
two SAT subject tests, applicants whose native language is not English should not
take either of their two SAT II tests in their native language.
SAT/ACT
Applicants must submit the results of the SAT or ACT with writing and two
SAT Subject Tests even if they are submitting the results of their school leaving
exams. The January administration is the final testing date for candidates.
All applicants must take the SAT or the ACT (with the writing component) as well
as two Subject Tests. Students should not submit two Subject Tests in mathematics to
meet this requirement. Candidates whose first language is not English should
ordinarily not use a Subject Test in their first language to meet the two Subject Tests
requirement. All students are encouraged to submit additional Subject Tests (which
may include one in a student’s first language), Advanced Placement or International
Baccalaureate test results, or any other evidence of the breadth and depth of their
academic accomplishments.
http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/international/tests.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report and Mid-year School Report
Two Teacher Evaluations
http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/index.html
(2) Princeton University (Common Application)-2011
(Characters 從 7900 減少到 5000; 第 3 題題目改變)
Deadlines
July 1:
August:
November
30:
December
1:
December:
December
15:
January 1:
Online Common Application and Princeton Supplement available.
Review Princeton’s testing requirements and registration deadlines for
SAT and ACT tests. International applicants are encouraged to
complete their testing by the December test date, if possible.
Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA) available.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available.
Last month to take the ACT test.
We encourage students to submit their portion of the application
by this date, if possible.
Final deadline for admission application postmark or electronic
submission. (December and January SAT/ACT scores may arrive
after the deadline.)
January 1:
First day the FAFSA can be submitted for the following school year.
January 1:
Postmark deadline for Teacher Reference Forms (PDF) and
Secondary School Report (PDF).
January:
Last month to take the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests.
(International applicants are encouraged to complete their testing by
the December test date.)
February 1: Complete the online Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA).
February:
Online Application Status Check available for applicants to confirm
all required forms have been received by the Admission Office.
March 15:
Recommended date for submitting your parents’ federal income tax
returns and W-2 statements.
April 1:
Princeton admission decisions sent to applicants.
May 1:
Candidate’s reply date, the postmark deadline for accepting an offer
of admission from Princeton.
http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/deadlines/
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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Princeton U Supplement
Summers
Please tell us how you have spent the last two summers (or vacations between
school years), including any jobs you have held, if not already detailed on the
Common Application. (Characters available 2500)
A Few Details
Your favorite book:
Your favorite movie:
Your favorite website:
Two adjectives your friends would use to describe you:
Your favorite recording:
Your favorite keepsake or memento:
Your favorite source of inspiration:
Your favorite word:
Your favorite line from a movie or book (and its title):
Essay: Your Voice (Characters 從 7900 減少到 5000)(第 3 題題目改變)
In addition to the essay you have written for the Common Application, please
select one of the following themes and write an essay of about 500 words in response.
Please do not repeat, in full or in part, the essay you wrote for the Common
Application. (Characters available 5000)
Please do not double space your essay.
1. Tell us about a person who has influenced you in a significant way.
2. Using the statement below as a starting point, tell us about an event or experience
that helped you define one of your values or changed how you approach the
world:
”Princeton in the Nation’s Service” was the title of a speech given by Woodrow
Wilson on the 150th anniversary of the University. It became the unofficial
Princeton motto and was expanded for the University’s 250th anniversary to
“Princeton in the nation’s service and in the service of all nations.”
- Woodrow Wilson, Princeton Class of 1879, served on the faculty
and was Princeton’s president from 1902–1910.
3. Using the following quotation from "The Moral Obligations of Living in a
Democratic Society" as a starting point, tell us about an event or experience that
helped you define one of your values or changed how you approach the world:
"Empathy is not simply a matter of trying to imagine what others are going
through, but having the will to muster enough courage to do something about it.
In a way, empathy is predicated upon hope."
- Cornel West, Class of 1943 University Professor in the Center for
African American Studies, Princeton University
4. Using a favorite quotation from an essay or book you have read in the last three
years as a starting point, tell us about an event or experience that helped you
define one of your values or changed how you approach the world. Please write
the quotation at the beginning of your essay.
Engineering Essay
If you are interested in pursuing a B.S.E. (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
degree, please write an essay describing why you are interested in studying
engineering, any experiences in or exposure to engineering you have had, and how
you think the programs in engineering offered at Princeton suit your particular
interests. (Characters available 4000)
(From Common Online Application—Princeton U Supplement)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
If English is not the primary language at your school and if English is not the
primary language spoken in your home, you must take the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL). You are not required to take the TOEFL if English is
your native language or if you have spent at least three years at a secondary school
where English is the primary language of instruction.
http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/checklist/
SAT/ACT
When applying for admission to Princeton, you must submit official scores for
either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT (with Writing, where available). All
applicants must also take two SAT Subject Tests.
Applicants who intend to pursue a B.S.E. degree should take one SAT Subject
Test in either physics or chemistry and one SAT Subject Test in mathematics (Level I
or II).
If you choose to take more than two subject tests, we will consider all your scores,
giving the greatest weight to your two strongest scores.
http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/standardized_testing/
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
A Secondary School Report (SSR) and transcript
Two teacher references
A mid-year school report
http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/checklist/
(3) Yale University (Common Application)-2011 (Short
takes 第三題有改變; Engineering major 多了一題 Essay)
Deadline
Application
Financial Aid forms
Single-Choice Early Action
(postmark deadline)
November 1
November 1
Regular Decision
(postmark deadline)
December 31
March 1
Last Possible Test
Single-Choice Early Action
Regular Decision
Dates
for SAT
November
January
for ACT
October
February
for TOEFL
November
January
http://www.yale.edu/admit/freshmen/application/index.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Yale U Supplement
Additional Personal Information
What in particular about Yale has influenced your decision to apply? Please limit
your response to the space provided. (Characters available 500)
Short Takes (第 3 題有改變)
Please respond in 25 words or fewer to each of the questions below.
(Characters available 175)
1. What would you do with a free afternoon tomorrow?
2. Recall a compliment you received that you especially value. What was it? From
whom did it come?
3. If you could witness one moment in history, what would it be and why?
4. What do you wish you were better at being or doing?
5. If you were choosing students to form a Yale class, what question would you ask
here that we have not?
Additional Essay(s)
1. You have already told us about yourself in the Common Application, with its list
of activities, Short Answer, and Personal Essay. In this required second essay, tell
us something that you would like us to know about you that we might not get from
the rest of your application - or something that you would like a chance to say
more about. Please limit your essay to fewer than 500 words.
2. If you selected one of the
majors, please write a brief third essay telling us
what has led you to an interest in this field of study, what experiences (if any) you
have had in engineering, and what it is about Yale's engineering program that
appeals to you.
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Students at Yale must be able to understand rapid, idiomatic English and to
express themselves easily in both spoken and written English. As part of the
assessment of a candidate's competence in English, Yale strongly recommends the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for any applicant whose first
language is not English and who has not received at least two years of his or her
secondary education in an English-medium curriculum. A minimum score of 600 is
required on the paper-based TOEFL, and a minimum score of 100 is required on the
Web-based TOEFL. Please note that testing done in November (for Single-Choice
Early Action) and January (for Regular Decision) may not arrive in time for the
committee's consideration. Test sooner if at all possible. For information about how to
take the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl. Be sure to include Yale’s CEEB code (No.
3987) on all test registrations.
You may submit the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test
in lieu of the TOEFL. A minimum score of 7 is required. For information about how
to take the IELTS test, visit www.ielts.org. *IELTS is jointly owned by the British
Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL
Examinations.
http://www.yale.edu/admit/international/toefl/index.html
SAT I/SAT II
Application requirements for all students include the following standardized tests.
There are two options and we have no preference between these options. You may
choose between taking either:
Option 1: The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT I) and any combination of two
Subject Tests
Option 2: The ACT with writing.
http://www.yale.edu/admit/international/application/index.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report: This form is required from all international
applicants.
Midyear Report Form: only needed if you are given new grades in the middle
of the school year. Most international students do not need to send us this form.
We require two teacher recommendations. Both should be written by recent
teachers in academic subjects. You must provide us with an official English
translation of any letters or transcripts not written in English, in addition to the
original documents.
http://www.yale.edu/admit/international/application/index.html
(4) Columbia University (Common Application)-2011
(今年加入 Common, 保留少數 Interest 題目,其他全變)
Deadlines
November 1, 2010
Admissions: Application postmark deadline for Early Decision candidates.
November 16, 2010
Financial Aid: Early Decision candidates must submit the CSS PROFILE and their
parents' 2009 federal tax returns and, if applicable, business/farm tax information and
their Non-Custodial Profile.
Mid-December
Admissions: Decisions released online to Early Decision candidates.
January 1, 2011
Admissions: Application deadline for Regular Decision candidates.
January 17, 2011
Admissions: Deposit deadline for admitted Early Decision candidates.
March 1, 2011
Financial Aid: All aid candidates must submit copies of their own and their parents'
2010 federal tax returns, all schedules and W-2 forms. All aid candidates must submit
their FAFSA. Regular Decision candidates must submit the CSS PROFILE. If
applicable, Regular Decision candidates must submit their Non-Custodial Profile
and/or business/farm tax information.
Late March/Early April
Admissions: Admissions and financial aid decisions released online to Regular
Decision candidates, and invitations mailed for on-campus and regional programs for
admitted students.
May 1, 2011
Admissions: Deposit deadline for admitted students.
May 15, 2011
Admissions: Deadline for requesting deferral of enrollment.
Late June
Admissions: Final high school transcript due for incoming students.
Late August
New Student Orientation Program and academic year begin.
Please be advised that all deadlines listed above are postmark deadlines.
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications/firstyear
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Columbia U Supplement
Interest
Please separate your response with a comma. Do not press “Enter” between
responses. Characters available 600 for each
List the books you read for pleasure in the past year.
List the required readings you enjoyed most in the past year.
List the print and/or electronic publications you read regularly.
List the films, performances, exhibits, concerts, shows, etc. you enjoyed most
in the past year.
Short Answer Questions
1. Please tell us what you find most appealing about Columbia and why.
(Characters available 1500)
2. For applicants to The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science,
please tell us what attracts you specifically to the study of engineering:
(Characters available 1500)
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications/common_app_supple
ment.pdf
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
To be considered for admission to Columbia, you must be comfortable with rapid
and idiomatic spoken English. If your home language is not English and if your
primary language of instruction has not been English for at least five years, you are
required to take an English proficiency examination.
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications/firstyear/requirement
s
SAT I/SAT II
Standardized tests are required for admission according to the following
guidelines; all test scores must be submitted directly to Columbia by the testing
agency. Please note that Columbia requires that students submit scores from all test
dates.
In addition to either the SAT or ACT, you must also take two SAT Subject Tests.
For Columbia College, you may take any two; for Columbia Engineering, you must
take any mathematics test and either Physics or Chemistry. Students must submit
all SAT Subject Test scores from all test dates.
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications/firstyear/testing
Recommendation and Other Forms
Secondary School Report
Two Teacher Recommendations: For engineering applicants, one must come
from a math teacher
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications/firstyear/requirement
s
(5) Stanford University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Freshman Applicants
Application Deadline
Last Acceptable SAT
Test Date
Last Acceptable ACT
Test Date
Notification of Missing
Documents
Restrictive Early Action
November 1
October
Regular Decision
January 1
December
October
December
Mid-November
Mid-February
Notification Date
December 15
April 1
Student Reply Date
May 1
May 1
Transfer Applicants
Application Deadline
March 15
Last Acceptable SAT
January
Test Date
Last Acceptable ACT
February
Test Date
Notification of Missing
April
Documents
Notification Date
May 15
Student Reply Date
June 1
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/deadlines/index.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a.Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Stanford U Supplement
Profile Questions
Please respond to the following questions so we can get to know you better.
Respond in four lines or less, and do not feel compelled to answer using complete
sentences. (Characters available 300 for each)
Name your favorite books, authors, films, and/or musical artists.
What newspapers, magazines, and/or websites do you enjoy?
What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?
How did you spend your last two summers?
What were your favorite events (e.g., performances, exhibits, sporting events, etc.)
this past year?
What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?
What five words best describe you?
Short Essays
In addition to your Common Application essay, please respond to the following
three questions. Your responses must be at least 250 words but should not exceed
the space provided. (Characters available 1800 for each)
Stanford students are widely known to possess a sense of intellectual vitality. Tell
us about an idea or an experience you have had that you find intellectually
engaging.
Virtually all of Stanford’s undergraduates live on campus. What would you want
your future roommate to know about? Tell us something about you that will help
your future roommate – and us – know you better.
Tell us what makes Stanford a good place for you.
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), although not required, is
strongly recommended for our students who are not native speakers of English. It is
very useful in helping us determine our applicants' English proficiency; however, you
may feel this proficiency will be clear in other aspects of your application.
You may submit your IELTS scores to us as part of your application if you wish,
but please note that Stanford does not recognize the IELTS as a measure of English
proficiency.
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/international/index.html
SAT/ACT
The ACT Plus Writing or the SAT (Critical Reading, Math and Writing) is
required of all undergraduate applicants.
SAT Subject Tests are strongly recommended, but not required for admission.
We recommend taking at least two SAT Subject Tests, as such information will assist
us in our evaluation process. Applicants, however, who choose not to take SAT
Subject Tests will not be at a disadvantage in the admission process.
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/freshman/testing.html
There is no minimum GPA or test score; nor is there any specific number of AP
or honors courses you must have on your transcript that will secure your admission to
Stanford.
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/index.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
The Secondary School Report (required)
We require two teacher evaluations and we strongly request that these letters
come from teachers who have taught you in grades 11 and/or 12.
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/freshman/evals.html
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/freshman/transcripts.html
(5) University of Pennsylvania (Common
Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 全變)
Deadlines
November 1
December 11
Applications due for Early Decision applicants.
Notification of decisions posted online (3 p.m. EST) and mailed
to Early Decision applicants.
January 1
Applications due for Regular Decision applicants.
January 7
Early Decision applicants confirmation of acceptance due.
February 1 Notification of decisions to School of Nursing Regular Decision
March 31
applicants.
April 1
Notification of decisions posted online and mailed to Regular
Decision applicants.
May 1
Regular Decision Candidates Reply Date.
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/timetable.php
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
U Penn Supplement for fall 2011
Answer the essay on a separate sheet of paper, confining answers to one page
only (250 words). (Applicants to the Market and Social Systems Engineering major
should skip this question and only answer the program-specific essay question in the
Program-Specific section.)
The Penn Application Supplement will be available in mid-August. We understand
that many applicants would like to get an early start on the Penn application essay.
Here is the essay question that will appear on this year's Penn Application
Supplement:
Considering both the specific undergraduate school or program to which you are
applying and the broader University of Pennsylvania community, what academic,
research, and/or extracurricular paths do you see yourself exploring at Penn?
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/forms/PennAppSupplement_2011.pdf
Form for Dual-Degree Program
TO BE COMPLETED BY COORDINATED DUAL-DEGREE and
ACCELERATED PROGRAM, AND DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
CANDIDATES ONLY.
This form is only for candidates to the coordinated dual-degree and accelerated
programs and to Digital Media Design, and for the Market and Social Systems
Engineering major. Do not complete this form otherwise. Please return this form with
your responses and your completed application to avoid any delay in evaluating your
application. Your response to the program-specific essay question should be
submitted (typed or printed in black ink) on a separate sheet of paper.
DIRECTIONS
This form must be completed by candidates for the coordinated dual-degree and
accelerated programs, for the Digital Media Design major, and for the Market and
Social Systems Engineering major. Do NOT complete this form otherwise. Only
freshmen may apply to coordinated dual-degree and accelerated programs.
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND ESSAYS
If we are unable to offer you admission to the program you indicate below, we
will consider you as an applicant to a single-degree program if you wish. If you are
applying as an Early Decision applicant for your single-degree choice and you are
deferred, we will then first consider your application for the specialized program in
the spring. Early Decision candidates: If you would like to be considered for your
single-degree choice, please read the "Early Decision Single-Degree Option"
statement below and select "Yes".
HUNTSMAN PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND BUSINESS
(049))
To be completed only by applicants to Arts and Sciences/Wharton Coordinated
Dual-Degree: Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business.
a. Discuss a current international issue that demonstrates how international affairs
and business intersect.
b. If you are not selected for the Huntsman Program in International Studies and
Business and would like to be considered for a single-degree program, please
indicate which program below.
c. Prior to admission, applicants to the Huntsman Program in International Studies
and Business are expected to prove proficiency in one of 11 languages. Please
indicate the language in which you will prove your proficiency:
Arabic
Chinese(Mandarin) French
German
Hindi
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
JEROME FISHER PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
(120)
To be completed only by applicants to the Engineering/Wharton Coordinated
Dual-Degree: Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology.
a. Discuss your interest in combining management and technology. How might
Penn's coordinated dual-degree program in business and engineering help you to
meet your goals? Please be sure to address the nature and extent of your interests
in both business and engineering.
b. If you are not selected for the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and
Technology and would like to be considered for a single-degree program, please
indicate which program below.
NURSING AND HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (063)
To be completed only by applicants to the School of Nursing/Wharton
Coordinated Dual-Degree: Nursing and Health Care Management.
a. Discuss your interest in nursing and health care management. How might Penn's
coordinated dual-degree program in nursing and business help you meet your
goals?
b.
If you are not selected for the Nursing and Health Care Management program
and would like to be considered for a single-degree program, please indicate
which program.
ROY AND DIANA VAGELOS PROGRAM IN LIFE SCIENCES AND
MANAGEMENT (048)
To be completed only by applicants to Arts and Sciences/Wharton Coordinated
Dual-Degree Program: Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and
Management.
a. What is intriguing to you about combining the study of life sciences with the
study of management? We already know about many of your accomplishments,
so please focus your thoughts upon where your interest in both science and
management came from and where you see it going.
b. If you are not selected for the Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Life Sciences
and Management and would like to be considered for an single-degree program,
please indicate which program below.
SEVEN-YEAR BIO-DENTAL PROGRAM (047)
To be completed only by applicants to the Seven-Year Bio-Dental Program.
Applicants must also complete the Bio-Dental Supplemental Application for
Admission, which can be downloaded at
www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/incoming.php.
Email your completed Bio-Dental Supplement to eapps@admissions.upenn.edu
a. Discuss your reasons for aspiring to a career in dental medicine. How might
Penn's accelerated Bio-Dental Program help you to meet your professional
goals?
b. If you are not selected for the Bio-Dental Program and would like to be
considered for a single-degree program, please indicate which program below:
DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN (127)
To be completed only by applicants to the Digital Media Design program in the
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
If you are not selected for the Digital Media Design major and would like to be
considered for another single-degree program, please indicate which program
below:
MARKET AND SOCIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (490)
To be completed only by applicants to the Market and Social Systems Engineering
major in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Applicants should answer
the essay question below instead of the application essay above - the University of
Pennsylvania Application Supplement Essay.
a. Please write a brief essay describing your interests in modern networked
information systems and technologies, such as the Internet, and their impact on
society, whether in terms of economics, communication, or the creation of
beneficial content for society. Feel free to draw on examples from your own
experiences as a user, developer or student of technology.
b. If you are not selected for the Market and Social Systems Engineering major,
please indicated another major choice that you are interested in.
(From Common Online Application—U Penn Supplement)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Students who are non-native English speakers must also sit for the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). To register for the TOEFL write to: TOEFL
Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541, USA (Fax: +1-609-771-7500;
Telephone: +1-609-771-7100; visit TOEFL's website.
Non-native English speakers who are attending English-speaking schools are also
encouraged to sit for the TOEFL, because this test may yield a higher score than the
verbal portion of the SAT Reasoning Test.
Prospective applicants should register for TOEFL two-to-three months before the
test administration date.
Be sure to designate Penn as a recipient university each time you register. Penn's
school code is 2926. If you are in your final year and are testing in October or
later, we recommend that you do not use Score Choice. If you have taken the test
but did not designate Penn as a score recipient, please do so afterwards. Send Penn
an unofficial copy of your scores as well.
What is the range of TOEFL scores the Penn Admissions Office would expect from
an Applicant?
On the TOEFL-IBT exam (Internet-Based Test), the minimum score is an 80, but
Penn tends to admit students with a score of 100 and above (the exam is scaled
from 0-120, with 120 being a perfect score). On the Paper- Based TOEFL, the
minimum score is a 550, but Penn tends to admit students with a score of 600 and
above (the exam is scaled from 310 to 677, with 677 being a perfect score). On the
Computer-Based TOEFL exam, the minimum composite score is 220, but Penn tends
to admit students with scores of 260 or above (the exam is scaled from 0-300, with
300 being a perfect score).
****PLEASE NOTE: The Computer-Based TOEFL has been eliminated since it
was last administered on September 30, 2006. TOEFL exam scores are only valid for
two years.
SAT/ACT
The University of Pennsylvania requires that all freshman applicants take the
SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Subject Tests, or the ACT with writing. These
examinations are given throughout the world several times a year. Credentials earned
within your educational system cannot be substituted for these examinations.
All testing must be completed prior to the application deadline so that the scores
will reach Penn in time for consideration. Most applicants take the exams more than
once.
Candidates to the School of Engineering and Applied Science or the Wharton
School taking the SAT are encouraged to take a Mathematics Subject Test.
Students interested in science-related fields who are taking the SAT, and
especially applicants to the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the
School of Nursing, are encouraged to take a science Subject Test.
School Codes
ETS Code: 2926
ACT Code: 3732
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/entrance.php
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/formsdom.php
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/testing.php
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/intl-faq.php
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Recommendations from guidance counselors, headmasters, and teachers; Penn
requires at least two teacher recommendations; It is most helpful to us if your
recommendation letters are from teachers in a course that relates to your intended
major or lies in an area of continuing interest for you.
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/hsprep.php
(7) California Institute of Technology (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
For Freshmen Entering Fall 2011:
EARLY ACTION
October
Last month for taking the
SATs/ACTs/SAT Subject Tests
November 1 (postmark/electronic
submission)
Deadline for application and all
supporting material
mid-December
Notification of admission decision
REGULAR DECISION
December
Last month for taking the
SATs/ACTs/SAT Subject Tests
January 3 (postmark/electronic
submission)
Deadline for application and all
supporting materials
February 1 (postmark)
Midyear School Report deadline
mid-March
Notification of admission decision
February 1 (postmark)
Midyear School Report deadline
May 1 (postmark)
May 1 (postmark)
Admitted students' reply date
Admitted students' reply deadline
http://www.admissions.caltech.edu/applying/deadlines
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Caltech Supplement
Math and Science Activities (school and non-school related)
Please list in order of importance to you the math and science activities that are
a part of your life. Provide a brief description (positions held,
accomplishments/achievements, etc.), select the school year(s) during which you
participated, and indicate the number of hours per week and weeks per year spent on
each activity. If you need additional space, please upload it in the additional
information section at the bottom of the page. Please do not refer us to an
attached resume. (3 entries available)
Activity: ________________ (30 Characters available)
Grades participated: 9 10 11 12
Hrs. /Wk.: ________________
Wks. /Yr.:________________
Description: ________________ (70 Characters available)
Summer Activities
Volunteer work, research, camp, travel, personal projects, if not already list on
the common application—indicate years. (1000 Characters available)
Research (optional)
If you have written a research paper or report on a math, science, or engineering
project, you are encouraged to submit a copy of your work to be considered along
with your application. Papers should be submitted as a PDF file and e-mailed to
papers@admissions.caltech.edu. To assure consideration, papers should be submitted
no later than the application deadline. Please indicate if you will submit a paper.
YES
NO
Short Answer
Limiting yourself to the space provided, please answer the following questions.
Don’t overanalyze. These aren’t trick questions and there are no wrong answers. We
are interested in learning more about your personality, values, and interests. We really
are looking for short answers, not essays. Sometimes a few words will do, other times
you may need as much as a paragraph.
1. What are three adjectives your friends would use to describe you? (Character
available 250)
2. Please list three books, along with their authors, that have been particularly
meaningful to you. You need not confine yourself to math- or science-related texts.
(Character available 500)
3. Members of the Caltech community live, learn, and work within an Honor system
with one simple guideline, “No member shall take unfair advantage of any other
member of the Caltech community.” While seemingly simple, questions of ethics,
honesty, and integrity are sometimes challenging. Share an ethical dilemma that
challenged you. What did you do? (Character available 1300)
4. Caltech students have long been known for their quirky sense of humor and
creative pranks and for finding unusual ways to have fun. What is something that
you find fun or humorous? (Character available 1000)
Essay
Interest in math, science, or engineering manifests itself in many forms. Caltech
professor and Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman (1918-1988) explained, “I’d make a
motor, I’d make a gadget that would go off when something passed a photocell, I’d
play around with selenium”; he was exploring his interest in science, as he put it, by
“piddling around all the time.” In a page, more or less, tell the Admissions
Committee how you express your interest, curiosity, or excitement about math,
science or engineering.
Before answering this question, you might ask those around you—family, friends,
or teachers—how they see you as a mathematician, scientist or engineer. They may
offer insightful observations!
Additional Information
If you need additional space, please explain using the upload function button
below. Please do not refer us to an attached resume.
(From Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Is the TOEFL required for non-English speakers?
If your native language is not English, and you have not studied for at least two
years in an English-speaking country, we encourage (but don't require) you to take the
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Both paper-and computer-based
TOEFL are acceptable.
SAT/ACT
SAT: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing OR
ACT: (with or without the optional writing section) AND
SAT Subject Tests: Mathematics Level 2 and one of the following Subject Tests:
Biology (Ecological), Biology (Molecular), Chemistry, or Physics
Official test scores must be sent by the testing agency. Please do not rush scores.
Caltech strongly recommends that students submit all SAT and SAT Subject test
scores.
Are there minimum SAT/ACT scores you require?
No. There are no cutoffs and we do not admit "by the numbers." The mid 50% for
students admitted to the class of 2013 are as follows: SAT 2140-2340 and ACT
(English/math) 33-35.
http://www.admissions.caltech.edu/applying/freshman
http://www.admissions.caltech.edu/faqs
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Can I attach a resume rather than fill out the activities section?
You may attach a resume, but you must still fill out the activities section on both
the Common Application and the Supplement. We are interested in which activities
are most important to you. If you include additional information, please be sure that it
follows the format used on the application and supplement.
Who should I ask to write my recommendation letters?
Always choose junior or senior year teachers who know you well and like you a
lot. We require one letter from a humanities or social science teacher and one
letter from a math or science teacher. Junior or senior year teachers are important
because they are able to describe your intellectual abilities as they are today rather
than as they were when you were much younger.
Should I submit more than two teacher recommendations?
We only require two. However, if you'd like to send additional teacher
recommendations, they should provide new information and speak directly to your
ability to do demanding college-level work or scientific research.
Do you accept supplementary recommendation letters?
Yes. If you have conducted research, we strongly encourage you to submit a
letter of recommendation from your mentor. You also may submit other
recommendation letters if they add information to your application that we would
have not otherwise known.
Do you accept research papers?
Yes. If you have research experience in math, science, or engineering, you are
welcome to submit a copy of any research paper or report you have written. Papers
must be submitted as a PDF file and e-mailed to: papers@admissions.caltech.edu.
Please clearly mark your full name and birth date on your submission. To assure
consideration, papers should be submitted no later than the application deadline.
Papers that do not have your name and birth date clearly indicated on the first page
may not be considered.
http://www.admissions.caltech.edu/faqs
(7) Massachusetts Institute of Technology -2011 (Short
Answer 第三題變; Short Essay 少了一個題目選項)
Deadlines
Application Calendar for US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Early Action
October 20
Last day to contact your interviewer and set up an interview
November 1
Postmark deadline for Early Action application
November
Last month to take standardized tests for Early Action application
Mid-December
Early Action applicants notified of admission decision
February
Complete the Midyear Report (available on MyMIT) as soon as
midyear grades are available
February 15
Receipt deadline for all Financial Aid materials
April 1
All applicants notified of financial aid package
May 3
Postmark deadline for enrollment decision of accepted students
(Early Action and Regular Action)
Regular Action
December 10
Last day to contact your interviewer and set up an interview
January 1
Postmark deadline for Regular Action application
January
Last month to take standardized tests for Regular Action application.
If you take the January test, you must list MIT as a school to receive
your scores when you take the test or we will not receive them in
time for our review.
February
Complete the Midyear Report (available on MyMIT) as soon as
midyear grades are available
February 15
Receipt deadline for all Financial Aid materials
Mid to
Regular Action applicants notified of admission decision
Late-March
April 1
All applicants notified of financial aid package
May 3
Postmark deadline for enrollment decision of accepted students
(Early Action and Regular Action)
Application Calendar for International Students
December 10
Last day to contact your interviewer and set up an interview
January 1
Postmark deadline for application
January
Last month to take standardized tests for Regular Action application.
If you take the January test, you must list MIT as a school to receive
your scores when you take the test or we will not receive them in
time for our review.
February
Complete the Midyear Report (available on MyMIT) as soon as
midyear grades are available
February 15
Receipt deadline for all Financial Aid materials
Mid to
Notification of admission decision
Late-March
April 1
May 3
All applicants notified of financial aid package
Postmark deadline for enrollment decision of accepted students
(Early Action and Regular Action)
http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/deadlines/index.shtml
Essays
Short Response Questions
In the MIT application, we're not looking for one long, highly- polished essay.
Instead, interspersed throughout the application will be short answer questions
designed to help us get to know you. Just be yourself.
We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you.
Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it. (*)(100 words or fewer)
Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or
program at MIT appeals to you and why? (*) (100 words or fewer)
What attribute of your personality are you most proud of, and how has it impacted
your life so far? This could be your creativity, effective leadership, sense of humor,
integrity, or anything else you’d like to tell us about. (*) (200-250 words)
Activities
How do you spend your time outside of regularly scheduled classes? Briefly
describe your activities in and out of school - hobbies, interests, sports, clubs,
projects, etc. - in order of importance to you. List any relevant leadership positions
you held or honors you won while participating and indicate high school year(s) of
participation. We know that many of you participate in more than five activities
outside of class; however, we are interested in hearing about the five that are most
important to you. Therefore, please do not submit a résumé in lieu of answering this
question.
____________________________ _____ _____
Activity(45 characters available) Hours Weeks
(Please limit your answer to 40
/Week /Year
words or fewer)
th
th
th
th
9 10
11
12
Years in which you participated
Description of activity and your role
Summer Activities: Reading, relaxing, camp, travel, summer school, volunteer work,
research, etc. List your most recent summer activity first. (3 entries available)
Summer Activity(45
Approximate Dates of Approximate Hours per
characters available)
Participation
week (if applicable)
1.
2.
3.
Employment (including summer): List your most recent job first. (3 entries
available)
Job (25 characters Employer(25 characters Dates of
Hours per
available)
available)
Employment
Week
1.
2.
3.
Short Essay Questions:
1. Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school,
community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations?
(*) (200-250 words)
2. Tell us about the most significant challenge you've faced or something important
that didn't go according to plan. How did you manage the situation? (*) (200-250
words)
Self-reported course work
If there is anything that we should know about your school's grading system,
please use the space below. (Please limit your answer to 100-150 words or fewer.)
Additional Information (Optional)
No admission application can meet the needs of every individual. If you think
additional information or material will give us a more thorough impression of you,
please respond below.
Supplements and Portfolio
We know not all skills and talents can be expressed in the application so we
provide the following opportunity for submitting portfolio work and pursuing special
interests.
Research: (not required to do research at MIT)
If you have conducted research, you may send us an additional letter of evaluation
from your mentor. You may also include an abstract and a layman’s explanation in the
Optional section at the end of Part 2. You need not send in your research paper.
Inventions/Robots/Etc.:
If you have blogs, videos, websites or pictures about things you have built or
created including Robots, inventions, etc., please share the url with us below:
Submitting a Music Portfolio
Advanced musicians who are interested in continuing their music activity at MIT
are encouraged to submit a music supplement via email addressed to
auditions@mit.edu. If you are thinking about submitting a music portfolio, please try
to submit it by November 1 if you are an Early Action applicant or by January 1 if you
are an Regular Action applicant. Please see instructions below for supplements and
emails.
Please note:
If you play two instruments equally well, please submit a separate supplement
for each instrument.
Formats requested are to ensure compatibility with Mac Platform
For Performers:
1. Mp3 recording attachments of two pieces of contrasting styles, of about 10
minutes total duration. They may be solo or with accompaniment but not in an
ensemble.
2. A one-page Music Resume attached in PDF or Microsoft Word format
3. One letter of recommendation from a Music teacher attached in PDF or
Microsoft Word format
For Composers:
1. One recent composition score attached in pdf format.
2. A one-page Music Resume attached in PDF or Microsoft Word format
3. One letter of recommendation from a Music teacher attached in PDF or
Microsoft Word format
For all applicants submitting a music supplement, in the body of the email, please be
sure to include:
1. Your Name
2. Your Date of Birth
3. Your Instrument
4. Composer and Title of the recorded works submitted
Submitting An Art Portfolio
Students who are interested in architecture or art are welcome to submit a
portfolio containing any art, photography, or architectural work for evaluation by the
architecture faculty. If you are thinking about submitting an art portfolio, please try to
submit it by November 1 if you are an Early Action applicant or by January 1 if you
are an Regular Action applicant.
Format:
Simple, 8" x 10" hard copies are preferred. Submissions in CD format are
permitted but not preferred. Please note that slides are not encouraged - they may be
difficult to view and thus may put you at a disadvantage.
Please include:
1. Your full name
2. Your date of birth
3. "Undergraduate Application Materials" on the envelope
Please send submissions to:
Jan Wampler, Director Of Design
Undergraduate Program,
MIT Department of Architecture,
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building 9-213,
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA
(From Online Application)
Tests
Standardized tests are required for any freshman application to MIT. While your
scores are only one component of your application, they are important, and you
should make sure you're prepared for the testing process.
Standardized Test Requirements
All applicants must complete one test in each category
Math Subject Test
Science Subject Test
SAT/ACT/TOEFL
SAT
Math Level 1
Biology
ACT
Math Level 2
Chemistry
TOEFL
Physics
For native English speakers:
We require the SAT Reasoning Test with the writing component or the ACT with
the writing test. We do not prefer one over the other. In addition, we require two SAT
Subject Tests: one in math (level 1 or 2), and one in science (physics, chemistry, or
biology e/m). We do not have a preference as to which science you take or which level
math you take.
While we do require the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Plus Writing, we realize that
some of you may also have taken older versions of these tests. In such circumstances,
we will consider scores from each section of both the older and newer versions of the
tests and use the highest score achieved in each section for our evaluation. This is also
the case if you have taken the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Plus Writing more than
once. Since reporting multiple scores will not hurt you, we recommend that when you
register to take tests, you ask for all of your scores to be reported to MIT.
For non-native English speakers:
You have two options: 1) take the tests required for native English speakers (see
above), or 2) you may take the TOEFL and two SAT Subject Tests, one in math (level
1 or 2) and one in science (physics, chemistry, or biology e/m).
If you have been using English for less than 5 years or do not speak English at
home, we strongly suggest that you take the TOEFL.
Competitive Scores
For students we admitted in 2009, the middle 50% score range was between
670-770 for the SAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading and 730-800 for SAT Reasoning
Test Math. We do not have cutoff scores for the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject
Tests, as scores are evaluated within an applicant's context.
For the TOEFL exam, the institute minimum required score is 577 on the
paper-based exam, 233 on the computer-based exam, and 90 on the internet-based
exam.
http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/standardized_test_requirements/index.sht
ml
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report: Your guidance counselor or principal should complete
this form and return it to us along with your transcript and a letter of
summary/recommendation.
Midyear Report: This online form is required for all applicants, including Early
Action deferred applicants and Regular Action applicants.
Teacher Evaluation: We require two teacher evaluations. One should be from a
math or science teacher and one should be from a humanities teacher.
http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/the_freshman_application/index.shtml#sc
hool
(9) Dartmouth College (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Application Forms & Checklist
Early Decision
Deadline
November 1st
Regular Decision
January 1st
Transfer
March 1st
http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/apply/
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Dartmouth College Supplement
No supplemental essay.
Tests
SAT/ACT
All applicants must submit:
SAT (with Writing) or ACT (with Writing): If you submit both, we will look at
your highest equivalent score. For the SAT, we take the highest section scores from
any of your test dates. For ACT, we take your highest single composite score.
2 SAT Subject Tests scores from different subjects (formerly SAT II): If you
submit more than 2 Subject Test scores, we will look at your two best scores. We
encourage applicants to take the tests from the subjects they like the best or feel
they will perform best in.
TOEFL/IELTS
International Students must submit either the TOEFL or IELTS scores, except if:
English is their first language, or
English is the primary language of instruction at the secondary school where they
get their degree
What SAT Subject tests should I take? Does it matter?
Take the subjects you like the most. You'll probably do the best in these subjects
and this can help us understand your academic strengths. Students interested in
studying specific subject areas at Dartmouth do not need to take any specific subject
tests. Some subject tests scores may help with placement at Dartmouth and give you a
head start on your desired concentration, but you will also have the opportunity to
take placement exams during orientation. Read more about how we use testing in our
review of an application.
If English is not my first language, am I required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS?
If your first language is not English you are required to take either the TOEFL or
IELTS. If you attend an English-speaking school, then we will waive the
TOEFL/IELTS requirement. The vast majority of students admitted to Dartmouth
score better than a 600 on the paper-based TOEFL, better than 250 on the
computer-based TOEFL, or better than 7 on IELTS.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/testing.html
http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/answers/apply.html#international
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report with transcript & school file & counselor
recommendation
Teacher Evaluation 1
Teacher Evaluation 2
Dartmouth College Peer Evaluation
http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/apply/checklists/regular.html
(9) Duke University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Deadlines are provided for both Regular Decision and Early Decision plans, and
for students who plan to apply in time to qualify for alumni interviews and for those
that don't.
Form
ED /
ED / No
RD /
RD / No
Interview Interview Interview Interview
**
Nov. 1
**
Jan. 3
Duke Student Supplement
Common Application or Universal
College Application Form with
**
Nov. 1
**
Essay
Teacher Evaluation(s)
Nov. 1
Nov. 1
Jan. 3
School Report (with counselor
Nov. 1
Nov. 1
Jan. 3
recommendation)
Transcript
Nov. 1
Nov. 1
Jan. 3
Testing: SAT Reasoning and SAT
Nov. 1
Nov. 1
Jan. 24
Subject Tests OR
Testing: ACT
Nov. 1
Nov. 1
Feb. 7
Optional Artistic Material (may be
submitted to the Common
Nov. 1
Nov. 1
Jan. 2
Application Web site instead of
using the Duke form)
**Optional Interview: To initiate a
Duke interview, please submit your
part of the Common/Universal
Application OR the Duke
Oct. 19
n/a
Dec. 10
Supplement by the deadline. For
more information about the
interview process, please visit here.
http://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/applying/deadlines.html
Jan. 3
Jan. 3
Jan. 3
Jan. 3
Jan. 24
Feb. 7
Jan. 2
n/a
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a.Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Duke Supplement
If you are interested in reading our short-answer questions for first-year
admission in 2011, we have provided them here for you. Your answer to the
following questions will be evaluated along with the essay you’ll write as part of the
Common Application or the Universal College Application. We encourage you to
take advantage of this additional opportunity to let us know about your intellectual
and personal interests. Please limit each answer as indicated.
1. (Required for Engineering Applicants Only) If you are applying to the Pratt
School of Engineering, please discuss why you want to study engineering and
why you would like to study at Duke. (Please limit your response to one to three
paragraphs.)
2. (Required for Transfer Applicants Only) Consider the books, essays, poems,
or journal articles you have read over the last year or two, either for school or
leisure. Please discuss the way in which one of them has changed your
understanding of the world, other people, or yourself. (Please limit your response
to one to three paragraphs.)
The following questions are optional—and yes, they truly are optional! If you
choose not to answer them, your chance of admission will not be affected.
1. (For Arts and Sciences Applicants Only) If you are applying to Trinity College
of Arts and Sciences, please discuss why you consider Duke a good match for
you. Is there something in particular at Duke that attracts you? (Please limit your
response to one to three paragraphs.)
2. If you have participated in any significant research activity outside of school,
please provide a brief description and limit this response to one or two
paragraphs.
3. We seek to understand and appreciate you as an individual. If there is a parent,
sibling, other relative, or friend of yours who you think could help us do that, we
would be happy to receive a one-page letter from one of them. This optional
information will be considered in our understanding of you as a person, but will
not be formally evaluated as part of your application.
http://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/applying/apply-essay.html
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Applicants who do not use English as their primary language must demonstrate
the ability to undertake a rigorous academic program in English. Applicants must be
fluent in written and spoken English at the time the application is submitted. We
recommend but do not require the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or
the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) for non-native English
speakers who feel their TOEFL or IELTS scores might represent their English ability
better than their SAT or ACT scores do.
A minimum score of 100 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT)—or 250 on the
computer-based TOEFL (CBT) or 600 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT)—or an
overall band score of 7 on the IELTS is expected for all applicants to Duke. The
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) cannot replace the TOEFL. We will use all
the test information that you send to us with your writing samples in the application to
evaluate your proficiency in English. If you take tests more than once, we will use
your highest scores.
SAT/ACT
All candidates for admission must complete either the College Board Scholastic
Assessment Test (SAT) or the test of the American College Program (ACT) and
arrange to have official test scores sent to Duke.
Students must take either the three-part SAT and two SAT Subject Tests, or
the ACT including the writing exam. Applicants to the Pratt School of Engineering
who take the SAT must take one SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level
2). Students who take the ACT are not required to submit SAT scores, but they should
plan to take the ACT that includes the writing exam.
Testing Deadlines
We strongly recommend that Early Decision candidates take either of these sets
of standardized tests no later than October of their senior year. We cannot guarantee
receipt of November testing for Early Decision candidates, although past experience
suggests that November scores typically arrive in time. You do not need to rush-report
your scores to us. Regular Decision applicants should complete SAT tests no later
than January of their senior year (submitting scores from the late-January test date is
fine) or ACT tests no later than February of their senior year (submitting scores
from the early-February test date is fine).
http://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/applying/apply_testing.html
http://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/applying/apply_international.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
A recommendation from your guidance counselor.
Two teacher recommendations that come from teachers of academic courses
during your 11th and 12th grade years.
A personal recommendation. This recommendation is optional, and can come
from a coach, a director, and a teacher from an elective course, a family member,
or anyone else that you feel knows you well and will give us a better idea of who
you are.
(9) University of Chicago (Common Application)-2011
(Supplement Extended Essay 5 題目全換)
Deadlines
Early Action
Regular Notification
Application Due Date
November 1
January 2
Admission Decision by
Mid-December
Early April
Student-Reply Due Date May 1
May 1
Applicants can apply for entrance in the autumn quarter only; there is no
admission for other quarters.
https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/admissions/international/
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
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2011 Chicago Supplement
Respond to Question 1 - and, if you choose, Question 2 - by writing a
paragraph or two for each question.
Then choose one of the five extended essay options, indicate your choice, and
write a one- or two-page response. This is your chance to speak to us and our
chance to listen as you tell us about yourself, your tastes, and your ambitions. Each
topic can be addressed with utter seriousness, complete fancy, or something in
between-it is your choice. Play, analyze (don't agonize), create, compose-let us hear
the result of your thinking about something that interests you, in a voice that is your
own.
Question 1 (required)
How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a
particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some
specificity your own wishes and how they relate to Chicago.
Question 2 (optional)
Share with us about a few of your favorite books, poems, authors, films, plays,
pieces of music, musicians, performers, paintings, artists, magazines, or newspapers?
Feel free to touch on one, some, or all of the categories listed, or add a category of
your own.
Extended Essay (required; choose one of five)
Essay Option 1
Find x.
Inspired by Benjamin Nuzzo, an admitted student from Eton College, UK
Essay Option 2
Dog and Cat. Coffee and Tea. Great Gatsby and Catcher in the Rye. Everyone
knows there are two types of people in the world. What are they?
Inspired by an alumna of the class of 2006
Essay Option 3
Salt, governments, beliefs, and celebrity couples are a few examples of things that
can be dissolved. You've just been granted the power to dissolve anything: physical,
metaphorical, abstract, concrete...you name it. What do you dissolve, and what
solvent do you use?
Inspired by Greg Gabrellas, A.B. 2009
Essay Option 4
"Honesty is the best policy, but honesty won't get your friend free birthday cake at
the diner." - Overheard in the city of Chicago
Does society require constant honesty? Why is it (or why is it not) problematic to
shift the truth in one's favor, even if the lie is seemingly harmless to others? If we can
be "conveniently honest," what other virtues might we take more lightly?
Inspired by Eleanor Easton, a second-year in the College
Essay Option 5
In the spirit of adventurous inquiry, pose a question of your own. If your prompt is
original and thoughtful, then you should have little trouble writing a great essay. Draw
on your best qualities as a writer, thinker, visionary, social critic, sage, citizen of the
world, or future citizen of the University of Chicago; take a little risk and have fun.
Supplemental Materials
To submit supporting materials for music, theater and dance, or visual arts and
film, use the Arts Supplement form from the Common Application. You may also
submit an additional recommendation from anyone who knows you well (e.g., coach,
music or foreign language teacher, member of your community). Please use the
Teacher Evaluation form in the Common Application for this purpose. Supplemental
recommendations cannot be submitted online; the person writing the recommendation
must print out and mail or fax us the form and/or letter.
You may also submit creative writing (a short sample of your best work) or
scientific research (an abstract or research report).
If you choose to mail your submission, please be certain to include your full name
on all documents.
https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/admissions/international/
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Competence in English must be demonstrated in order to qualify for admission.
All international applicants whose native language is not English are required to take
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English
Language Testing System (IELTS). Our TOEFL and College Board code is 1832. If
you are taking the IELTS, request the scores to be sent to the admissions office.
Reports of other tests are usually not accepted. Please visit the TOEFL and IELTS
Web sites for more information.
The University of Chicago only admits students who have demonstrated a
superior level of English language competence: 104 or higher on the Internet Based
TOEFL or 600 or higher on the Paper Based TOEFL. Minimum required scores in
the IELTS are an overall score of 7, with sub scores of 7 each.
https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/admissions/international/
SAT/ACT
Chicago requires an ACT or SAT Reasoning score. Have official SAT
Reasoning or ACT scores sent to the University of Chicago from the testing agency,
even if your scores appear on your transcript. Chicago’s SAT code is 1832; the ACT
code is 1152. We do not require any SAT Subject Tests. While we would of course
like to receive your scores before the appropriate deadline, for the Early Action
deadline, we will accept November SAT scores and October ACT scores and for the
Regular Decision deadline, we will accept January SAT scores and February ACT
scores. If you choose to submit ACT scores, we do not require the optional essay
component.
https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/admissions/firstyear/
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report and International School Supplement to the
Secondary School Report
Teachers’ Evaluations: We require two recommendations from teachers who
have taught you in an academic subject.
Midyear Report: Please have your high school counselor submit your midyear
grades for your first semester or first trimester by February 1, 2009, or as soon
as possible thereafter
https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/admissions/international/
http://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/applying/apply_recpolicy.html
(12) Northwestern University (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Deadlines indicate done or sent/postmarked dates.
Early Decision Fall 2011 deadline: November 1, 2010
Regular Decision Fall 2011 deadline: January 1, 2011
http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/intl/applying/
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
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Northwestern U Supplement
Statements
Northwestern Statement (Required)
What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate
school to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University? In
what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified?
Statement on Research (Optional)
If you have done any research or independent study outside of school, please
include an abstract or summary of your work.
(From Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Undergraduate applicants must demonstrate a certain level of English proficiency
to insure that they will be able to complete their degree requirements at Northwestern.
Students whose first language is not English or whose schooling has not been in
English are required to submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). Northwestern will continue to accept the paper-and-computer
based versions of the test until the Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT) is fully
implemented and available to all countries.
Students whose schooling has been primarily in English are not required to submit
a TOEFL score if their score on the Critical Reading section of the SAT Reasoning
Test is above 600. Northwestern does not accept scores from other English
proficiency exams including the TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (ITP) or the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Median TOEFL score of admitted freshmen
TOEFL (computer-based)
277
TOEFL (internet-based)
111
SAT/ACT
Northwestern University requires all undergraduate applicants, whether educated
in the United States or abroad, to submit the results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT Reasoning Test) or American College Test (ACT) with writing.
SAT Subject Tests are not required for admission to Northwestern except for
two special admission programs: Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and
the Integrated Science Program (ISP). However, Northwestern strongly recommends
that all applicants take two or three SAT Subject Tests before the application deadline.
Reporting Codes for Northwestern University
SAT
1565
ACT
1106
http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/intl/applying/
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report (pdf) - required of all freshman applicants
Midyear Report (pdf) - required of all Regular Decision freshman applicants
Teacher Evaluation (pdf) - at least one evaluation is required
http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/intl/applying/freshman.htm
(13) Johns Hopkins University (Common
Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 多了一個題目選
項)
Deadlines
Early Decision Freshmen
October -Latest date to take standardized tests
November 1- Application due (the Universal College Application with the
Johns Hopkins Supplement or the Common Application with the Johns
Hopkins Supplement are accepted.)
November 15- CSS PROFILE form for financial aid plus supplementary
materials, if applicable
December 15- Decisions released
January 15- Enrollment reply-by date
February 15- Midyear Report due
March 1- Final due date for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
if applicable
Regular Decision Freshmen
December- Latest date to take standardized tests
January 1- Latest date for submitting the application; earlier submissions are
appreciated (the Universal College Application with the Johns Hopkins
Supplement or the Common Application with the Johns Hopkins Supplement
are accepted.)
February 15- Midyear Report due
March 1- Financial aid materials due, if applicable:
CSS PROFILE form for financial aid plus supplementary materials
Final due date for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
April 1- Decisions released
May 1- Enrollment reply-by date
http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/deadlines.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
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Johns Hopkins University Supplement
Essays and Short Answer Questions
A. Freshmen Applicants
Students applying as freshmen to Johns Hopkins using the Common Application
plus the Johns Hopkins Supplement must submit both the Common Application
essay and the short answer questions (250 word maximum) below. Include your name,
birth date, and the last four digits of your Social Security number on these and all
other additional sheets.
Write a brief essay (250 words maximum) in which you respond to the following
questions. (Freshman applicants only):
1. Johns Hopkins offers 50 majors across the schools of Arts and Sciences and
Engineering. On this application, we ask you to identify one or two that you
might like to pursue here. Why did you choose the way you did? If you are
undecided, why didn't you choose? (If any past courses or academic
experience influenced your decision, you may include them in your essay.)
2. A Typical student at Johns Hopkins spends less than 15 hours each week in a
classroom, leaving lots of time for volunteer opportunities, clubs and
organizations, athletics, social events, and other on- and off-campus activities.
Aside from the academic interests you've already expressed, in what activities
do you plan to engage as an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins?
B. Transfer Applicants
In your personal statement on the Common Application, you explained why you
are seeking to transfer. Please explain in detail why you wish to transfer to Johns
Hopkins University specifically.
(From Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS--International Applicants
In addition to the freshman test requirement outlined above, the TOEFL is
required of applicants who do not speak English at home AND have not attended an
English-language school for five years or longer. All other international applicants are
not required to submit TOEFL scores but may do so to supplement their application.
Applicants should score a minimum of 600 (written test) or 250 (computer test).
Applicants taking the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) should have minimum sub-scores
of 26 (Reading), 26 (Listening), 22 (Writing), and 25 (Speaking). A Critical
Reading SAT score of 670 or higher waives for the TOEFL requirement for all
students.
SAT/ACT--Freshman Applicants
The SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with Writing Test is required. Applicants
are strongly encouraged to submit up to three SAT subject tests.
Applicants interested in an engineering major should submit scores from the
Mathematics Level 2 SAT subject test and at least one science SAT subject test.
http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/testreqs.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report (including guidance counselor recommendation,
transcript, and high school profile)
Two Teacher Evaluations
International Certification of Finances Form, if applicable
http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/deadlines.html
(13) Washington University in Saint Louis (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
The Application for Undergraduate Admission to the Class of 2015 (the class
entering in fall 2011)
Freshman Application
Early Decision
Regular Decision
Calendar
Pre-Application Data
Complete and return immediately. If you have not
Sheet/Common Application
yet submitted the Common Application, one will be
Supplement due•
sent to you upon receipt of this form.
Complete Application due•
(Common Application*, Data
November 15, 2010•
January 15, 2011•
Sheet, Support Materials, and
$55 fee)
Academic Scholarship and
January 15, 2011•^
January 15, 2011•
Fellowship Applications due•°
Admission decision mailed
December 15, 2010
April 1, 2011
Two weeks from date of
Candidate Reply Date•
admission and financial
May 1, 2011•
assistance notification
• Materials must be received by the dates listed above
* If you prefer, you may submit the Universal College Application in place of the
Common Application
° A separate application is required for each scholarship. Applications are available in
the Academic Scholarship and Fellowship Programs booklet or on this website.
^ November 15 for the John B. Ervin Scholars Program—Early Decision Option and
Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program—Early Decision Option.
We prefer that you have the scores sent directly from the testing service. The last
test date accepted will be the December testing.
Can I apply for entrance in the spring semester?
Incoming freshmen may not apply for entrance in the spring semester. Only
transfer applicants may apply for entrance in the spring semester.
Can international students apply Early Decision?
Yes, and they may also apply for financial aid at the same time—all deadlines are
the same for domestic and international students.
http://admissions.wustl.edu/apply/freshmen/Pages/default.aspx
http://admissions.wustl.edu/apply/freshmen/Pages/Instructions.aspx
http://admissions.wustl.edu/faq/Pages/ProspectiveFreshmen.aspx
http://admissions.wustl.edu/faq/Pages/InternationalStudents.aspx#intled
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Washington U, St. Louis Supplement
No Supplemental Essay.
Tests
Standardized Tests: SAT or ACT, TOEFL or IELTS
All undergraduate applicants (freshmen and transfers) must submit the results
of two standardized tests. Students can choose between either the SAT or ACT. All
students whose first language is not English are required to take either the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language
Testing Service (IELTS). The SAT and ACT measure an applicant’s aptitude for
academic work at the university level; the TOEFL and IELTS measure an applicant’s
proficiency in English. All fours tests are administered in examination centers
throughout the world.
Since arrangements to take these examinations should be made well in
advance, applicants are encouraged to finalize these arrangements as early as
possible. (This is particularly true of the SAT and ACT, which are given less
frequently than the TOEFL and IELTS.) In all cases, registration should be taken at
least nine months prior to Washington University enrollment, and rush score reports
should be requested so that test results can be received early enough to be
considered for admission.
Applicants should request that their results be sent directly to Washington
University (code 6929 for the SAT and TOEFL, code 2386 for the ACT). For further
information about these examinations and/or to request registration forms, applicants
should either write directly to the testing services’ addresses provided below or
contact the nearest United States embassy, consulate, or United States Information
Service (USIS) Office.
All prospective Washington University international students whose first
language is not English are required to take either the TOEFL or IELTS (this is
true for non-native speakers living in the United States and for those who do not
speak English at home). Each applicant’s file will be reviewed with regard to English
proficiency. All undergraduates are tested prior to class registration and may be
required to enroll in a sequence of writing classes. Successfully completing an
English Composition course is a requirement for attaining a bachelor’s degree at
Washington University.
Subject Tests (SAT IIs) are recommended, but not required.
http://admissions.wustl.edu/apply/freshmen/Pages/Instructions.aspx
http://admissions.wustl.edu/apply/international/Pages/IntlAdditionalInfo.aspx
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Pre-Application Data Sheet
Secondary School Report
Teacher Evaluation: Only one Teacher Evaluation is required, but you are
welcome to submit more than one if you wish.
http://admissions.wustl.edu/apply/freshmen/Pages/ApplicationProcess.aspx
(15) Brown University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
All mailed applications must be postmarked by the dates below.
Regular Decision
Brown University First Year January 1
Supplement to the Common
Application
Common Application for First January 1
November 1
Transfer
Students
N/A
November 1
N/A
Early Decision
Year Students
Brown University Transfer
Supplement to the Common
Application
Common Application for
Transfer Students
Mid-Year School Report
N/A
N/A
March 1
N/A
N/A
March 1
No later than
mid-February
Brown/RISD Supplement**
January 1
Results from the SAT
January 1; or the
Reasoning Test and two SAT January
Subject Tests; or results from administration of
the ACT taken with the
the tests
Writing Test option
Transfers only:
Test options as above or old
SAT I + 3 SAT II Subject
Tests
Decisions mailed
On or near April 1
No later than
mid-February
November 1
November 1; or the March 1
November
administration of the
tests
March 1
Mid-December
Mid-May
** This form is required only of applicants to the Brown-RISD five-year dual degree
program.
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/applyingtobrown/importantdates.ht
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Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Brown Supplement
Short Responses
Please respond to each of the following questions. You are limited to the space
provided, but you may feel free to write less.
Please tell us more about your interest in Brown: Why does Brown appeal to you
as a college option? Who or what has influenced your decision to apply?
(Characters available 1000)
Why are you drawn to the academic fields you indicated in the Anticipated
Degree and Academic Interest questions above? (Characters available 1000)
Essay Question
This essay is required for all applicants.
Please respond to one of the following essay topics: A, B, or C. We prefer that you
limit your response to 500 words maximum, and that you avoid repeating the essay
submitted for the Common Application.
A. Tell us about an intellectual experience, project, class, or book that has
influenced or inspired you.
B. What is the best piece of advice you've ever been given, and why?
C. French novelist Anatole France wrote: "An education isn't how much you have
committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to
differentiate between what you do know and what you don't." What don't you
know?
Additional essays for applicants to specific programs
If you are interested in one or more of the following academic areas at Brown, we
would like to know a bit more about you. Please check the appropriate box(es) and
upload your response to the following questions.
-----Chemistry/Computer Science/Geology/Physics
(To be completed by applicants whose primary interest is one of the following
areas of study; please check one box and address each question separately. We also
suggest limiting your total response to 500 words.)
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geology
Physics
1. Many applicants to college are unsure about eventual majors. What factors led you
to an interest in the field of science you have selected?
2. What experiences beyond school work have broadened your interest in this field?
3. What concept in your anticipated major were you most proud of mastering?
4. Briefly describe the course(s) you have taken relating to your chosen field of
science.
-----Engineering
To be completed by applicants whose primary interest is Engineering; please
check the box and address each question separately. We also suggest limiting your
total response to 500 words.
1. Many applicants to college are unsure about eventual majors. What factors led you
to an interest in the field of Engineering?
2. What experiences beyond school work have broadened your interest in
Engineering?
3. Brown offers programs in Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical,
Materials, and Mechanical Engineering. Because there is a common core
curriculum within Engineering, students need not select a specific area until their
junior year. We are curious to know, however, if any particular program within
Engineering presently appeals to you. If so, please discuss that choice.
-----Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)
If you are interested in one of the following multiple degree programs at Brown,
please indicate the program of interest and respond to the required essay(s).
Program in Liberal Medical Education (Both essays required for applicants to this
program.)
1. Most high school seniors are unsure about eventual career choices. What
experiences have led you to consider medicine as your future profession? Please
describe specifically why you have chosen to apply to the Program in Liberal
Medical Education in pursuit of your career in medicine. Also, be sure to indicate
your rationale on how the PLME is a "good fit" for your personal, academic and
future professional goals.
2. Since the Program in Liberal Medical Education espouses a broad-based liberal
education, please describe your fields of interest in both the sciences and the liberal
arts. Be specific about what courses and aspects of the program will be woven into
a potential educational plan.
(From Online Application)
Supplementary Materials
If you are exceptionally accomplished in a particular area, such as music, visual
art, or creative writing, you may send us a sampling of your best work. Applicants are
not expected to provide additional materials; it is an option only.
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/appforms/secure/components.html
Portfolio/Supplementary Material Submission Guidelines
Students who have achieved unusual distinction in some area (music, science,
creative writing, art, photography, etc.) may submit examples of their best work for
the Board's consideration. Music tapes/compact discs and art slides are forwarded to
the respective departments for review while samples of creative writing and videos
are reviewed by the Board of Admission only if time permits. While the Board
accepts such supplementary materials for review, history has shown that submissions
rarely affect admission decisions. You should not feel obliged to submit to the Board
anything in addition to the required credentials.
If you do wish to submit any additional materials, you should follow these few
guidelines designed to assure the thorough consideration of your work:
1. IMPORTANT: Supplementary materials submitted for review cannot be returned
to you at the end of the admission process. Do not submit anything irreplaceable or
of value.
2. We do not accept or review music or art portfolio materials submitted with transfer
applications.
3. Do not enclose any of the regular application forms in a package of supplementary
materials.
4. All materials submitted either singly or collectively must be clearly marked with
your name and address.
5. Art portfolios should be designed to reveal and/or highlight the applicant's creative
potential. Applicants are encouraged to present a diverse body of work focusing on
individual artistic strengths and interests. Please do not send the original piece of
art. Include one sheet of 10-20 slides, or approximately 10 color prints of your
work with an accompanying list of the pieces including title, size, and medium. We
encourage drawings, paintings, collage, sculpture, photography, books, and mixed
media; we discourage the submission of ceramics, jewelry, and other crafts.
6. Music tapes and compact disc submissions should include an informational sheet
(included in or attached to the case) with your full name, name of the composer,
piece(s) performed, primary instrument and years studied, secondary instrument
and years studied (if applicable), description of music theory training, description
of ensemble experience (if applicable), description of most challenging repertoire
studied, and if applicable, the style period, i.e., Jazz, Classical, Romantic, etc.
Original compositions should be marked as such, with a score included. Do not
include any supplementary music materials with any regular application forms.
7. Consideration cannot be given to any materials submitted after January 1. The
work of Early Decision candidates must be received by the Admission Office not
later than November 1.
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/applyingtobrown/abouttheapplicati
on.html
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
If your native language is not English, the Board of Admission requires that you
submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as
evidence that your English proficiency is satisfactory for study at Brown. A TOEFL
score of 600 or above on the written exam, or 250 or above on the computer-based
exam, is required in most cases. The TOEFL requirement is waived for candidates
who have scored a 600 or above on the SAT I verbal examination.
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/applyingtobrown/internationalstude
nts.html
SAT/ACT
Standardized Testing
For freshman applicants, Brown normally expects to see EITHER the SAT
Reasoning Test (SAT I) and any two SAT Subject Tests (SAT II), OR the complete
ACT (with Writing). For transfer students, we also prefer to see such
scores. However, since the college you are endeavoring to transfer from may not
have required such examinations as part of their admission requirement, we will not
retroactively place this as a requirement on you as a Brown transfer applicant But
please note that the SAT’s give us one tool (among others) of comparing applicants
across a wide variety of secondary school preparation, and so we do encourage you to
take one or the other, if you have not done so previously.
If you have taken either test earlier, and the results are on your high school or
college transcript, that is acceptable. If not, you must have official test results sent
directly to Brown from either the College Board, which administers the SAT, or the
American College Testing Program, which administers the ACT. The Brown
institutional code numbers are:
For the SAT, Brown’s code number is 3094
For the ACT, Brown’s code number is 3800
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/applyingtobrown/transferstudents.h
tml
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Common Application Secondary School Report and High School Transcript
Common Application Teacher Evaluations (Two)
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/appforms/secure/Guide%20to%20
Applying%20to%20Brown.pdf
(15) Cornell University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Freshman
Filing Period for Regular Decision: September 1 – January 3
Filing Period for Early Decision: September 1 – November 1
As a reminder, we strongly recommend that you submit the Common Application,
Cornell University Supplement (with Cornell-specific essays) and the application fee
online. All other materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to
the application processing center.
Transfer
Filing Period for Fall Transfer Admission: February 1 – March 1
Filing Period for Spring Transfer Admission: September 1 – October 1
http://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/international/deadlines.cfm
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
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Cornell U Supplement
College Interest Essays
Please respond to the essay question below (maximum of 500 words) that
corresponds to the undergraduate college(s) to which you are applying. If you are
utilizing the primary / alternate admission option, you must complete an essay for
both colleges; please complete the essays that correspond to your primary and
alternate choice.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences:
How have your interests and related experiences influenced your selection of
major?
College of Architecture, Art, and Planning:
How does the major you would like to study in the College of Architecture, Art,
and Planning match your intellectual, academic, and career interests? Discuss any
activities you have engaged in that are relevant to your chosen major.
College of Arts and Sciences:
Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting
to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts and
Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major, or field of study.
College of Engineering:
Engineers turn ideas (technical, scientific, mathematical) into reality. Tell us about
an engineering idea you have or your interest in engineering. Explain how Cornell
Engineering can help you further explore this idea or interest.
School of Hotel Administration:
What work and non-work experiences, academic interests, and career goals
influenced your decision to study hospitality management? How will these contribute
to your success at the School of Hotel Administration?
College of Human Ecology:
What do you value about the College of Human Ecology perspective and the
majors that interest you, as you consider your academic goals and plans for the
future?
School of Industrial and Labor Relations:
Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting
to you. In your essay please address how the ILR curriculum will help you fulfill
these interests and your long-term goals.
(From Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS Requirements for Freshman & Transfer applicants
International freshman and transfer applicants for whom English is not the first
language must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.
The recommended minimum TOEFL and IELTS scores are as follows:
TOEFL: 100 (Internet-based Exam) and 600 (Paper Exam)
IELTS: 7
Exemptions:
We will waive the TOEFL and/or IELTS requirement for international
students who have achieved a score of at least 670 on the Critical Reading
section of the SAT exam.
We also will waive the TOEFL and/or IELTS requirement for international
students who have studied for at least 4 years in the United States or other
nations where English is an official language. For transfer applicants, we will
consider both secondary school and college/university attendance.
http://admissions.cornell.edu/announcements/index.cfm#Item2
SAT/ACT
All freshman applicants should submit either the SAT Reasoning Test or the
ACT with Writing. In addition, each of Cornell’s undergraduate colleges and schools
maintains specific requirements for the SAT Subject Tests (see requirements
below). It is your responsibility to make sure that you have taken the appropriate
Subject Tests and have the scores officially reported to Cornell from the testing
agency by the application deadline. (Transfer Applicants: If you didn’t take either
test previously, there’s no need to take one now. If you’ve already taken the SAT or
the ACT, please ask the testing agency to send us the official scores.)
Please note that Cornell requires students to submit all scores from SAT tests
taken and does not participate in the College Board’s Score Choice.
SAT Subject Test Requirements by College
Agriculture and Life Sciences: a science and mathematics (any level) are
recommended, but not required
Architecture Art and Planning: mathematics (any level)
Arts and Sciences: two subjects of your choice
Engineering: mathematics (any level) and a science
Hotel Administration: mathematics (any level)
Human Ecology: mathematics (any level) and one subject of your choice
Industrial and Labor Relations: mathematics (any level); ACT test takers
exempt from Subject Test requirement
Early Decision candidates: Scores from the October and November SAT testing
dates are usually available in time to be considered for Early Decision applicants.
http://admissions.cornell.edu/announcements/index.cfm#Item2
Scores
What are the GPA and SAT/ACT cutoffs for admission?
We don't have any. Unlike some state university systems, Cornell does not use
any single formula for its admission decisions. In fact, the whole process can be very
subjective. First and foremost, we look at your high school record, the rigor of your
coursework, your grades, and your rank-in-class (don't worry if your school doesn't
rank -- that's quite common). The personal application you write (essays,
extra-curriculars, etc.) is also a very important piece of Cornell's selection process.
Standardized testing plays a role, but probably not as much as you think. From there,
we rely on a lot of tools that can't be quantified: recommendations, for example, and
interviews (required for architecture and hotel applicants). Since all of these pieces
help inform our decisions, we can't point to any master chart of GPA and test scores
and automatically tell you what the decision will be. And frankly, we like it that way,
because it allows us to learn as much as we can about each of our applicants.
http://admissions.cornell.edu/resources/faq_answer.cfm?num=25
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report
Applicants to Cornell are required to submit two teacher recommendations.
The Midyear Report should be submitted as soon after January 2 as possible.
All admitted international students will receive the required Declaration of
Finances form with their acceptance materials. In most cases, visa
documentation and approval require more time than in the past, so submit your
Declaration of Finances form as soon as you send your acceptance deposit. For
further information, see the following Web sites:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html and www.isso.cornell.edu.
http://admissions.cornell.edu/resources/faq_answer.cfm?num=16
http://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/firstyear/instructions.cfm
(17) Rice University (Common Application)-2011 (題目
同 2010; Major 的第一題字元減少到 2000)
Deadlines
To apply to Rice University, freshman applicants must submit the Common
Application, the Rice Supplement to the Common Application, and all required
supporting documentation (listed below) by the appropriate application deadline:
Early Decision
November 1, 2010
Shepherd School of Music*
December 1, 2010
*to include the audition request form
Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program
December 1, 2010
Regular Decision
January 2, 2011
http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/images/futureowls/FreshmanAppInstructions.pdf
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Rice U Supplement
Majors
1. With the understanding that the choice of academic school you indicated is not
binding, explain why you are applying to that particular school of study
(Characters available 2000)
2. What motivated you to apply to Rice University? Please be specific and limit your
response to 200 words. (Characters available 1500)
Essay
The Committee on Admission is interested in getting to know each candidate as
well as possible through the application process. The following essay question is
designed to demonstrate your writing skills and facilitate our full appreciation of who
you are.
Architecture applicants should skip (A) and respond to (B).
A. The quality of Rice's academic life and the Residential College System are heavily
influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural traditions each student
brings. What perspective do you feel that you will contribute to life at Rice? (Most
applicants are able to respond successfully in two to three “double-spaced”
pages.)
B. (Essays for Architecture Applicants Only) Please respond to each of the following
(Responses to each section should be approximately one page.):
1) What aspirations, experiences, or relationships have motivated you to pursue
the study of architecture?
2) Outside of academics, what do you enjoy most or find most challenging?
(From Online Application)
Tests
Rice requires all first-year applicants to take (a) the SAT and two SAT Subject
tests in fields related to the candidate’s proposed division of study OR (b) the ACT
with the writing test. It is our policy to use the highest scores from any sitting on the
SAT in order to consider each applicant’s most positive test results. Recognizing that
this policy could disadvantage those students who cannot afford repeated testing or
expensive test prep coaching, we believe a comprehensive testing history provides us
with the appropriate context required for making a fair judgment of what the test
scores mean in a holistic admission process. Therefore, we require all applicants
submitting the SAT to submit all scores to Rice. The ACT does not condone
splitting and combining sub-scores from multiple sittings, therefore, it is Rice’s policy
to use the highest ACT composite score in admission consideration. If a candidate
submits both an SAT and an ACT score, the committee will consider the test that best
enhances the application. Rice does not require a minimum score on these tests.
Applicants whose first language and language of instruction was not English are
required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum
acceptable score is 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or
100 on the Internet-based test.
http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/images/futureowls/FreshmanAppInstructions.pdf
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
School Report (counselor recommendation)
One Teacher Evaluation (teacher recommendation)
Rice Signature Page
The Rice International Student Financial Statement
http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Freshman.asp?SnID=707488947
(17) Vanderbilt University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Early Decision I
October 9, 2010 – Preferred last day to take the SAT Test
October 23, 2010 – Preferred last day to take the ACT
November 1, 2010 – Postmark deadline for complete application
December 4, 2010 – Blair School of Music auditions
December 15, 2010 – Admission decisions mailed
December 31, 2010 – Postmark deadline for matriculation deposit
Early Decision II
December 4, 2010 – Preferred last day to take the SAT Test
December 4, 2010 – Blair School of Music auditions
December 11, 2010 – Preferred last day to take the ACT
January 3, 2011 – Postmark deadline for complete application
January 28-29, 2011 – Blair School of Music auditions
February 15, 2011 – Admission decisions mailed
March 1, 2011 – Postmark deadline for matriculation deposit
Regular Decision
December 4, 2010 – Preferred last day to take the SAT Test
December 4, 2010 – Blair School of Music auditions
December 11, 2010 – Preferred last day to take the ACT
January 3, 2011 – Postmark deadline for complete application
January 3, 2011 – Last day to submit audition forms and music profile to
Blair School of Music
January 28-29, 2011 – Blair School of Music auditions
February 1, 2011 – Taped auditions to Blair School of Music due
February 11-12 2011 – Blair School of Music auditions
February 25-26, 2011 – Blair School of Music auditions
April 1, 2011 – Admission decisions mailed
May 1, 2011 – Postmark deadline for matriculation deposit
http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/admissions-dates-deadlines.php
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-OR-
In the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Vanderbilt Supplement
No Supplemental Essay.
Tests
SAT/ACT
The SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with Writing is required of all
undergraduate applicants. These standardized university entrance examinations
measure verbal and mathematic skills. We advise students to take the SAT or ACT
exam at least twice and submit all scores. If you take the same test more than once,
we will focus our evaluation of test scores on the highest scores available (from either
test).
SAT Subject Tests are not required for admission, but if you have taken SAT
Subject Tests we recommend you submit those scores for consideration. Applicants
who choose not to submit SAT Subject Tests will not be at a disadvantage in the
admission process.
TOEFL/IELTS
The results of such standardized English language proficiency examinations are
used by the Admission Committee to better understand a student's English language
ability, especially for non-native speakers. Because the SAT and ACT are written for
U.S. domestic students, we understand that many international applicants do not score
as well on the SAT Critical Reading test and a TOEFL or IELTS score will enhance
the strength of a student's application. This requirement will only be waived if the
language of instruction has been English or if a student has scored above 600 on
the SAT Critical Reading.
Minimum scores of 570 on the PBT, 230 on the CBT, or 100 on the iBT are
recommended. Institutional TOEFL examinations are not accepted; the examinations
must be taken at an official TOEFL testing center.
http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/undergraduate-international-student-admissions.php
http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/college-application-process.php
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
A counselor or administrator letter of recommendation and two academic
teacher letters of recommendation
http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/undergraduate-international-student-admissions.php
(19) University of Notre Dame (Common
Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 改為 5 選 3 的
Short Answer)
Deadlines
There are two seasons to which to apply to Notre Dame, Early Action with a
deadline of November 1st and Regular Action with a deadline of December 31st.
Those students that apply Early Action will be notified of our decision by Christmas
and those who apply Regular Action will be notified the first week of April. Please
note that applying Early Action does not show more interest in Notre Dame and it is a
more selective applicant pool. If you have any questions as to which season to apply,
please feel free to contact us.
Applicants seeking international financial aid (non-US Citizens/Permanent
Residents) who apply Early Action will automatically be deferred to our Regular
Action pool as the International Scholarship Committee does not meet until the first
week of March.
Students living abroad may apply through our paper application or online. Mailed
documents should be sent by courier service to ensure a timely arrival.
http://admissions.nd.edu/admission-and-application/international-students/internation
al-admissions-information/
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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University of Notre Dame Supplement
Required Courses
For students intending to enter the College of Arts and Letters or the Mendoza
College of Business, excluding the Arts and Letters pre-medical/pre-dental program
and the combined Arts-Engineering program, the 16 units must be distributed as
follows:
English
4
Algebra, Advanced Algebra, and
3
Geometry
Foreign Language
2
Science
2
History
2
Additional History, Science,
3
Foreign Language, Mathematics,
and English courses
For students intending to enter the College of Science, the College of
Engineering, the School of Architecture, the Arts and Letters
pre-medical/pre-dental program, or the combined Arts-Engineering program, the
distribution must be:
English
4
Algebra, Advanced Algebra, and
3
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics (e.g.,
1
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus,
Calculus)
Foreign Language
2
History
2
Chemistry (excluding
1
Architecture intents)
Additional History, Science,
3
Foreign Language, Mathematics,
and English courses
A unit is the credit for a year of satisfactory work in an accredited secondary
school. The two language units required must be in the same language.
Deficiencies/Additional Notes
If you lack any of the units required for admission to Notre Dame, please use
the space below to explain why your high school record lacks those units and
describe how you might fulfill the requirements prior to enrolling at Notre Dame.
(Characters available 2000) For example, some applicants attend secondary schools
that do not offer courses such as physics or foreign languages. If admitted to Notre
Dame, they would be advised to eliminate the deficiencies by completing the
necessary courses at a local college during the spring and summer.
Please be advised that we do include algebra and/or any foreign language course
completed during eighth grade in our count of admission requirements. For example,
if you earned credit for one full-year introductory French course as an eighth grader
and then completed French II in ninth grade, you need not detail such circumstances
here.
Short Answer
Please select three of the following five prompts and provide a response of
approximately 150 words to each. (Characters available 1000)Your responses will
be read by Notre Dame Admission’s counselors as they strive to learn more about you.
Feel free to use personal examples, anecdotes, or anything that helps differentiate you
from your peers
1. The Grotto is a cherished destination on Notre Dame's campus, a space that
invites students and visitors to pray and take time for reflection. Do you have a
place that you seek out, and what do you contemplate there?
2. What is one small detail in the world that you notice and wish others did, too?
3. The curriculum offered at Notre Dame varies from what you might expect (e.g.
Introduction to Biological Sciences, Accountancy) to topics you might not (e.g.
Theology and Engineering, Friendship: From Aristotle to Facebook). If you could
introduce a new course and serve as the expert instructor, what would it be and
why?
4. Tell us about a time when you have surprised others or yourself by doing
something unexpected.
5. Why are you interested in attending the University of Notre Dame?
Supplementary Materials
All material should be clearly identified with the applicant's name and address.
Supplemental materials for Art, Music and Architecture must be received within one
week of application deadline to: The University of Notre Dame, Undergraduate
Admissions Office, 220 Main Building, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Supplementary
material is considered part of the application and will not be returned.
-----Art and design samples
If you are a prospective art major, or if you have significant artistic talent and are
interested in developing it at Notre Dame, then your application should include
samples of your work. Please send ten to twenty 35mm slides in a transparent slide
sheet holder or a CD with electronic files (jpeg or pdf only) with accompanying 8.5 x
11 color laser prints of each piece. (Do not send original work.) The art and design
faculty will evaluate the work. Slides will be returned if a self-addressed, stamped
envelope is included. Please do not send work in its original format as we do not
return samples of art/design talent.
-----Music tapes or CD
If you are a prospective music major, then you should submit a cassette tape or
CD of a solo performance. The music faculty will evaluate the recorded performance.
Please do not send work in its original format as we do not return samples of
talent.
-----Athletic talent
If you hope to play a varsity sport at Notre Dame, please communicate
information about your talent directly to the appropriate Notre Dame coach, using this
address: (Name of sport) Coach, Joyce Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5678.
4. Architecture Portfolios - If you are a prospective architecture major, a strong
portfolio can enhance your application, but is not required. The preferred format is an
8 1/2" x 11" paper portfolio with two dozen images that display a variety of subject
matter and mediums. The architecture faculty will evaluate the portfolio. Please do
not send work in its original format as we do not return portfolios.
(From Common Online Application—U of Notre Dame Supplement)
Tests
All applicants must submit results of the SAT I: Reasoning Test or the ACT
Assessment. In addition, students whose native language is not English must take the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS.
http://admissions.nd.edu/admission-and-application/international-students/internation
al-admissions-information/
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
A letter of evaluation from a teacher, headmaster, or counselor
A completed International Student Certification of Finances.
Can a student send in more than one teacher evaluation?
We ask that our applicants adhere to our policy of sending one letter of evaluation
from a teacher they have had in a core academic discipline during high school. We
encourage students to ask the classroom teacher who is most familiar with their work
ethic, classroom performance, and character. The student’s high school guidance
counselor also has the option of sending a letter of evaluation along with the
“Counselor’s Report,” which is available through the online or paper application.
http://admissions.nd.edu/admission-and-application/international-students/internation
al-admissions-information/
http://admissions.nd.edu/admission-and-application/prospective-first-year-students/ap
plication-faq/
(20) Emory University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Application Plan
Application Deadline Decision Notification
Early Decision I
November 1
December 15
Emory Scholars*
November 15
Semifinalists notified
late-January
Deposit
Deadline
January
15
May 1
Early Decision II
January 1
February 15
March 1
Regular Decision January 15
April 1
May 1
*Requires nomination by an appropriate high school official.
http://www.emory.edu/admission/admission/first_year_application/index.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Emory U Supplement
Short Answer Question(s)
If you are applying to Emory College only, please answer question number one.
If you are applying to Oxford College only, please answer question number two. For
either of these responses, please click on the “Upload Document” button after
question number two. If you are applying to both Emory College and Oxford College,
you will need to answer both questions separately. (Please limit responses to no more
than 250 words per question.)
1. Many students decide to apply to Emory University based on our size, location,
reputation, and yes, the weather. Besides these valid reasons as a possible
college choice, why is Emory University a particularly good match for you?
2. Describe your specific interest in beginning your Emory career at Oxford
College and how you think our liberal arts intensive education is a good match
for you.
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Results from either the SAT I* or ACT; SAT II results are encouraged but are not
required unless home-schooled.
Last year, the mid-50th percentile of Emory’s admitted class had SAT I scores
between a 1950-2250. Thus, 25 percent of the admitted class had scores above a 2250,
and 25 percent had scores below a 1950. The ACT mid-50th percentile range was 30
to 33 with 25 percent having scores above or below.
TOEFL
If English is your second language, you may also submit results from the TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) in addition to or in lieu of the SAT I or ACT
http://www.emory.edu/admission/admission/first_year_application/index.html
http://www.emory.edu/admission/admission/international_students/guidelines_interna
tional_applicants.html
http://www.emory.edu/admission/admission/first_year_application/admission_conside
rations.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary school report / counselor's recommendation
Up to two additional optional recommendations
http://www.emory.edu/admission/admission/first_year_application/index.html
(21) Georgetown University -2011 (Essay1 題目變 2 選
1)
Deadlines
Date or Deadline
As soon as possible
November 1
December 15
January 10
Action
Submit the Personal Data Form
Deadline for Early Action applications
Announcement of Early Action results
Deadline for Regular Decision applications
February 1
Deadline for financial aid forms: CSS Profile and FAFSA
April 1
Announcement of Regular Decision results
May 1
Reply date for all accepted first year students
http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying_firstyear_deadlines.cfm
Essays
Short Essay
In the space available discuss the significance to you of the school or summer
activity in which you have been most involved.
Essay Requirement
Compose two brief essays (approximately one page each) on the topics given
below. Essays should be typewritten. Attach the required essays to the top of this
page.
Essay One
All applicants: The Admissions Committee would like to know more about you
in your own words.
Please respond to one of the following two prompts:
(A) Please submit a brief essay, either personal or creative, which you feel best
describes you.
(B) Describe an experience you have had living or working in a diverse
community. How might that experience help you to contribute to the life of a
university community like Georgetown’s?
Essay Two
Applicants to Georgetown College: Please relate your interest in studying at
Georgetown University to your goals. How do these thoughts relate to your chosen
course of study? (If you are applying to major in the FLL or in a Science, please
specifically address those interests.)
Applicants to the School of Nursing & Health Studies: Describe how your
experiences or ideas shaped your decision to pursue a health profession and how
these experiences or ideas may aid your future contribution to the field.
Applicants to the Walsh School of Foreign Service: Briefly discuss a current
global issue, indicating why you consider it important and what you suggest should
be done to deal with it.
Applicants to the McDonough School of Business: Briefly describe the factors
that have influenced your interest in studying business.
http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/documents/appforms/firstyear/FirstYearPart2.pdf
Tests
SAT
Georgetown's SAT code is 5244.
Georgetown only considers the critical reading and math portions of the SAT,
not the writing section. If an applicant takes the SAT more than once, the admissions
committees will consider the highest critical reading score and the highest math score
from multiple test sessions when reviewing the application.
ACT
Georgetown's ACT code is 0668.
Georgetown accepts the ACT in lieu of the SAT. Applicants who take the ACT
more than once will have their highest composite score considered in the evaluation
process. The optional writing section on the ACT is not required, nor is the writing
sub-score used in the application review process.
SAT Subject Tests
It is strongly recommended that all candidates, whether they have taken the SAT
Reasoning Test or the ACT, submit three SAT Subject Tests scores. The scores from
writing portion on the SAT Reasoning Test and the optional writing portion of the
ACT will not be used in place of a Subject Test.
TOEFL
TOEFL is recommended for candidates studying in non-U.S. educational systems
and whose native language is not English. Georgetown does not accept results from
the IELTS. Please contact either the Educational Testing Service (ETS) or the
American College Testing Program (ACT) for details about this exam.
http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying_firstyear_preparation.cfm
http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying_firstyear_international.cfm
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report (including transcript)
Teacher's Recommendation: give this form to a teacher of one of your junior or
senior courses, according to the following guidelines:
APPL ICANTS TO GEORGETOWN COL LEGE:
Science or Pre Medical: a science or mathematics teacher
Languages and Linguistics: a foreign language teacher
Other Programs: a teacher of your choice in a core academic subject
APPLICANTS TO THE MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS:
a mathematics or social studies teacher
APPLICANTS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES:
a science or mathematics teacher
APPLICANTS TO THE WALSH SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE:
a teacher of your choice in a core academic subject
http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying_firstyear_appchecklist.cfm
http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/documents/appforms/firstyear/FirstYearTeachersR
eport.pdf
(22) University of California—Berkeley -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the filing period. Most
campuses do not accept applications after that. If you apply after the filing period to a
campus that is no longer accepting applications, we'll notify you that your application
will not be forwarded to the campus. You may receive a full or partial refund of the
application fee.
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester
November 1–30
Winter quarter/spring semester
July 1–31
Spring quarter
October 1–31
UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system while all other campuses
are on the quarter system. All campuses are open for the fall term. For openings in
other terms, check open/closed majors.
UC Berkeley accepts applications for the fall semester only. The fall term
begins in August.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Essays
Personal Statement
Dear Sir/Madam,
去信 I am a prospective freshman applicant. I want to know if the 2 personal
statement prompts for fall 2011 will be different from those for fall 2010
Thank you for your email of September 3, 2010. The personal statement
回信 prompts will be the same this year as last year. Please feel free to call or
email us again should you have any questions
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one
prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250
words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for
example — is fine.
Topics for freshman applicants
Please read the complete information about the personal statement provided in the
application. These are the prompts you will be asked to answer:
PROMPT #1
Freshman applicants
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or
school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Transfer applicants
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed
and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work,
internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities —
and what you have gained from
PROMPT #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes
you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/p
ersonal_statement.html
Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the
application. (Additional comments can be no more than 550 words.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Students applying for admission as freshmen must submit scores on an approved
test of mathematics, language arts and writing — either the ACT Assessment plus
Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test.
In addition, you must take two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas
of your choice: English, history and social studies, mathematics, science or languages.
These tests must be taken no later than December of the last year of secondary
school.
If you are currently residing or attending school in a country where the ACT with
Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test is offered, you are required to take one of the tests,
self-report your scores on your application and submit official test results to UC by
the stated application deadlines.
We're sympathetic to the fact that students living in certain countries where these
tests are not offered (e.g., the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran)
are challenged to fulfill this requirement. However, given the large number of
applications we receive from students throughout the world, we very rarely make
exceptions to the requirement.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/international/applying-for-admissio
n/index.html
For applications to the College of Letters and Science, Natural Resources and
Environmental Design, no consideration is given to the indicated major in the review
process. However, for the professional colleges of Chemistry and Engineering,
demonstrated interest in the major is also taken into consideration. Furthermore, in
the colleges of Chemistry and Engineering, Berkeley faculty in these disciplines have
also asked that readers place added emphasis on sustained achievement in
mathematics and science, and have indicated a preference that these applicants take
the Math Level 2 SAT Subject Test and a science test (Biology, Chemistry or
Physics) that is closely related to the applicant's intended major.
http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/freshmen.asp?id=56&navid=N
TOEFL/IELTS
Proficiency in English will be critical to your success. UC Berkeley requires one
of the following proficiency exams from all international students coming from a
school where the language of instruction is not English:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a score of 7 or higher
on the academic module
---OR-- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
1. a score of 220 or higher on the computer-based exam or 550 on the
paper-based exam
2. Internet-based TOEFL (IBT): a score of 83 or higher
You must complete the proficiency exam no later than the December
examination dates of the year in which you file your application.
http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/freshmen.asp?id=55&navid=N
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
In most cases, UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for
undergraduate admission. Do NOT submit recommendations unless they are
specifically requested by a UC campus.
(23) Carnegie Mellon University (Common Application)
-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Deadlines are the same for international students as those posted for regular, early,
transfer and spring admission. However, we do recommend submitting the
preliminary application as soon as possible.
Carnegie Mellon does account for the time that overseas mail can take, and we'll
accept applications and supporting materials postmarked by the appropriate deadline.
However, it is in your best interest to ensure that materials arrive in a timely matter to
avoid a delay in the review of your application.
Application Plan
Application Deadline
Admission Notification
Early Decision I
Non-College of Fine Arts
applicants; does include
Architecture applicants
November 1, 2009
December 15, 2009
Early Decision I
College of Fine Arts
applicants; does not include
Architecture applicants
November 1, 2009
December 15, 2009
(Early Decision is not
available for Acting,
Directing, Music Theatre,
Composition, Flute,
Piano, Voice,
BHA/BSA/BCSA.)
Early Decision II
December 1, 2009
(not available for CFA or
BHA/BSA/BCSA)
January 15, 2010
Regular Decision
January 1, 2010
(December 1, 2010 for
CFA)
No later than April 15,
2010
Early Admission
Juniors only
January 1, 2010
(December 1, 2010 for
CFA)
No later than April 15,
2010
http://my.cmu.edu/portal/site/admission/persp_inter
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
CMU Supplement
Personal Information
Reading List – List four books you have read this year. (Characters available
500)
Essay
Please submit a one-page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have
chosen Carnegie Mellon your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s).
This essay should include the reasons why you've chosen the major(s), any goals or
relevant work plans and any other information you would like us to know. If you are
applying to more than one college or program, please mention each college or
program you are applying to. Because our admission committees review applicants by
college and programs, your essay can impact our final decision. Please do not exceed
one page for this essay.
(From Online Application)
Tests
American colleges and universities use standardized tests as one part of the
evaluation of applicants for admission. We realize that international students may
be at some disadvantage in parts of these tests. We keep that in mind while reviewing
your application.
To be considered for admission as a freshman, you must take the following tests:
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (with Writing component), two SAT Subject Tests
(as outlined in our application materials) and the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). Please note that we do not accept GCE "O" level examinations
for placement.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) should be taken if your native language is not
English. Carnegie Mellon requires TOEFL scores of 250 or better on the CBT TOEFL,
600 or better on the pencil and paper TOEFL, 100 or better on the internet-based
TOEFL or an IELTS score of 7 and above. Please arrange to have these scores sent no
later than January 1st.
http://my.cmu.edu/portal/site/admission/persp_inter
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Pre-Application Materials: All international students wishing to apply to
Carnegie Mellon must complete the preliminary application before their
application for admission will be accepted. Because Carnegie Mellon does not
offer financial aid to international students, we use this form to verify each
student's ability to pay for a Carnegie Mellon education. (Deadline for
submission: 11/1)
Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
2 Teacher Recommendations
http://my.cmu.edu/portal/site/admission/persp_inter/
http://my.cmu.edu/portal/site/admission/adm_req/
(23) University of Southern California -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Fall 2011 Deadlines
October 15, 2010: Part I Application Deadline for Freshmen and Transfer
Students (USC's Part I application is optional)
December 1, 2010: Freshman Application Deadline for Scholarship
Consideration
January 10, 2011: Freshman Application Deadline
February 1, 2011: Transfer Application Deadline for Scholarship and Regular
Consideration
http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/dates_deadlines.html
Essays
Essay
Please write an essay, approximately 500-700 words (typically one page) in
length on one of following topics:
USC’s speaker series "What Matters to Me and Why" asks faculty and staff to
reflect on their values, beliefs, and motivations. Presenters talk about choices they
have made, difficulties encountered, and commitments solidified. Write an essay
about an event or experience that helped you learn what is important to you and
why it is important.
Visions and Voices is a university-wide arts and humanities initiative that seeks to
transform students’ perspectives through presentations and performances by top
artists, writers, and scholars. Tell us about a creative project, performance or other
work of yours and how it reflects your vision or voice.
Thomas Edison failed many times before successfully inventing the modern
electric light bulb. He said, "If I find 10,000 ways something won’t work, I haven’t
failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another
step forward." Reflect on a challenge you overcame through persistence.
Short Answers
In approximately one paragraph each, please answer the following questions:
1. Tell us about an activity that is important to you, and why. Please feel free to talk
about an activity other than one you may have discussed in your essay.
2. Describe your academic interests and how you plan to pursue them at USC. Please
feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections.
3. OPTIONAL: Any information you believe is relevant to our consideration of you
as an applicant, but not already discussed or explained in your application.
Quick Takes
Please respond to each of the following in one sentence or less; a single word
may suffice. These questions have no right or wrong answers.
Describe yourself in three words:
Favorite food:
Favorite fictional character:
Greatest invention of all time:
What do you like to do for fun?
Role model:
Favorite book:
Best movie of all time:
Favorite musical performer/band, or composer:
Dream job:
Activity Summary
Please briefly describe your activities, including any awards you might have
received. For each activity, use this format: Name of activity; grade(s) you were
involved in it; number of hours per week; number of weeks per year; description of
the activity; your role(s).
For example: Spanish Club; 9th-12th grade; 2 hours per week; 30 weeks per year;
language club dedicated to promoting the understanding of Spanish language and
culture; elected treasure junior year and president senior year:
For a sample activity summary, please click here.
Instruction: Some readers of your application may not be familiar with a particular
school activity, so we encourage you to add a line or two that explains what the
organization does. Also, include an estimate of the time you typically spend on each
activity.
We are not necessarily looking for quantity, but we would like to get a broader
sense of your experiences. There is no checklist that we use to assess your
involvement. Work counts as an activity, as does caring for a family member, or being
involved in activities unrelated to school or charity.
Please list items in the following order:
1. Offices held and activities and organizations in which you have participated
(athletics, debate, academic decathlon, community service, cultural and religious
organizations, etc.):
2. Work experience:
3. Summer programs, conferences or special events attended:
4. Other special experiences or background, or unusual hobbies:
5. If there are gaps in your education since high school, please provide a
chronological list of your activities since then (e.g., work, travel):
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
USC requires either the SAT or the ACT (with the optional Writing test) scores
from all freshman international students attending high school in the United States
and all freshman international students attending an accredited American or
International school outside of the United States.
TOEFL/IELTS
Freshmen and transfer applicants whose native language is English are presumed
to be proficient. This includes applicants from countries such as the United Kingdom,
Australia, New Zealand, and Canada (except Quebec) where English is both the first
language of the country and the language of instruction. Applicants with minimum
scores of 100 on TOEFL iBT (with at least 20 in each section), 600 on SAT Critical
Reading, or 27 on ACT English are presumed to be proficient.
http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/inter_students.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
All freshman applicants should submit one Counselor/Teacher Report and
letter of recommendation. You may submit additional forms and letters; however,
the number of recommendations received does not factor into our
decision-making process.
http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/fresh_standards.html
(25) University of California—Los Angeles -2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the filing period. Most
campuses do not accept applications after that. If you apply after the filing period to a
campus that is no longer accepting applications, we'll notify you that your application
will not be forwarded to the campus. You may receive a full or partial refund of the
application fee.
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester
November 1–30
Winter quarter/spring semester
July 1–31
Spring quarter
October 1–31
UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system while all other campuses
are on the quarter system. All campuses are open for the fall term. For openings in
other terms, check open/closed majors.
Essays
Personal Statement
Dear Sir/Madam,
去信 I am a prospective freshman applicant. I want to know if the 2 personal
statement prompts for fall 2011 will be different from those for fall 2010
Thank you for your email of September 3, 2010. The personal statement
回信 prompts will be the same this year as last year. Please feel free to call or
email us again should you have any questions
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one
prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250
words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for
example — is fine.
Topics for freshman applicants
Please read the complete information about the personal statement provided in the
application. These are the prompts you will be asked to answer:
PROMPT #1
Freshman applicants
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or
school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Transfer applicants
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed
and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work,
internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities —
and what you have gained from
PROMPT #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes
you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/p
ersonal_statement.html
Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the
application. (Additional comments can be no more than 550 words.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Students applying for admission as freshmen must submit scores on an approved
test of mathematics, language arts and writing — either the ACT Assessment plus
Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test.
In addition, you must take two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas
of your choice: English, history and social studies, mathematics, science or languages.
These tests must be taken no later than December of the last year of secondary
school.
If you are currently residing or attending school in a country where the ACT with
Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test is offered, you are required to take one of the tests,
self-report your scores on your application and submit official test results to UC by
the stated application deadlines.
We're sympathetic to the fact that students living in certain countries where these
tests are not offered (e.g., the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran)
are challenged to fulfill this requirement. However, given the large number of
applications we receive from students throughout the world, we very rarely make
exceptions to the requirement.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/international/applying-for-admissio
n/index.html
SAT II
Two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas*:
Note: Starting with Fall Quarter 2012 we will no longer require two SAT Subject
exams. (We will still review these exam scores if applicants choose to send them to us,
however, and certain SAT Subject exams may be recommended for some majors.)
English (literature)
history/social studies
mathematics (Level 2 only; Level 1 will no longer be accepted)
science
languages (other than English)
* - Applicants to the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science are
strongly encouraged to take the following SAT Subject Tests: Math Level 2 and a
science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) that is closely related to the
applicant's intended major.
http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/intl.htm
TOEFL/IELTS
A proficiency in English will be critical to your success. UCLA requires one of
the following proficiency exams from all international students coming from
non-English speaking countries:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
a score of 7 or higher on the academic module
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
a score of 83 or higher on the Internet-based test (iBT)
a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based test (PBT)
When you take the test, have your scores forwarded by the testing service to the
UCLA Undergraduate Admissions Office.
http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/intl.htm
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
In most cases, UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for
undergraduate admission. Do NOT submit recommendations unless they are
specifically requested by a UC campus.
(25) University of Virginia (Common Application)
-2011 (Supplement Essay 第一題 Engineering 的題目改
變; 第二題第 3,4 個題目改變)
Deadlines
Document
Method of Submission
First-Year
Deadline
Common App, U.Va.
Supplement (PDF), & Fee
Online via
commonapp.org
Official score report
sent by testing agency
Common App's
counselor portal OR
mail
Common App's
counselor portal OR
mail
Jan 1
Standardized Test Scores
Required Secondary School Report,
Transcript, &
Recommendations
Mid-Year Reports
Jan 1
Jan 10
Feb 15
Final Transcripts
Supporting documents for
in-state privileges (VA
residents)
Financial Guarantee Form
(MS WORD) (international
students)
Fee wavier supporting
documents
Common App's
counselor portal OR
mail
ASAP
Mail or fax to (434)
982-2663
Jan 1
Mail
Fax to (434) 924-7674
Mail (see art
supplement submission
guidelines)
http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/apply.html
Optional Art Supplements
n/a
Jan 1
Dec 1
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
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University of Virginia Supplement Essays for First-Years
1. We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars,
researchers, and artists. Answer the question that corresponds to the school you
selected above. Limit your answer to a half page or roughly 250 words.
College of Arts and Sciences: What work of art, music, science, mathematics,
or literature has surprised, unsettled, or challenged you, and in what way?
Engineering: If you were given a $10,000 budget and the opportunity to build
a small team of talented, motivated individuals, what would you propose to
accomplish?
Architecture: Discuss an experience that led you to apply to the School of
Architecture.
Nursing: Discuss experiences that led you to choose the School of Nursing.
2. Answer one of the following questions in a half page or roughly 250 words:
What is your favorite word and why?
Describe the world you come from and how that world shaped who you are.
Discuss your favorite place to get lost. (This question was written by U.Va.
students who live in one of residential colleges, Brown College at Monroe
Hill.)
In The Dumbest Generation, Mark Bauerlein asserts that social media and
youth culture undercut the skills necessary to be a global citizen when he
writes: “We need a steady stream of rising men and women to replenish the
institutions, to become strong military leaders and wise political leaders,
dedicated journalists and demanding teachers, judges and muckrakers,
scholars and critics and artists. We have the best schools to train them, but
social and private environments have eroded.” Do you agree with his
assessment or not?
http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/essays.html
Tests
SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS
All students must submit either the SAT or the ACT with Writing. In addition,
first-year applicants are strongly urged to provide the results of two SAT II subject
area tests. Students whose first language is not English or who have attended an
English speaking school for less than two years are required to provide evidence of
their English proficiency by submitting the results of the TOEFL or the IELTS. Our
ETS code (for sending SAT, SAT2, and TOEFL testing) is 5820. Our ACT code is
4412. **Please note that we do not accept rushed scores**
SCORE CHOICE
It has been the Office of Admission's long standing policy to consider the best
scores submitted by applicants. We hope you will submit all of your SAT scores
knowing that we will look at the best critical reading, best math, and best writing
scores (commonly known as "super scoring").
http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/apply.html#school
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Recommendation from guidance counselor and one teacher (required)
Financial Guarantee Form
http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/admission.html
(25) Wake Forest University (Common Application)
-2011 (Supplemental Essay 題目全變)
Deadlines
December 1--Deadline to apply for the Presidential Scholarship
January 1--Deadline for Early and Regular Decision applications
February 15--Deadline for CSS PROFILE and the FAFSA
http://admissions.wfu.edu/apply/
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Wake Forest Supplement
1. How did you become interested in Wake Forest University and why are you
applying? (Characters available 250)
2. Please list meaningful readings you have completed during the past 2 years in
order of their interest to you. (7 books)
In Brief
Last year, Wake Forest University received and read over 10,000 applications for
admission. Whether our application is the only one you fill out, or is one of several
applications that you complete, please take your time in introducing yourself to us. Be
creative and enjoy the process. In return, we promise that we will take our time in
getting to know you.
NOTE: Please refrain from entering carriage returns in your responses as this may
cut-off your answers in the PDF version of this supplement.
1. Describe the culture in which you grew up. What are its strengths and weaknesses?
(Characters available 1000)
2. 2. What outrages you? What are you doing about it? (Characters available 1000)
3. As a part of 2010 Wake Forest orientation, the freshman class examined The
Andes of Ecuador, a painting by Frederic Church. Next year what work of visual
or performing art should the incoming class analyze? Why? (Characters
available 1000)
4. Think about your academic passion. Design your ideal seminar class in the
context of a liberal arts curriculum.
Purpose: (Characters available 400)
Course Title:
Instructor(s):
Required Readings: (Characters available 250)
Field Trip: (Characters available 200)
5. What idea most challenges you? (Characters available 1000)
6. What final Jeopardy category would ensure your victory? (Characters available
200)
7. I wish I knew.... (Characters available 1000)
8. What should we know about you that we haven't yet learned? (Characters
available 1000)
Tests
SAT/ACT-Optional
Wake Forest does not require applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score in the
admissions application. However, should you decide to submit an SAT score, you do
not have to submit your TOEFL score IF you score a 600 or higher on the Critical
Reading section of the SAT, Reasoning Test. If submitting scores, score reports must
be sent directly from the testing centers. To request scores be sent, contact
CollegeBoard.
TOEFL/IELTS
All international students whose first language is not English are required to
submit an official TOEFL score report directly from Educational Testing Services
(ETS). Please note that Wake Forest does not accept the IELTS as a test of English
proficiency.
http://admissions.wfu.edu/apply/international.php
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Provide the Secondary School Report form [PDF] to your principal/college
advisor/guidance counselor for completion
Provide the Teacher Recommendation form [PDF] to a teacher in an academic
subject for completion; include a stamped envelope addressed to WFU
Admissions
http://admissions.wfu.edu/apply/checklist.php
(28) Tufts University (Common Application)-2011
(Short Responses 一題(3)改變; Optional Topics 只保留
一個選項(6)同 2010,其他全變)
Deadlines
Tufts requests that students adhere to the following application deadlines and
make every effort to submit the application as early as possible. Earlier submission
of the application will assist with the assignment of an alumni interview.
Early Decision I
November 1
Early Decision II
January 3
Regular Decision
January 3
Transfer Admission
March 15
http://admissions.tufts.edu/?pid=116&c=107
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Tufts Supplement
Short Responses:
ALL THREE QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED OF ALL APPLICANTS.
1. Which aspects of Tufts’ curriculum or undergraduate experience prompt your
application? In short: “Why Tufts?” (50-100 words) (Characters available 500)
2. There is a Quaker saying: “Let your life speak.” Describe the environment in
which you were raised—your family, home, neighborhood, or community—and
how it influenced the person you are today. (200-250 words) (Characters available
2000)
3. For some, it’s politics or sports or reading. For others, it may be researching solar
power fuel cells or arranging hip-hop mash-ups. What makes you tick? (200-250
words) (Characters available 2000)
Optional Topics
Think outside the box if you answer one of the following questions. Take a risk
and go somewhere unexpected. Be serious if the moment calls for it but feel
comfortable being playful if that suits you, too. We invite you to choose one of these
topics and prepare an essay of 250 to 400 words. (And it really is optional!)
(Characters available 5000)
1. In Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia, one of the characters says, "It's the wanting to
know that makes us matter." What would you like to know?
2. The human narrative is replete with memorable characters like America's Paul
Revere, ancient Greece's Perseus, or the Fox Spirits of East Asia. Imagine one of
humanity's storied figures is alive and working in the world today. Why does
Joan of Arc have a desk job? Would Shiva be a general or a diplomat? Is
Chewbacca trapped in a zoo? In short, connect your chosen figure to the
contemporary world and imagine the life he/she/it might lead.
3. Finish one of the following thoughts...
a. The last time I…
b. The first time I…
c. Never again will I…
4. It's been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wing can cause
a typhoon halfway around the world. History is filled with such linchpins - small
events or decisions that have huge effects on the future. Make your own change
somewhere in history and show us the effects on the world.
5. Thomas Edison liked to tinker and "a good imagination and a pile of junk" were
his self-proclaimed inspirations. What inspires your original thinking? How
might you apply your ingenuity to tackle a vexing problem that confronts us?
6. a. Use an 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper to create something. Blueprint your future
home, create a new product, draw a comic strip, design a costume or a theatrical
set, compose a score, or do something entirely different. Let your imagination
wander.
-ORb. Prepare a one-minute video that says something about you. Upload it to an
easily accessible Web site (if you use YouTube, we recommend using a privacy
setting) and give us the URL and access code. What you do or say is totally up to
you. (Unfortunately, we are unable to watch videos that come in any form other
than a URL link.)
(From Common Online Application)
Tests
Applicants for freshman admission are required to submit EITHER the SAT I
Reasoning Test plus two SAT II Subject Tests OR the ACT with Writing.
Although we ask applicants to complete standardized tests designed for a U.S.
secondary system, these tests are interpreted in the context of one's international
background.
If you are submitting the SATs, Tufts requires the SAT I plus two SAT II subject
tests. In terms of the SAT II's, Liberal Arts candidates may take any subject test while
Engineering candidates must submit one in math (either Math Level I or Level II) and
one in physics or chemistry. Students who take the new ACT with Writing do not need
to submit the SAT I or SAT II's.
Students for whom English is not the primary language, or not the language of
instruction in their secondary school, should take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) in addition to the options listed above. The minimum required
TOEFL score is 600 on the paper-based test or 100 on the internet-based test. We
also accept the IELTS, with a minimum of 7 required.
http://admissions.tufts.edu/?pid=104
Applying to:
Testing Requirement:
School of Arts and Sciences
OPTION 1: SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT
(contemplating a major in the Subject Tests. We recommend the submission of
Sciences or Mathematics)
Math Level I or II and a science test.
OPTION 2: ACT with the Writing Section.
(When taken multiple times, we will use your
highest subscore for each section.)
School of Arts and Sciences
OPTION 1: SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT
(contemplating a major is the Subject Tests of your choice.
Social Sciences, Humanities, OPTION 2: ACT with the Writing Section.
Fine Arts, or Undecided)
(When taken multiple times, we will use your
highest subscore for each section.)
School of Engineering
OPTION 1: SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT
Subject Tests: one Math exam (Math Level I or II)
and one science exam (either Physics or Chemistry).
OPTION 2: ACT with the Writing Section.
(When taken multiple times, we will use your
highest subscore for each section.)
http://admissions.tufts.edu/?pid=119&c=109
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Tufts requires one letter from a teacher in a junior or senior year major academic
course (math, natural science, social science, English, or a foreign language) and one
letter from a guidance counselor. Additional letters, though not encouraged, may be
submitted if the student feels they can add new perspective to his/her application.
http://admissions.tufts.edu/?pid=119&c=109
(29) University of Michigan—Ann Arbor (Common
Application)-2011 (今年加入 Common App, Essay 全變)
Deadlines
Fall Term Deadline – February 1*
Early Action – November 1
Winter Term Deadline – October 1
Spring Half Term Deadline – February 1*
Summer Half Term Deadline – February 1*
*Deadline for Dental Hygiene is March 1
Deadline for the School of Education is January 15.
Transfer deadline for School of Kinesiology is March 1
Freshman deadline for School of Music, Theatre & Dance is January 15.
Deadline for the College of Pharmacy is December 1
http://www.admissions.umich.edu/prospective/applying/deadlines.php
The University Of Michigan Office Of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to
announce that we are changing from Early Response to Early Action with our move
to the Common App for prospective freshman applying for Fall 2011. If your
completed1 application is postmarked by November 1st, your decision2 will be
released no later than December 23rd. Students whose applications are complete after
the Early Action deadline will receive decisions on a rolling basis. Our final equal
consideration deadline for application submission will continue to be February 1st
(applications must be postmarked by this date).
http://www.admissions.umich.edu/prospective/applying/earlyaction.php
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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2011 U MI-Ann Arbor Supplemental Essays for First-Year Applicants
Essay #1 (Required for all applicants. Approximately 250 words)
Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by
(among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest,
race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you
belong, and describe that community and your place within it.
Essay #2 (Required for all applicants. 500 words maximum.)
Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate
College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which
you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support
your interests?
http://www.admissions.umich.edu/essay/
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
The University of Michigan requires a high level of proficiency in English, so that
all students are able to participate fully in University life, both in and out of class. The
University accepts the results of the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery
(MELAB), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the International
English Testing System (IELTS). We do not offer intensive English or conditional
admission.
In general, minimum acceptable scores are in the 80-85 range on the MELAB,
with section scores of at least 80; in the 570-610 range on the paper-Based TOEFL
(PBT), with section scores of at least 57; in the 230-250 range on the computer-Based
TOEFL (CBT), with section scores of at least 23; or in the 88-106 range on the new
internet-based TOEFL (iBT), with section scores of at least 23 in listening,
speaking, and reading, and at least 21 in writing. The IELTS is also acceptable
with scores in the 6.5-7.0 range, with section scores of at least 6.5. Some programs
require scores in the higher portions of these ranges (College of Pharmacy minimum
scores: MELAB-85; PBT-600; CBT-253; iBT-100-106; IELTS-7.0). In addition, the
“Oral Interview” with the MELAB (minimum score 4), or the Test of Spoken English
(TSE) with the PBT or CBT is required (minimum score 55) for applicants to the
College of Pharmacy. The speaking section score of the internet-based TOEFL should
be at least 27.
SAT/ACT
Undergraduate freshman applicants are required to take either the SAT:
Reasoning Tests or the ACT (American College Test) with the new writing
component (which we require). Official score reports sent directly by the testing
agency must be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before the
application deadline. Most transfer applicants are not required to take either of these
tests, but are encouraged to submit scores if they have taken one of these tests
previously. These test scores are used to predict success in university studies.
Acceptable score ranges are set by each school and college at the University.
http://www.admissions.umich.edu/intl/exams.php
Rush paper scores are not accepted. Rushed electronic scores will not be
processed on an expedited basis.
http://www.admissions.umich.edu/prospective/prospectivefreshmen/requirements.php
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
The high school counselor recommendation form must be returned with an
official high school transcript.
Teacher recommendations
A Financial Resources Statement form is required from all admitted international
students who decide to enroll
http://www.admissions.umich.edu/prospective/prospectivefreshmen/requirements.php
http://www.admissions.umich.edu/intl/financial.php
(30) University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill -2011
(Essay 有 3 個題目選項改變)
Deadlines
Fall 2011
Admission
Application Deadline
Decision
Notification
Enrollment
Deposit Due
First Deadline
November 1, 2010 11:59
PM EST
January 21, 2011 May 2, 2011
Second Deadline
January 18, 2011
11:59 PM EST
March 18, 2011
May 2, 2011
Please note that only your application must be submitted by the application deadline.
Other materials may arrive separately and after the deadline.
http://admissions.unc.edu/Apply/First_Year_Students/Deadlines.html
Essays
First-Year Application for Fall 2011 Admission
Activities
School and Community Activities
List your extracurricular activities in the order of their interest to you; these
activities should be the ones to which you have devoted the most time and energy and
to which you feel you have made the greatest contribution. Indicate the grades, the
number of hours spent each week, and the number of weeks per year. In the
description section, please briefly explain your involvement, responsibilities, or
accomplishments, including any positions held, honors awarded, or letters earned.
Activity:
Grade:
Hrs/Wk:
Wks/Yr:
Description:
_______________
9101112
____
____
_______________
Work Experience
Please list any jobs you have held during high school or beyond, along with the
start and end dates. If currently employed, please write “Present” as your ending
date.
Employer:
____________
Job Title:
_____________________________
Employed
Employed
Hrs/Wk
From:
To:
in
(mm/yyyy)
(mm/yyyy)
Summer:
________
________
______
Hrs/Wk
in
School
Year:
______
Awards and Recognition
Please list any honors, awards, or special recognition you have earned. Please also
explain briefly each recognition. If you have already included this information in the
activities section, please omit it here. While we are eager to learn of your
accomplishments, we ask that you not send copies or originals of recommendation
letters, essays, award certificates, etc., since we won’t be able to return them.
Grade:
Description:
9101112
______________________________________________________________
Essays
Because we cannot meet all of our applicants personally, please help us get to
know you better through the following essays. Feel free to be as serious or as
humorous as you would like; feel free also to write about something other than
yourself if you feel that, by doing so, you’ll help us gain a better understanding of
who you are, how you think, and what you might contribute to the University
community. Please bear in mind that your essays are very important and will be
evaluated not only for admission, but also for possible selection for the Honors
Program, merit-based scholarships, and other special opportunities. Your essays
provide a valuable opportunity for you to demonstrate qualities such as intellectual
curiosity and the ability to think creatively, both of which are important criteria for
consideration for these programs. Please include your full legal name and date of birth
at the top of each sheet.
Short-Answer Questions
Complete each of the following sentences about yourself. Don’t think too long or
too hard; just help us get to know you better. Your responses could be as short as one
word or as long as about 20 words-no longer, please.
Best book ever:
Worst book ever:
Breakfast of champions:
Biggest little worry:
What you’d do with $1 million:
What you’d do with $1:
Essays
Please respond to two of the prompts below. One of your essays should be short
(about 250 words), and one essay should be longer (about 500 words).
1. People find many ways to express their inner world. Some write novels; others
paint, perform, or debate; still others design elegant solutions to complex
mathematical problems. How do you express your inner world, and how does the
world around you respond?
2. It’s easy to identify with the hero—the literary or historical figure who saves the
day. Have you ever identified with a figure who wasn’t a hero—a villain or a
scapegoat, a bench-warmer or a bit player? If so, tell us why this figure appealed
to you—and if your opinion changed over time, tell us about that, too.
3. Carolina students conduct original research and work to solve problems in almost
every imaginable field. If you could spend a semester researching a specific topic
or problem, what would you choose and why?
4. Tell us about a group project in which you had to collaborate with your peers.
How did it go?
5. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received or given?
6. Tell us about a recent dream. What do you think it meant?
7. In our history various people have taken stands against injustice, or what they
viewed as injustice, often at great personal risk. Have you ever taken a stand
against something you considered unjust—or if you haven’t, do you have an idea
of what it would take for you to take such a stand? Please explain.
8. If you have written an essay for another school’s application that you really like,
feel free to use it as your short or long essay for us. Please be sure to tell us (a)
what essay you are answering and (b) why you think this essay represents you
well (your explanation will not be included in the word count).
Optional Essay
Is there anything else you would like to share with us regarding your background
or interests that you didn’t have the opportunity to share elsewhere? Have you
overcome exceptional difficulties or challenges? Have you participated in any
programs or activities to help you prepare for college, such as Governor’s School,
Project Uplift, Gear-Up, AVID, Upward Bound, LEAD, or Summer Ventures?
(Please limit your answer to approximately 250 words.)
http://admissions.unc.edu/pdf/UNC-CH_First-Year_Application.pdf
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Students currently attending a school where English is not the language of
instruction or students for whom English is not their first language are required to
submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A score of 100+ on the
internet-based TOEFL (or 600+ on the paper-based test) or a band score of 7.0 or
higher on the IELTS is considered competitive. These examinations are administered
at many testing centers throughout the world several times each year. Please take the
test before January to ensure that your test scores reach us in time. Test scores should
be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service or IELTS Worldwide to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, using the University’s score reporting code of
5816.
http://admissions.unc.edu/Apply/International_Students/Requirements.html
SAT/ACT
If you're applying as a first-year student, the following items are required:
Test scores - SAT Reasoning Test and/or the ACT (including the writing section,
which is offered with both exams).
http://admissions.unc.edu/Apply/First_Year_Students/Requirements.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Counselor statement and transcript
Teacher recommendation
http://admissions.unc.edu/Apply/First_Year_Students/Requirements.html
(31) Boston College (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Completed Common Application:
Restrictive Early Action-- November 1
September admission-- January 1
January admission-- November 1
http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/process/deadlines.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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BC Supplement
No Additional Essay Question
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
The TOEFL examination is required of all international applicants whose
primary native language is not English, even if the student studies at an
English-speaking school. This year, there are three different TOEFL examinations an
applicant could submit: the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT), the Computer-Based TOEFL
(CBT), or the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT). Minimum scores of 600 on the PBT, 250
on the CBT, or 100 on the iBT are recommended. Institutional TOEFL examinations
are not accepted; the examinations must be taken at an official TOEFL testing center.
SAT/ACT
Students have two options in order to complete the standardized testing
requirement for admission to Boston College.
The first option is for the applicant to complete the SAT I test and two SAT II
Subject Tests. Both are administered by the College Entrance Examination Board.
For the SAT Subject Tests, students are encouraged to choose two exams in
subjects they have enjoyed and highlight their particular academic strengths. For
all students taking the SAT I, the two SAT II exams are also required. Boston
College's Institutional SAT Testing Code is 3083.
As a second option, in place of both the SAT I and SAT II tests, applicants may
take the American College Test (ACT). Boston College's Institutional ACT Testing
Code is 1788. Students who choose the ACT option must also take the optional
ACT Writing Examination, if offered at the testing center. In some countries, the
optional ACT Writing Examination is not offered. In this case, providing the ACT
without the Writing Exam would meet our requirement.
http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/international/admissionprocedures.html#exa
minations
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Two Teacher Recommendations
Counselor Recommendation
http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/international/admissionprocedures.html#dead
lines
(31) College of William and Mary (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Freshmen Deadlines and Decision Dates
Early Decision
November 1- application deadline: applications must be submitted online or
postmarked by this date
Early December- decision letters will be mailed to students
Regular Decision
January 1- application deadline: applications must be submitted online or
postmarked by this date
March 1- FAFSA priority deadline for financial aid
Early April- decision letters will be mailed to students
May 1- enrollment deadline: enrollment deposits must be postmarked by this date
http://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/datesdeadlines/index.php
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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College of W&M Supplement for 2011
Optional Essay or Submission
Beyond your impressive academic credentials and extracurricular
accomplishments, what else makes you unique and colorful?
We know that nobody fits neatly into 500 words or less, but you can provide us
with some suggestion of the type of person you are. Anything goes! Inspire us,
impress us or just make us laugh. Think of this optional opportunity as show and tell
by proxy and with an attitude.
For additional context, check out the William and Mary admission office's video
message about the writing that's part of your application and the people who will be
reading it.
University of St. Andrews and the College of William and Mary
Please complete this section ONLY if you are applying to the joint degree
program: For additional information regarding this St. Andrews/William and Mary
joint degree program please visit wm.edu/sites/standrews/index.php.
As a candidate for the BA International Honors Program, please provide an
additional 1500-2000 word essay outlining why you are pursuing this joint degree
option in the following academic area (ONLY ONE):
Economics
English
History
International Relations
(From Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
If English is not your native language, and if your schooling during the past five
years or more has been in a language other than English, the College urges you to
take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test. Any student who has spoken a
language other than English in the home should strongly consider submitting TOEFL
or IELTS test scores as they give the Admission Committee additional testing to use
together with the verbal part of the SAT or the ACT.
Generally, William & Mary is looking for these minimum scores on the TOEFL
exam:
100 - Internet TOEFL
250 - Computer TOEFL
600 - Paper TOEFL
Students receiving scores lower than 580 on the pencil/paper test, 93 on the
internet-based test or 237 on the computer-based test should consider taking an
English as a Second Language course before applying to the College. William &
Mary will only accept an overall band score of 7 or above on the IELTS Academic
Test.
SAT/ACT
Every student applying to William & Mary must take a standardized test that
measures aptitude in math and verbal areas. International students, like their domestic
counterparts, can choose to take either the SAT: Scholastic Assessment Test or the
ACT: American College Testing. William & Mary does not require any SAT II
subject tests.
http://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/internationalstudent/language
testing/index.php
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
The Secondary School Report form complete with a high school transcript and
counselor letter of recommendation
Optional application materials include: A Teacher Evaluation form including a
teacher letter of recommendation
http://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/applicationprocess/freshmana
pplicants/index.php
(33) New York University- (Common Application)-2011
(Supplement 三題題目改變)
Deadlines
Freshmen are considered only for fall (September) entry.
Freshman Early Decision: November 1st
Freshman Early Decision II: January 1st
Freshman Regular Decision: January 1st
http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/applying-for-admission/fre
shman-applicants.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
NYU Supplemental
Personal Statements
1. Please tell us what led you to select both your anticipated academic area(s) of
study and the NYU school/college/program or the Abu Dhabi campus. What
interests you most about your intended discipline? Mention any extracurricular or
non-school-related activities or experiences that demonstrate your interest.
2. NYU is "In and of the City" and "In and of the World." What does the concept of
a global network university mean to you? How do you think studying in New
York City, Abu Dhabi, or one of NYU's global sites would change you as a person
and equip you to build cross-cultural relationships at NYU and beyond?
3. If you had the opportunity to bring any person—past or present, fictional or
nonfictional—to a place that is special to you (your hometown or country, a
favorite location, etc.), who would you bring and why? Tell us what you would
share with that person.
The following additional personal statement is required of any applicant seeking
admission to NYU Abu Dhabi:
Summarize a research project that you would like to undertake as an NYU Abu
Dhabi student to gain a deeper understanding of one particular topic of interest to you
in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Please use the information on the UAE Interact
Web site www.uaeinteract.com for ideas. Pose a research question (in one sentence)
and describe how you would gather information to answer your question. Discuss
possible obstacles that might arise in your research as well as any ethical dimensions
of the research to which you would need to be attentive. Please upload your question
and statement or attach one additional page with this information if you cannot apply
online and must submit a paper application.
http://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu/ugAdmissions/documents/common-app-supple
ment.pdf
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
If your native language is not English, and if your primary language of instruction
has not been English, you should also take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) to ascertain your English language proficiency. Information about the test
may be secured by visiting the TOEFL Web site http://www.ets.org/toefl.
In place of the TOEFL, you may submit scores from IELTS, the International
English Language Testing System. Complete information on IELTS is available on
their Web site at www.ielts.org.
http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/applying-for-admission/fre
shman-applicants/international-applicants.html
SAT/ACT
Applicants for admission to NYU’s New York City campus are required to submit
one of the following:
The SAT Reasoning Test or;
The ACT (with Writing Test) or;
Three SAT Subject Test scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math
or science, and one non-language test of the student’s choice) or;
Three AP exam scores earned prior to senior year (one in literature or the
humanities, one in math or science, and one non-language of the student’s
choice)
Note: Applicants to the Stern School of Business who choose to submit SAT Subject
Tests or AP Exam scores must provide a score from a mathematics examination.
http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/applying-for-admission/fre
shman-applicants/standardized-tests.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Secondary School Report
Teacher Evaluation Form (at least one, but no more than two)
http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/applying-for-admission/fre
shman-applicants/general-requirements.html
(34) Brandeis University- (Common Application)-2011
(Supplement Essay 全變)
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Early Decision I: November 15; notification December 15
Early Decision II: January 1; notification February 1
Regular Decision: January 15; notification April 1
http://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/international/deadlines.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Brandeis U Supplement (Essay 全變)
Short Answer (Optional)
Please include a short response to one of the following prompts. (250 words or
fewer)
1. Why would you like to attend Brandeis? (Characters available 2000)
2. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis said, 'If we desire respect for the law,
we must first make the law respectable.' Tell us about an unjust law (written or
unwritten) that you believe should be broken. (Characters available 2000)
3. If you could choose to be raised by robots, dinosaurs, or aliens, who would you
pick? Why? (Characters available 2000)
Tests
If English is your first language, you must take one of the following:
SAT I
ACT (with writing)
If English is NOT your first language, you must take one of the following:
TOEFL exam
IELTS exam
SAT I
ACT (with writing)
http://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/international/testing.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Two teacher evaluations or letters of recommendation from teachers who
have instructed you in core academic courses
School report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official
http://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/international/applying.html
(35) Georgia Institute of Technology -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Freshman Application (accepted for fall/summer only)
Notification Plan
Deadline*
Early Action
October 1
President’s Scholarship
November 1
Program
Regular Decision
January 15
Notification
mid-November
mid-December
mid-March
*All online applications must be submitted by midnight on the deadline
date. Documents must be postmarked by this date. If the deadline falls on Sunday,
documents may be postmarked on the following Monday.
Foreign Credential Evaluation:
*We recommend you begin the evaluation process no later than December 1st.
http://www.admission.gatech.edu/deadlines/
http://www.admission.gatech.edu/international/freshmanint/
Essay
Our freshman application will be available by September 1. If you would like to
draft your admission essays in advance as a word document, please select and
respond to one of the following topics:
(1) Please expand on an aspect(s) of your academic or extra-curricular background
that you feel is especially important to you and that will help us get to know you.
(2) Georgia Tech is proud to draw students from around the United States and
countries throughout the world. This unique compilation of academic interests,
personal backgrounds, and various life experiences creates an exciting and
inspiring educational mix. Given your personal background, what would you hope
to learn and contribute through becoming part of this sort of campus community?
http://www.admission.gatech.edu/apply/
Tests
Georgia Tech accepts either SAT or ACT test scores with no preference to one
over the other. We will consider your highest section scores across all SAT and ACT
test dates that you submit. Only your highest section scores in Critical Reading, Math,
and Writing (for SAT), and English, Math, and Combined English/Writing (for ACT)
will be considered as part of the final admissions decision. Each time you submit
scores, Georgia Tech will update your record with your highest scores. View our score
choice policy.
Georgia Tech does not require prospective students to take any SAT II subject
test or the English Language test such as TOEFL or IELTS
http://www.admission.gatech.edu/freshman/
http://www.admission.gatech.edu/international/freshmanint/
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Counselor and teacher recommendations are not part of the Georgia Tech
application and are not required for admission.
http://gatech.askadmissions.net/ask.aspx?did=2&cid=2636&quser=RECOMMENDA
TIONA+LETTER&submit=ask
(35) University of California—San Diego -2011 (Essay
同 2010)
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the filing period. Most
campuses do not accept applications after that. If you apply after the filing period to a
campus that is no longer accepting applications, we'll notify you that your application
will not be forwarded to the campus. You may receive a full or partial refund of the
application fee.
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester
November 1–30
Winter quarter/spring semester
July 1–31
Spring quarter
October 1–31
UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system while all other campuses
are on the quarter system. All campuses are open for the fall term. For openings in
other terms, check open/closed majors.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Essays
Personal Statement
Dear Sir/Madam,
去信 I am a prospective freshman applicant. I want to know if the 2 personal
statement prompts for fall 2011 will be different from those for fall 2010
Thank you for your email of September 3, 2010. The personal statement
回信 prompts will be the same this year as last year. Please feel free to call or
email us again should you have any questions
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one
prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250
words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for
example — is fine.
Topics for freshman applicants
Please read the complete information about the personal statement provided in the
application. These are the prompts you will be asked to answer:
PROMPT #1
Freshman applicants
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or
school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Transfer applicants
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed
and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work,
internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities —
and what you have gained from
PROMPT #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes
you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/p
ersonal_statement.html
Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the
application. (Additional comments can be no more than 550 words.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT I/ ACT/ SAT II
ACT Assessment plus ACT Writing Test (scores must be from the same sitting),
---Or-- SAT Reasoning Test with critical reading, mathematics, and writing scores
(scores must be from the same sitting),
---And-- Two SAT Subject Tests in 2 different subject areas*:
History/ social science
English literature
Mathematics (Level 2 only)
Laboratory science
Language other than English
* May not be writing or Math 1C
Note: Are you planning to apply to the Jacobs School of Engineering or
considering the biological or physical sciences? If so, we strongly encourage you
to take the SAT Subject Test: Math Level 2 and a science test (biology E/M,
chemistry, or physics) that is closely related to your intended major.
http://www.ucsd.edu/prospective-students/freshmen/requirements.html
TOEFL / IELTS
A proficiency in English is critical to achieving academic success at UC. To be
considered for acceptance to any of our campuses, you must demonstrate your
mastery of English. If your native language is not English, we require that you take
one of these two tests:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic
modules)
Be sure to arrange to have your scores reported to the undergraduate admissions
office at each campus to which you apply. These scores must be received no later than
January if you're applying for the fall term.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/international/toefl-ielts-exams/inde
x.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
In most cases, UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for
undergraduate admission. Do NOT submit recommendations unless they are
specifically requested by a UC campus.
(37) Lehigh University (Common Application)-2011
(Supplement Essay 全變)
Deadlines
Decision Options
Early Decision I
Early Decision II
Application Deadline
Decision Date
November 15
Mid December
January 1 (declare by Jan. Mid February
15)
Regular Decision
January 1
April 1
7 year BA/MD Program
November 15
April 1
http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply/requirements.aspx
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Lehigh U Supplement Essays
Short Answer
1. Why is Lehigh a good match for you? What contributions will you make to the
academic experience and to campus life? (Characters available 1000)
2. Please answer one of the following questions:
a. People face challenges every day. Some make decisions that force them beyond
their comfort levels. Maybe you have a political, social or cultural viewpoint
that is not shared by the rest of your school, family or community. Did you find
the courage to create a better opportunity for yourself or others? Were you able
to find the voice to stand up for something you passionately supported? How
did you persevere when the odds were against you?
b. If you founded your own college or university, what topic of study would you
make mandatory for all students to study and why? What would be the values
and priorities of your institution and why?
c. In our ever-changing society, people have defined 'equity' and 'community' in
many different ways. How do you define these terms and what are the
implications of equity and community for our 21st century society?
(From Common Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Each candidate for admission to the first year class is required to take either the
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) with the writing component or the American
College Test (ACT) with the writing component. Students are required to submit their
scores directly to Lehigh through the College Board (CEEB code 2365). It is not the
responsibility of the high school guidance office to forward the results. If, during the
evaluation process, it is discovered that the test results are missing, the student will be
notified by email. Unnecessary delays in the decision-making process can result if the
committee does not have the scores.
The Committee on Admissions recommends that students take the exam in the
junior year and again as early in the senior year as possible. In the evaluation process,
the highest score in each category will be used regardless of the test date.
SAT Subject Tests
SAT Subject Tests are recommended, but not required. It is also recommended
that students who plan to study a foreign language take the SAT Subject Test or
Advanced Placement Test for the language they intend to study. Also, students
interested in advanced placement and/or receiving college credit in chemistry, English,
or a foreign language should take the SAT Subject Tests. Please read the Advanced
Placement section for specific requirements.
TOEFL
All applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL (Test
of English as a Foreign Language). A minimum target score of 570 on the paperpencil
test is recommended for admission. The ComputerBased TOEFL (CBT) has been
discontinued and is no longer valid for admissions. A minimum target score of 90 on
the Internetbased TOEFL or iBT is recommended for admission. For further details
on TOEFL requirements, including iBT subscore requirements, please contact either
the Admissions Office or the ESL Department. IELTS results will be accepted in place
of the TOEFL with a recommended minimum score of 7.0. Note: Although students
who have scored 570 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT are not
required to submit TOEFL/IELTS scores, it is highly recommended.
http://www3.lehigh.edu/academics/catalog/html/Igeneralinfo.html#admguidelines
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Counselor and (one) Teacher Recommendation: Electronic submission from
your school through the Common Application is accepted and encouraged.
http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply/requirements.aspx
(37) University of Rochester (Common
Application)-2011 (Supplement Essay 全變)
Deadlines
Regular Decision Freshmen
All Application Materials: January 1
Notification Date: by April 1
Your Response Required: May 1
Early Decision Freshmen
All Application Materials: November 1
Notification Date: Mid-December
Your Response Required: within 3 weeks of notification
http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/apply/freshmen/deadlines.shtm
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
University of Rochester Supplement
In 125 words or less, please answer the following questions.
1. The Rochester Curriculum – University of Rochester students enroll with no
required subjects as they design their own college path. Write about the subjects
and learning situations that interest you most, and how you intend to use your
autonomy here.
2. Meliora: “Ever better” – The University’s motto, Meliora, directs our focus
toward continual improvement through research, understanding, and collaborative
efforts. Offer an example from your personal experience of an obstacle you faced
or a problem you identified. Describe the actions you took and the results.
Have you ever failed any courses?
Yes (please elaborate) (Characters available 500)
No
http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/res/pdf/app/casf.pdf
Tests
English Language Exams
If your native language is not English and your secondary or higher education was
completed in a non-native English speaking country, you must take a test of English
language proficiency. In some instances, admission to the University will be
contingent upon successful completion of the University's English as a Second
Language (ESL) Program.
Exam Scores
Minimum Exam Scores
Exam
Minimum Score
IELTS
7
TOEFL (paper-based test) 600
100
Individual Minimums
= 25
TOEFL (internet-based test) Writing
Speaking = 24
Reading = 26
Listening = 25
Applicants to the University can choose one of the two language proficiency
examinations to submit to the Office of Admissions: the TOEFL or the IELTS. The
table shows the minimum scores on each test required for admission to the University.
SAT/ACT Requirement
All freshman international applicants must submit an official score from the
SAT or ACT, regardless of their TOEFL or IELTS scores.
The University of Rochester considers the highest combined SAT/ACT score,
even if they are from different test dates. Only your highest scores will be considered
in our final admissions decision. Each time you submit scores, we will update your
record with any new higher scores.
We encourage you to submit your scores each time you take the SAT. Sending
your scores each time helps us to consider you for all available degree programs,
special programs, and scholarships.
http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/apply/international/english.shtm
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Submit two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher and one from a
guidance counselor.
http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/apply/international/apply.shtm
(39) University of California—Davis -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the filing period. Most
campuses do not accept applications after that. If you apply after the filing period to a
campus that is no longer accepting applications, we'll notify you that your application
will not be forwarded to the campus. You may receive a full or partial refund of the
application fee.
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester
November 1–30
Winter quarter/spring semester
July 1–31
Spring quarter
October 1–31
UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system while all other campuses
are on the quarter system. All campuses are open for the fall term. For openings in
other terms, check open/closed majors.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Essays
Personal Statement
Dear Sir/Madam,
去信 I am a prospective freshman applicant. I want to know if the 2 personal
statement prompts for fall 2011 will be different from those for fall 2010
Thank you for your email of September 3, 2010. The personal statement
回信 prompts will be the same this year as last year. Please feel free to call or
email us again should you have any questions
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one
prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250
words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for
example — is fine.
Topics for freshman applicants
Please read the complete information about the personal statement provided in the
application. These are the prompts you will be asked to answer:
PROMPT #1
Freshman applicants
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or
school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Transfer applicants
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed
and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work,
internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities —
and what you have gained from
PROMPT #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes
you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/p
ersonal_statement.html
Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the
application. (Additional comments can be no more than 550 words.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT I/ ACT/ SAT II
To satisfy the examination requirement, you are required to take the ACT
Assessment plus Writing OR the SAT Reasoning Test, AND two SAT Subject Tests
in two different areas. You must complete the exams no later than December of your
senior year of high school.
ACT Assessment plus Writing: Only the composite ACT score is used. If you
take both the SAT Reasoning Test and the ACT Assessment, we will convert your
ACT score and SAT Reasoning score to equivalent UC scores and use the test that
gives you the higher score. You can convert your scores using the online calculator.
SAT Reasoning Test: If you take the SAT Reasoning Test more than once, we use
only your highest overall score (combined reading, math and writing scores) from
the same test sitting.
SAT Subject Tests: You must submit scores for two SAT Subject Tests exams
taken in two different subjects (e.g. science and literature); the scores do not have
to be from the same sitting. The SAT Math Level IC examination is not
accepted in fulfillment of one of the tests (see the University of California's
examination information page for more information). You may repeat the SAT
Subject Tests as many times as you wish, and we will use only your highest score
for each individual SAT Subject Test.
Advanced Examination: Include scores for any Advanced Placement (AP) or
International Baccalaureate (IB) exams on your UC application, as well as any
exams you plan to take during your senior year. We do not consider AP or IB
exams in our Comprehensive Review of your application. However, if you score a
3, 4 or 5 on certain AP tests and are admitted, you may receive credit toward your
undergraduate degree. If you earn the IB diploma with a score of 30 or higher, you
will receive 30 quarter (20 semester) units of credit toward an undergraduate
degree.
Reporting Your Scores: You may report your official test scores to UC Davis
either at the time you take each test by requesting that your score report be
automatically sent to us once it's available, or after you've received your scores by
contacting the testing agency (ACT or College Board for the SAT Reasoning Test and
SAT Subject Tests) to order an additional score report to be sent to UC Davis. We ask
you to self-report your scores on your application, but we must receive official copies
of your score reports confirming your self-report to complete processing of your
application.
View the subject and scholarship requirements that must also be met in order to
become UC Eligible in the Statewide Context.
http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_exam_reqt.cfm
English Proficiency
If you have been studying in the United States for less than two years and
your native language and school language of instruction prior to your study in
the United States was not English, you must demonstrate English proficiency. You
may do so in one of the following ways:
Complete two transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) in
English composition with "C" grades or better at an accredited U.S. college or
university. This is required for transfer eligibility.
Achieve a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the
Internet-based TOEFL.
Achieve a minimum score of 7 (academic module) on the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS). Your IELTS score must be sent directly to the
following address: Undergraduate Admissions University of California One
Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616-8507
Achieve a score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Exam in English Language and
Composition or English Literature and Composition.
Achieve a score of 5, 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB), Higher Level
examination in English (Language A).
Achieve a score of 6 or higher on the International Baccalaureate (IB), Standard
Level examination in English (Language A).
Achieve a score of 560 or higher on the Writing section of the SAT Reasoning Test.
http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/international/admissions.cfm#english
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
In most cases, UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for
undergraduate admission. Do NOT submit recommendations unless they are
specifically requested by a UC campus.
(39) University of California—Santa Barbara -2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the filing period. Most
campuses do not accept applications after that. If you apply after the filing period to a
campus that is no longer accepting applications, we'll notify you that your application
will not be forwarded to the campus. You may receive a full or partial refund of the
application fee.
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester
November 1–30
Winter quarter/spring semester
July 1–31
Spring quarter
October 1–31
UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system while all other campuses
are on the quarter system. All campuses are open for the fall term. For openings in
other terms, check open/closed majors.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Essays
Personal Statement
Dear Sir/Madam,
去信 I am a prospective freshman applicant. I want to know if the 2 personal
statement prompts for fall 2011 will be different from those for fall 2010
Thank you for your email of September 3, 2010. The personal statement
回信 prompts will be the same this year as last year. Please feel free to call or
email us again should you have any questions
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one
prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250
words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for
example — is fine.
Topics for freshman applicants
Please read the complete information about the personal statement provided in the
application. These are the prompts you will be asked to answer:
PROMPT #1
Freshman applicants
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or
school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Transfer applicants
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed
and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work,
internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities —
and what you have gained from
PROMPT #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes
you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/p
ersonal_statement.html
Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the
application. (Additional comments can be no more than 550 words.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT I/ ACT/ SAT II
All students must submit the following test scores:
The SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment plus Writing.
The critical reading, writing and mathematics scores on the SAT must be from the
same sitting. If you take the ACT, you must report your composite score.
Two SAT Subject Tests.
These must be in two different areas, chosen from the following: English literature,
history and social studies, mathematics (Level 2 only), science or language other
than English.
http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/InternationalAdmission.asp?section=internationalad
mission&subsection=freshman
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose native language is not English, and whose high school or
college/university education was in a country where the language of instruction
was not English, must provide evidence of English proficiency to be successful in
university studies.
Proficiency in English may be demonstrated by taking the TOEFL, with a test on
the internet (minimum passing score of 79), or on a computer (minimum score 213)
or as a paper-based test (minimum score 550). TOEFL score test results must not be
more than two years old.
Proficiency may also be demonstrated with the IELTS exam. Minimum passing
score for the IELTS exam is a band score of 7.
To be considered for admission, the TOEFL or IELTS Exam must be taken by the
December test date prior to enrollment. Test results must be sent directly from the
testing agency to UCSB Admissions, Santa Barbara, California, 93106, USA.
http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/InternationalAdmission.asp?section=internationalad
mission&subsection=freshman
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
In most cases, UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for
undergraduate admission. Do NOT submit recommendations unless they are
specifically requested by a UC campus.
(41) Case Western Reserve University (Common
Application) -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Regular Decision
Most students opt for the Regular Decision plan.
Deadline to Apply
January 15
Notification of Acceptance to Case
By April 1
Early Action
This option is for students who wish to get a head start on the college admission
process. Unlike the Early Decision option that some other schools offer, Early Action
is non-binding.
Deadline to Apply
November 1
Notification of Acceptance to Case
By December 15
Pre-Professional Scholars Program
The Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) grants outstanding students
admission to CWRU as undergraduates, as well as conditional admission to one of
CWRU's professional schools (medicine, dental medicine, law or social work). In
addition to the application, PPSP finalists are required to come to campus for an
interview. Note: The Early Action plan is not available if you apply for PPSP.
Deadline to Apply
December 1
Notification of Acceptance to Case
By March 1
Notification of Acceptance into PPSP
By Mid-April
http://admission.case.edu/admissions/application/plansdeadlines.asp
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
CWRU Supplement
Essays are required for The Pre-Professional Scholars Program applicants only.
The Pre-Professional Scholars Program grants conditional admission to a CWRU
professional school (dental medicine, law, medicine, and social work) for a very
select group of first-year undergraduate students.
Pre-Professional Scholars Essay 1:
By applying to the Pre-Professional Scholars Program, you are applying to gain
admission to professional school earlier than students who apply in the traditional way.
Please indicate why you’re interested in your chosen profession. How do you see
yourself being particularly suited to this field? What events and/or experiences have
led you to your choice? This essay should be between 250 and 500 words in length.
Pre-Professional Scholars Essay 2:
In the college application process, you are constantly prompted for a list of your
achievements, awards, and accomplishments. While this information is useful to us,
we are interested in hearing more about you. Describe an event, achievement, or
experience of which you are particularly proud but that will not show up on a resume,
may not garner any recognition, and does not appear anywhere else on your admission
application. This essay should not exceed 1,000 words in length.
Tests
SAT/ACT
All applicants who have taken SAT and ACT tests are encouraged to submit their
results at the time of application. Students for whom English is the native language;
who attend/attended a secondary school in the United States or Canada; or who
attend/attended an international or American school overseas are required to take
the SAT Reasoning Test and submit their score at the time of application. An original
score report must be sent directly from the testing agency. The Case Western Reserve
University institutional code is 1105 for the SAT and 3244 for the ACT.
Proof of English language proficiency
All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit an
original score report, valid at the time of application, for the TOEFL or for another
applicable language exam as proof of English language proficiency. Please refer to the
chart on the next page for a complete list of exams we accept, along with the
minimum scores required. Test scores must be official and sent to us directly from the
testing agency.
In order to be admitted, international first-year and transfer applicants must submit
proof of sufficient knowledge of English, by any one of the following means:
Test
Score Required
TOEFL
550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 80 iBT
AP International English Language
3
International English Language
6.5
Testing System
ELS intensive program
Complete level 112 with a 3.0
GPA
SAT Reasoning Test
550
ACT E
23
http://admission.case.edu/pdfs/InternationalStudentAdmission.pdf
CWRU does not require SAT II (subject) test scores, but you may send them if
you feel they strengthen your application.
http://admission.case.edu/admissions/application/default.asp
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Ask your guidance counselor to submit to us an official high school transcript
as well as a secondary school report, including the counselor recommendation.
In addition to a counselor recommendation and a teacher recommendation, You
can choose to submit one additional recommendation from another teacher or
mentor, although this is not required. Three is the maximum number of
recommendations we will accept, including the counselor and teacher
recommendations.
http://admission.case.edu/admissions/application/default.asp
(41) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Decision Notification
Early Decision I (ED I): November 1
December 10
Accelerated Programs: November 1
Early April
Early Decision II (ED II): December 15 January 14
Regular Decision: January 15
March 12
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/freshman/deadlines.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
RPI Supplement
Other Data
Indicate how you first became interested in Rensselaer. (Characters available 250)
Required Essay Questions
Choose from the degree-specific guidelines below and include your completed
essay with the application form. The essay should be no more than 1-2 pages.
Accelerated Programs (Law And Physician-Scientist): State your reasons for
aspiring to a career in law or medicine.
Architecture: State your reasons for choosing architecture as your profession.
Electronic Arts: Discuss your interests in the field of electronic arts and state how
this is reflected in your portfolio.
All Other Programs: Choose one topic listed below or submit a personal essay of
your choice.
1. Describe a significant experience or achievement that has special meaning to
you.
2. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you and describe that
influence.
3. “They’ll say I impacted the 21st century by my work in...”
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/freshman/essay.html
Tests
All standardized tests must be taken by the December 31.
SAT (critical reading, math, and writing) or ACT (which must include the
optional writing component)
SAT Subject Tests in a math and a science for accelerated program applicants
only or ACT (which must include the optional writing component in lieu of SAT
and SAT Subject Tests)
TOEFL for international applicants (minimum 230 CBT or 88 iBT or 570 PBT)
Students applying from countries (such as China) that do not offer our required
standardized tests will be considered without testing on a case by case basis.
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/freshman/tests.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Please request a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher. A
recommendation provided by a math or science teacher is preferred.
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/freshman/recommendations.html
(39) University of California—Irvine -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the filing period. Most
campuses do not accept applications after that. If you apply after the filing period to a
campus that is no longer accepting applications, we'll notify you that your application
will not be forwarded to the campus. You may receive a full or partial refund of the
application fee.
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester
November 1–30
Winter quarter/spring semester
July 1–31
Spring quarter
October 1–31
UC Irvine does not accept applications for winter or spring quarters.
http://www.admissions.uci.edu/admissions/how_to_apply.html
Essay
Personal Statement
Dear Sir/Madam,
去信 I am a prospective freshman applicant. I want to know if the 2 personal
statement prompts for fall 2011 will be different from those for fall 2010
Thank you for your email of September 3, 2010. The personal statement
回信 prompts will be the same this year as last year. Please feel free to call or
email us again should you have any questions
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one
prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250
words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for
example — is fine.
Topics for freshman applicants
Please read the complete information about the personal statement provided in the
application. These are the prompts you will be asked to answer:
PROMPT #1
Freshman applicants
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or
school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Transfer applicants
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed
and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work,
internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities —
and what you have gained from
PROMPT #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes
you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/p
ersonal_statement.html
Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the
application. (Additional comments can be no more than 550 words.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
Two SAT Subject Tests (English, history and social studies, mathematics (Level 2
only), science, or language other than English). Freshmen applicants in
Engineering majors are recommended to take the SAT Subject Test in math
Level 2 as one of their required subject examinations.
ACT Assessment plus Writing Test OR the SAT Reasoning Test (critical reading,
mathematics, and writing)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English
Language Testing System)
TOEFL: 550 (paper-based), 80 (internet-based)
IELTS: 7 (academic module)
Tests may be taken no later than December 31 for the preceding November filing
period. Request that your scores be sent electronically and directly to UCI.
http://www.admissions.uci.edu/prospective_international/pi_freshman.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
In most cases, UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for
undergraduate admission. Do NOT submit recommendations unless they are
specifically requested by a UC campus.
(41) University of Washington-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
The University only considers international student applications once a year.
International students may select to begin their studies at the UW either summer
quarter (begins late June) or autumn quarter (begins late September). We do not
consider applications for either winter quarter or spring quarter.
INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN
December 15 is the application deadline for all international freshman
applicants.
Applications for either summer or autumn 2011 may be submitted between
October 1 and December 15, 2010.
FRESHMAN
December 15, 2010 is the deadline for summer or autumn quarters.
What Does “Deadline” Mean?
All materials to complete your application file for University admission and for
the Honors Program must be submitted or postmarked by December 15, 2010.
We also expect test scores to be on file no later than December 15, 2010. We
accept the December sitting as the last test date.
http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Freshman/Deadlines
http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/International/Deadlines
Essays
Writing section for 2011 International Freshman Applicants
1. Personal Statement (Required)
Directions: Choose either A or B. Recommended length: 500-650 words
A. Discuss how your family’s experience or cultural history enriched you or
presented you with opportunities or challenges in pursuing your educational
goals.
B. Tell us a story from your life, describing an experience that either
demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.
2.
Short Response (Required)
Directions: Choose one of the following two topics and write a short essay.
Recommended length: 250-500 words
1. The University of Washington seeks to create a community of students
richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. How
would you contribute to this community?
2. Describe an experience of cultural difference or insensitivity you have had
or observed. What did you learn from it?
3. Journal of Activities & Achievements (Optional)
Directions:
Using the grid provided on the application, identify and describe up to five of
your most significant activities and achievements during grades 9-12. Write a
paragraph about why this activity or achievement had meaning for you. Tell us about
your highest level of achievement or honor you attained; any responsibilities you had;
and the contribution you believe you made to your school, community, or
organization. Don’t just describe the activity or achievement: tell us what it says
about you.
Your journal should include activities, skills, achievements, or qualities from any
of the following categories:
Leadership in or outside of school-e.g., athletics, student government,
cultural clubs, band, scouting, community service, employment
Activities in which you have worked to better your school or community
Exceptional achievement in an academic field or artistic pursuit
Personal endeavors that enrich the mind-e.g., independent research or
reading, private dance or music lessons, weekend language/culture school
4. Additional Comments (Optional): Is there anything else you would like us to
know about you?
Directions:
Use this section for anything you wish to express that doesn’t seem to fit in any of
the required writing areas. For example, if you have experienced personal hardships in
attaining your education, if your activities have been limited because of work or
family obligations, or if you want us to know how important something really is to
you, tell us here.
Writing section for 2011 Freshman Applicants
The Writing Section, a critical part of your application for admission and for
scholarships, is a required part of your admission file. These are the Writing Section
instructions for 2011.
1. Personal Statement (Required): The Personal Statement is our best means of
getting to know you and your best means of creating a context for your academic
performance. When you write your personal statement, tell us about those
aspects of your life that are not apparent from your academic record. Tell us
about the experiences that don’t show up on your transcript: a character-defining
moment, the cultural awareness you’ve developed, a challenge faced, a personal
hardship or barrier overcome.
Directions: Choose either A or B. Recommended length: 500-650 words
A. Discuss how your family’s experience or cultural history enriched you or
presented you with opportunities or challenges in pursuing your educational
goals.
B. Tell us a story from your life, describing an experience that either
demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.
Tips:
Some of the best statements are written as personal stories. We welcome your
imaginative interpretation.
You may define experience broadly. For example, in option B, experience
could be a meeting with an influential person, a news story that spurred you to
action, a family event, or something that might be insignificant to someone
else that had particular meaning for you. If you don’t think that any one
experience shaped your character, don’t worry. Simply choose an experience
that tells us something about you.
2. Short Response (Required)
Directions: Choose one of the following two topics and write a short essay.
Recommended length: 250-500 words
A. The University of Washington seeks to create a community of students
richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. How
would you contribute to this community?
B. Describe an experience of cultural difference or insensitivity you have had
or observed. What did you learn from it?
Tips:
You may define culture broadly in Topic #2. For example, it may include
ethnicity, customs, values, and ideas, all of which contribute to experiences
that students can share with others in college. As you reply to this question,
reflect on what you have learned – about yourself and society – from an
experience of cultural difference.
3. Journal of Activities & Achievements
Directions:
Using the grid provided on the application, identify and describe up to five of
your most significant activities and achievements during grades 9-12. Write a
paragraph about why this activity or achievement had meaning for you. Tell us about
your highest level of achievement or honor you attained; any responsibilities you had;
and the contribution you believe you made to your school, community, or
organization. Don’t just describe the activity or achievement: tell us what it says
about you.
Your journal should include activities, skills, achievements, or qualities from any
of the following categories:
Leadership in or outside of school-e.g., athletics, student government,
cultural clubs, band, scouting, community service, employment
Activities in which you have worked to better your school or community
Exceptional achievement in an academic field or artistic pursuit
Personal endeavors that enrich the mind-e.g., independent research or
reading, private dance or music lessons, weekend language/culture school
4. Additional Comments (Optional): Is there anything else you would like us to
know about you?
Directions:
Use this section for anything you wish to express that doesn’t seem to fit in any of
the required writing areas. For example, if you have experienced personal hardships in
attaining your education, if your activities have been limited because of work or
family obligations, or if you want us to know how important something really is to
you, tell us here.
http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Freshman/Documents/WritingSection
http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/International/Documents/Statement
Tests
INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN
TOEFL/IELTS
All international students must submit English proficiency test scores that meet
the University’s minimum requirement for admission. Exams must be taken on or
before the application deadline. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be sent
directly to the UW from the testing agency.
Previous ESL coursework or English composition courses, even when taken in the
United States, will not satisfy the English proficiency admission requirement.
An Associate’s degree from a community college does not exempt applicants from
submitting English proficiency exam scores. All applicants must submit official
TOEFL or IELTS scores to be eligible for admission consideration.
Students currently enrolled in US or Canadian schools must also submit
official TOEFL or IELTS exam scores.
Exception: International students whose primary and secondary education took
place in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, or the U.S. are
exempt from this requirement. Students who were born in one of these countries but
were educated elsewhere, will still be required to satisfy the English proficiency
requirement.
Applicants who have not met the minimum English proficiency requirement by
the application deadline or have not taken one of the English proficiency exams by the
deadline will not be considered for admission. UW Seattle does not offer
conditional admission to students who have not yet met the minimum requirement.
Minimum Test Score Required before admission to UW Seattle
Test title
Minimum Score before Admission
TOEFL Internet-based
76
TOEFL computer-based
207
TOEFL paper-based
540
International English Language Testing
6.0
System (IELTS)
Minimum Test Score Required after admission for academic English Program
Exemption:
Test title
Minimum Score before Admission
TOEFL Internet-based
92
TOEFL computer-based
237
TOEFL paper-based
580
International English Language Testing
7.0
System (IELTS)
SAT/ACT
The SAT and the ACT exams are not required for international students. We do
encourage you to submit scores if you have taken either exam, however, especially if
you are from a native English speaking country.
http://admit.washington.edu/Requirements/International/EnglishProficiency
http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/International/Tests/Optional
FRESHMAN
Scores from SAT or ACT with Writing are required for admission.
When students submit scores from more than one sitting of the same test (e.g.,,
March and October SAT) or scores from SAT and ACT, the highest combined score
from a single sitting (test date) will be used. The best Mathematics score from one test
date will not be combined with the best Critical Reading and Writing scores from
another test date.
http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Freshman/Tests
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Letters of recommendation are neither required nor encouraged. We prefer that
you tell us about yourself through the Writing Section of the application. Be thorough,
and we will know everything we need to know about you through your essay.
http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/International/Documents
(45) University of Texas—Austin -2011(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
International students who have no post-secondary study and are interested in
applying for undergraduate admission must submit the following items by the
application deadline.
» December 1 – Summer/Fall Deadline
» October 1 - Spring Deadline
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/international/first-time/apply/
Admission Essay for International First-time students (same as domestic)
To be complete, your application must include at least two essays.
Most students should submit personal essays A and B.
However, if you’re applying to architecture or fine arts major, you may need to
submit Essay D.
International applicants are also encouraged to submit a response to Essay C
(see below).
Essay
Essay Length
If you’re writing your essays to fulfill your admission requirements only, you
should try to keep them no longer than one page (single-spaced). If you plan to use
your essays to fulfill admission and scholarship or honors requirements, follow the
length guidelines specified by the individual program.
Essay Topics
Personal Essay 1
A
Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an
impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.
Personal Essay 2
Choose an issue of importance to you—the issue could be personal,
B
school related, local, political, or international in scope—and write an essay
in which you explain the significance of that issue to yourself, your family,
your community, or your generation.
Optional Essay (recommended)
In addition to the two required essays, some applicants choose to submit
C
a response to Essay C. Essay C is optional and cannot be submitted in place
of a required essay.
Students submitting Essay C do so in order to submit additional
information to the university about special circumstances, such as
socio-economic standing; educational goals; cultural background;
employment, internships, etc.; race or ethnicity; personal experiences and
hardships; personal responsibilities; and any additional information
submitted by the applicant.
As an international applicant you are encouraged to submit a response
to Essay C in order to provide additional information to the Office of
Admissions about your goals, what drew you to the major that you’ve
requested, and why you’ve chosen to apply to UT Austin.
Submit this essay in place of Essay A when applying for admission to
architecture, art history, design, studio art, or visual art studies/art
education.
Major-specific essay
Personal interaction with objects, images and spaces can be so powerful
D as to change the way one thinks about particular issues or topics. For your
intended area of study (architecture, art history, design, studio art, visual art
studies/art education), describe an experience where instruction in that area
or your personal interaction with an object, image or space effected this type
of change in your thinking. What did you do to act upon your new thinking
and what have you done to prepare yourself for further study in this area?
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/international/first-time/essays/
Resume
Not required; don’t show up in status check; not accepted in paper form.
To report activities and accomplishments beyond those you list on the
ApplyTexas application, you may submit a separate resume. Resumes must be
submitted electronically on https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ogs/forms/supp_docs.WBX.
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/docs/ut.intl.freshman.checklist.pdf
Tests
When applying for admission as a first-time international undergraduate, you
must submit
Official scores for the SAT or ACT, and
Official scores for the TOEFL or IELTS scores; International applicants receive a
waiver of English language testing if they:
Are from an English-only speaking country
Graduate from a high school in the U.S. or in an English-only speaking country
Have completed three years of study in a U.S. high school before graduating from
high school
SAT Subject Tests
Most applicants are not required to submit SAT Subject Test scores as part of the
admissions application (although some engineering applicants do need to submit
them to fulfill the Calculus Readiness Requirement for the Cockrell School of
Engineering).
However, many applicants do choose to submit SAT Subject Test scores in hopes
of attaining credit for required coursework. When we receive SAT Subject Test scores
from a high school student, we set them aside until the application cycle is complete.
If an applicant is admitted, credit is given for SAT Subject Tests based on established
guidelines.
After being admitted, most students also take at least one SAT Subject Test for
freshman course placement purposes.
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/international/first-time/testing/
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
You may submit two letters of recommendation along with your completed
application, but these are not required.
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/international/first-time/apply/
(45) University of Wisconsin—Madison -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Deadlines for International Freshman
The international application priority date is December 15 for the fall term and
October 1 for the spring term. All international students must submit applications by
December 15 or October 1 to receive full and equal consideration.
To meet the December 15 priority date for fall admission, your application must
be submitted online or postmarked on/by December 15. Only the application itself
need be submitted by December 15; all supporting documents must be submitted
or postmarked by February 1. Applications received after December 15 may not
receive full and equal consideration.
After the December 15 priority date, the Office of Admissions will review
applications from international students on a space-available basis. Students
interested in applying after the priority date should submit their application and
supporting materials as soon as possible, but should be aware that their application
will be reviewed only on a space-available basis. As long as space remains, the Office
of Admissions will continue to review international applications submitted after the
priority date. Once the class is full, remaining applicants will be notified that their
application is no longer under consideration. We expect all decisions and final
notifications to be completed in May.
The December 15 priority date applies to all freshman and transfer applicants who
need a visa to study or live in the United States. The application notification periods
referenced in the freshman application section of this Web site apply to domestic
freshman applicants only.
http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/international/apply.php
Deadlines for Domestic Freshman
All applications completed by February 1 for the fall term receive full and equal
consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be considered only if
space is available.
We offer two notification periods for domestic freshman applicants:
Application Deadline (postmarked) Decision Made By
First Notification
November 1
January 15
Period
Second Notification
February 1
March 15
Period
To receive a decision during the First Notification Period, you must complete the
application and submit all required materials by the postmark deadline of November 1.
Admission decisions for these students will be made on or by January 15, and
decision letters will be mailed immediately thereafter.
http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/freshman/deadlines.php
Essay
You may wish to prepare your statements in a word processor to take advantage of
spellcheck and be able to take as much time with them as you need, then copy and
paste them below. Note that special formatting will not be retained. Do not use the
"greater-than" (>) or "less-than" (<) symbols in your statements.
If you do type the statements below, be sure to save your work every 15 minutes
(click the "Save" link below the box). If the browser session times out, any changes
since the last save will be lost.
Statement 1:
The University values an educational environment that provides all members of
the campus community with opportunities to grow and develop intellectually,
personally, culturally and socially. In order to give us a more complete picture of you
as an individual, please tell us about the particular life experiences, perspectives,
talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our campus. In other words,
how will your presence enrich our community?
Statement 2:
Tell us about your academic goals, circumstances that may have had an impact on
your academic performance, and, in general, anything else you would like us to know
in making an admission decision.
(From Online Application for fall 2011)
Tests
ACT/SAT
Either the ACT or the SAT is required. We consider the highest composite
score obtained in a single test administration as your “official” score, although we
will look at all scores reported in an effort to get a true sense of your achievement. We
must receive your test scores directly from the testing service. Our test code is 4656
for the ACT and 1846 for the SAT.
TOEFL OR IELTS
Students for whom English is not their first language, and who have studied in a
language other than English must take an official test of English as a foreign language.
UW–Madison accepts both the TOEFL and the IELTS tests. These tests are meant to
give our admission counselors a more accurate reading of the applicant’s English level.
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper test, 213 on the computer test, or 80 on
the Internet-based test is required. The minimum score for the IELTS test is 6.0.
We must receive all TOEFL and IELTS scores directly from the testing service. Our
TOEFL test code is 1846.
SAT Subject Test
Do you require SAT Subject Tests?
No. We require students to take either the SAT or ACT, including the standardized
writing test, and to have their scores sent directly from the testing agency. SAT
Subject Tests do not come into play in our process.
http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/international/requirements.php
http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/asksearch/index.php?q=subject%20test
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
We would like to see at least one recommendation from someone who can attest
to your academic ability (i.e., classroom skills, knowledge, and work ethic). Other
recommendations might come from an employer, clergy, research mentor, or coach.
Remember that quality is better than quantity—a total of two or three is sufficient.
You can use our Recommendation Form (PDF, 32K), or simply ask that your
recommendation be submitted to the Office of Admissions on letterhead, plain paper,
stationery, etc. So that we can match the recommendation to your application, include
your full name, birth date, and campus ID number (if known).
http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/freshman/apply.php
(47) Pennsylvania State University—University Park
-2011 (多了一題 List of activities[如果 HS 有中斷的話])
Deadlines
In order to have the greatest chance at your first choice of campus and major, be
sure to have a complete application (including all of the material listed in Steps 3 & 4)
by the appropriate date:
First-year students:
November 30 for fall and summer admission
November 1 for spring admission
Transfer students:
February 1 for fall and summer admission (except Architecture and Landscape
Architecture, with a deadline of December 31, and Music and Music Education,
which we recommend you complete by March 1)
October 15 for spring admission
International students:
February 1 for fall and summer admission
October 1 for spring admission
You can check your status within MyPennState to see which items we might be
missing from you (international students will get an email with the items we are
missing).
Be sure that you've completed our basic admissions requirements. A few of our
programs also have other specific due dates and requirements: for example, complete
applications for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and the Accelerated
Premedical-Medical Program are required by November 30.
http://admissions.psu.edu/apply/steps/
Essay
For International Students
If there were any interruptions in your education since high school, please list
all activities (for example, employment, military service, travel, etc.) you have
involved in below.
請注意國際學生有兩個 Personal Statement (both optional)
1. Personal Statement on the online application form (characters limit 1200)
2. Career Goal & Personal Statement on the additional paper form
Personal Statements (From Online App)
Though not required, we strongly encourage you to complete the Personal
Statement section of the application. Your completion of this section may assist the
Admissions Office in reviewing your application.
Please use this space to tell us about your preparations for college and include
a brief statement of your plans for the academic field of study you wish to pursue.
If applicable, explain any interruptions in your schooling, for example military
service or employment.
Instructions for Completing the Personal Statement:
When completing the personal statement, please note that there is a limit of 1200
spaces and characters. Use the "Calculate my Count" button to keep track of the
number of characters and spaces you have used. You may use traditional punctuation
marks in your answer, but should avoid using the following characters:
#$%^*/+{}|<>~=[].
Career Goal & Personal Statement (From the Additional information International Applicants form)
Do you still require a form entitled "Additional information - International
Applicants?" This form asks international applicants to give a concrete
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timeline of academic career, and also two short essays: Career Goals &
Personal Statement. Thank you very much for your time and help.
Yes, it is always helpful to know what a student has done after high school.
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The two essays are optional, but helpful also.
Career Goals
Include a brief statement of your plans for the field of study you wish to pursue.
This should include your reasons for studying your chosen field, your intended area of
specialization within this field, and a brief description of the career you plan to follow
after completion of this course of study at Penn State.
Personal Statement
Please use the space below to tell us about your preparation for college. Explain
any interruptions in your schooling, e.g. military service or employment. Please tell us
about your important time commitments other than academic work (for example,
school organization, jobs, the arts, service, and athletics).
http://admissions.psu.edu/pdf/IntlSupplement.pdf
Online Application for U.S. Citizen
Activities (去年是以列表方式填寫,今年改以開放式讓學生填)
Though not required, we strongly encourage you to complete the Activities
section of the application. Your completion of this section may assist the Admissions
Office in reviewing your application.
Please use this space to discuss your activities other than academic work
during the last several years (for example: school organizations, jobs, athletics, the
arts, community service, religious groups, or other individual interests).
Personal Statements
Though not required, we strongly encourage you to complete the Personal
Statement section of the application. Your completion of this section may assist the
Admissions Office in reviewing your application.
Please tell us something about yourself, your experiences, or activities that
you believe would reflect positively on your ability to succeed at Penn State. This
is your opportunity to tell us something about yourself that is not already reflected in
your application or high school record.
Instructions for Completing the Personal Statement:
When completing the personal statement, please note that there is a limit of 1200
spaces and characters. Use the "Calculate my Count" button to keep track of the
number of characters and spaces you have used. You may use traditional punctuation
marks in your answer, but should avoid using the following characters:
#$%^*/+{}|<>~=[].
Tests
SAT or ACT
The SAT or ACT is required if your native language is English, or if you are a
U.S. citizen or permanent resident. It is optional if your native language is not
English and not required if you have completed a year of post-secondary course work.
Please visit The College Board or ACT, Inc. to arrange to take the exam.
The code for Penn State that should be listed on the registration form for the
SAT is 2660 and for the ACT is 3656. Generally, U.S. embassies and U.S. Information
Service (USIS) offices have information on testing dates and places. Please request
that your SAT or ACT test scores be sent directly to us.
English Language Proficiency
International Students whose native language is not English must submit proof of
English language proficiency. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the
language proficiency requirement:
A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the
paper exam (score reports must be official and cannot be more than two years
old);
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test;
SAT score of 530 or higher on the critical reading section;
IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam, or;
IB score of 5 or higher on the English A 1 or 2 exam.
Applicants who have been in a U.S. college or university and have completed two
years of full-time academic course work and have a grade of C (2.0) or higher in a
standard English composition course will also meet the language proficiency
requirement.
http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/majors/requirements/international/
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
International Counselor Form: To be completed by Principal, Headmaster, or
Counselor (請注意這份表格要從online app直接下載,下載的表格會直接出現申請者的名字):
Penn State recognizes that schools outside the U.S. follow a variety of
educational systems and grading scales. Please complete the information below
and feel free to provide additional information that explains your educational
system and grading scale (eg. School Profile). Please send this form along with
the high school transcript and any other supporting information (eg. school
profile)
https://www.admissions.psu.edu/my_admissions/pdf/Int_Counselor_form_for_webap
p.cfm
Web Application Counselor Form: To be completed by Principal, Headmaster,
or Counselor (請注意這份表格要從online app直接下載,下載的表格會直接出現申請者的名
字): Penn State recognizes that some schools will use more than one grading scale
to reflect varying degrees of academic challenge across the curriculum. Provide
us with the maximum grade point average that a student can earn in academic
courses. Please include your school profile, if available. Any comments
concerning special or extenuating circumstances that may have affected the
applicant's academic performance can be attached to the counselor page and
sent with the official high school transcript.
https://www.admissions.psu.edu/My_Admissions/pdf/web_app_counselor_form.cfm
Do you require a personal statement or letters of recommendation?
A personal statement and an activities list are recommended but not required.
Applicants to the Schreyer Honors College must submit letters of recommendation,
but we do not otherwise consider letters of recommendation or teacher evaluations
as part of our admissions decisions.
https://www.admissions.psu.edu/My_Admissions/pdf/AppWorkSheet.pdf
https://psu.intelliresponse.com/admissions/index.jsp
(47) University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Application Filing Period: September 1, 2010 – January 2, 2011
Priority Filing Period: September 1 – November 1, 2010
Admission Notification: December 17, 2010 and February 18, 2011.
http://admissions.illinois.edu/apply/dates_freshman.html
Essays
Essay 1
In an essay of 300 words or less, please discuss your academic interests and/or
professional goals.
Essay 2
In an essay of 300 words or less, choose one extracurricular activity, work
experience, or community service project from the list you provided on the
application and explain why you initially chose it, why you continued with it, and
how you benefited from it.
Additional Information (optional)
Is there any additional information that you feel we should be aware of while
reviewing your application, including extenuating circumstances that affected your
academic record?
http://admissions.illinois.edu/apply/requirements_freshman.html
List of Activities, Work Experience, Community Service, & Honors/Awards
List the most important and meaningful experiences you’ve had and honors
earned during high school for each question.
http://admissions.illinois.edu/apply/tips_freshman.html
Tests
English Proficiency Requirements
In order to meet our minimum English proficiency requirement, you must:
(1) Have completed two academic years of full-time study immediately prior to the
proposed date of enrollment in a high school where English is the primary
language of instruction (as determined by the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions).
---OR--(2) Have scored at least 25 on the ACT English portion or a 550 on the SAT I Critical
Reading portion.
If you meet neither condition above, you must:
(1) Have scored a minimum of 79 on the internet-based (ibt) Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL), 213 computer-based (cbt), or 550 paper-based
(pbt). The Colleges of Business, Engineering and Media require minimum
scores of 100 ibt, 250 cbt or 600 pbt.
---OR--(2) Have scored a minimum of 6.5 total score on the International English Testing
System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6 on all four modules.
Please note that these are only the minimum requirements needed to meet English
proficiency. In many cases, the standards needed to gain admission will be much
higher, so it would be to your advantage to submit all test scores demonstrating a high
level of English competency.
http://admissions.illinois.edu/apply/tips_freshman.html
SAT/ACT
Standardized test scores are required for admission review: either ACT (code
1154) or SAT 1 (code 1836) scores are accepted. The writing component of the ACT
is required for at least one sitting. To qualify for Priority Admission, test scores must
be received by November 1. For Regular Admission, they must be received by
January 12. Official test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Scores
posted on high school transcripts and copies of student score reports will not be
accepted.
Illinois considers the highest composite score when reviewing performance on a
standardized test. The writing component of the ACT is required. The SAT II is not
accepted for any admission purposes. Attention is paid to the highest sub-score
received that is directly related to major desired (e.g., the math sub-score for the
College of Engineering).
An ACT or SAT score must be received no later than November 1, in order to
complete your application for Priority Admission. Test scores from the September 11
ACT and the October 9 SAT will arrive in time to complete your application for
Priority Admission if you list the University of Illinois to receive the score when you
register to take the test. Scores from later test dates will not arrive in time to complete
your application for Priority Admission. But once your application is complete for
Priority Admission we will use the highest test score available at the time of review,
including scores from the October ACT.
The University of Illinois does not build a super-score. We use the highest ACT
composite or SAT total from a single test date. We do, however, use sub-scores for
admission and course placement, and we will use the highest sub-scores available. It
is, therefore, to your advantage to send us all of your test results directly from the
testing agency each time you sit for a test. Lower scores on file with your application
do not hurt your chance for admission.
http://admissions.illinois.edu/apply/requirements_freshman.html
http://admissions.illinois.edu/apply/tips_freshman.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
We do not accept letters of recommendation. Unsolicited materials, including
letters of recommendation, will be removed from the file and discarded before
the application is reviewed.
Financial documents and official transcripts will only be requested if you are
admitted to the University and choose to attend.
http://admissions.illinois.edu/faq/international.html
**UIUC New Policies on sending credentials:
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am an international freshman applicant for fall 2011. I am confused why I need not
to send you my official transcripts. I found this information on F&Q: Financial
documents and official transcripts will only be requested if you are admitted to the
University and choose to attend.
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Emma,
If you have already completed at least two years of high school in the United
States or at one of these schools, request that your high school send an official
transcript(s) directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transcripts must be
issued from the high school in which you completed junior year and include a listing
of all high school courses and grades. To qualify for Priority Admission, transcripts
must be postmarked by November 1. For Regular Admission, transcripts must be
received by January 12.念美國學校要寄成績單
If you have already completed at least two years of high school outside of the
United States and your high school does not appear on the list above, you will need
to submit a self-reported academic record. This online form and detailed
instructions will be available on September 1. Do NOT send any supporting
documentation until you receive instructions from our office regarding required
academic credentials. To qualify for Priority Admission, self-reported academic
records must be submitted by November 1. For Regular Admission, they must be
submitted by January 12. 念海外學校不要寄成績單,要完成一份 online 的 self-reported
academic record
(47) University of Miami (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Early Decision Applicants*
Application for Undergraduate Admission Due (post marked by this date)
November 1
U.S. Citizens - Submit Estimated FAFSA form for Financial Aid Estimate
December 20
Notification of Admission Decisions and Academic Scholarship Awards
January 15
Enrollment deposit due
February 1
FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application of U.S. citizens)
Early Action Applicants*
November 1
Application for Undergraduate Admission Due (post marked by this date)
Notification of Admission Decisions and Academic Scholarship Awards
February 1
FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application of U.S. citizens)
May 1
Enrollment deposit due
Regular Decision Applicants
Fall Admission
January 15
Application for Undergraduate Admission Due
February 1
FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application of U.S. citizens)
April 15
Notification of Admission Decisions and Academic Scholarship Awards
May 1
Enrollment deposit due
Spring Admission
Application for Undergraduate Admission Due
Nov 1
FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application of U.S. citizens)
Dec 15
Notification of Admission Decisions (no academic scholarships awarded
for Spring enrollment)
Enrollment deposit due (date specified in acceptance letter)
Essay
Common Application
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges.
Members that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their
Supplement form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
U of Miami Supplement
No Additional Essay Question.
Tests
Applicants should only submit an SAT score report if they qualify for merit
scholarship consideration. The minimum combined score required for scholarship
consideration is 1300 (critical reading and math sections only). The SAT report is not
required and should not be submitted for admission consideration from
applicants who are attending schools OUTSIDE the United States.
All students whose native language is not English are required to submit official
results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International
English Language Testing System (IELTS). The TOEFL code for the University of
Miami is 5815.
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/ug/applying/international_student_application_docu
ments/#Internationaluscurriculum
TOEFL Score Requirements
TOEFL
FULL-TIME FULL-TIME CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
ACADEMIC IEP
(IEP + 6 Academic Credits)*
TOEFL
80
Below 61
61 and at least one of the following:
iBT
21 in Listening
OR
21 in Reading AND 18 in Writing*
550
Below 500
500 and at least one of the following:
TOEFL
55 in Listening
Paper-based
OR
55 in Reading AND 55 in Writing*
IELTS
6.5
6.0 and at least one of the following:
Below 6.0
6.5 in Listening
OR
6.5 in Reading AND 6.5 in Writing*
*Must have passing sub scores in both Reading and Writing for concurrent
enrollment. IEP stands for Intensive English Program.
Please note that these requirements are subject to change. If you have any
questions about updates to these requirements, please contact the Office of
International Admission at intl.admission@miami.edu.
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability
to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing
and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language
of communication.
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/ug/applying/international_student_application_docu
ments/toefl/
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Counselor Evaluation Form completed by your high school guidance counselor.
Additional letters of recommendation (not required, but you may send them)
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/ug/applying/international_student_application_docu
ments/
(50) Yeshiva University -2011 (Essay 變 3 選 1,題目有變)
Deadlines
Applications for the fall semester are processed in three stages:
Applicants whose completed applications with all the supporting documentation
and interview that are received by October 15th will be informed of a decision by
mid-December
Applicants who are complete by December 15th will be informed of a decision by
mid-February
Applicants who are complete by February 1st will be informed of a decision by
April 1st.
Applications for the spring semester need to be complete by November 15th.
http://www.yu.edu/admissions/page.aspx?id=566
Essay
(Submit with application on a separate sheet of paper.)
The essay section is an opportunity to share information about yourself that grades
and test scores alone cannot provide, as well as a chance to demonstrate how you
organize your thoughts and express yourself. The essay should be one typed page.
Be sure your name and Social Security number appear on every page you
submit. Please choose one of the three topics listed.
1. Evaluate a significant risk you have taken or an ethical dilemma you have faced
and discuss its impact on you. Discuss whether or not Torah values influenced
your decision and how.
2. If you could go back and change one day in your life, what would you change and
why?
3. “Eyes are the window to the soul.” This 16th century proverb is often quoted in
literature and life. what would the eyes in your self portrait tell us about you?
Relate these ideas to your social, academic and personal experience and goals.
http://www.yu.edu/uploadedFiles/Admissions/YU%20Application%202011%282%29
.pdf
Tests
International students must take the TOEFL if either of the following two criteria
apply: 1) he or she is a citizen of a non-English speaking country, or the student’s first
and/or dominant language is not English; or 2) he or she has resided in the United
States for less than three years and the student’s first and/or dominant language is not
English.
Yeshiva University requires a minimum score of 82 on the Internet-based test,
to include a minimum score of 21 in both reading and writing. Scores must be
submitted directly by the testing service (code 2990).
International students are also required to submit Math SAT scores but may
substitute the TOEFL for the verbal section of the SATs if the following two criteria
apply: 1) He or she is a citizen of a non-English speaking country, and 2) He or she
has not resided in the United States for more than three years.
http://www.yu.edu/uploadedFiles/Admissions/YU%20Application%202011%282%29
.pdf
http://www.yu.edu/admissions/page.aspx?id=566
Interview
It is the candidate’s responsibility to schedule an interview by calling the Office of
Admissions at 212.960.5277. Applications will only be considered complete after
an interview has been conducted and all supporting documentation has been
received.
http://www.yu.edu/uploadedFiles/Admissions/YU%20Application%202011%282%29
.pdf
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required;
preferably one from a teacher and another from a clergyman.
http://www.yu.edu/uploadedFiles/Admissions/YU%20Application%202011%282%29
.pdf
(51) George Washington University (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
Freshman Applicants:
Early Decision I
November 10
Seven-Year B.A./M.D.
December 1
Early Decision II
January 10
Regular Decision
January 10
Spring Admission
October 1
http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/applytogw/datesdeadlines
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
GWU Supplement Essays
Please list any other colleges and universities to which you are applying. (Characters
available 500)
Essays
Attach an essay of no more than 500 words indicating what most influenced you
to apply to The George Washington University (required of all applicants). If you
are applying to an accelerated or special program, also explain why you are interested
in this program at GW.
If you are a journalism and mass communication or a political communication
applicant, you must submit an additional essay with this supplement: (please select
the appropriate topic below)
Journalism and Mass Communication--Write a profile of yourself in news or
news feature style, as if you had interviewed yourself.
Political Communication--If you could be any one person who has been active in
politics, who would you choose to be and why?
Essays for Honor Program
Applicants to the University Honors Program are required to submit the following
additional essays with this supplement.
1. In an essay of approximately 300 words, let us know why you want to be a
member of the University Honors Program.
2. In an essay of approximately 500 words, respond to one of the three essay topics
below.
a. The nineteenth-century philosopher John Stuart Mill once wrote that "one
person with a belief is equal to a force of 99 who have only interests." Tell us
about one of your beliefs - how you came to it, why you hold on to it, what has
challenged it, and what you imagine its influence will be on your education or
pursuits.
b. b. In his lecture "The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution," British
scientist C. P. Snow asserted the provocative idea that scientists have "the
future in their bones" while "the traditional culture responds by wishing the
future did not exist." Do you have views on the capacity of science and/or the
humanities to solve society's most pressing problems? How has your education
thus far prepared you to understand the relationship between "the two
cultures"?
c. "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - A.
Einstein. Describe your most interesting mistake.
(From Common Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL
Is the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) required, and what is the
minimum required score?
If English is not your first language you must submit results of the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), regardless of citizenship, country of
residence or language of instruction in school. The minimum required score is 80 on
the Internet-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 550 on the
paper-based TOEFL. Strong applicants to GW score much higher than the minimum
required score on the TOEFL. In lieu of the TOEFL, applicants may submit results
from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score
of 6.5 on the IELTS is required.
The TOEFL requirement is waived only for applicants who score 550 or higher on
the Critical Reading section of the SAT.
SAT/ACT
SAT or ACT is required of all freshman and transfer applicants, including
international students.
We accept scores on either the SAT or ACT. Test scores need to be sent directly to
our Admissions Office by the testing agency. GW's school code for the SAT is 5246
and for the ACT is 0664. Applicants are encouraged to limit the number of times
they take the SAT or ACT. If standardized tests are taken more than once, we will use
the highest composite ACT or the highest combined SAT score. There is no advantage
to using the College Board's Score Choice when applying to GW, as we will only
consider your highest score from each section of the SAT.
SAT II
Do I need to take any SAT Subject Exams?
GW does not require SAT Subject Exams for general admission.
Students applying to the Seven-Year B.A./M.D. Program are required to submit
two Subject Exam scores (one in math and one in science).
Students applying to the University Honors Program are strongly encouraged, but
not required, to submit subject examination scores.
http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/beforeapplying/admissionsfaqs
http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/applytogw/internationaladmissio
n/applicationrequirements
http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/applytogw/freshmanadmission/a
dmissionrequirements
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Recommendations: One counselor recommendation and one teacher
recommendation.
http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/applytogw/freshmanadmission/a
dmissionrequirements
(51) Tulane University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Regular Decision
Applicants for Regular Decision should submit all materials by January 15. We
will notify you of our decision on or before April 1.
Early Action (Nonbinding)
The Early Action Plan is designed for students who wish to complete the
admission process early on in their senior year. Early Action students must submit
application forms and all supporting materials by November 15; students will be
notified of an admission decision by December 15. If a student is not admitted in the
Early Action pool, Tulane may defer the admission decision, ask for further
supporting materials, and reconsider the application for Regular Decision. Applying
Early Action does not restrict a student from applying to other schools or applying for
Tulane scholarships and financial aid. The Early Action plan does not require an early
reply to Tulane; students still have until May 1 to make their final decision.
Single Choice Early Action (Nonbinding)
The Single Choice Early Action Plan is also designed for students who wish to
complete the application process early on in their senior year. By applying Single
Choice, however, students are letting Tulane know that Tulane is their first choice
institution at the time of applying and that they are not applying to any other
schools early (either through early decision or early action). Students may still
apply to other institutions that have a rolling decision admission process and/or a
regular decision admission process. Single Choice Early Action students must submit
application forms and all supporting materials by November 15; they will be notified
of an admission decision by December 15. If a student is not admitted in the Early
Action pool, Tulane may defer the admission decision, ask for further supporting
materials, and reconsider the application for Regular Decision. The Single Choice
Early Action plan does not require an early reply to Tulane; students still have until
May 1 to make their final decision.
http://admission.tulane.edu/apply/instructions.php
Essay
Your Activities
Please tell us how you stay busy (work, sports, clubs, community service,
hobbies and interests, and the like). Be sure to include any special honors received,
musical instruments played, varsity letters earned, etc. If you wish, you may cut
and paste from an existing résumé or other document. (10 entries maximum)
Activity
______________________________________________(Characters available 45)
Grade Level(s)
9 10 11 12
Time Spent (approx.)
________Hours per Week
Positions Held, Honors Won or Letters Earned
____________________________________________________________________
Academic Honors
Briefly describe any scholastic distinctions or honors you have received since the
ninth grade. If you wish, you may cut and paste from an existing résumé or other
document. (Characters available 7000)
Personal Statement
By using the Personal Application, you are not required to submit a formal essay.
However, we do ask that you write a personal statement (at least 250 words) –
allowing Tulane to get an idea of who you are beyond your grades, classes and test
scores. If there’s any information you would like the admission committee to take into
consideration when reviewing your application, this is the place for it.
3. Using the space below or a separate sheet of paper, please write between 250
and 500 words to describe a special interest, significant experience or
achievement, or anything else that has special meaning to you or had a
significant influence on you.
4. (Optional) Please briefly describe why you want to attend Tulane.
(From Online Application)
http://admission.tulane.edu/documents/AppDocuments/2010-2011/20102011FrshApp
PaperFinal.pdf
Tests
International students must submit standardized test scores from the Scholastic
Assessment Test (SAT I) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
the IELTS Test in lieu of the TOEFL. Freshman candidates whose native language is
English and/or who can submit sufficient SAT I verbal scores of approximately 550
may request that the TOEFL requirement be waived, keeping in mind that most
international students are less competitive without TOEFL scores. Transfer students
may also request these examinations be waived if they have successfully completed
30 credit hours at an American university. The TOEFL iBT may also be submitted to
demonstrate your ability to learn English. Successful international students at Tulane
normally receive iBT scores of: reading 21, listening 18, speaking 23, and writing
22.
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
High School Transcript and Info Request Form (Counselor Recommendation)
Extra Recommendations Not Required, but will be accepted:
*We do not require additional recommendations from teachers or other sources; we
only require a high school counselor recommendation, but we are happy to review
additional recommendations with your application. We do not have a specific form
for recommendations from sources other than counselors, so we are happy to accept
extra recommendations in any format or on other preset forms.
http://admission.tulane.edu/deadlinesandforms/
http://admission.tulane.edu/apply/instructions.php
(53) Pepperdine University (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 多了一題,題目全變)
Deadlines
We recommend that all applicants submit their application and additional required
materials as early as possible.
Fall Semester Applicants
January 15: Application Deadline
Applicants who are interested in fall admission (August term) must submit an
application and all supporting documents by this date.
April 1: Decision Notification
All applicants will be notified of the Admission Committee's decision on or before
this date.
May 1: Enrollment Deadline
Admitted students are required to notify the University of their intended enrollment
by completing all necessary documents and the enrollment deposit by 11:59 P.M.
Pacific Standard Time on this date.
Spring Semester Applicants
October 15: Application Deadline
Applicants who are interested in Spring admission (January term) must submit an
application and all supporting documents by this date.
November 15: Decision Notification
All applicants will be notified of the Admission Committee's decision on or before
this date.
December 1: Enrollment Deadline
Admitted students are required to notify the University of their intended enrollment
by completing all necessary documents and the enrollment deposit by 11:59 P.M.
Pacific Standard Time on this date.
Other Information
Seaver College of Pepperdine University does not have an Early Action or Early
Admission program. In order to better serve students, Pepperdine University no
longer offers a Priority Application Deadline. There is only one application
deadline per term.
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/apply/deadlines.htm
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Pepperdine Supplement
Essay
1. Please finish the following sentence:
The Admission Committee members would laugh if they knew I…
(For example, one of our counselors has collected over 150 Ty Beanie Bears, not
to be confused with Ty Beanie Babies) (Characters available 140)
2. Please respond to the following question:
Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest
standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are
strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. How are you prepared
to contribute to Pepperdine's mission and community of faith, learning, and
service? (500 words or less)
Tests
SAT I / ACT
All first-year applicants and transfer applicants with less than 30 transferable
units at the time of application are required to submit SAT I or ACT scores.
Note that first-year applicants must take the SAT I or ACT by December in order
to meet the January 15 application deadline. The SAT II (Achievement Test) is not
required.
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/apply/sat_act.htm
English Proficiency
English proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:
SAT I verbal score of 450
ACT reading score of 24
Internet Based TOEFL score of 80
Paper Based TOEFL score of 550
Computer Based TOEFL score of 220
A score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS exam (International English Language
Testing System) sponsored by Cambridge Examinations.
A "C" or better in a regular (not ESL) college level English composition course at an
accredited U.S. college or university
A score of "C" or better on the UK system A-Levels English Exam, or Hong Kong
system HKALE English Exam.
The ELS Language Centers' Master level 112 class with a grade of at least "B"
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/apply/english_proficiency.htm
Recommendation Letter & Other Forms
Academic Letter of Recommendation: This letter must be from a teacher or
counselor who is familiar with the applicant's academic standing.
Personal Letter of Recommendation: This recommendation should be from a
personal acquaintance (employer, religious leader, teacher, or counselor) who
can attest to the applicant's character.
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/apply/
(53) University of Florida -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Freshmen
The freshman application deadline is November 1. Please submit the completed
online application no later than 12:00 am (midnight) Eastern Standard Time to be
considered on-time.
Freshman applications received after November 1 will receive a decision on a
space-available basis only.
International Students
International students should submit their applications and supporting materials at
least three months earlier than the published deadlines for the level of admission.
http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/ugrad/appdates.html
Essays
Résumé Questions
The Family and Personal Résumé Questions
Resume section must be submitted online, documents mailed separately will not
be evaluated.
While you can compose your responses in the text boxes, we recommend that you
use a word processor to draft and to refine your answers before pasting them into the
appropriate boxes. Each box has a 950-CHARACTER limit (approx. 150 words
with room for spacing between paragraphs).
-Family Obligations:
1. Do you have to work to supplement your family income?
2. Do family obligations limit your participation in extracurricular activities? If so,
please describe.
-Student Resume:
1. Extracurricular activities. List the organization(s) that are most important to you
and in which you have made your highest achievements. Include your position, a
description of the activity and the number of hours you contributed each week.
2. Community service. List of activity, role and level of responsibility.
3. Honors, awards and recognitions. List each and describe the level and the
number of years of your involvement.
4. List any programs or activities that helped you prepare for higher education, such
as University Outreach, Talent Search, Upward Bound, etc.
5. Employment. List and describe each job you've had, including dates of
employment, job titles and hours worked each week.
-Additional information (voluntary)
Is there any other information for the Admission Committee to consider when
your application is reviewed?
The Personal Essay
Your essay is a very important part of your application. What you provide helps
the university know you as an individual -- independent of grades, test scores and
other objective data.
Please submit a 400-500 word essay. It is strongly recommended that you
compose the essay in a word processor and then paste it into the text box or you can
type directly in the text box. When you are finished save your work.
Essay Topic
In the space provided, please write a concise narrative in which you describe a
meaningful event, experience or accomplishment in your life and how it will affect
your college experience or your contribution to the UF campus community. You may
want to reflect on your ideas about student responsibility, academic integrity, campus
citizenship or a call to service. (You have 3885 characters left.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Undergraduate Applicants: SAT or ACT with writing test score is required for
beginning freshman applicants only. Official scores must be sent to UF directly
from the testing agency. The institutional codes for UF are 5812 (SAT) and 0758
(ACT).
English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL score is not required for freshman applicants.
Proficiency in the English language is required of graduate applicants and
junior-level transfer applicants from countries, including Puerto Rico, where
English is not the official language.
http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/intl/admissioninfo.html
Letters of recommendation
Not Required
(55) Syracuse University (Common Application)-2011
(多了一題 Short Answer)
Deadlines
First-year Students
As a First-year Student, Regular Decision is the plan you generally use when you
apply in the beginning of your final year in secondary school. Completed applications
must be submitted by January 1. Applications are accepted after January 1 if space is
available in the program to which you have applied.
Early Decision should be seriously considered if Syracuse University is your first
choice. As an Early Decision candidate, you agree to enroll at Syracuse University if
admitted to your preferred college at SU. You may apply to other colleges and
universities with the understanding that you will withdraw these applications if you
are admitted to Syracuse University. Completed applications must be submitted by
November 15.
Transfer Students
Transfer students are encouraged to apply under the January 1 Regular Decision
plan deadline to receive full consideration for admission and housing. Enrollment in
some colleges and programs may be limited. Transfer applications will be evaluated
by the Admissions Committee as they are received and become complete.
Spring Semester
Students wishing to apply for admission for the spring (January) semester are
encouraged to submit their applications early in the fall (mid to late October).
http://www.syr.edu/futurestudents/undergraduate/applytosu/requirements/international
_requirements.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Syracuse U Supplement(多了一題 Short Answer)
Short Answer Question
Please answer the following questions on a separate document and upload it:
1. Who or what influenced you to apply to Syracuse University?
2. Who is the person you dream of becoming and how do you believe Syracuse
University can help you achieve this?
3. If you have had work experience, what skills and/or knowledge did you gain?
4. Our mission of Scholarship in Action, education for the world in the world, extends
beyond the classroom to include engagement opportunities with our campus
community, the City of Syracuse, and locations across the globe. Based on your
interests, tell us what real-world experiences you might pursue during your
education at Syracuse as part of this mission.
FOR TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY: Tell the Admissions Committee about
your college experience and interest in transferring to Syracuse University if you have
not already done so in your personal essay.
(From Online Application)
Tests
Standardized Tests:
All first-year international applicants, with the exception of those living in
China, must take the SAT or the ACT, including the optional Writing Test (if
available in your country). SAT Subject Tests are not required.
http://www.syr.edu/futurestudents/undergraduate/applytosu/applying_for_admission/f
y_out_usa.html
English Proficiency Requirements
All undergraduate international applicants to Syracuse University whose first
language is not English must prove they are proficient in the English language. The
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English
Language Testing System) is required of all undergraduate applicants whose native
language is not English, whether they are applying as a first-year or a transfer student.
Use DI code 2823 when requesting your TOEFL scores to be sent to Syracuse
University
The minimum TOEFL score required on the paper-based test is 550 (600 if
applying to the Newhouse School of Public Communications).
The minimum TOEFL score required on the internet-based (iBT) test is 80
(100 if applying to the Newhouse School of Public Communications).
The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Applicants to the S.I. Newhouse School of
Public Communications should achieve a score of at least 7.0.
A student can also satisfy the English language proficiency requirement by
attending our English Language Institute (ELI.) and completing Level 4 at the
Institute. Find out more information on the ELI.
http://www.syr.edu/futurestudents/undergraduate/applytosu/requirements/international
_requirements.html#EP
Recommendation
From Application Booklet—Applying for admission checklist
-Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
-2 Academic Recommendations
http://www.syr.edu/futurestudents/undergraduate/pdfs/su_app_book.pdf
(56) Boston University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay#1 題目改變)
Deadlines
Regular Decision
Application deadline for the Accelerated Medical Program,
December 1
Accelerated Dental Program and New Jersey Medical Program.
Application deadline for the Trustee Scholarship, Dr. Martin Luther
December 1
King, Jr. Scholarship and Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship.
Application deadline. All materials may be submitted online,
January 4
including your high school transcripts and $75 non-refundable fee.
Deadline for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and Free Application
February 15
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by the
processors.**
Late March
Admission decisions mailed and available online on students’ BU
to Early
Web accounts.
April
Late March
Financial aid notifications mailed and available online on students’
to Early
BU Web accounts for admitted students who have met the Feb. 15
April
financial aid deadline.
Deadline for accepting BU offers of admission and financial aid.
May 1
Enrollment deposit due.
Early Decision
Application deadline. All materials may be submitted online,
November 1 including your high school transcripts, Early Decision Agreement,*
and $75 non-refundable fee.
Deadline for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to be received by the
November 1
processors.**
Admission decisions mailed and available online on students’ BU
December 15
Web accounts.
Deadline for accepting Early Decision offers of admission and
January 15
financial aid. Enrollment deposit due.
Deadline for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to
February 15
be received by the processors.**
* Early Decision is binding and available only to high school seniors for September
admission. You can find the agreement on the Common Application website.
January Admission
Application deadline. All materials may be submitted online,
November 1
including your high school transcripts and $75 non-refundable fee.
Deadline for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and Free Application
November 1
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by the processors.**
Mid-Novemb Admission decisions mailed and available online on students’ BU
er to
Web accounts.
Mid-Decemb
er
http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/quick-guide/
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
BU Supplement Essays
This section of the application gives you an opportunity to present yourself in a
way that grades and test scores cannot. The Board of Admissions uses your essay to
determine your ability to organize thoughts and express yourself clearly. Accordingly,
we ask that you prepare this work entirely on your own.
All applicants are required to complete the short essay and essay number one.
Applicants to our accelerated programs (Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical
Education Program, Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Dental Education Program, or New
Jersey Medical School Seven-Year Medical Program) must also complete essay
number two.
Short Essay
In five or six sentences, tell us how you first became interested in BU and what
steps you have taken to learn more about us. (Characters available 750)
Essay#1
Given what you know about Boston University, what do you hope to accomplish
as an undergraduate here? Please respond in an essay of no more than 500 words.
(Characters available 4000)
Essay#2
The Accelerated Programs Admissions Committee is interested in learning
more about you. Please write an essay of no more than 750 words on why you wish
to enter the health professions, including what experiences have led you to this
decision and what you hope to gain from your chosen profession. Please make sure
your essay is completely distinct from the one you submitted on the Common
Application.
(From Common Online Application)
Tests
Standardized Testing
Submit your results from the SAT or the ACT with Writing, along with any SAT
Subject Tests required by the program you’re applying to. In most programs,
the ACT with Writing will be considered in lieu of the SAT and SAT Subject Tests.
Consult the Program Requirements chart for more detailed information.
When you register to take your tests, make sure you indicate on the registration
form that you want your official score report sent directly to Boston University. The
BU codes to use are:
SAT: 3087
ACT: 1794
Your application will not be considered complete until we have received official
score reports directly from the College Board or ACT, even if your scores are
recorded on your high school transcript.
http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/application-instructions/
Program Requirements for Freshman Applicants
School or College
Test Requirements for Freshman Applicants
SAT or ACT (with Writing Test) and SAT Subject Tests
Accelerated Liberal Arts
in:
/ Medical Education
Chemistry
Combined Degree
Math 2
Program
Foreign Language (recommended)
Please note that no substitute for the required tests will
Accelerated Liberal Arts
be accepted. Application due date for the accelerated
/ Dental Education
programs is December 1. For all accelerated programs,
Combined Degree
finalists will be contacted and are required to interview
Program
in Boston.
College of Arts &
Sciences
College of
Communication
School of Education
College of Engineering
School of Hospitality
Administration
School of Management
College of Health &
Rehabilitation Sciences:
Sargent College
SAT and Two SAT Subject Tests or ACT (with Writing
Test)
SAT or ACT (with Writing Test) Two SAT Subject Tests
(recommended)
CFA/CAS Double Degree program applicants
must fulfill College of Arts & Sciences subject test
requirements
College of Fine Arts:
School of Music
Candidates must audition for admission.
Some instruments require pre-screening. See the College
of Fine Arts website for more information.
Candidates for the Theory & Composition program must
audition and present a portfolio.
Check the College of Fine Arts website for audition
schedules.
SAT or ACT (with Writing Test) Two SAT Subject Tests
(recommended)
CFA/CAS Double Degree program applicants
must fulfill College of Arts & Sciences subject test
requirements
College of Fine Arts:
School of Theatre
Candidates for the Acting & Theatre Arts Programs must
audition for admission.
Candidates for the Design, Production & Stage
Management Programs must present a portfolio in an
interview with faculty.
Check the College of Fine Arts website for audition and
portfolio schedules.
SAT or ACT (with Writing Test) Two SAT Subject Tests
(recommended)
College of Fine Arts:
School of Visual Arts
CFA/CAS Double Degree program applicants
must fulfill College of Arts & Sciences subject test
requirements
Candidates must submit a portfolio.
Check the College of Fine Arts website for instructions.
College of General
SAT or ACT (with Writing Test) Two SAT Subject Tests
Studies
(recommended)
Metropolitan College
Science & Engineering
Program
http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/program-requirements/
English Proficiency
If your first language or the primary language spoken in your home is not English,
you must take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
TOEFL
Boston University accepts results for the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) as evidence of English proficiency. The required test scores are as follows:
-----Paper-based exam:
600 or above for the College of Communication, School of Management and
College of General Studies
550 or above for other BU programs
-----Internet-based TOEFL exam (iBT):
College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, College of Engineering,
College of Fine Arts, School of Hospitality Administration, College of Health
& Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College and Science & Engineering
Program:
Writing: 22/ Speaking: 23/ Reading: 21/ Listening: 18
College of Communication, College of General Studies and School of
Management:
Writing: 22/ Speaking: 23/ Reading: 25/ Listening: 21
Indicate on the TOEFL registration form that you want your test results sent
directly to Boston University. The TOEFL code for Boston University is 3087.
IELTS
In lieu of the TOEFL exam, you may submit the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS). A score of 7 or higher will also satisfy BU’s English
Language proficiency requirement for all programs. Learn more on the IELTS
website.
Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP)
If your TOEFL or IELTS score is below the required minimum and you are an
academically qualified international student, you can still be admitted to BU by
attaining the minimum score before classes begin. You may choose to enroll in
intensive English courses at our Center for English Language & Orientation Programs
(CELOP). Once you’ve achieved proficiency in English, you can continue your
studies at BU. For more information, please visit the CELOP website.
English Placement Examination
International students who have demonstrated English proficiency are still
required to take an English placement examination before the first semester of study.
Depending on your results, you may be required to take noncredit English courses to
strengthen your language skills.
http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/international/application-instructions/
Letters of recommendation
School Report Form: Print it and give it to your guidance counselor or school
official.
Teacher Evaluation: Print a copy and give it to a teacher who is directly
familiar with your work. Please allow enough time for your teacher to write the
evaluation, and stress the importance of returning the form by the application
deadline.
Accelerated Medical or Dental program applicants: You must submit three
Accelerated Programs Teacher Evaluation forms — one each from a teacher of
English, laboratory science and either history or a foreign language. The deadline
for submitting these forms is December 1.
http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/application-instructions/
(56) Fordham University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadline
International Freshman Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Admission
Early Action: Deadline - November 1 // Notification Date - December 25
Regular Decision: Deadline - January 15 // Notification Date - April 1
Spring Semester Admission
Regular Decision: Deadline - December 1 // Notification Date - Rolling after
December 1
A Note about Deadlines:
Students who apply by the deadline with all supporting credentials will receive an
admission decision by the notification date. If supporting credentials are received after
the deadline, a student's admission decision could be delayed.
http://www.fordham.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admiss/international_studen/inter
national_freshm_30826.asp
http://www.fordham.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admiss/applying/admission_deadl
ines_/
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Fordham Supplement
No Additional Essay Question
Tests
SAT I/ACT
SAT or ACT results are required for most international applicants to Fordham
University.
All native English speakers should submit SAT or ACT results. International
applicants who have attended foreign language national education programs
(not American or International schools) will have their applications reviewed without
submitting SAT or ACT results. However, please note that to be considered for
Fordham University's merit scholarships, all applicants must submit SAT or ACT
results. Also, all United States citizens and eligible non-citizens (permanent
residents, asylees and refugees) should submit SAT or ACT results regrdless of
educational background and native language to ensure comparable financial aid
consideration.
Fordham will always use the highest combined test score when reviewing a
student for admission. While SAT II examinations are not required for admission,
they will be included in our review for those students who submit these scores.
TOEFL/IELTS
Non-native English speakers should submit results from TOEFL or IELTS exams.
Generally, Fordham University looks for successful applicants to score 90+ above
on the IBT, 230+ on the CBT, 575+ on the PBT, or 7.0+ on the IELTS. As an
alternative to submitting the TOEFL or IELTS results, applicants can also choose to
take the Fordham University ESL placement evaluation at the Institue of American
Language and Culture (IALC) at our Lincoln Center campus. Please email
esl@fordham.edu or call +1-212-636-6353 to arrange this. Results will then be
forwarded to the undergraduate admission office upon request. 2259 is the Fordham
University code for TOEFL.
http://www.fordham.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admiss/applying/admission_deadl
ines_/
http://www.fordham.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admiss/international_studen/inter
national_freshm_30826.asp
Letters of recommendation
School Guidance Counselor recommendation or a secondary school teacher's
recommendation
http://www.fordham.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admiss/international_studen/inter
national_freshm_30826.asp
(56) Ohio State University -2011 (Special Circumstances
多了一題若是無法考 SAT I/ACT 的解釋)
Deadlines
Deadlines for the 2011-2012 school year
Applying as a freshman
Summer quarter
Autumn quarter
or transfer student
2011
2011
Deadline for Admission
freshman
transfer
freshman
transfer
application
Columbus campus:
2/1/2011
5/1/2011
2/1/2011
6/1/2011
Regional campuses/ATI: 5/1/2011
5/1/2011
7/1/2011
7/1/2011
Applying as a
international freshman
or transfer student
Deadline for Admission
application
Summer quarter
2011
freshman
2/1/2011
transfer
3/1/2011
Autumn quarter
2011
freshman
2/1/2011
Winter quarter
2012
Spring quarter
2012
freshman
transfer
11/1/2011
11/1/2011
2/1/2012
2/1/2012
11/1/2011
11/1/2011
2/1/2012
2/1/2012
Winter quarter
2012
transfer
freshman
transfer
5/15/2011
10/1/2011
10/1/2011
freshman
transfer
Spring quarter
2012
freshman
1/1/2012
transfer
1/1/2012
Postmark date for your application for admission and all supporting materials (including official ACT/SAT test
scores sent from the testing agency).
http://undergrad.osu.edu/admissions/deadlines.html
Essays
Co-curricular Experiences
Describe your co-curricular work, volunteer, and community service experiences
below. Include a description of your role or distinguishing contribution to each
activity you list.
1. Activities in School (performing arts, athletics, student government, student
organizations, etc)
List school activities in order of their importance to you (avoid using acronyms,
please).
Name of activity
Years participated
Your role or contribution
2. Activities out of School (performing arts, community service, scouting,
religious, cultural, or ethnic organizations, etc)
Name of activity
Years participated
Your role or contribution
3. Work Experience
From
(mm/yyyy)
To
(mm/yyyy)
Employer
Job description
(be specific)
Number of hours
worked per week
4. Consider your talents and strengths, academic and otherwise. What is one
thing you do really well?
Special Circumstances (多了一題無法考 SAT I/ACT 的解釋)
1. If you feel that your high school performance was adversely affected by special
circumstances, please summarize, indicating dates when applicable.
2. In rare cases an applicant is unable to access an SAT or ACT testing facility. In
such cases, we may consider granting a test waiver. Please provide an explanation
below regarding the circumstances that prevent you from taking the SAT or ACT.
Essay question (required for both freshmen and transfer students)
Limit your response to 300 words. Reflect on your answer and be attentive to
spelling and grammar. There is no "right" answer to this question.
Why are you considering The Ohio State University?
(From Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
What is the TOEFL/English requirement of Ohio State?
Ohio State requires proof that you are proficient in the English language. The
university does not conditionally admit applicants who have not met the English
language proficiency requirement. Please arrange early in the application process to
have an official test score report sent directly to Ohio State by the testing agency.
Score results must be from a test taken within the last two years.
English language proficiency can be demonstrated by submitting one of the
following:
an official score of at least 527 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL)
an official score of at least 71 on the internet-based TOEFL
an official score of at least 79 on the Michigan English Language Assessment
Battery (MELAB)
an official SAT Critical Reading or Verbal score of at least 500
an official ACT English score of at least 21
an official band score of at least 6.5 on the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS)
official documentation that you were educated primarily or received a bachelor’s
degree or higher in one of the following countries: Australia, Belize, the British
Caribbean and British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana,
Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, Scotland, the United States, and Wales.
SAT I/ACT
Are ACT or SAT scores required?
International freshman and transfer applicants with less than 45 transferable
quarter hours (30 semester hours) are required to submit ACT or SAT scores to be
considered for admission to The Ohio State University.
http://undergrad.osu.edu/admissions/international/FAQ.html
Recommendation Letter & Other Forms
Ohio State College Prep Form (For applicants attending U.S. high schools
only): Instructions for the student — Complete Section 1 and submit the form
to your high school counselor to complete the remaining sections. This form
must be submitted along with your application and high school transcript.
(56) Purdue University -2011 (Essay 第 1 題題目改變)
Deadlines
International Students: Application Deadlines
Spring Semester (begins in January): October 1, 2009
Summer Semester (begins in June): March 1, 2010
Fall Semester (begins in August): Although the preferential filing date is
officially March 1, international students are encouraged to apply before
January 15, because space is limited and academic programs remain open only
as space is available
http://www.iss.purdue.edu/Admission/UG/AppProcess/DeadlinesFeesCalendar.cfm
Freshman Deadlines
November 15 priority* deadline: Environmental Health Sciences, Medical
Technology, Occupational Health Sciences, Preprofessional Health Sciences, and
Radiological Health Sciences
November 15 firm* deadline: Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prepharmacy,
and Veterinary Technology
November 15 firm* deadline: Purdue scholarship consideration
March 1 priority* deadline: All academic programs other than those noted in
November 15 deadlines (applying August-October is strongly recommended)
To meet the freshman application deadline: applications must be complete - all
required material received or postmarked by the deadline. Required material includes:
application form (online preferred), application fee, high school transcript, SAT or
ACT test score (including writing; test scores must be sent electronically from testing
agency).
*Priority deadline means that applications may still be accepted after the
deadline if space remains available. Firm deadline means that applications will not
be accepted after the deadline.
http://admissions.purdue.edu/Admissions_Criteria/Important_Dates.html
Essays
Essay for 2011 Application (第 1 題題目改變)
An essay is required as part of the application. The Purdue Admissions Committee
and merit scholarship committees use the essay during holistic reviews for admission
and scholarship consideration.
Admission to Purdue is competitive as is earning a merit-based scholarship.
Therefore, the essay can be a key factor in both evaluation processes.
There are three questions from which students can choose for their essay
(below). Essays should be 250-1,000 words in length.
1. What are the qualities of a good leader? Use examples from your personal
experiences to illustrate your particular leadership style.
2. Describe how your Purdue education would support the attainment of your
personal and/or professional goals.
3. If you had a second chance — the opportunity to do something over and do it
differently — what would you choose to do over and what changes would you
make?
http://www.admissions.purdue.edu/apply_now/personal_statement.html
Additional information
If necessary, use this space to provide additional detail about your background or
academic criteria -- information the Admissions Committee may find helpful during
the review of your application.
(From Online Application)
Tests
One of the following test scores:
TOEFL: Test Of English as a Foreign Language
score of 550/213*/79** or higher (General)
score of 570/230*/88** or higher (Freshman Engineering)
Purdue School Code: 1631 Dept. 00
*Paper/Computer based exam
** Internet based score (iBT)
SAT: Scholastic Assessment Test
score of 480 or higher on the Critical Reading section. Students are strongly
encouraged to submit SAT scores.
Purdue School Code: 1631
Ordinary Level of G.C.E or G.C.S.E:
General Certificate of Education or
General Certificate of Secondary Education
grade of at least B in English Language
IELTS: International English Language Testing System
score of 6.5 or higher
ACT: American College Test
score of 20 or higher on the English section
Purdue School Code 1230
http://www.iss.purdue.edu/Admission/UG/AppProcess/
Recommendation Letter
For International Applicants:
Letters of recommendation are not required; however, you may submit one or two if
you wish.
http://www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/documents/International%20Applicati
on.pdf
For Domestic Freshman: Guidance Counselor Form
All first-time freshman applicants should have the section below completed by their
high school guidance counselor. Transfer applicants must provide an official high
school transcript if they do not have a bachelor’s degree.
http://www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/documents/Undergrad_App.pdf
(56) Southern Methodist University (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
First-year candidates
November 1 Early Action admission
January 15 Regular Decision and Merit Scholarship admission
February 15 CSS/PROFILE due
February 15 Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
March 15 Spring Decision admission (on a space-available basis only)
http://www.smu.edu/admission/apply_first_dates.asp
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
SMU Supplement
1. How did you learn about SMU? (Characters available 500)
2. The Admission Committee takes a holistic approach when reviewing each
applicant to SMU. A prospective student may wish to provide the Committee with
information that he or she was unable to convey in the Common Application. Is
there additional information that you would like the Admission Committee to
consider when reviewing your application? (Characters available 500)
3. SMU appeals to students for a variety of reasons, including the strength of
academic opportunities, small class sizes, sense of community, location and
attractive campus. Please comment on how or why you feel these characteristics
or others make SMU a good collegiate fit for you. (Characters available 500)
(From Online Application)
Test
SAT I/ACT
Which standardized tests does SMU require for admission?
SMU requires all applicants to submit SAT I scores and/or ACT scores. We do
not have a preference as to which of the two tests you take. We will take the highest
comparable score if you have taken both the SAT and ACT. We will take the highest
combined math and verbal scores on the SAT if it has been taken more than once.
Are the SAT IIs required for admission?
Although a large percentage of applicants submit SAT II scores, they are not
required.
English proficiency
Students for whom English is not the native language are expected take an
internationally recognized English language test such as TOEFL or IELTS. A score of
at least 550 (paper test), 80 IBT on the TOEFL, or 6.5 academic on the IELTS is
required for admission consideration.
Students with scores slightly below those mentioned above will be required to
successfully complete SMU’s summer Intensive English Program prior to
matriculation. Transfer students without an internationally recognized English
language test score will be evaluated on the basis of college-level grades in English
composition/rhetoric courses.
http://smu.edu/admission/faqs_admission.asp#standardized
http://smu.edu/admission/apply_intl_requirements.asp
Letters of Recommendation
Secondary School Report (Required)
Teacher Recommendation
http://www.smu.edu/admission/apply_intl_requirements.asp
(56) University of Georgia -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Deadlines for International Applicants*
First-Year
Early Action - October 15
Regular Decision - January 15
Spring Admission - September 1
Transfer
Spring Semester - Sept. 1
Summer Semester - March 1
Fall Semester - April 1
Summer Transient - May 15
*Note: If a deadline date falls on a Sunday or a federal holiday, the postmark deadline
will be extended to the first business day following the published deadline.
https://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/admission_information_for_international_stu
dents.html
Essays
Major
Explain your choice of major. (Maximum of 300 characters)
Educational Experience
If you are not entering college immediately following high school graduation,
please explain what you have been doing since high school. (Maximum of 300
characters)
Leadership and Activity Record - School and Community
Before completing this section, please identify the most appropriate subsection in
which to place each of your activities, experiences or awards. List each item only
once. Do not duplicate items. Confine all information on your co-curricular activities
and awards to the space provided. Only that which you include on your application
form will be included in your admissions file. Please do NOT send any resumes,
certificates, or additional letters of recommendation with your application.
List your top five activities or awards by their order of importance to you, with
the most important activity first. For each one, explain what you did in the activity.
Describe the activity, your function, accomplishments, position held, and leadership
demonstrated. Volunteer activities may be included. Do not duplicate entries found
in any other section. Do not include in this section: employment, sports, or summer
activities, since that information is requested elsewhere.
Activity _________(Characters available 50)
9th 10th 11th 12th
Please elaborate on your contribution (offices held, honors received):
____________________________________________________________________
(Maximum of 300 characters)
Athletic Record
Please mark: V for Varsity, JV for Junior Varsity, C for Community, or I for
Intramural under each grade level as appropriate. (3 entries)
Sport_________(Characters available 50)
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
V
V
V
V
JV
JV
JV
JV
C
C
C
C
I
I
I
I
Description:
____________________________________________________________________
(Maximum of 300 characters)
Honors and Awards
List below any significant honors or awards you have received and the year you
were recognized. (3 entries)
Honors/Awards Won, Letters Earned, Special Recognition
9th 10th
_____________________________(Characters available 50)
11th 12th
Description:
____________________________________________________________________
(Maximum of 300 characters)
Work Experience
If you have had one or more jobs during any school year while in high school,
please list up to three of them here by their order of importance to you, with the most
important job first. Work during summers should be listed under the summer activities
section.
Employer:___________ (Characters available 22)
Hours per week: ___
Start Date:______(mm/yyyy)
Start Date:______(mm/yyyy)
Position, duties, accomplishments, leadership and supervisory roles, recognition, and
benefits you derived. i.e. Crew chief and cashier 4-8p.m. shift. In charge of crew of
seven for food prep and filling orders. Awarded certificate for most efficient crew in
South Georgia region. Received one of two Burgerbasket scholarships awarded in
state.
____________________________________________________________________
(Maximum of 300 characters)
Summer Activities
Please describe your most significant activities (e.g., academic or leadership
enrichment, volunteer programs, work) in each of the past three summers. Do not
duplicate entries in other sections. Cite the length of time spent in each activity.
Describe personal accomplishments, leadership roles, selectivity, and what benefits
you received in each activity. You may include more than one significant activity per
summer. (Maximum of 300 characters)
Summer prior to 10:
____________________________________________________________________
Summer prior to 11:
____________________________________________________________________
Summer prior to 12:
____________________________________________________________________
Special Circumstances
If you have experienced any special circumstances that may have affected your
academic achievement, please provide details to enable appropriate consideration.
Please describe (Maximum of 300 characters)
Short Essays
In the space provided please address each of the following four topics in
responses of 150-200 words each. Prior to writing your short essays, we strongly
encourage you to read the UGA Faculty Statement on Diversity.
All four essays on this page are required for application submission.
-----Essay A
Choose an intellectual or creative opportunity from your high school years that
you have enjoyed and highlight how you have grown personally because of the
experience. (200 Word Limit)
-----Essay B
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive,
and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
Anais Nin
From freshman year to now, we know that you have interacted with a number of
people in your high school who are different from you and have affected who you are
now. Tell us about one such relationship, with a focus on the details of your
interaction, not the person. (Words remaining: 199)
-----Essay C
Tell us an interesting or amusing story about yourself that you have not already
shared in your application. (200 Word Limit)
-----Essay D
"Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent."
Victor Hugo
If someone were to look at your music collection right now, they would probably
know a great deal about who you are. Individuals are drawn to music, and each song
conveys something about that person. Select a musical piece to be your theme song.
Tell us what it would be, and more specifically, why it represents who you are. (200
Word Limit)
Tests
Standardized Tests: ACT, SAT I and SAT II
For first-year admission, the University of Georgia requires that an applicant
submit an official score report for either the ACT or the SAT I. Currently, we
recommend (but do not require) students to submit SAT II scores. Scores must be
submitted electronically by the respective testing agency. UGA will not accept scores
that appear on your high school transcript, nor will we consider paper “Rush Reports”,
although most rush reports are also sent electronically. We receive electronic
transmissions of ACT and SAT scores from the testing agencies on a weekly basis,
and we will automatically update your application file with any new scores received
by our application deadlines.
http://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/first_year_admission_criteria.html
Proof of English Proficiency
For international students who have studied or are studying at a United States high
school or a United States system school, refer to our first-year admission criteria for
more details on how the University of Georgia evaluates applications. In addition, if
English is not your first language, you must show proof of English proficiency.
If English is not your first language, then you must provide proof of English
proficiency. There are four ways to do this:
1. Submit an official SAT-I verbal score of 430 or higher. All first-year applicants
must submit SAT-I scores.
2. Submit a TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based exam OR a 550
paper based score OR an 80 on the internet based TOEFL. A band score of 7.0
or better on the IELTS is also acceptable.
Note: Transfer students applying to the Terry College of Business need a score of
250 or higher. Remember that all score reports must be official. TOEFL scores
must be less than two years old if you have not been studying at a U.S. institution
since taking the exam.
3. Take the equivalent of English 1101 and 1102 (first-year composition) at an
accredited U.S. institution and earn a minimum 2.5 combined GPA for the two
courses. This must be reflected on an official transcript.
4. Submit proof of an earned bachelor's degree at an accredited U.S. institution.
http://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/admission_information_for_international_stud
ents.html
Letters of Recommendation
Required First-Year Application Forms
School/Counselor Evaluation
Teacher Recommendation
International Student Forms
Certificate of Finances and Supplemental Education Page
https://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/printable_forms.html
(56) University of Maryland—College Park -2011 (Essay
題目多了一個題目選項,除了自選題保留其他題目全變,;
Short Answer 多了一題)
Deadlines
FRESHMAN Applications Deadlines for International Students and Students with
Non-U.S. Academic Records
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
November Freshman International
August Freshman International
1:
(SEVIS* visa group: F1,
1:
(SEVIS* visa group: F1, F2, J1,
F2, J1, J2, BE, BP, B1, B2,
J2, BE, BP, B1, B2, WB, WP).
WB, WP). These students
These students should fill out
should fill out the
the INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
FRESHMAN APPLICATION.
FRESHMAN
APPLICATION.
November Freshman: US Citizens,
August Freshman: US Citizens,
1:
Permanent Residents, all
1:
Permanent Residents, all other
other visa holders (not
visa holders (not SEVIS* visa
SEVIS* visa group) WITH
group) WITH ANY NON-U.S.
ANY
ACADEMIC RECORDS
NON-U.S. ACADEMIC
should fill out the Regular
RECORDS should fill out
Freshman Application.
the Regular Freshman
Application.
January
Students who complete
20:
their applications by this
date will be mailed a
decision letter no later
than April 1. Applications
received after January 20
will be reviewed on a
rolling, space-available
basis.
http://www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/apply/international_deadlines.asp
學校回信
The January 20, 2011 freshman deadline for the fall 2011 semester is for U.S.
citizens or permanent residents with all of their academic records in the U.S. All
others must apply with all of their material by November1, 2010.
If you have or are seeking an f-1 or j-1 visa you must meet the November 1st
date. All of your documents must be postmarked by that date
Essays
Activities
Please submit a resume or list of your community, arts, leadership, athletic and
family involvement; work, global or research experiences; and extracurricular
activities and awards in the order of interest to you.
You may provide this information in one of three formats:
1. Type directly into the text box between 350-500 words.
2. Cut and paste your resume/statement of activities into the text box from a word
processing program between 350-500 words.
3. Attach your resume/statement of activities by using the "Add Attachment" button
below.
(From Online Application)
Essays
The college admission process is an effort to uncover the aspects of your
personality and experience that fit well with the University of Maryland community.
When considering your approach to the following essay questions, think deeply about
your answers, making them creative and succinct. We hope that you will use this
opportunity as a time for self-reflection and intellectual meditation.
You may provide your essay in one of three formats:
Type directly in the text box. (4000 characters only)
Cut and paste your essay into the text box from a word processing program. (4000
characters only)
Attach your essay by using the "Add Attachment" button below.
Please choose two of the following essay questions to answer. Each essay should
be NO more than 300 words. Include the questions you choose at the start of
each essay.
1. All first-year students at the University of Maryland read one book together as part
of our First Year Book program. This year's book, Half the Sky: Turning
Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and
Sheryl WuDunn chronicles the courageous stories of women who, through
education and microfinance strategies, were able to break free from oppressive
situations. The authors show us how “social entrepreneurs,” both in the United
States and around the world, create constructive social change through their
innovative approaches to empower the women of the world. Choose from one of
the following two options to write your essay:
(a) Do you think there are groups of people whose potential contributions have
not yet been fully realized or appreciated? What is something you have done, or
would like to do in the future, to support one of these causes or groups?
-----OR----(b) Select your own book for the First Year Book program and tell us why you
would want to share it with your classmates in the incoming class. Why does this
book have personal meaning to you?
2. “Seek the fashion which truly fits and befits you. You will always be in fashion if
you are true to yourself, and only if you are true to yourself. You might, of course,
rightly wear that style which is emblazoned on the fashion magazines of the day, or
you might not.” - Maya Angelou.
There are no boundaries to personal style, whether it is expressed through the
clothes you wear, the music you listen to, or the books you read. What does your
style say about you?One definition of sacrifice is "to surrender or give up, or
permit injury or disadvantage to, for the sake of something else." Describe a time
when you put the significant needs of someone else ahead of your own.
3. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” – Aristotle
The intellectual, social and cultural differences embraced by the University of
Maryland are integral to the fabric of our community. The strength of the
University is realized through the contributions of every member of our campus.
We understand each individual is a result of his/her personal background and
experiences. Describe the parts that add up to the sum of you.
4. According to Henry David Thoreau, “One is not born into the world to do
everything, but to do something.” What is your something?
5. Write your own question and respond to it. Please be sure to tell us why you think
this essay represents you well. (Your question will not be included in the essay
word count.)
http://www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/apply/AppPreview.asp
Additional Information
In addition to answering two of the questions above, please include any
additional information you would like to provide if extenuating circumstances have
affected your performance or extracurricular activities. This information is only
necessary if these circumstances have not been discussed in any other part of your
application. (Maximum 100 words)
(From Online Application)
Short Answers
Our President's Promise allows students to engage in special experiences that
complement the academic curriculum and offer opportunities for extraordinary
personal growth outside of the classroom. Getting to know you better will help us
understand what opportunities may interest you most.
To tell us more about yourself, please complete the sentences below in 20 words
or fewer, using only the space provided below.
In addition to my intended major, my academic interests include... (160 characters
only)
I felt like a mentor when I... (160 characters only)
My favorite thing about last weekend was... (160 characters only)
My career goals are... (160 characters only)
My favorite place I have visited is... (160 characters only)
When I hear about the environment I think... (160 characters only)
One time I led a... (160 characters only)
The most interesting fact I ever learned from research was... (160 characters only)
The one thing I never expected to gain from doing community service was... (160
characters only)
I am unstoppable when I... (160 characters only)
(From Online Application)
Additional Application Materials Required for the School of Architecture,
Planning and Preservation
Applicants interested in the undergraduate Architecture major must submit a
specific drawing, described below, in addition to the other required application
materials. This drawing will be used to determine an applicant's drawing skills prior to
admission. It will be one of many factors considered in the review of an applicant's
eligibility for admission into the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. It
will not be used, however, in the review of an applicant's eligibility for admission to
the University of Maryland.
Please follow these directions precisely when composing your drawing:
The applicant is responsible for determining the view, composition, degree of
detail, shade and shadow, line quality, etc.
The subject must be a still life on a table top and should include all of the
following elements:
-A bottle or vase
-An open book
-2-3 pieces of fruit
-A hat or gloves
The drawing must be made by observation.
To ensure quality, the drawing must be in graphite pencil (2B-9B range) on 8 ½”
by 11” white artist’s drawing paper of medium to heavy weight.
All drawings should be submitted in digital format. Students should scan the
drawing and submit it electronically according to the following specifications:
File must be one of the following extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .pdf
File must be no larger than 1000 KB in size
File should be scanned at 300 dpi or better
If it is not possible to submit the drawing electronically, students should mail the
original drawing and required cover sheet to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
ATTN: Jacqui Lom
Mitchell Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
All materials must be submitted by the application deadlines.
For questions, please email the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at
um-admit@umd.edu.
http://www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/apply/architecture.asp
Tests
Standardized Test Scores: The SAT and ACT
Submit all SAT I or ACT official scores (this is a requirement of all Freshman
applicants including all International students). Scores must be sent directly from
the testing agency. When requesting scores to be sent to the University of Maryland
please use institution code 5814 for the SAT I and the institution code 1746 for the
ACT.
At this time, we do not use the writing portion of these tests as one of the criteria
in the admissions review process. We also do not evaluate SAT II scores as a factor
in the admissions decision.
http://www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/apply/internationalfreshman.asp
http://www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/apply/sat.asp
English Language Proficiency
If English is not your native language- regardless of your citizenship-you must
provide the university with verification of your proficiency in English. All applicants
should have an official report of their scores from the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS),
sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the appropriate application
deadline.
Below are the scores a student must achieve on English proficiency tests in order
to satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
English Proficiency Tests
Score
Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT)
UMD Passing Score
575
*Semi-intensive English
475 - 574
*Intensive English
474 or lower
Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT)
UMD Passing Score
233
*Semi-intensive English
153 - 232
*Intensive English
152 or lower
Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT)
UMD Passing Score
100
*Semi-intensive English
84 - 99
*Intensive English
83 or lower
Maryland English Institute Placement Exam (MEIP)
UMD Passing Score
230
*Semi-intensive English
190 - 229
*Intensive English
189 or lower
IELTS
UMD Passing Score
7
*Semi-intensive English
lower than 7
*Intensive English
lower than 6.5
* If otherwise admissible a student will be granted conditional admission.
http://www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/apply/internationalfreshman.asp
http://www.admissions.umd.edu/admissions/apply/englishproficiency.asp
Letters of recommendation
The University of Maryland requires that you submit one teacher
recommendation (form, pdf) and one counselor recommendation (form, pdf). Have
your school counselor send the completed School Counselor and Teacher
recommendation forms directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Mitchell
Building, College Park, MD 20742. When possible, we request that all materials be
sent from the guidance office.
(From online application)
(63) Texas A&M University—College Station -2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
When to Apply as Domestic Freshmen:
Application Term
Application Opening
Application Closing
Date
Date
Spring 2011
August 1, 2010
October 15, 2010
Summer/Fall 2011
August 1, 2010
January 15, 2011
Domestic Freshmen Deadline for all Documents to be Received:
Spring 2011: October 15, 2010
Summer/Fall 2011: January 15, 2011
When to Apply as International Freshmen:
Application Term
Application Opening
Application Closing
Date
Date
Spring 2011
April 1, 2010
August 1, 2010
Summer/Fall 2011
August 1, 2010
January 15, 2011
International Freshmen Deadline for all Documents to be Received:
Spring 2011: August 1, 2010
Summer/Fall 2011: January 15, 2011
http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/deadlines.aspx
Essays
Freshman applicants are required to complete Essays A and B and are strongly
recommended to complete Essay C. Applicants should spend time brainstorming the
topics and thinking creatively - being sure to write notes about specific goals, talents,
achievements and any challenges that have been overcome.
Essay Topics:
Topic A. (required)
Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on
your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.
Topic B. (required)
Choose an issue of importance to you - the issue could be personal, school related,
local, political, or international in scope - and write an essay in which you explain the
significance of that issue to yourself, your family, your community, or your
generation.
Topic C. (recommended)
There may be personal information that you want to be considered as part of your
admissions application. Write an essay describing that information. You might
include exceptional hardships, challenges, or opportunities that have shaped or
impacted your abilities or academic credentials, personal responsibilities, exceptional
achievements or talents, educational goals, or ways in which you might contribute to
an institution committed to creating a diverse learning environment.
http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/tipsApplying/appDetails.aspx
Tests
SAT/ACT
Applicants must provide scores from either SAT or ACT. All SAT or ACT tests
must include the scores of the writing component. Your highest test score from one
test date will be used. Texas A&M does not allow combined test scores from different
test dates. Scores should be sent directly from the testing agency. The Texas A&M
University SAT code is 6003 and the ACT code is 4198.
Applicants should evaluate their test scores and decide if retaking the test is
necessary to make their score competitive. The average SAT and ACT scores of the
incoming fall freshmen class were: 1210 (Verbal + Math) SAT; 26 ACT composite.
Applicants applying to the Dwight Look College of Engineering are required to
meet a minimum math score of 550 on the SAT or a minimum math score or 24
on the ACT.
http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/tipsApplying/testScores.aspx
http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/reqDocuments/definitions.aspx
http://admissions.tamu.edu/international/gettingin/reqDocuments/freshmen.aspx
English proficiency
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of
English proficiency, which is satisfied by:
a. a minimum TOEFL score of:
550 for paper-based testing (p-BT), or
213 computer-based testing (c-BT), or
80 internet-based testing (i-BT), or
b. a minimum SAT Critical Reading (Verbal) score of 480,
c. a minimum ACT English score of 19,
d. a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band, or
e. completing all four years in a U.S. accredited high school.
http://admissions.tamu.edu/international/gettingin/reqDocuments/freshmen.aspx
Recommendation Letter & Additional Forms
What information should be included in a Letter of Recommendation?
New information about you that has not already been noted in the application
should be included. A letter of recommendation is not required, but if someone
who knows you would like to write a letter to add to your application, we would be
happy to read it. Letters can be sent to, Admissions Processing, Freshman Admissions,
Texas A&M University, P.O. Box 30014, College Station, TX 77843-3014
How many letters of recommendation can I send?
You can submit up to two letters of recommendation with your application. There
is no specific format which the author must use. Please be sure to include your full
name and date of birth on the letters so we may put them with the correct application
file. Letters can be sent to, Admissions Processing, Freshman Admissions, Texas
A&M University, P.O. Box 30014, College Station, TX 77843-3014
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(64) Clemson University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
International Student: Application Deadlines
All requested application credentials must be at Clemson University by May 1
for August entry or Oct. 1 for January entry.
Issuance of I-20 or DS-2019 must be at Clemson by June 1 for August entry or
Nov. 1 for January entry
Class registration happens the third week of August for August entry or the first
week of January for January entry. (Financial penalties apply for late registration.)
http://www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/international.html
Freshman (Domestic) Applicants: Application Deadlines
Fall semester
Dec. 1 (Priority notification deadline)
Dec. 31 (Deadline for priority consideration for academic scholarships)
May 1 (Application deadline)
Spring semester
Dec. 15
http://www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/freshmen.html
Essays
Additional Information
Please list your academic awards and honors. Also, please list extracurricular
activities, leadership, community service, special talents, work and other
educationally enriching experiences. (An additional sheet or resume may be sent to
the Office of Admissions if needed.)
Candidate's Comments. (Optional)
(From Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL
A TOEFL score of 550 on the paper version, 213 on the computer version or
79-80 on the Internet-based version is generally required. The TOEFL can be
waived for transfer students who have earned a grade of C or better in English
Composition I and II from an accredited U.S. college or university. The test can also
be waived for students from countries where English is the primary language or one
of the official languages.
SAT/ACT
SAT Reasoning or ACT with the Writing section is required. (Submit by
late-January for Priority Notification, and the final deadline is May 1st). We only
accept official SAT and ACT scores sent directly from the testing centers.
SAT Subject Tests are considered if students submit them.
What are the incoming student’s average SAT and ACT scores?
For the SAT, the middle 50 percent of admitted students have test scores ranging
from 590 to 680 for math and 550 to 640 for critical reading. For the ACT, the middle
50 percent test score range is 23 to 28 for math and 25 to 30 for composite.
What is the average Clemson student GPA range?
The average high school GPA of students entering Clemson is 3.59.
http://www.clemson.edu/prospectivestudents/international/index.html
http://www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/counselors.html
Letters of Recommendation
Student Information Form for High School Guidance Office (For Freshman
Applicants Only):
The student's application process should include the student’s online application
and application fee, the high school information form (completed the guidance
counselor), the student’s official transcript, and official test scores from the
testing centers.
Any letters of recommendation (Recommendation Form), extracurricular
activities lists, or resumes will be accepted and considered secondary to the
academic information.
http://www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/counselors.html
http://clemson.askadmissions.net/aeresults.aspx?did=2&cid=2719&quser=RECOMM
ENDATIONA+LETTER&submit=Ask
(64) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—New
Brunswick -2011 (Essay 題目同 2010; 2010 Optional,
2011 變 Required)
Deadlines
Spring Semester/January 2011 Admission
Student Type Application Due
Online Decision**
Candidate’s Reply Date
Date* +
First Year
October 1, 2010
December 10, 2010
December 17, 2010
Transfer
October 1, 2010
December 10, 2010
December 17, 2010
* Required credentials are due within two weeks of the application due date. (For
more information, please see the credentials required of first year applicants or the
credentials required of transfer applicants.) The "Your Rutgers Status" site displays
updates as required credentials are received.
+ Students may apply after due dates have passed. However, students who apply
after the due dates or whose files remain incomplete after due dates for credentials
submission have passed will be withdrawn from admissions consideration if their
school(s) of application meet enrollment goals before University Undergraduate
Admissions reviews their applications.
** Admissions decisions will be posted online via "Your Rutgers Status" no later than
this date.
Fall Semester /September 2011 Admission
Student Type
Application Due
Online Decision** Candidate’s Reply
Date* +
Date
First Year, Early
November 1, 2010 January 31, 2011
May 1, 2011
Action^
First Year,
December 1, 2010 February 28, 2011 May 1, 2011
Regular Action
All Transfer
February1, 2011
April 15, 2011
May 1, 2011
^ Applying to Rutgers by our fall early action date does not restrict students from
applying to other colleges or universities, and Rutgers early action decisions are not
binding.
* Required credentials are due within two weeks of the Application Due Date. (For
more information, please see the credentials required of first year applicants or the
credentials required of transfer applicants.) The "Your Rutgers Status" site displays
updates as required credentials are received.
+ Students may apply after due dates have passed. However, students who apply
after the due dates or whose files remain incomplete after due dates for credentials
submission have passed will be withdrawn from admissions consideration if their
school(s) of application meet enrollment goals before University Undergraduate
Admissions reviews their applications.
** Admissions decisions will be posted online via "Your Rutgers Status" no later than
this date.
http://admissions.rutgers.edu/ApplyNow/ApplicationsAndTheBasics/WhenToApply.a
spx
Essays
Short Answers
1. Have you ever participated in any programs or activities to help you prepare for
higher education (for example, Champ, Gear Up, TRIO programs, or Upward
Bound)?
If yes, please list the program and explain how your participation in this program
helped you prepare for college.
2. Do you have family obligations that limit your participation in extracurricular or
community service activities
If yes, please explain the family circumstances and your contributions to the
well-being of your family unit.
Personal Essay
Required Essay: Rutgers University is a vibrant community of people with a wide
variety of backgrounds and experiences. How would you benefit from and contribute
to such an environment? Consider variables such as your talents, travels, leadership
activities, volunteer services, and cultural experiences. Only personal essays
submitted via our website will be considered. You may enter a maximum of 3800
characters including spaces.
Extracurricular Activities
List your top five high school/college activities in order of importance to you
and any leadership positions you hold. Information must be submitted on this form to
be considered.
Grade
Activity/Club/
Leadership
Organization/Sport
Positions
9
10 11 12 Beyond
H.S.
_____________________
________________
_____________________
________________
_____________________
________________
_____________________
________________
_____________________
________________
_____________________
________________
Community and Volunteer Service
List substantial unpaid community and volunteer service in order of importance
to you and any leadership positions. Information must be submitted on this form to
be considered.
Grade
Accomplishment
Award Organization
Recognized
9
10 11 12 Beyond
H.S.
_____________________
________________
_____________________
________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
Employment
Please list any year-round full-time employment or any employment undertaken
during the school year. Please include military service by military branch and most
recent rank/position.
Employer 1
Position
_____________________
_______________
Avg. hrs./week
Begin Date (mm/yyyy) End Date (mm/yyyy)
_____
___/____
___/____
Employer 2
_____________________
Avg. hrs./week
_____
Position
_______________
Begin Date (mm/yyyy)
___/____
End Date (mm/yyyy)
___/____
Employer 3
_____________________
Avg. hrs./week
_____
Position
_______________
Begin Date (mm/yyyy)
___/____
End Date (mm/yyyy)
___/____
Test of
SAT/ACT
You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores if:
You graduated from high school two or more years prior to the date you intend to
begin classes at Rutgers.
You have finished secondary school and have subsequently completed 12+
college credits with final course grades available by the application due date.
You are required to submit official SAT or ACT scores if:
You are currently in your first semester of college
You will have completed fewer than 12+ college credits by the application due
date.
Your final course grades will not be available by the application due date.
You will have graduated from high school less than two years before
beginning classes at Rutgers.
All SAT and ACT scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to Rutgers.
Unofficial test scores cannot be accepted.
When requesting your scores, use our SAT code of 2765 or our ACT code of
2592.
The ACT score must include the writing component.
http://admissions.rutgers.edu/ApplyNow/MoreForInternationalApplicants/RequiredTe
stScores.aspx
English Proficiency Examination Requirements
Regardless of US residency status, an English proficiency examination is
required of all students whose secondary schooling has been outside the US in a
country where English is not the principal language. Score reports must be from a
test taken within the past two years and submitted directly to us from the testing
service.
Rutgers accepts the following standardized tests to determine the English
proficiency of its international applicants:
TOEFL
Acceptable scores for all schools except the College of Nursing are 550+ on the
paper and pencil test or 79+ on the Internet-based test. For College of Nursing
applicants, the acceptable scores are 600+ on the paper and pencil test or 100+ on the
Internet-based test.
IELTS
A score of 7 or higher on either the academic paper and pencil test or the academic
computer-based test is acceptable for our New Brunswick campus. A score of 6 or
higher is acceptable for our Camden or Newark campuses.
Michigan English Assessment Battery (MELAB)
The minimum acceptable score is 82 for our New Brunswick and Camden
campuses and 76 for our Newark campus.
Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
For transfer applicants to the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy applicants only,
the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is strongly recommended but not
required.
http://admissions.rutgers.edu/ApplyNow/MoreForInternationalApplicants/RequiredTe
stScores.aspx
Recommendation:
Do not send the following: Sport certificates, Craft certificates, Letters of
recommendation
http://admissions.rutgers.edu/ApplyNow/MoreForInternationalApplicants/AcademicD
ocumentation.aspx
(64) University of Minnesota—Twin Cities -2011 (Essay
同 2010)
Deadlines
International Students: Application Deadlines for Freshmen
Fall semester 2011
December 15, 2010
Priority deadline for fall 2011 admission applications
Complete applications postmarked by December 15, 2010, receive priority
consideration for admission. Applications that are postmarked or become
complete after December 15 are considered on a space-available basis. After
December 15, space is limited and admission is more competitive.
Honors and scholarship consideration
Admitted freshmen are considered for admission to the University Honors
Program and for most of the University's competitive academic scholarships
based on an overall assessment of their admission application. After December
15, students are considered for honors on a space-available basis. It is unlikely
that scholarship funds will be available after December 15.
Spring semester 2011
October 15, 2010
Final deadline for spring 2011 admission applications
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/intl_deadlines.html
Essay
Application for International Applicants
Activities
-----Employment History (3 entries)
Place of employment: ___________________(Characters available 45)
Job title:
___________________(Characters available 30)
City:
___________________
State/Province:
___________________
From _____(mm/yyyy) to _____(mm/yyyy)
Hours per week:
___________________
-----Educational Interests
In English, describe your educational interests and goals and what your plans are
for when you return to your home country. Please include an explanation of why you
would like to study the major you have selected.
Additionally, if there were any interruptions in your education since completing
high school, you must tell us all activities that you have been involved in since then
(e.g., employment, professional activities, volunteer activities, etc.) You must write
this statement yourself without help from others. (Maximum 4,000 characters)
(From Online Application for International Applicants)
Application for Domestic Freshman
Education: Special circumstances
Any circumstances that may have affected your academic performance in high
school (e.g., family, work, personal, economic) may be included below. (Maximum
4,000 characters)
Activities
-----Work experience (3 entries)
Place of employment: ___________________(Characters available 45)
Job title:
___________________(Characters available 30)
City:
___________________
State/Province:
___________________
From _____(mm/yyyy) to _____(mm/yyyy)
Hours per week:
___________________
-----School-sponsored activities (clubs, music, student government, etc.) (4 entries)
Name of activity
___________________(Characters available 35)
Grades participated
9th 10th 11th 12th
Leadership position(s) ___________________(Characters available 45)
and school year(s)
held
-----Activities outside of school (community service, volunteer service, scouting, 4-H,
FFA, etc.) (4 entries)
Name of activity
___________________(Characters available 35)
Grades participated
9th 10th 11th 12th
Leadership position(s) ___________________(Characters available 45)
and school year(s)
held
-----Other special talents, honors, achievements, awards, or activities that don't
fit above (Maximum 4,000 characters)
(From Online Application for Domestic Freshman)
Test
SAT/ACT
If you have less than one year of postsecondary studies, the SAT or ACT
examination is strongly recommended (and required for student athletes).
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/intl_apply.html
ACT - 2156
SAT – 6874
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/answers/index.html
TOEFL/IELTS
Do I need to take an English proficiency test?
If you are a non-native speaker of English, and you have lived in the United
States for less than 8 years, you may be required to submit the results of an English
language test. Also, if you have taken the ACT exam and scored 17 or lower on the
English OR reading section (or SAT critical reading [verbal] score of 420 or lower),
you will be asked to submit scores from an English language test.
You may also be exempt from this requirement if:
You have successfully completed 26 or more transferable semester credits at a
two- or four-year post-secondary institution in the United States and have
completed the full freshman English requirements at that school with a grade of
C or better; or
You have successfully completed 60 or more transferable semester credits at a
two- or four-year post-secondary institution in the United States.
The University of Minnesota accepts the results of the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or
the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB).
What score do I need to receive to be considered for admission?
Most undergraduate programs at the University of Minnesota require a specific
minimum score (see the chart below). Some undergraduate programs may admit
students with lower scores, but will require an additional test prior to registration. The
results of this test will determine if any additional English courses will be required.
Some programs in the health sciences require higher scores.
Test
Minimum score
Paper-based TOEFL
550
Internet-based TOEFL 79
IELTS
6.5
MELAB
80
An official report of the TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS scores should be sent to the
Office of Admissions. Our TOEFL institutional code is 6874.
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/intl_english.html
Recommendation Form
Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation with my application?
A letter of recommendation is not required with your application.
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/answers/index.html
(64) University of Pittsburgh -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
International Students: When should I apply?
As an international applicant, your application timeline differs slightly from the
one for domestic applicants to allow time to apply for a student visa. It is to your
advantage to plan ahead and submit your application and required admission
materials early. Also, smaller schools may fill up early in the admissions cycle.
Application review begins in early fall for the following fall term and students are
notified of admissibility on a rolling basis, but are not asked to submit an enrollment
deposit until May 1.
At the latest, your application must be received by:
April 1: for fall term admission (August)
October 15: for spring term admission (January)
March 1: for summer term admission (May)
Your supporting information (transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS, course descriptions, etc.)
will be accepted for up to one month after that.
http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/intladm.aspx
Freshman Admission: When Should I Apply?
We operate on a rolling admission policy. This means we will offer admission to
qualified students on an ongoing basis until the class is full or until we are notified by
the dean that admission is closed. It is to your advantage to plan ahead and apply
early, as that spaces can fill up early in the admission cycle for smaller schools or
programs such as the School of Pharmacy's conditional admission program.
http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/freshadm.aspx
Essays
International Applicants
Personal Essay
Provide us with a brief statement of about 500 words in which you address one
of the following topics:
Describe an experience that has led you to choose your current career
objective
Describes a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or
ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
In your response, be sure to include how the experience will impact your time at
the University of Pittsburgh.
Also, if there is anything you did not get a chance to communicate elsewhere
in your application, include in a separate paragraph at the end of your essay (ex.,
another campus you wish to be considered for, a unique accomplishment or special
need).
Course descriptions are required to complete the application of transfer
students and may be submitted online or in hard-copy format.
(From U Pittsburgh International Online Application)
Domestic freshman: Supplemental Information
Comments
If there are any comments or requests that you need to make to the Committee that
are not accommodated by this online form, please enter them here. (Please limit your
response to 250 characters)
(From U Pittsburgh Domestic Online Application)
Personal Essay
If you want your application review to be based on more than just your high
school record and SAT/ACT scores, we recommend that you submit any
supplemental information that you feel will help the committee get to know you
better.
The Personal Essay is optional. However, you should definitely submit a
personal essay if you want:
scholarship consideration
guaranteed admission to graduate/professional school
special consideration in the review process due to extenuating circumstances
affecting a term or so of grades
the committee to review more than just your high school transcript and
SAT/ACT scores
If you decide to complete the optional essay question, you can choose one of the
topics suggested below or select a topic that reflects something about you and
your interests. Just attach the extra pages to your application and be sure to note your
name and social security number at the top, or if you want to send it separately, just
e-mail it to oafa@pitt.edu. Please cut and paste your essay into the body of your
e-mail as we do not open attachments to protect against viruses.
A. Write about something of particular interest to you—whether that be creative,
fantastic, scientific, ethical, personal, political, etc.
B. If you are interested in the arts or feel you have a special skill or talent, tell us
what you do and/or mail or attach samples of your work. Note any special
awards you’ve received.
C. Tell us something about yourself that isn’t apparent from your academic
records—something that will give us insight about you as an individual.
D. If a particular person has influenced your life, tell us about it.
E.
How has cultural diversity, or the lack of it, impacted your life so far? What is
your view or opinion of how diversity fits into your education?
or,
The University of Pittsburgh is an institution rich in cultural and ethnic diversity.
In what ways do you think this would be of benefit to you as a young,
developing adult, and in what ways can you contribute to this?
F. Elaborate on one or more experiences and/or your participation in organizations,
whether affiliated with or outside of school, that will help the committee to know
you better. This could include sports, the arts, social services, work, or other
activities. A description of your experiences and how they have affected you is
more helpful to the committee than a list. Include years of involvement, nature of
position, any leadership roles, and/or title, if applicable.
G. Some factors that may be taken into consideration in the admissions review
follow: If any pertain to you,
you may wish to address that in your essay or as an addendum to your essay. You
are: not a native speaker of English; first generation in the family going to
college; coming from a single parent home; home schooled; an early graduate
(graduating from high school in three years) or early applicant (i.e., planning to
skip the senior year of high school).
H. If you have experienced special challenges or adversities that you feel should be
taken into consideration, please let us know.
I. Have you had an international or travel experience that has affected you?
Describe it.
http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/supplemental_info.html
Tests
SAT/ACT
Do I need to take the SAT or ACT?
Yes.
Is there a minimum score required on the SAT or ACT?
We do not have minimum SAT or ACT scores. We can share with you that our
enrolled freshman class for 2009 had a mid-fifty percent SAT Critical Reading range
of 580-700 and a mid-fifty percent math SAT range of 600-710.
http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/intladm_qa.aspx
English language proficiency
Do I need to take an English Language proficiency exam like the IELTS or
TOEFL?
If you are not a citizen of a country where English is the only official language
then you must also submit the results of the IELTS or TOEFL.
Are there any other exceptions to the English language proficiency policy at the
University of Pittsburgh?
There are some instances where the English language proficiency exam may be
waived. Waiving the exam is done on a case by case basis and the Office of
Admissions and Financial Aid admissions committee has the discretion to require an
English language proficiency exam from any student at any time.
The English language proficiency exam may be waived for the following reasons:
You have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in
the U.S.
You have spent four years in and graduated from a U.S. high school and have an
SAT Critical Reading score of 500 or higher or, you have an SAT Critical
Reading score of 600 or higher, regardless of where you are enrolled in
secondary school.
You live in a country where English is the primary language. Refer to the
'Applying' link above for a list of countries.
http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/intladm_qa.aspx
Letters of Recommendation
Do I need to submit letters of recommendation? (International Applicants)
No, we do not require letters of recommendation for international students
http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/intladm_qa.aspx
What is 'supplemental information?' (Domestic Freshman)
Typically, it consists of a personal essay, statement of academic intent, or some
other information about your interests and activities that will reveal more about you to
the committee. Letters of recommendation from one to three people who can
support your academic and personal objectives are also welcome. Please note: If
you want to be sure that supplemental information is considered in your review for
admission, you should make every effort to submit this information at the same time
as your application. (Rec Form)
http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/freshadm.aspx
(64) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Application Eligibility Application Decision Enrollment
Type
Deadline Notification Forms Due
Early
Action
(Round 1)
Freshmen
only
Nov. 10
Dec. 20
May 1
Early
Action
(Round 2)
Freshmen
only
Jan. 1
Feb. 10
May 1
Regular
Decision
Freshmen Feb. 1
only
Apr. 1
May 1
Notes
Nonbinding early notice of
admissions
decision and
financial aid
package
Nonbinding early notice of
admissions
decision and
financial aid
package
For Freshmen
and Transfer
Freshmen
Applicants;
January
and
Nov.
15
Rolling
Rolling
enrollment
Admission Transfer
deadlines set on a
Students
case-by-case
basis
Enrollment
Transfer - Transfer
deadlines set on a
Fall
Students
Apr. 15*
Rolling
Rolling
case-by-case
Admission only
basis
*The April 15 deadline for transfer students may be extended on a case-by-case basis.
Please call Admissions at 508-831-5286 if you have questions.
http://admissions.wpi.edu/admissions/calendar.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
WPI Supplement
Additional Information
1. How did you become interested in WPI? (Characters available 650)
2. To what other colleges are you applying? (Characters available 500)
Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Students must have an adequate command of the English language to enroll in a
degree program. An applicant's English proficiency level may be demonstrated by
means of score reports of such exams as...
Exam Minimum Score
TOEFL 79 (iBT), or 213 (CBT) or 550 (PBT)
MELAB 80
GCSE
A or B
IELTS 6.5 or higher (with no band < 6.0)
Students who are citizens of an English speaking country, who also attended an
English speaking high school for 4 years, may be exempt from an English proficiency
exam. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more details about a waiver for this
exam.
Candidates selecting other examinations as proof of English language ability must
achieve a comparable result. Conditional admission to a degree program may be
offered to students whose academic background is strong, but who are lacking ability
in English. In such cases, admission is contingent upon enrollment in the ESL
Summer Institute.
Other Standardized Examinations or WPI Flex Path
All candidates must take the SAT I (verbal and math) or ACT (American
College Test) or submit alternative materials through WPI’s Flex Path.
http://admissions.wpi.edu/International/admissions.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Two Letters of Recommendation: one from a math or science teacher
attesting to the candidate's academic abilities and personal character, and one
from a guidance counselor, college counselor or other administrator at the
school most recently attended by the candidate. Download form (PDF)
http://admissions.wpi.edu/International/admissions.html
(69) Northeastern University (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Fall Admission (September)
November 1
Early Action deadline for freshmen; decisions released on-line by December 31
January 15
Regular Decision deadline for freshmen; decisions released on-line by April 1
Spring Admission (January)
October 15
Deadline for international freshmen and transfer students for Spring.
November 1
Deadline for freshmen and transfer students who are U.S. citizens or permanent
residents
http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/highschool/deadlines.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Northeastern Supplement
No additional essay questions.
Tests:
SAT/ACT
Official SAT or ACT (with writing) results (Northeastern's CEEB College Code is
3667 / ACT College Code is 1880) , November test scores will be considered for
early action candidates if received by December 1; January test scores for
regular decision candidates if received by February 15.
Please note that SAT or ACT scores are optional, but recommended, for
international freshman applicants. However, applicants who attend a high school in
the U.S., who will graduate from an international school that follows the U.S. high
school curriculum, or who are student athletes who must meet NCAA eligibility
requirements, are required to submit their official SAT or ACT results.
English Language Proficiency
Students whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of
English language proficiency: TOEFL -passing score of 84-85 on the
Internet-based test, 563 on the paper-based test, or a 6.5 on the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS). This requirement is waived if your SAT critical
reading score /ACT equivalent is at least 550. It is your responsibility to ensure that
your test scores are either submitted directly to Northeastern by the testing service or
are included on your official high school transcript
http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/highschool/materials.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Guidance counselor and (1) teacher recommendations
http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/highschool/materials.html
(69) University of Connecticut (Common
Application)-2011 (今年加入 Common, Essay 全變)
Deadlines
Freshman Filing Dates
Your UConn application should be submitted, and all supporting documents
postmarked, by the deadlines listed below.
Fall Semester
Storrs Campus
Regional Campuses
Early Action
Dec. 1
Early Action
Dec. 1
Regular Admission
Feb. 1*
Regular Admission
July 1*
Spring Semester
Storrs Campus
Regional Campuses
Oct. 1
Oct. 1
*Applications received after Feb. 1 will be considered on a space available basis.
Early Action
Students who wish to be considered for Early Action notification are required to
apply online. Your online application must be submitted, and all supporting
documents postmarked by the Dec. 1 deadline.
Early Action applicants will be the first applicants reviewed for admission and
will be notified of their candidacy by early February. U Conn's Admissions
Committee may defer a student's Early Action application to the regular pool of
candidates who receive an early April notification.
The Early Action program does not require you to enroll at the University of
Connecticut. If you are accepted, your acceptance fee deposit is due on the standard
May 1 deadline.
http://www.admissions.uconn.edu/apply/dates.php
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
U Conn Supplement
No supplemental essay questions.
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
All international applicants whose first language is not English must submit
official TOEFL and/or IELTS scores. For students whose primary language is not
English, the TOEFL or IELTS can be a valuable supplement to the application. The
minimum score for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79
(Internet-based) or a minimum score of 6.5 for IELTS. All academic credentials not
written in English must be accompanied by official, certified English translations.
Standardized Testing Results
SAT or ACT scores must be sent to University of Connecticut directly from the
appropriate testing service or be posted on your official high school transcript.
Students graduating from high school in 2006 and subsequent years must submit the
new SAT or ACT with writing exam. SAT or ACT scores are not required if you
are 25 years or older, or if you have completed 45 credits of college work at the
time of application.
U Conn CEEB Code: 3915
U Conn ACT Code: 0604
http://www.admissions.uconn.edu/apply/international.php
http://www.admissions.uconn.edu/apply/appdetails.php
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Letters of Recommendation (Freshmen Only): Although optional, letters of
recommendation are encouraged as they may enhance a freshman applicant's
candidacy. Recommendation letters are limited to a maximum of two per
person. U Conn does not require a special recommendation form. Any
typical counselor/teacher format is acceptable.
http://www.admissions.uconn.edu/apply/appdetails.php
(69) Virginia Tech -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadline:
Dates & Deadlines- International
Application Deadlines
Applying for:
Deadline:
Notified on:
Reply due:
Fall
February 1
April 1
May 1
http://www.admiss.vt.edu/apply/international/dates_deadlines.php
Dates and Deadlines: Freshmen
Application Deadlines
Applying for:
Deadline:
Notified on:
Reply due:
Early Decision
November 1
December 15
January 15
Fall (Freshmen)
January 15
April 1
May 1
Spring* (All)
October 1
November 15
December 15
* Due to high enrollment numbers for the 2010-2011 class, no new applications for
spring 2011 will be considered. The next available term of entry will be summer/fall
2011.
http://www.admiss.vt.edu/apply/freshman/dates_deadlines.php
Essays
Personal Statements (Optional):
On an attached sheet, you may respond to up to three of the personal statements
below (choose one, two, three, or none) as you feel they support your individual
application. Please limit your statement(s) to no more than 250 words in length
(each).
What are the top five reasons you want to attend Virginia Tech?
If there is something you think would be beneficial for the Admissions Committee
to know as we review your academic history, please take this opportunity to
explain.
What do you consider the greatest benefit(s) of a diverse educational community?
Describe five unique or interesting things about yourself.
Free response — writing sample.
Which of your current or previous teachers do you admire most, and why?
Describe how a world event has helped to shape the person you are today.
http://www.admiss.vt.edu/forms/VTIntlApp.pdf
While we do not require essays or personal statements, applicants do have the
opportunity to submit any one of the optional personal statements provided on the
undergraduate admission application. If there is anything in the school record or
testing scores that requires explanation (for example, a dip in grades that occurred
during a personal crisis, etc.), then we recommend that applicants use the optional
personal statement field to let us know about it. There are also other optional
statement choices that we encourage applicants to fill out if there is something special
that the applicant can bring to Virginia Tech (in addition to a strong academic record).
http://www.admiss.vt.edu/tools/faqs.php
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
International students whose native language is not English must document
proficiency in the English language by submitting either an IELTS or TOEFL.
Students taking the IELTS must obtain a score of at least 6.5 to be considered for
admission to Virginia Tech.
Depending on the type of TOEFL used, Virginia Tech expects students to have
scores of:
Internet-based test: at least 80, with no section sub-score less than 16
Computer-based test: at least 207
Paper-based test: at least 550
If a student does not have the required TOEFL or IELTS score, but meets other
admission requirements, the student is encouraged to enroll in Virginia Tech’s English
Language Institute (ELI) program until he/she reaches the required score. Once the
score is achieved, the student is offered admission as a regular degree-seeking student.
To have your IELTS/TOEFL score automatically sent to Virginia Tech, please
specify Virginia Tech’s CEEB code (5859) on the test form. We recommend the
English language proficiency tests be tak en by January 15 and scores must be
received on or before March 1.
SAT/ACT Requirements
Virginia Tech accepts either the SAT Reasoning Test (including critical reading
and math) or ACT test scores. Since Virginia Tech utilizes the writing portion of each
test for placement purposes, students who opt to take the ACT should take the ACT
plus writing. Scores should be automatically forwarded to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions (CEEB code 5859; ACT code 4420).
http://www.admiss.vt.edu/apply/international/what_do_we_look_for.php
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Letters of recommendation are not requested; however, if an applicant chooses
to send one letter of recommendation, it must accompany the high school
transcript.
http://www.admiss.vt.edu/tools/faqs.php
(72) Colorado School of Mines -2011 (No Essay)
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
You must submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission, along with the
application fee, no fee with online application, by the deadline specified for each
semester. In order to expedite the evaluation of your application, also submit official
transcripts, test scores and supporting credentials immediately.
Fall Semester
Mines' international application deadline for fall semester is April 1.
Spring Semester
Preferential application deadline is October 1.
http://www.mines.edu/International_Students_Undergraduate_Application_Requirem
ents
Essay
Employment Experience
Type of Work
______________________________________________(Characters available 50)
Company
______________________________________________(Characters available 50)
From Date
mm/yyyy
To Date
mm/yyyy
Activities, Awards, or Honors
Let us know about any of your activities, awards, or honors.
No Essay Questions
Tests
SAT/ACT
Applicants from the United States and Canada are required to submit either the
American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). International
students do not need to take the ACT or the SAT tests for admission unless they wish
to play varsity sports. However if you have taken either, please submit the results.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose native language is not English (identified by the U.S.
Department of State Bureau of Public Affairs) must provide evidence of English
language proficiency. The English proficiency requirement may be fulfilled by
meeting one of the following:
Minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79
(internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0 on the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS)
Exceptions to the English (TOEFL/IELTS) Requirement:
Applicants who have completed their junior and senior years in a U.S. high school
with SAT Verbal score of 550 or ACT English score of 23.
Applicants who have completed a minimum of 48 transferable semester credits
including 6 credits of freshman English composition at a U.S. college or university
with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Applicants holding a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or
university.
Applicants who have completed four years of high school in a U.S. high school.
These applicants are subject to high school competency requirements; and ACT
and/or SAT results.
The TOEFL is not required for admission for applicants who have successfully
completed the Advanced Level 5 of the Interlink Program.
http://www.mines.edu/International_Students_Undergraduate_Application_Requirem
ents
Recommendation Letter
We don't require essays or letters of recommendation, though in some cases we
may request them.
http://www.mines.edu/Undergraduate_Admissions
(72) University of California—Santa Cruz -2011 (Essay
同 2010)
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the filing period. Most
campuses do not accept applications after that. If you apply after the filing period to a
campus that is no longer accepting applications, we'll notify you that your application
will not be forwarded to the campus. You may receive a full or partial refund of the
application fee.
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester
November 1–30
Winter quarter/spring semester
July 1–31
Spring quarter
October 1–31
UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system while all other campuses
are on the quarter system. All campuses are open for the fall term. For openings in
other terms, check open/closed majors.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Essays
Personal Statement
Dear Sir/Madam,
去信 I am a prospective freshman applicant. I want to know if the 2 personal
statement prompts for fall 2011 will be different from those for fall 2010
Thank you for your email of September 3, 2010. The personal statement
回信 prompts will be the same this year as last year. Please feel free to call or
email us again should you have any questions
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one
prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250
words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for
example — is fine.
Topics for freshman applicants
Please read the complete information about the personal statement provided in the
application. These are the prompts you will be asked to answer:
PROMPT #1
Freshman applicants
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or
school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Transfer applicants
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed
and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work,
internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities —
and what you have gained from
PROMPT #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes
you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/p
ersonal_statement.html
Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the
application. (Additional comments can be no more than 550 words.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT I/ ACT/ SAT II
You must also complete the examination requirements.
By December of your senior year at the latest, you must take either the ACT or
SAT exams and two SAT Subject exams. Specifically:
1. The ACT Assessment plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test. The scores you
report for each section of the SAT (critical reading, mathematics, and writing)
must be from the same sitting. UCSC Code for ACT: 0460. UCSC Code for SAT:
4860.
2. Two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas. Choose from history,
literature, mathematics (Level 2 only), science, or language other than English.
https://admissions.sa.ucsc.edu/pdf/FreshmanGuide_2011-12_FINAL.pdf
TOEFL / IELTS
A proficiency in English is critical to achieving academic success at UC. To be
considered for acceptance to any of our campuses, you must demonstrate your
mastery of English. If your native language is not English, we require that you take
one of these two tests:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic
modules)
Be sure to arrange to have your scores reported to the undergraduate admissions
office at each campus to which you apply. These scores must be received no later than
January if you're applying for the fall term.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/international/toefl-ielts-exams/inde
x.html
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
Do I need to send in references and recommendations?
Please do NOT send in any letters of recommendation or references. The
university does not require or solicit letters of recommendation on behalf of applicants
for undergraduate admission. Such letters are not forwarded to the admissions office
with your UC Undergraduate Application.
If you already have letters of recommendation and references, however, we
recommend that you keep them in case you'd like to appeal an admissions decision.
https://admissions.sa.ucsc.edu/discover/faq/applying.cfm#a4
(72) University of Iowa -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Application Deadlines for International Students
The application deadlines for international first-year and transfer applicants vary
depending on the student's area of study and planned enrollment date.
International students are encouraged to apply well in advance of their
anticipated enrollment date. We accept applications up to one year in advance of the
session for which you intend to enroll.
Applications received after these established deadlines will be considered for
the next available academic session.
Area of Study
Planned Enrollment: Application Deadline
Liberal Arts
& Sciences
Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Summer Session: April 1
Engineering
Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Summer Session: April 1
Business
Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Summer Session: April 1
Dentistry
Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Summer Session: April 1
Nursing
Fall Semester: March 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Summer Session: January 15 (RN/BSN program only)
Pharmacy
Fall Semester: January 1
This program only accepts students enrolling for the fall.
http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply/intl-deadlines.htm
Essay
F. Employment and Other Experience is required when students have graduated
more than six months prior to the session for which they are applying.
Give us a chronological account of what you have been doing since you were last
enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution. List most recent activities first
and be as specific as possible. If you were working, be sure to list the employer (e.g.
work for IBM, military service, etc.) (4 entries available)
Timespan
Activity:
City:
State (if U.S.):
Country:
_________(mm/yyyy)- _________(mm/yyyy)
_________________________________(Characters available 100)
_________
_________
_________
Tests
SAT/ACT
While SAT or ACT scores are not required of international applicants who
completed secondary school outside the United States, SAT or ACT scores are
required of first-year applicants who wish to be considered for academic and athletic
scholarships, admission to the College of Engineering, or for the University of Iowa
Honors Program. SAT and ACT scores also can be used to satisfy the University’s
English Language Requirements. The University encourages all applicants to take
either exam, as strong results could favorably affect the decision regarding your
application.
Forward your ACT or SAT score if:
You completed secondary school in the United States
You are applying for direct admission to the College of Engineering or The
University of Iowa Honors Program
You plan to apply for scholarships (some awards require an ACT or SAT score)
Our ACT code is 1356; our SAT code is 6681
English Language Requirements for Admission
International applicants whose first language is not English must submit results
of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for admission to the
University's undergraduate colleges. (The University's institutional code is 6681.)
The University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 on the Internet-Based
Test (or 530 on the Paper-Based Test) for admission.
Admitted students will need to take an English Proficiency Evaluation unless they
have a score of 100 and above on the Internet-Based Test (or 600 and above on the
Paper-Based Test).
Alternatives to the TOEFL—minimum score requirements
An ACT English subscore of 21
An SAT Critical Reading score of 540
An IELTS total score of 6.5, with no subscore less than 6.0 (International English
Language Testing System)
All ACT, SAT, and IELTS test takers also will be required to take the on-campus
English Proficiency Evaluation.
Students whose scores do not meet the minimum TOEFL (or alternatives) are not
considered for admission to the University. These students may apply for admission to
the Iowa Intensive English Program (IIEP).
http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/requirements/intl-fy-hs-outside-us.html
http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/requirements/intl-english-reqs.htm
(75) Brigham Young University -2011 (Essay 未更新)
Deadlines
The following admissions deadlines apply for BYU, BYU–Idaho, and
BYU–Hawaii. LDSBC has an application deadline of ten days before the start of each
semester or term. (See the LDSBC academic calendar.) For international students
wishing to attend LDSBC, please see the application.
Note: All application materials must be postmarked on or before the established
deadlines. Please do not fax application materials.
Term or
New Freshman
New Freshman
Transfer
Semester
Priority
Regular
Student
Fall Semester
December 1
February 1
February 1
Winter Semester
October 1
October 1
Spring Term
February 1
February 1
Summer Term
December 1
February 1
February 1
Priority Admissions Deadline:
New freshmen students who complete their application by the priority deadline
will receive extra consideration in the admissions process.
http://www.besmart.com/admissions.php#admission_deadlines_link
http://saas.byu.edu/ebrochure/BYU_International_Student_Guide/International_Fresh
man_Admissions/Important_Application_Deadlines.php
Essays
The new application for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2011 is not yet available. It is
anticipated that it will be available on October 15.
http://www.besmart.com/admissions.php#admission_deadlines_link
Tests
SAT/ACT
BYU has recently added an ACT/SAT requirement for international new freshmen
applicants.
Official internet-based TOEFL (iBT) results or IELTS scores are required of
international applicants (with very few exceptions). The ACT/SAT is required of all
international students applying as new freshmen or transfer students with less than
24 credits.
http://saas.byu.edu/ebrochure/BYU_International_Student_Guide/International_Fresh
man_Admissions/Five_Ways_to_Prepare_for_College.php
http://saas.byu.edu/ebrochure/fastanswers.php
English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL
The TOEFL iBT is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Internet-based test (iBT). Students who have no access to the iBT may take the
paper-based TOEFL test.
Below are the minimum TOEFL scores:
Minimum TOEFL Scores for BYU
Paper-based
Computer-based
Minimum Required Scores Internet-based
(iBT)
(PBT)
(CBT)
Overall
66
550
173
Reading
17
55
17
Writing
17
55
17
Listening
16
55
17
Speaking
16
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
IELTS
Minimum IELTS Scores for BYU
Overall
6.5
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.5
http://saas.byu.edu/ebrochure/BYU_International_Student_Guide/International_Fresh
man_Admissions/What_are_the_Admissions_Requirements_.php
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(75) Indiana University—Bloomington -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
International Freshmen: Priority Dates
We recommend submitting your application materials so that we receive them by
the following priority dates. We will review applications received after the priority
date on a space-available basis, but applying by the priority date ensures that you
will receive maximum consideration for admission and financial aid from IU. You
should also review the IU Office of Scholarships timeline.
Entry Term
Priority Date
Fall*
November 1 is the priority date for admission and deadline for
Automatic Academic Scholarship consideration. All application
materials for admission must be submitted online or postmarked by
November 1 to meet the scholarship deadline.
Students who meet the November 1 deadline may submit
updated SAT or ACT scores by January 15 for reconsideration of
Automatic Academic Scholarships.
Spring†
September 15
Summer I or II January 1
† All materials received after this date will be reviewed solely at the discretion of
the Office of International Admissions.
We’ll let you know if you’ve been accepted four to eight weeks after we receive
all of your application documents. You can also check your admission status online.
http://admit.indiana.edu/apply/int-freshmen/dates.shtml
Essays
Extracurricular Activities (optional)
As part of the application, we offer students the option to provide a summary of
their important extracurricular activities. This is not required. Please select any
activities you have been significantly involved in, the highest office or leadership
position you held in the organization (if applicable), and the years you have
participated in the activity. If you have participated in more than one organization of a
particular type (ie multiple cultural organizations), select the "Other" category, listing
the name of the organization and recording your involvement as noted above.
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
All applicants must complete either the SAT I or the ACT, and must submit the
results from the SAT or ACT writing component along with the other standard
sections of either test. When you register for either test, make sure to have your scores
sent to IU Bloomington. Our SAT code is 1324 and our ACT code is 1210.
We require either the SAT or the ACT, with the writing assessment(s), for all
applicants, unless you have been out of secondary school for more than three
years.
English Proficiency/TOEFL score
The TOEFL is not required for most applicants. The TOEFL is required for:
Students who are applying to the Jacobs School of Music, which requires a
minimum result of 223 on the computer-based exam, 560 on the paper exam, or 84
on the Internet-based exam.
Students who intend to obtain a second bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts
and Sciences; the Kelley School of Business; the Jacobs School of Music; or the
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
TOEFL scores should be reported directly to IU Bloomington by the testing
service, using IU’s TOEFL code of 1324.
English Proficiency Examination
All new international students must take IU’s English Proficiency Examination
upon arrival at the university, even if they have also taken the TOEFL. Students will
be placed in the appropriate level of English as determined by their scores on the test.
Some students will need to enroll in full-time English language courses before
beginning regular academic course work.
http://admit.indiana.edu/doc/IU_intl_freshman_app_11-12.pdf
http://admit.indiana.edu/apply/int-freshmen/apply.shtml
Letters of recommendation & Other Forms
Print the Counselor Signature Form (PDF) and take it to your counselor or
school administrator.
Document Cover Page (PDF) This form must be submitted with all other
documentation you send to the Office of International Admissions.
http://admit.indiana.edu/apply/int-freshmen/apply.shtml
(75) Marquette University (Common Application) -2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
There is no application deadline for international undergraduate applicants.
Because of differences in the schedules of education systems around the world,
Marquette has rolling admission for international students. Qualified students may be
admitted as long as space is available in the desired academic program. Some
academic programs may become full several months before the intended term of study,
and international students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
http://www.marquette.edu/oie/intl_process.shtml
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Marquette U Supplement
Applicants for Athletic Training and Physical Therapy
In addition to your Common Application Online essay, all freshman athletic
training and physical therapy applicants must answer the following question. Your
essay is an important part of the application for athletic training and physical therapy.
The admissions committee will carefully review your response; if you are applying
for both athletic training and physical therapy, be sure to address your interests and
experiences in both areas. Please limit your response to about 300 words.
Why are you interested in athletic training and/or physical therapy as a
profession, and what experiences have led you to this interest?
(From Online Application)
Tests
Aptitude test results
Students whose secondary schools use a U.S. curriculum must provide results of
either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-I) or the American College Test (ACT) with
writing sections. Marquette University’s SAT code is 1448 and its ACT code is 4610.
If you will provide external records (item B) or post-secondary records (item DI or
DII), you may mark your application form to request a waiver of the SAT requirement,
but please be aware that the U.S. government may consider your SAT results very
important when deciding whether or not to grand you a student visa. Students can
arrange to take the SAT-I by contacting www.collegeboard.com.
Evidence of English language ability
If English is not your native language, please arrange for us to receive ONE or
more of the following kinds of evidence:
Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with
section scores of at least 18 – Reading, 18 – Speaking, 20 -Writing, and 20 Listening
Official results from the Cambridge International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) with a total score of at least 6.0 and no section score lower than
5.5
Academic records showing extensive achievement (typically at least 4 semesters)
in a wide range of subjects in U.S. secondary or post-secondary studies.
Official results from the STEP EIKEN exam
Evidence of successful completion of an intensive English language program in the
U.S. that has a written agreement with Marquette University to prepare students for
Marquette enrollment
Conditional admission is available to Marquette if all of the required application
materials, except for the English language evidence, have been received and are
satisfactory. Conditional admission is a promise to admit a student when his or her
English ability improves to the required standard. Requests for conditional admission
should be communicated to the Office of International Education when submitting
other application materials. Please note that Marquette University does not offer a
full-time intensive English language program.
http://www.marquette.edu/oie/reqs.shtml#Reference
Letters of recommendation
Recommendation from a recent teacher or counselor: Please arrange for us to
receive a statement regarding your academic and personal qualities. This statement
should come from a teacher, guidance counselor or other appropriate official of the
school you are now attending or from your most recent school. (In some countries, the
internal academic record includes conduct grades, teacher comments or
school-leaving evaluations which may fulfill this requirement.)
http://www.marquette.edu/oie/reqs.shtml#Reference
(75) University of Delaware (Common
Application)-2011 (今年加入 Common, Essay 全變)
Deadline:
Fall Application Dates
Submit the UD Application or Common Application and
December 1
Supplement to receive priority consideration for merit scholarships
and/or admission to the University Honors Program
Submit the UD Application or the Common Application and
January 15*
Supplement to receive consideration for admission
Mid-March
Decision Notifications Mailed
May 1
Deposit Deadline
* Students who apply after January 15 will be considered on a "space available basis."
Spring Application Dates
Undergraduate admissions application deadline for freshman and
November 1
transfer students entering Spring Semester
The University of Delaware is a member of the Common Application.
Do you have Early Decision or Early Action?
No, we no longer have Early Decision nor do we have Early Action. Read our
complete statement.
http://www.udel.edu/admissions/apply/
http://www.udel.edu/admissions/for/freshmen.html (faq)
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
U of Delaware Supplement
1. My interest in UD (optional): In one or two sentences, please tell us why the
University of Delaware interests you. (Characters available 300)
2. Self-Appraisal: Your academic performance. With Delaware’s increasing
selectivity, grades of “B” or above are expected. The Admissions Committee
expects that you will take advantage of this question to explain any grade on your
transcript that is unusually low or varies significantly from your usual
performance.
University of Honors Program
To be considered for the Honors Program, applicants must check “yes” and
submit an additional essay in response to the following question.
A University of Delaware education is more than the sum of its parts. Over
one-third of Delaware students double major or pursue a major with multiple minors.
All students participate in discovery learning – from study abroad to undergraduate
research to service-learning. Honors students are especially inclined to be
interdisciplinary, creative, or entrepreneurial. Tell us about your unique combination
of interests and how you hope to apply them to your Honors experience at UD.
(From Online Application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
All applicants for international admissions must take the TOEFL, unless
English is your native language. The minimum TOEFL score required is 90
(TOEFL ibt) or 570 (paper). Applicants to the Nursing major must have a minimum
TOEFL score of 100 (TOEFLibt) or 600 (paper). An IELTS score of 6.5 or better may
be submitted in place of a TOEFL score. Students who do not meet the minimum
score requirements or who believe they need additional help with their English skills
may wish to apply to the University's Conditional Admissions Program(CAP).
Students who enroll in the Conditional Admissions Program are NOT required to
submit a TOEFL or IELTS exam score.
SAT/ACT
International applicants attending high school in the United States are required
to take the SAT exam.
Do I need the SAT Subject Test(s)?
Two SAT Subject tests of the student's choosing are recommended, especially
for applicants to the University Honors Program, but not required.
http://admissions.udel.edu/apply/international
http://www.udel.edu/admissions/for/freshmen.html (faq)
Recommendation Letter
At least one letter of recommendation from an academic source is required for
all applicants. Most submit more than one letter.
http://www.udel.edu/admissions/apply/
(75) American University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Fall Semester (for applicants living outside or within the United States and for
applicants who wish to be considered for merit awards)
Early Decision: November 15
Regular Decision: January 15
Spring Semester
Students living outside the United States: September 1
Students living within the United States: December 1
Tip: First-year applicants who wish to be considered for AU merit awards (partial
scholarships) should apply for the fall semester.
http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/firstyearchecklist.cfm
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
g. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
h. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
i. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
j. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
k. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
l. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
American University does not require a supplement to the Common Application.
Tests
SAT/ACT
The SAT is not required for students educated outside the United States,
regardless of citizenship.
Applicants graduating from a secondary school in the United States must submit
SAT or ACT scores.
http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/firstyearchecklist.cfm
English proficiency
Demonstrated English proficiency (minimum TOEFL iBT 80/ CBT 213/ paper
based 550, or IELTS 6.5)
Please note: TOEFL is not required of students attending international or
bilingual secondary schools outside the United States for at least three years (grades
10, 11 and 12) where English is the only medium of instruction. A telephone interview
may be recommended instead.
http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/firstyearchecklist.cfm
Letters of recommendation
Two letters of recommendation: One must come from a teacher; the second
letter may be written by your school’s college counselor, your principal or
headmaster or another teacher.
http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/internationalinstructions.cfm
(79) Baylor University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
International Application
Baylor University operates on a dated admission system.
Freshman Applicants: Our deadlines are November 1, 2010 and February 1,
2011.
We strongly encourage International students to apply by the November 1
deadline so that we have sufficient time to receive documents and process your
application and make an admission decision.
International Transfer Applicants: August 1, 2010
http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=65850
Essay
Academic Achievements
NOTE: For the following achievement, school, church, and community activities,
please choose all the boxes that apply so that we can record this information in our
database. If you wish to submit more detailed information, you will have the
opportunity to upload a resume after you have submitted your application.
Please indicate your academic achievements and honors (choose all that apply)
Honor Roll
National Honor Society
Who's Who
Others - please list:
________________________________
Extracurricular Activities
Please indicate your school activities (choose all that apply)
Academic Organizations
Art
Band/Color Guard
Choir
Newspaper/Yearbook
Religious Organizations
School Sports
Service Organizations
Student Government
Dance/Cheer
Theater
Orchestra
Others - please list: ________________________________
Please indicate your community activities (choose all that apply)
Community Cleanup
Food Drive/Bank
Habitat for Humanity
Homeless/Children's Shelter
Hospital
Nursing Home
Others - please list: ________________________________
Please indicate your church activities (choose all that apply)
Choir/Worship/Drama Team
Mission Trip
Sunday School/VBS Teacher
Youth Leadership
Others - please list: ________________________________
Additional Information
Have you had any breaks of more than three months in your education since high
school? If yes, please explain.
Writing Sample
If you sat for the writing portion of the SAT and/or ACT, there is no additional
essay requirement. However, students who did not complete the essay portion of the
SAT and/or ACT will need to submit a writing sample to Baylor.
Once students submit an application they have the option to enhance their file by
uploading a resume, completing two short answer questions, and providing
contact information for two references. (By clicking on the Optional Application
Items tab in goBAYLOR) Baylor will send each contact a recommendation form via
email to fill out on the student's behalf.
Short Answer Questions (Optional)
Please take a few moments to answer the questions below.
1. Why do you want to attend Baylor University and how do you see yourself
contributing to the community at Baylor? (Note: Please limit your input to 2500
characters or less, according to the counter below the entry box.)
2. What are you looking for in a university? (Note: Please limit your input to 2500
characters or less, according to the counter below the entry box.)
Tests
Official SAT 1 or ACT score
Your scores must be transmitted to Baylor directly from the testing agency. We will
not accept copies of your student score report.
Baylor's average score on the SAT (derived by adding the Critical Reading and
Math sections) ranges from 1080 - 1300. The average ACT composit ranges from
22-29.
Documentation of English Proficiency
Please note: If you live in a country where English is either officially recognized
or a native language, the English Proficiency requirement will be waived. Consult
your Admissions Counselor if you have questions.
You only need one of the following to satisfy this requirement:
An official transcript (mark sheet) showing the completion of one year of full-time
study at a school located in the United States
An official statement of completion from one full year of full-time study at a
school where English is the official language of instruction
An official SAT 1 Critical Reading score of 470 or ACT English score of 20
An official IELTS score of 6.0
An official TOEFL score of 540 (on the paper-based test) or 270 (on the
computer-based test), or 76 (on the internet-based test). This must be transmitted
directly from TOEFL. We will not accept copies of your student score report.
http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=65850
Recommendation Letter
Once students submit an application they have the option to enhance their file by
uploading a resume, completing two short answer questions, and providing contact
information for two references. Baylor will send each contact a recommendation
form via email to fill out on the student's behalf.
http://baylor.askadmissions.net/aeresults.aspx?did=2&cid=2444&quser=RECOMME
NDATIONA+LETTER&x=33&y=7
(79) Miami University—Oxford (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadline
Semester
Deadline
Spring
International applicants (all)
December 1
International first-year (freshman) applicants
February 1
Fall
International transfer applicants
May 1
http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/admission/international/application/deadlin
es.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Miami Supplement
No Additional Essay.
Tests
ACT or SAT
You must take and submit ACT or SAT official test scores if you are a student
athlete who must comply with NCAA eligibility requirements, a first-year (freshman)
applicant from Canada, or if you have attended a U.S. high school or secondary
school in another country that follows a U.S. high school curriculum.
Do international students have to provide a test scores?
The test is not required for international students but is encouraged.
http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/admission/international/application/instructi
ons-first-year.html
http://www.miami.muohio.edu/documents/admission/international/AppFAQs.pdf
Proof English Language Proficiency
To study at Miami University, you must be able to understand lectures in English
from the first day of classes. Because of this expectation, if your native language is
not English, you are required to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or
provide alternative evidence of English language proficiency. Miami University does
not offer an intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) training program.
To be considered for direct admission into an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree
program at Miami University, international students whose native language is not
English should have earned the following minimum scores:
TOEFL
Computer-based
200
Internet-based
72
Paper-based
533
IELTS
Overall band
6.0
Students who do not meet Miami's minimum English proficiency score
requirement may be considered for Conditional Admission. Typically, students
receiving an offer of Conditional Admission have a strong academic record, with a
TOEFL or IELTS score falling just below our minimum score requirement. Students
receiving an offer of Conditional Admission will receive an official offer of admission
for the next available semester AFTER meeting Miami's minimum English language
proficiency requirement.
http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/admission/international/english-proficiency.
html
Letters of recommendation
Complete the applicant portion of the School Report and give the form to a school
official to complete and mail to Miami.
If your school does not have a secondary school counselor, please have a teacher,
tutor, or headmaster complete this part of the application. Miami University
understands that due to differences in educational systems, information requested
such as class rank, cumulative grade point average, and high school CEEB/ACT code
may not be applicable or available. Therefore, these portions of the School Report do
not need to be completed in their entirety. However, the evaluation section on the
second page of the School Report must be completed by either a counselor, teacher,
tutor, headmaster, or other school official who is familiar with you and your scholastic
abilities. International applicants who have been out of school for a number of years
need only the evaluation section of the School Report to be completed in full, or they
may substitute a letter of recommendation for the School Report form.
http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/admission/international/application/instructi
ons-first-year.html
(79) Michigan State University -2011 (Essay 全變)
Deadline
High School Students
Michigan State University uses rolling admission; however, the number of
qualified applicants has exceeded available space in recent years. For maximum
scholarship consideration, seniors should apply by November 1. (Students applying
after November 1 may qualify for scholarships if funds are still available.) Decisions
are typically made eight to 12 weeks after all application materials are received.
(Please note that an initial admissions decision may be a "withhold" decision, in
which a student is asked to provide more information to the Office of Admissions.)
Transfer Students
Michigan State University uses rolling admission; however, the number of
qualified applicants has exceeded available space in recent years. Transfer students
are encouraged to apply at least six months prior to their desired semester of
enrollment. Decisions are typically made approximately 12 weeks after all application
materials are received.
International Undergraduate Students
Michigan State University uses rolling admission; however, the number of
qualified applicants has exceeded available space in recent years. International
students applying for Fall Semester admission are encouraged to apply during the
fall of the prior year for maximum consideration. Students applying for Spring
Semester may begin applying in September before the start of the desired enrollment
term. Decisions are typically made eight to 12 weeks after all application materials are
received.
http://www.admissions.msu.edu/admission/international_timeline.asp
Essays
Personal Statement
The Personal Statement is part of Michigan State's undergraduate application for
admission. As part of the application, each applicant is required to submit a short
essay of up to 400 words from a list of designated topics. This statement may be
considered as a positive factor to enhance admissibility, as well as for scholarship
consideration. Personal Statement topics on the 2011 application for admission are:
Briefly discuss an activity or organization that you have participated in or are
currently participating in outside of your own cultural group.
If admitted to Michigan State, you will join a diverse community of students,
faculty, staff, and alumni. Please respond to the following hypothetical situation: In
your first-semester English course you are assigned a group writing project to be
completed within a week. In addition to yourself, your group is comprised of five
other students, some of whom are from different countries and/or have different
racial/ethnic backgrounds than you. Please explain how your past life experiences
will help you effectively collaborate with your group members in order to achieve
success on this project.
If you feel that your high school record does not accurately represent your
academic abilities, please explain why. Include and discuss particular extenuating
circumstances that may have contributed to any scholastic challenges.
http://admissions.msu.edu/toolbox/apply.asp
Tests
SAT/ACT
International students are encouraged to submit SAT scores, if available. SAT
scores are useful for determining academic admissibility and for placement in math
and English composition classes. When scheduling testing, note that it may take a
month or longer from the time of the request to send scores until they are received and
recorded in the Office of Admissions.
http://admissions.msu.edu/admission/international_requirements.asp
TOEFL/IELTS
International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate
language proficiency for regular admission. Students with acceptable academic
credentials who do not meet the language proficiency requirement may be admitted
on a provisional status.
TOEFL
---For regular admission:
Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub-score below 17
Paper-based test: score of 550 with no sub-score below 52
Computer-based test: score of 213 with no sub-score below 19
---For provisional admission:
Internet-based test: 45-78
Paper-based test: 450-549
Computer-based test: 133-212
IELTS
---For regular admission:
Score of 6.5 or higher
SAT Critical Reading
---For regular admission:
Score of 480 or higher
MSUELT
---For regular admission:
Average score of at least 80 with no subscore below 80
or
Average score of at least 85 with no subscore below 78
---For provisional admission:
Average score of 60-79
Advanced Placement English Language
---For regular admission:
Score of 4 or higher
MELAB
---For regular admission:
Average score of 80 or higher
Beginning Jan. 1, 2009, international applicants taking the MELAB must complete
the MELAB speaking test
http://admissions.msu.edu/admission/international_FAQs.asp
http://admissions.msu.edu/admission/international_requirements.asp
Recommendation Letter
Please do not send letters of recommendation, photographs, portfolios, or
additional personal essays unless requested by the Office of Admissions. Doing so
will delay processing of your application.
http://admissions.msu.edu/admission/international_requirements.asp
(79) SUNY - College of Environmental Science and
Forestry (Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Spring 2011
All applicants: November 1, 2010*
Fall 2011
Early Action Freshman: November 15, 2010
Regular Freshman: January 15, 2011*
Guaranteed Transfer: February 1, 2011
Transfer: March 1, 2011*
*Applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.
http://www.esf.edu/admissions/international.htm
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
SUNY ESF Supplement 2011
Applicants are strongly encouraged to respond to the following essay question in
addition to the required Common Application essay.
What experiences, activities and interests, both inside and outside the
classroom, have contributed to your decision to make SUNY-ESF one of your
college choices? Your response should be 250-500 words; 1-2 pages typed, double
spaced.
Autobiographical Essay
The autobiographical essay is to be written by the applicant in English. It should
include information relevant to your admission application, but not already given on
other forms, such as why you are applying for study in the United States, reasons for
selecting the field of study chosen, work experience relevant to your field of study, the
explanation for any extended interruption in your school attendance, special interests
and abilities you have, plans for further study and/or employment after completion of
your first degree, family background, etc. You may use both sides of this sheet.
Return essay with other application forms to the Director of Admissions of the State
University of New York campus(es) to which you are applying.
http://www.suny.edu/student/downloads/doc/Autobiographical_Essay_Form.doc
Tests
SAT/ACT
SUNY-ESF requires students to submit either SAT I or ACT (or both) scores.
Submission of scores for either the SAT I or ACT (or both) is required for high
school applicants. The highest scores for each section from all test dates will be
considered. SUNY-ESF will accept SAT I or ACT scores posted on your official high
school transcript. However, if your high school does not include SAT I or ACT scores
on your transcript, you must request official scores be sent directly from the testing
agency.
http://www.esf.edu/admissions/freshman/default.htm
Evidence of proficiency in the English language
In addition to the admission requirements that all prospective students must meet,
international applicants must provide Evidence of proficiency in the English
language that meet one of the following standards established by the faculty of
SUNY-ESF:
Standard
Undergraduate Admission
Graduate Admission
Score (Minimum)
Score (Minimum)
TOEFL (paper-based)
550
550
TOEFL
213
213
(computer-based) Scores
accepted until October
2008
TOEFL (internet-based) 79
80 (with no individual
As of September 2007
component score < 17)
IELTS
Total: 6 (with no less than 5 in Total: 6 (with no less than
Writing)
5 in Writing)
STEP EIKEN
Grade pre-1
(University level) Grade 1
Previous college-level
Completion of at least one
Completion of at least two
instruction in English
year of instruction at an
years of college at an
institution where English was institution where the
the language of instruction.
courses were taught in
English.
http://www.esf.edu/international/admissions.htm
Recommendation Letter
School Report: Have your school counselor submit the form to the SUNY-ESF
Admissions Office.
Academic Teacher Evaluation: Have a teacher submit this form or a letter of
recommendation to the SUNY-ESF Admissions Office.
http://www.esf.edu/admissions/freshman/apply.htm
(79) University of Alabama—Tuscaloosa -2011 (Essay
同 2010)
Deadlines
For International Students
Applicants should submit a complete application with all supporting documents
by the priority date in order to receive an admission decision for a specific term:
May 1 - Fall Semester and Fall I Conditional
July 1 - Fall II Conditional
October 1 - Spring Semester and Spring I Conditional
December 1 - Spring II Conditional
March 1 - Summer Semester and Summer I Conditional
April 1 - Summer II Conditional
http://gobama.ua.edu/international/checklist.html
For Domestic Freshman
For admission: Submit the application for admission, the $40 application fee,
and any required documents to Undergraduate Admissions by February 1 for
priority consideration.
For scholarships: A completed scholarship application, including the résumé
portion, must be submitted online by December 1. The application is located at
mybama.ua.edu.
http://gobama.ua.edu/steps/freshmanchecklist.html
Essays
How did you learn about The University of Alabama and this application? (2000
character answer limit exceeded.)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
All non-native speakers of English must provide proof of language proficiency
by meeting one of the following options:
A. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)—Minimum score of 173
computer-based, 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based. Official score should be
sent to The U of A, Tuscaloosa, AL, and institution code 1830.
B. The College Board APIEL score of 3 or the IELTS score of 6.0.
C. Students who study in our English Language Institute (ELI) may meet the
language requirement by earning the Proficiency Certificate from that program.
D. Applicants may request an ELI-Conditional admission. Students who do not
provide a satisfactory language test result by registration will enroll for full time
language study with our English Language Institute.
E. Students transferring from another U.S. institution may substitute completion of
credit English Composition 101 and 102 with "C" or better for the TOEFL.
Athletes are not eligible for C nor D.
SAT/ACT
Official SAT or ACT score report, if available. These test results are helpful for
scholarship consideration and are required for U.S. high school graduates. NOTE:
FRESHMAN ATHLETES MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL ACT or SAT SCORES
FOR ALL TESTS TAKEN
http://gobama.ua.edu/international/checklist.html
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(85) Auburn University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
All International Admissions Applications must be received by the following
deadlines to be considered for admission into the respective semester.
Spring Semester (Jan - May) - Oct.1
Fall Semester (Aug - Dec) - May 1
http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/international/admissions.html
Essays
Activities and Interests (Online Submission)
List and describe briefly the most significant activities in which you have
participated, volunteer work you have performed, awards you have received,
educational programs in which you have participated, and paid employment you have
had during high school.
Extracurricular Activities
Name of Activity
Description (include any
Years o f Involvement
leadership positions)
Volunteer Work and Community Service (unpaid work only)
Organization
Description (include any
Years of Involvement
leadership positions)
Honors and Awards
Honor or Description
Award
Employment (paid work only)
Position
Responsibilities
Type of Honor/Award
AcademicOther
AcademicOther
AcademicOther
AcademicOther
AcademicOther
Period of
Employment
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/files/activities-interests.pdf
Years of
Involvement
Years of
Involvement
Tests
SAT/ACT
The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is
required of all freshman applicants and undergraduate transfer applicants, who are
transferring from universities outside of the United States. Arrangements should be
made for the test results to be forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions by the
testing agency.
The institution number for the ACT is 0011 and the number for the SAT is 1005.
TOEFL
If your native language is not English, you must take the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum required TOEFL score is 213 for new
computerized test and 550 for the written paper-based test. TOEFL scores are
considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from
the Educational Testing Service. Examinee copies are not considered official.
Arrangements for the test may be made by writing to: TOEFL, Educational Testing
Service, Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151, U.S.A. Follow this link to
visit the TOEFL website.
Another good resource for information is the ESL (English as a Second
Language) program at Auburn.
http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/international/admissions.html
Recommendation Letter & Other Forms
N/A
(86) State University of New York—Binghamton
(Common Application)-2011 (No Essay)
Deadlines
International Deadlines
Application Type
Application
Deadline
(deadline for
submitting
SUNY
application or
The Common
Application)
Transfer Students Only:
November 15,
Spring 2011 Admission
2010
Freshman Early Action
November 15,
2010
Freshman Regular Admission January 15,
2011
Transfer Student Admission
February 15,
2011
Completion
Deadline
(deadline for
fulfilling
application
materials and
requirements)
Decision
Date
December 1,
2010
December 1,
2010
February 15,
2011
March 15, 2011
mid
January, 2011
Mid-January,20
11
April 1, 2011
Rolling until
class filled.
http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply/international/index.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Binghamton University - State Univ. of New York does not require a supplement
to the Common Application.
Tests
English Proficiency
You have a choice of submitting SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS scores.
If you are a non-native English speaker, we will need proof of English proficiency.
Any of the following tests and scores are acceptable:
TOEFL minimum scores: Paper-based: 550; Computer-based: 213;
Internet-based: 80
IELTS: 6.5, with no individual bands below 5.0 (freshmen and transfers)
SAT I Verbal (minimum score of 500)
Completion of one year of English at a U.S. college
http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply/international/get-started.html
Recommendation Letter
Submit one (1) required Teacher/Counselor Recommendation; counselor
recommendation is preferred. Be sure to include your B-Number. There are several
ways for your recommender to submit: School counselor may submit online via The
Common Application OR use our Teacher/Counselor Recommendation form OR use
their own form/letter and mail to Binghamton University.
http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/apply/international/get-started.html
(86) Clark University (Common Application)-2011
(Supplement Essay 全變)
Deadline
U.S. Student Application Deadlines
Nov 1
Spring Transfer Deadline
Nov 1
Deadline for Spring Semester Applications First-Year Students
Nov 15
Early Action Deadline
Dec 20
Early Action Notification**
Jan 15
Regular Decision Deadline
Feb 1
Financial Aid Deadline
Apr 1
Fall Transfer Deadline*
Apr 1
First-Year Notification from Clark
May 1
First-Year Deposit Deadline
International Student Application Deadlines
Nov 15
Early Action Deadline
Dec 20
Early Action Notification **
Jan 15
Regular Decision Deadline
Apr 1
Fall Transfer Deadline*
Apr 1
First-Year Notification from Clark
May 1
First-Year Deposit Deadline
* Transfer decisions released on a semi-rolling basis.
** Only students who submit their application in full by November 15 will be notified
by this deadline.
http://www.clarku.edu/admissions/applicationdeadlines.cfm
Can I apply for the spring semester as a first-year international student?
No. Clark does not accept applications from international students for the spring
semester. We feel that the transition to Clark is best made when international students
matriculate with the majority of our new students.
http://www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/intstudents/faq_international.cfm
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Clark Supplement
Supplemental Questions
The following questions are designed to give you the opportunity to help us
understand why Clark's unique identity represents a good match for your own
interests, priorities, and passions. In addition, we are looking for you to demonstrate
your ability to think critically and logically about a question and to articulate an idea
clearly and concisely.
Please answer 2 of the following questions in 100 - 200 words each. Please type
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. As a liberal arts-based research university, Clark University provides an
environment that allows new and bold ideas to flourish. Clark scholars challenge
convention through intellectual innovation and their research bridges the divide
between knowledge and practice. Recent undergraduate research projects have
included:
Framing The Celebrity Endorser: Advertising and the Fall and Rise of Kobe
Bryant and Ellen DeGeneres.
The Relationship between Neighborhood Quality and Youth Advocacy for the
Main South Community of Worcester.
Amnesty and Its Threat to International Human Rights Law.
Attaching to Non-Infant Adopted Children: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay,
and Hetero-sexual Couples.
Inhibition of Octopamine Biosynthesis as a Potential Treatment of Infectious
Disease.
If you had the resources and the opportunity to conduct research in pursuit
of new knowledge or insight into a field of your choice, what would you
investigate and why is this research important to you?
2. At Clark we value a liberal arts education because it teaches our students to be
critical and analytical thinkers, thoughtful global participants and skilled writers.
A liberal arts education gives our students a valuable interdisciplinary perspective
that is applicable to multiple careers for a lifetime after Clark. How do you think
a liberal arts experience will contribute to your own career and life plans?
3. Clark's motto is: 'Challenge Convention and Change Our World,' and it means
something different to each member of the Clark University community. In what
ways have you embraced the Clark motto in your own life, or how would you
like to in the future?
4. Clark students are known for actively giving back to their community and
addressing neighborhood and global concerns by putting great ideas into practice.
Recent student projects include:
Clark Community Thrift Store
Clark Bike Share
Clark Urban Garden
EdViro Marketing: an environmental marketing firm aimed to help businesses
and universities implement sustainability initiatives.
Delish Nutrish (and Crunch Munch): Delish Nutrish has developed three
delicious and healthy snacks that are allergen-friendly and all organic.
What community or global concerns do you feel need attention and how
would you propose to address the problem?
Tests
English Proficiency Requirements
Clark students must be able to read, speak and write English fluently, as well as be
able to take notes and understand hour-long lectures. If English is not your native
language (even if you are a U.S. citizen), you are required to submit evidence of
English proficiency either through the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of
English (PTE).
In order to be admitted to Clark, applicants must earn a minimum of an 80 on the
TOEFL ibT (or a 550 on the paper version), a minimum of 6.5 on the IELTS or a
minimum of a 55 on the PET.
If you do not meet our minimum score requirements, but have a strong academic
background, you may be granted provisional or conditional admission.
http://www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/intstudents/toefl.cfm
SAT/ACT
Non-Native English Speakers: Please have the relevant organization send us your
TOEFL or IELTS results as soon as possible.
Native English Speakers: Please contact the relevant organization and ask them to
send us your SAT I or ACT results as soon as possible.
http://www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/intstudents/index.cfm
Letters of recommendation
Secondary School Report: Please have your school submit the secondary school
report along with an official secondary school transcript which will give us a
picture of your school career.
Teacher Evaluation Form: Your teacher evaluation must be from a teacher in a
traditional academic area such as mathematics, science, language, social
science or an academic elective.
http://www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/intstudents/index.cfm
(86) Drexel University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
All first-time freshman applicants with complete admission applications on file by
January 15 will be automatically reviewed for the academic-achievement A.J. Drexel
Scholarship in amounts up to $26,000.
Deadline
Material Due
Early decision admission applications due for Westphal College of
November 15
Media Arts & Design (This is a binding decision.)
December 1
Admission applications due for accelerated degree programs
Admission applications due for A.J. Drexel Scholarship
January 15
consideration
Regular decision admission applications due for Westphal College
of Media Arts & Design
February 1
Admission applications due for Radiologic Technology
(Applications received after deadline will be reviewed on a
continuous basis.)
Enrollment Form and tuition deposits due for Westphal College of
Media Arts & Design early decision applicants
Mid-February Financial aid award packages begin to mail
Freshman applications due
March 1
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due
May 1
Enrollment Form and tuition deposits due
http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/about/international/prospective/admission-process/
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Drexel Supplement
Essay Information
All applicants must submit a 250- to 500-word essay. The essay submitted on the
Common Application fulfills this requirement unless you are applying to one of the
programs below.
Applicants to the following programs should review these specific
instructions regarding submission of the essay.
Westphal College of Media Arts and Design applicants: Relate your essay
topic to your interest in your intended major. If you are applying to an
accelerated degree program in the Westphal College, your essay topic should
relate to your selected major and indicate why you are a good candidate for the
program.
Accelerated degree applicants (except BA/BS/MD and BA/BS/JD): You
should describe the factors that influenced your decision to pursue an accelerated
degree in your chosen profession.
BA/BS/MD applicants should refer to Application Procedures at
www.drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/freshman.
BS/JD and BS/MS in Psychology applicants must submit a complete
application by December 1. Qualified candidates for these programs will be
invited by email to provide additional admission materials.
BS/PhD applicants should describe any research involvement.
Qualified Custom-Designed major applicants will be invited by email to
provide additional admission materials
You may also submit your essay via our website at: www.drexel.edu/apply/essay.
(From Online Application)
Test
SAT/TOEFL/IELTS
All applicants (except as indicated below) must take at least one of the following:
SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS if your native language is not English.
International applicants with both SAT and TOEFL or IELTS scores are
considered more competitive candidates. Results must be forwarded to Admissions.
All students should use the following codes to send score reports to Drexel: SAT 2194
or TOEFL 2194.
http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/about/international/prospective/admission-process/
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one form must be
completed by a high school counselor. Recommendations on official letterhead will
also be accepted. Print the Recommendation Forms [PDF].
Note: Nursing ACE and RN-BSN Degree Completion applicants are not required
to submit recommendations.
http://www.drexel.edu/undergrad/about/international/prospective/admission-process/
(86) Stevens Institute of Technology (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
For traditional fall semester applicants:
By March 1: Complete and return a Stevens Application for Admission. Make
sure to include a personal statement, your recommendations, and transcripts (we
will accept late applicants in special cases)
By February 1: Take the SAT I or ACT or TOEFL test
Notification: We work on a rolling admissions cycle and will notify you after
your application is complete.
Reply to us with your Deposit and Tuition Deposit Form by May 1.
http://www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/international/requirements.cfm
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Stevens Institute of Technology does not require a supplement to the Common
Application.
Tests
SAT/ACT
Take the SAT I or ACT and submit your scores to us as early as the end of your
junior year.
Remember to include the Stevens Institute of Technology CEEB code number
2819, so your test scores can immediately be forwarded to us. We recommend that
you take three SAT II — English, mathematics, and science. These are required for
accelerated pre-med and pre-dentistry applications. If you have already taken all
exams, please ask your guidance/college counselor to send your scores to us.
TOEFL
Students from non-English speaking countries who score below 550 on the
verbal section of the SAT I, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). For the Paper Based Test (PBT), the minimum TOEFL score accepted is
550. On the Internet Based Test (IBT), the minimum TOEFL score is 79.
http://www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/international/requirements.cfm
http://www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/apply/application_checklist.cfm
Letters of recommendation
Ask your guidance/college counselor to complete the Secondary School Report
and submit it to Stevens with an official copy of your high school transcript.
Get teacher recommendations: Ask at least one, preferably two, of your
teachers to complete the Teacher Evaluation Form and submit it to Stevens.
http://www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/apply/application_checklist.cfm
(86) Saint Louis University (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Fall 2011 Admission & Enrollment
September 1, 2010: ADMISSION AND SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW BEGINS
The Office of Undergraduate Admission begins reviewing applications for
admission and scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year on a rolling basis
beginning Sept. 1, 2010. Admission and scholarship decisions are mailed
beginning in October.
SLU also accepts the Common Application. If you apply using the Common
Application, you will be considered for admission on the same terms and within the
same timeframe as those who use SLU's regular freshman application.
December 1, 2010: PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP
CONSIDERATION
Admission applications submitted by Dec. 1, 2010, will be automatically
considered for a range of Saint Louis University's merit-based scholarships.
Applications submitted after Dec. 1 will be given scholarship consideration based on
availability of funds.
http://www.slu.edu/x5115.xml
Please Note: To be considered for Spring 2011 admission, all materials must be
submitted before November 1, 2010
http://www.slu.edu/x22180.xml
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
SLU Supplement
No Supplemental Essay Questions.
Tests
SAT/ACT
SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission, but if you want to be
considered for merit-based scholarships, you must submit the official SAT or ACT
score sheet.
TOEFL/IELTS
A TOEFL or IELTs is required to complete an undergraduate
application. Students with scores lower than the required academic scores may be
offered conditional admission.
Please send us official scores only, either electronic or paper. Photocopied,
scanned or faxed score reports will not be accepted. TOEFL and IELTS cores are
valid for two years. The minimum scores SLU requires for academic admission are:
TOEFL
Paper-based TOEFL (PBT) = 550
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) = 80
Computer-based TOEFL (CBT) = 213
IELTS
Score = 6.0
http://www.slu.edu/x22180.xml
http://www.slu.edu/x22225.xml
Letters of recommendation
The Secondary School Report Form is the only recommendation required for
admission. Applicants also may submit up to two additional letters of
recommendation from other sources.
http://www.slu.edu/Documents/admission_undergraduate/SLU_Freshman_App_Guid
e_11-12.pdf
(86) University of Colorado—Boulder -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Freshmen (or first-year), transfer and international students can apply for summer,
fall, or spring admission. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible since
admission is competitive and decisions are made on a space-available basis.
Freshman Applicants
Fall & Summer Term
Early Notification Deadline (non binding): December 1
Freshman applicants who complete their file by December 1 are guaranteed
early notification and will receive an admissions decision by January 15. Students
meeting the non-binding, early notification deadline may be admitted, postponed,
or denied admission. Postponed students will receive an additional review and are
strongly encouraged to submit additional academic information to strengthen their
applications. Students who are postponed do not typically receive an admission
decision until April 1. Students can check their status through their MyCUBoulder
account.
Freshman Application Deadline: January 15
The freshman application deadline is January 15. Students may begin applying
and completing their files in August through their MyCUBoulder account.
Admission decisions will be released between January 16 and April 1. All
applicants with completed files by January 15 will be notified of their admission
decision no later than April 1. Students can check their status through their
MyCUBoulder account.
Confirmation Deadline: May 1
Regardless of the date of admission, admitted students who wish to enroll at
CU-Boulder must confirm their intent to enroll and pay the $200 deposit by May 1
through their MyCUBoulder account.
Spring Term
Freshman Application Deadline: October 1
The freshman application deadline is October 1. Students applying for spring
must have a high school graduation date prior to the start of spring classes
beginning. Students may begin applying and completing their files in August
through their MyCUBoulder account. Admission decisions will be released
beginning in October. Students can check their status through their MyCUBoulder
account.
Confirmation Deadline: December 15
Admitted students who wish to enroll at CU-Boulder must confirm their intent
to enroll and pay the $200 enrollment deposit by December 15 through their
MyCUBoulder account.
http://admissions.colorado.edu/undergraduate/apply/whentoapply
Essays
You may upload Word or PDF documents using the prompts below. Note: You
cannot remove, delete, or update documents once you have clicked the "save"
button. You can e-mail updated documents with your full name and birthday
to apply@colorado.edu after submitting your application.
Personal Essays
Two personal essays are required. Carefully read the required essay questions,
write your responses in separate documents, and upload your essays using the
prompts below.
Your personal essays are the best way for us to learn about you as an individual
and to evaluate your academic performance within an appropriate context. Your
responses should reflect the unique aspects and experiences of your life. Consider
reflecting on challenges you've overcome, your family or cultural heritage, your
academic or co-curricular achievements, or specific moments that help define your
character.
Essay Questions
1. Essay A (required, maximum 500 words)
The University of Colorado at Boulder’s Flagship 2030 strategic plan promotes
exceptional teaching, research, scholarship, creative works, and service distinguishing
us as a premier university. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive community for
all that engages each member in opportunities for academic excellence, leadership,
and a deeper understanding of the world in which we live. Given the statement above,
how do you think you could enrich our diverse and inclusive community, and what
are your hopes for your college experience?
2. Essay B (required, maximum 250 words)
Choose one of the topics below:
a. Who are the influential people in your life? How have they contributed to your
development as a person?
b.Briefly discuss how your family, school, neighborhood, and background have
impacted your educational goals and aspirations.
c. Discuss any events or special circumstances that have affected your academic
record, as well as any adversities you have overcome.
(From Online Application)
http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/pdf/personalessay.pdf
Miscellaneous Documents
You may also submit up to two miscellaneous documents, which may include, but
is not limited to, a resume, an activities list, letters of recommendation, and/or the
application fee waiver request form. Submitting miscellaneous documents is
optional. Your application will not be negatively impacted if you do not submit
miscellaneous documents.
Tests
SAT I/ACT
CU-Boulder requires that you send an official score report for either the SAT I
or the ACT. Scores will be considered official if submitted electronically by the
respective testing agency or if they are included on your official high school
transcript. We receive electronic transmissions of ACT and SAT I scores from the
testing agencies on a weekly basis, and we will automatically update your application
with any new scores received by our application deadlines.
Your highest scores are used in the admission decision. If you take the same test
more than once, we combine your scores on each subsection to give you the highest
overall score. Results from SAT I or ACT tests taken in December or later may be
received too late if you wish to be considered for summer or fall admission of the
following year. Achievement tests (or the SAT II) are not required.
We do not have a preference between the ACT and SAT. However, we often
recommend that you attempt each test at least once. Used in combination with your
grades and rigor of curriculum, both have proven equally reliable in predicting
academic success at CU-Boulder.
http://admissions.colorado.edu/undergraduate/admissions/freshman/admissioncriteria
English Language Requirement
All international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English
proficiency. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or an International
English Language Testing System* (IELTS) score is required unless English is your
native language. If your native language is English or you have completed at least
one year of full-time academic study at a U.S. institution (or at an institution in a
country where English is the native language) at the time you apply, you have fulfilled
the English proficiency requirement.
Minimum TOEFL Scores Required
Undergraduate Majors
Engineering majors
560
83 ibt
All other majors
500
61 ibt
Minimum IELTS Scores Required
Undergraduate Majors
Engineering majors
6.5
All other majors
6.0
http://admissions.colorado.edu/undergraduate/admission/freshman/internationalstuden
ts
Letters of recommendation
Optional Documents: One or two letters of recommendation
You may submit letters of recommendation if you wish; however, doing so is
optional. Your full legal name should be included at the top of recommendation
letters. If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, we suggest sending no
more than two.
Optional Documents: Resume or list of cocurricular activities, work experience,
leadership positions, and awards
http://admissions.colorado.edu/undergraduate/admission/faqs
http://admissions.colorado.edu/undergraduate/apply/howtoapply/requireddocuments
(86) University of Denver (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
It is important to begin the application process as early as possible, and all
applicants must submit their applications by January 15. Applicants can expect an
admission decision within three to seven weeks after their application file is complete.
Early Action deadline: November 1
Regular Action deadline: January 15
Late Action: Applications submitted after January 15 will be reviewed on a
case-by-case, space-available basis.
http://www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/international/requirements.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
University of Denver does not require a supplement to the Common Application.
Tests
SAT/ACT
SATs (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACTs (American College Test). One of these
test scores is required for the following applicants only:
Students who have completed, or will complete, a US-style secondary/high school
program, either in the US or overseas
Students who have completed, or will complete, a Canadian-style secondary/high
school program, either in Canada or overseas
Students wishing to be considered for athletic scholarship
Students wishing to be considered for merit-based scholarships are strongly
encouraged to submit SAT or ACT results
Do I have to take the SAT II?
Applicants to the University of Denver are not required to submit SAT IIs.
http://www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/international/requirements.html
http://www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/international/faq.html
English Proficiency Skills
The University of Denver accepts either the TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as
proof of English proficiency. Students whose native language is not English must
either present an acceptable test score or successfully complete the requirements of
English Conditional Admission (ECA) before they may enroll in University classes.
TOEFL
Undergraduate students must present a minimum TOEFL score of 525 PBT or 70
iBT. Those students with TOEFL scores between 525 PBT/70 iBT and 570 PBT/88
iBT will be required to take an additional English examination during orientation. The
results of this test will determine whether an additional writing course (4 elective
credits) will be required during the first quarter of enrollment. No institutional TOEFL
scores will be accepted.
IELTS
The minimum score required to enroll at the University of Denver as an
undergraduate is a 6.0 on the IELTS, with no less than 5.5 on any individual band
scores. Those students with IELTS scores less than 6.5 will be required to take an
additional English examination during orientation. The results of this test will
determine whether an additional writing course (4 elective credits) will be required
during the first quarter of enrollment.
Exemptions
Students are generally exempt from the English proficiency test requirement if
they have any of the following:
Secondary/high school diploma from a school where the language of instruction
is English
SAT verbal score above 500
ACT English subscore of 22 or higher
GSCE grade of A, B or C on the English examination
HKCEE grade of A, B or C on the English examination, syllabus B
At least one year of credit (30 semester hours/45 quarter hours) from a U.S.
college or university or a university where English is the universal language of
instruction and examination
Successful completion of the appropriate level of intensive English at the
University of Denver's English Language Center
http://www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/international/proficiency.html
Letters of recommendation
One letter of recommendation from a counselor or instructor: If possible, these
letters should include class rank and other quantitative educational information.
http://admission.du.edu/admissions/apply/appchecklist.asp
http://www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/international/requirements.html
(93) University of Tulsa (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Recommended Deadlines for Submitting an Application
Fall Semester
JUNE 1 - Transfers from foreign universities
JULY 15 - First-year students outside the US
AUGUST 1 - Transfers from a US college or university
Spring Semester
OCTOBER 1 - Transfers from foreign universities
NOVEMBER 15 - First-year students outside the US
DECEMBER 1 - Transfers from a US college or university
http://www.utulsa.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/Internati
onal-Students/Requirements-and-Deadlines.aspx
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
University of Tulsa does not require a supplement to the Common Application.
Tests
SAT/ACT
We strongly encourage students to provide a student essay and counselor or
teacher recommendation letters, and SAT/ACT tests where applicable.
http://www.utulsa.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/Internati
onal-Students/Admissions-Process.aspx
English Proficiency
A thorough knowledge of written and spoken English is essential for study at The
University of Tulsa. You must be able to understand rapid, idiomatic English and to
express yourself both verbally and in writing to be successful in the program. All
international students (freshman and transfer) whose first language is not
English are required to provide evidence of English proficiency. If you are
academically admissible, but lack the necessary English proficiency, you may be
advised to enroll in the English Institute for International Students located on the TU
campus. Students transferring from a college or university in the US with at least 30
semester hours of academic coursework are exempt from this requirement. Contact
the English Institute for more information.
Evidence of English proficiency: official TOEFL score report paper-based 500 or
above; computer based 173 or above; internet based 61 or above. MELAB and
IELTS also accepted.
http://www.utulsa.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/Internati
onal-Students/Requirements-and-Deadlines.aspx
http://www.utulsa.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/Internati
onal-Students/Admissions-Process.aspx
Recommendation:
High School Counselor evaluation (you will be directed to this form after
submitting the web application). Applicants who graduated more than two years
ago are exempt.
https://apply.utulsa.edu/welcome (From Online Application)
(94) Iowa State University -2011 (No Essay)
Deadlines
International Undergraduate Application Instructions: When to Apply
Iowa State has many more applications for admissions than it can accept, so the
earlier you apply, the better chance you have for being admitted. Early applicants
have the best chance to obtain their preferred major, scholarships, and housing
preferences. Applications may be submitted up to one year in advance. Please note:
The dates below refer to our receipt of the complete application packet, which
includes the application, fee, official transcripts, and all required test scores.
Priority Dates
Deadlines
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Freshmen
Dec 1
July 1
Mar 1
Aug 1
Transfers
Jan 1
July 1
Feb 1
Aug 1
http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/pdf/intl_ug_instr.pdf
Essays
No Essay Question On the Online Application.
Tests
Entrance Examinations (SAT and ACT)
Undergraduate students with good English skills may wish to take a standardized
aptitude test, such as the ACT or SAT. Scores should be reported directly to Iowa
State University by the testing agency. Iowa State's codes are 6306 for the SAT and
1320 for the ACT. There is no minimum composite score requirement.
Although the tests are not required of students who have been educated
outside the U.S., strong results on either test could favorably affect the admission
decision. Some U.S. Consulates require the results of a standardized examination as
part of the visa application process to show the applicant's seriousness of purpose.
Are international students required to take the SAT or ACT?
No, however, a score of 420 on the SAT I Critical Reading sub-score of 420 will
exempt you from the TOEFL examination.
English Proficiency Exams
For the purpose of applying to Iowa State, English may be considered your native
language if you have been raised in an environment where English is the only official
language of your locality and nation, and English has been the primary language used
in your home. Applicants whose native language is not English must meet an
English proficiency requirement. They may do so in one of the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A score of 71 on the
Internet-Based Test (IBT) or 530 on the Paper-Based Test (PBT) is required.
Official scores should be reported directly to Iowa State University by the testing
agency. Iowa State's reporting code is 6306. (Scanned copies and photocopies are
not accepted.)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): An overall band score
of 6.0 with no sub score below 5.5 is required. Scores should be sent directly to the
Office of Admissions by the testing center where you took the IELTS. (Scanned
copies and photocopies are not accepted.)
SAT Critical Reading: A minimum score of 420 on the Critical Reading Section
of the SAT. Scores should be reported directly to Iowa State University by the
testing agency. (Scanned copies and photocopies are not accepted.)
Students who have taken English courses at a US institution are held to the
requirements listed above.
http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/requirements.php
http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/faq.php
Letters of recommendation
High School Course Report (pdf.): If you are applying as a freshman (i.e., you
have not begun university study) please complete the High School Course Report
form. (Submission of this form is optional, but does assist us in determining
your admissibility.)
http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/pdf/intl_ug_instr.pdf
(94) University of California—Riverside -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the filing period. Most
campuses do not accept applications after that. If you apply after the filing period to a
campus that is no longer accepting applications, we'll notify you that your application
will not be forwarded to the campus. You may receive a full or partial refund of the
application fee.
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester
November 1–30
Winter quarter/spring semester
July 1–31
Spring quarter
October 1–31
UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system while all other campuses
are on the quarter system. All campuses are open for the fall term. For openings in
other terms, check open/closed majors.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
Essays
Personal Statement
Dear Sir/Madam,
去信 I am a prospective freshman applicant. I want to know if the 2 personal
statement prompts for fall 2011 will be different from those for fall 2010
Thank you for your email of September 3, 2010. The personal statement
prompts will be the same this year as last year. Please feel free to call or
email us again should you have any questions
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.
You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one
prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250
words.
Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for
example — is fine.
Topics for freshman applicants
Please read the complete information about the personal statement provided in the
application. These are the prompts you will be asked to answer:
PROMPT #1
Freshman applicants
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or
school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Transfer applicants
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed
and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work,
internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities —
and what you have gained from
PROMPT #2
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes
you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/how_apply/p
ersonal_statement.html
回信
Additional Comments (optional)
If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the
application. (Additional comments can be no more than 550 words.)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT I/ ACT/ SAT II
Freshman applicants must submit the scores from the following examinations:
The ACT Assessment plus Writing or SAT Reasoning Test. Students must report
each test score from the ACT Assessment plus Writing and the composite score.
The scores from the ACT Assessment plus Writing or the critical reading,
mathematics, and writing scores on the SAT Reasoning must be from the same
sitting.
Two SAT Subject Tests in two different areas: history/social studies, English
(literature only), mathematics (Level 2 only), science, or languages.
http://my.ucr.edu/admissions/Pages/pathsAdmission.aspx#freshman
TOEFL / IELTS
A proficiency in English is critical to achieving academic success at UC. To be
considered for acceptance to any of our campuses, you must demonstrate your
mastery of English. If your native language is not English, we require that you take
one of these two tests:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic
modules)
Be sure to arrange to have your scores reported to the undergraduate admissions
office at each campus to which you apply. These scores must be received no later than
January if you're applying for the fall term.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/international/toefl-ielts-exams/inde
x.html
What scores are required on the TOEFL and IELTS if the native language and
language of instruction is not English?
TOEFL paper minimum score - 550
TOEFL Internet-based minimum score - 79
IELTS minimum score is - 7
http://my.ucr.edu/admissions/Pages/InternationalFreshmanStudent.aspx?utm_source=i
nternational.ucr.edu&utm_medium=print&utm_content=Other%2BCountry&utm_ca
mpaign=International%2BRecruitment#eighteen
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms
In most cases, UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for
undergraduate admission. Do NOT submit recommendations unless they are
specifically requested by a UC campus.
(94) University of Missouri—Columbia -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadline (寫信問學校 fall 2011 intl applicants 的申請截止日期,待回覆)
We urge you to apply at least six months to one year in advance of the semester
for which you wish to enroll. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee we can evaluate your
application in time.
Spring 2011 Beginning 01/18/2011
Summer 2011 Beginning 06/06/2010
Fall 2011 Beginning 08/22/2011
Essays
If you have been out of school more than three months, please explain briefly what
you have been doing: type of employment, travel, military service, etc.
How did you learn about the University of Missouri – Columbia?
(From Online Application for International Applicants)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Applicants for the College of Engineering are required to submit an SAT score.
Since placement in math courses is based on test scores, applicants for all degree
programs are strongly encouraged to submit the SAT. If you are currently in the
U.S., you may submit either an SAT or ACT score.
http://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/international/necessary-documents.php
English Language Requirements
International students are required to take either the Test of English As a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) exam.
TOEFL
Every applicant whose native language is not English is required to take the
TOEFL. Your TOEFL score cannot be more than two years old. For the paper-based
written test, our minimum TOEFL score requirement is 500, with no part score lower
than 50. For the Internet-based test, our minimum TOEFL score requirement is 61,
with no part score lower than 15. Many departments have higher requirements.
Undergraduate Academic Division
Minimum total TOEFL score
Paper-based Internet-based
College of Arts and Science
500
61
College of Agriculture
500
61
College of Business and Public Administration
550
79
College of Education
600
100
College of Engineering
500
61
School of Health Professions
600
100
College of Human Environmental Sciences
500
61
School of Journalism
600
100
School of Natural Resources
500
61
School of Nursing
600
100
IELTS
All international students admitted to MU undergraduate programs are required to
take an English proficiency test administered by the English Language Support
Program (ELSP). Plan to arrive on campus a few days before regular registration to
take the ELSP test. Even if you have been admitted based on your TOEFL or IELTS
scores, your English ability will be re-evaluated.
If your ELSP score is satisfactory, you’ll be permitted to begin full-time academic
enrollment immediately. If the score is not satisfactory, you will be required to enroll
in ELSP courses along with a reduced academic course load. You must pass these
courses within the first two semesters of enrollment.
Undergraduate Academic Division
IELTS
Overall No band below
College of Arts and Science
6.5
6.0
College of Agriculture
6.0
5.0
Undergraduate Academic Division
IELTS
College of Business and Public Administration
6.5
5.5
College of Education
7.0
6.0
College of Engineering
6.0
5.0
School of Health Professions
7.0
6.0
College of Human Environmental Sciences
6.0
5.0
School of Journalism
7.0
6.0
School of Natural Resources
6.0
5.0
School of Nursing
7.0
6.0
http://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/international/english-language-requirements.php
(94) University of San Diego (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Freshman Applicants
Fall 2011
Early Action Deadline: November 15, 2010
Applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of January
Regular Decision Deadline: January 15, 2011
Applicants will be notified of a decision by April 1
Late Consideration Deadline: March 1, 2011
Applications will be considered after all on-time applicants have been notified
of a decision
Transfer Applicants
Spring 2011
Regular Action Deadline: October 1
Notification period: November – January 15
Fall 2011
Regular Action Deadline: March 1, 2011
Applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of May
Late Consideration Deadline: May 1, 2011
Applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of July
All of the above deadlines also apply to international applicants.
http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/dates_deadlines.php
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
USD Supplement
USD Question: As a Catholic University committed to building a more inclusive
community, we value students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Briefly
explain how your unique background and interests will contribute to our community.
(Characters available 1400)
Tests
SAT/ACT
SAT and/or ACT scores are optional for international students. If a student
wants to be considered for a Merit Scholarship, SAT and/or ACT scores must be
submitted.
For admission purposes, we will only use the Critical Reading and Math scores
from the SAT. The Writing portion will be used in assisting us in placing the student
in the proper English course should they decide to come to USD. SAT Subject tests
are not required.
http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/sat_act.php
http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/requirements//#internationa
l
TOEFL/IELTS
The TOEFL is required of all students whose native language is not English.
Students can either take the internet, computer or paper exam. USD's minimum scores
are 213 on the computer-based, 550 on the paper-based, or 80 on the internet-based
test. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5. In order for scores to be valid they should
not be any older than 2 years. USD will only accept official scores. Please make sure
you provide USD's college code 4849.
http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/requirements//international
_info.php
Recommendation Letter
One academic letter of recommendation (form included in application) from the
student's counselor or teacher who has taught the student in an academic class
http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/checklist//#international
(94) University of Vermont (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Application
postmark/submission
2010-11 Fall Semester Deadlines
Early action
Nov. 1
Regular
Jan. 15
notification
Transfer
April 15
2010-11 Spring Semester Deadlines
Early action
N/A
Regular
Nov. 1
notification
Decision release
Candidate's reply
date
Dec. 15
Feb. 16 and March
18
May 31 (in most
cases)
May 1
N/A
N/A
Rolling
Dec. 15
May 1
20 working days
after acceptance
20 working days
after acceptance
Applications received after deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
http://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/?Page=dates.html
Transfer
Nov. 1
Rolling
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
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U Vermont Supplement
No additional essay question.
Tests
Standardized Testing
Official results of either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the ACT (American
College Test) are required of all first-year applicants. In order to have standardized
test scores sent directly to the University of Vermont, please use UVM's College
Board school code 3920 when registering for either the SAT or ACT examinations.
TOEFL
Official test results are required of all international applicants whose first
language is not English. In most cases, we require a minimum score of 550
(paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) for admission. The next generation TOEFL
iBT will require a score of 79-80 as the equivalent.
UVM may also accept official results of the equivalent International English
Languages Testing System (IELTS) with a band score of 6.5. For more information,
please visit them online at http://www.ielts.org.
Note: If a student has attended a U.S. institution for three or more years, we may
waive the requirement for TOEFL scores on a case-by-case basis.
http://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/?Page=international.html&S
M=criteriasubmenu.html
Letters of Recommendation
Letter(s) of recommendation (only one is required, preferably from a current
instructor)
http://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/?Page=default.html
(99) State University of New York—Stony Brook
(Common Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Priority Application
Credentials
Notification
Deadline
Deadline
Date
Freshmen (U.S. Citizens):
Fall 2011
January 15
February 1
April 1
Spring 2011
November 1
November 1
Rolling
International Freshmen:
Fall 2011
March 1
March 1
Rolling
Spring 2011
October 1
October 1
Rolling
Note: Applications will be accepted after these priority deadlines on a
space-available basis.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/applying/fresh_procedures.shtml
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
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Stony Brook Supplement
Briefly state why you are considering Stony Brook (Characters available 1500)
Tests
English Proficiency
All applicants must prove their English proficiency. The TOEFL (Test Of English
as a Foreign Language), IB TOEFL (Internet-based TOEFL), or IELTS International
English Language Testing System) examination, or SAT must be taken by anyone
whose native language is not English, even if you have attended high school in the
United States. If you are a transfer student and have not completed a college-level
writing course at a U.S. college or university (or received a grade below a C in the
course), one of the aforementioned exams is required for you as well.
We require a minimum composite score of 213 (computer-based) or 550
(paper-based) on the TOEFL exam or a minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 430.
For the IB TOEFL, we require a minimum score of 80, and for the IELTS, a score of
6.5 or higher is required. Satisfactory completion of Stony Brook's Intensive English
Center program at the advanced level with a grade of B or better will be accepted in
place of a TOEFL score.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/applying/intl_criteria.shtml
SAT/ACT
The SAT examination is not required for international students who have
attended high school/college outside of the United States, but is required for
international students who have attended high school within the United States.
International students wishing to be considered for Merit Scholarships are
required to have taken the SAT exam.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugadmissions/applying/intl_faq.shtml#3
Letters of Recommendation
All freshman applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation
from a counselor. In addition, those students applying to Honors, WISE, Scholars for
Medicine, Scholars for Dental Medicine and Engineering Scholars for Medicine are
required to submit two teacher letters of recommendation.
(From Common Application-Stony Brook U Supplement)
(99) Texas Christian University (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadline
Freshman application deadlines
November 1
Early Action
If you wish to be reviewed early based on transcripts through your
junior year, you must have your application postmarked by
November 1. You must take the SAT or ACT no later than
November. Nonbinding notification by January 1.
December 15 Scholarship Consideration
If you wish to be considered for academic scholarships, you must
have your application postmarked by December 15. You must take
the SAT or ACT no later than January 1 for merit scholarship
consideration. Admission notification will be late February, with
scholarship award notification in mid-March.
February 15
Final Deadline
If you wish to include your fall semester/trimester grades, you
must have your application postmarked by February 15.
Notification by April 1.
Applications received after February 15 will be considered on a
space-available basis.
May 1
National Candidate Reply Date
Enrollment fees and advance housing payments are due.
Transfer application deadlines
April 15
Consideration for Fall scholarships and financial aid
August 1
For Fall
October 1
Consideration for Spring financial aid
December 1
For Spring
May 1
For Summer
International freshman application deadlines
December 15 Scholarship consideration
March 1
Final deadline
September 1
Consideration for spring admission and scholarships
International transfer application deadlines
March 1
Final deadline for admission and scholarships
September 1
Consideration for spring admission and scholarships
http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/apply/deadlines.asp
Tests:
SAT/ACT
For freshman applicants whose native language is English or who attend
schools where English is the primary language of instruction and all freshmen
applying for scholarships.
http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/international/apprequirements.asp
TOEFL/IELTS
For those whose native language is not English. Students who score at least 550
(paper-based TOEFL) or 213 (computer-based TOEFL) may enroll in degree studies
on a full-time basis. You may substitute an IELTS (International English Language
Testing System) band score of 6.5. The TOEFL may be waived for applicants with
strong SAT or ACT scores or for those who have completed at least 24 hours of
transferable academic credit (including English composition) from a U.S. college.
http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/international/apprequirements.asp
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
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TCU (Texas Christian University) does not require a supplement to the Common
Application.
Resume detailing your extracurricular activities, leadership, honors, community or
volunteer activities, work experience, and travel.
http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/international/apprequirements.asp
Recommendation Letter
Two recommendation letters – One from a teacher and one from a counselor
or administrator from the last school attended.
http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/international/apprequirements.asp
(99) University of Dayton (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
International Students
The University of Dayton's calendar year is divided into three terms. Application
deadlines for international students are:
Fall term (August through December) — May 1
Spring term (January through April) — August 1
Summer term (May through July) — Case-by-case basis
We will continue to process complete applications received after the deadline;
however, we cannot guarantee an admission decision will be reached in time to begin
the desired term. All pending applications will automatically be considered for the
next available term.
http://www.udayton.edu/admission/documents/International_Admission.pdf
Domestic freshmen
The University of Dayton operates on an early action admission policy. The
University has two deadlines for submitting your admission materials:
Early Action: December 15
Regular Decision: March 1
http://www.udayton.edu/admission/application_requirements.php
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
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University of Dayton does not require a supplement to the Common Application.
Tests
English Proficiency
If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of
English proficiency by submitting one of the following for full admission:
TOEFL minimum score of 523/193/70.
ELPT minimum score of 956.
APIEL minimum score of 3.
IELTS minimum Band 6 score.
Academically qualified applicants who submit scores that do not meet the
minimum requirements may be conditionally admitted to the University with the
agreement they will attend, full time, the University’s Intensive English Program
(IEP). Upon successful completion of our IEP program or achievement of an
institutional TOEFL score of 523 or the equivalent, full admission will be granted. To
learn more about IEP, visit iep.udayton.edu.
http://www.udayton.edu/admission/documents/International_Admission.pdf
Letter of recommendation
Counselor Recommendation: The counselor recommendation form is available
in the online application. Before submitting your application, print the
recommendation form and give it to your counselor to be mailed with your high
school transcript. You can also submit the forms from the Common Application.
Your high school counselor should send your transcript and recommendation
when you submit your application. Your application is not considered complete
until the University has received the counselor recommendation.
http://www.udayton.edu/admission/faq.php
(99) University of Massachusetts—Amherst (Common
Application) -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Freshman international applications, with all supporting materials described
below, must be received by January 15.
Transfer applications and supporting materials must be received by April 15.
As an international student, you may apply for fall admission only. Only students
currently enrolled in a U.S. college and who have completed non-ESL English/writing
coursework may apply for January admission. (That deadline is October 1.)
http://www.umass.edu/admissions/application_process/International_Student_Applica
tion/
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
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U MA-Amherst Supplement
No Supplemental Essay Questions.
Tests
English Language Proficiency
All international applicants must submit official scores from the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) unless you were raised in a country where English is
the native language. Students must submit a computer-based TOEFL score of 213 or
higher, an internet-based TOEFL score of 80 or higher, or an IELTS score of 6.5 or
higher. UMass Amherst does not offer a comprehensive English language study
program for international students.
If you are a transfer applicant currently studying in U.S. colleges who has
completed two non-ESL English composition courses with grades of B or better you
may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement. This exemption is not automatic, but is
based upon a review of your complete academic history, which must include
above-average performance in several humanities and social science courses.
http://www.umass.edu/admissions/apply/international/English_Language_Proficiency
/
SAT I/ACT
You are considered an international student if you are not a citizen or permanent
resident of the United States. Admission is competitive and applicants are expected to
have above-average secondary/high school records. You must submit Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT-I) or American College Testing (ACT) scores, as well as TOEFL
or IELTS scores if you are a student for whom English is a second language.
http://www.umass.edu/admissions/applying/international/
Recommendation Letter
Letter of recommendations are required for admission. They can strengthen
your application, and may be helpful for a student with borderline academic
credentials. Letters submitted with your application may come from guidance
counselors, teachers, employers, clergy, or anyone else who might provide
information that will be helpful as we review your application.
http://www.umass.edu/admissions/10_Step_Process/Do_Well_in_School/
http://www.umass.edu/admissions/application_process/Requirements/
(99) University of the Pacific (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines:
Fall 2011 Applicant Dates
November 15, 2010
Priority date for applicants for the following Fall 2011 applications:
Early Action Fall 2011 Undergraduate Applications*
2011 Powell Scholarship Applicants
Pre-Pharmacy Applications for Fall 2011
Pre-Dentistry Applications for Fall 2011
Freshman Dental Hygiene Application for Fall 2011
January 1, 2011
Freshman and Transfer for the 2011-2012 school year can begin submitting
their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
January 15, 2011
Application priority date for all other Freshman Fall 2011 applications
February 15, 2011
Freshman and Transfer priority date to submit FAFSA (financial aid
application) for best possible financial aid eligibility. It is always a good idea
to file your applications for admission and financial aid early.
Transfer admission application priority date if also applying for financial aid
Freshman and Transfer - Community Involvement Program (CIP)
Application due
March 2, 2011
Freshman and Transfer - Cal Grant
financial aid application deadline
June 1, 2011
Deadline for Transfer Applicants for Fall 2011 (Apply now!)
July 1, 2011
Re-admission / Return to Active Status Application Due for Fall 2011
(Re-apply information)
Spring 2011 Applicant Dates
August 1, 2010
Dental Hygiene Transfer Applicants Due for Spring 2011
November 15, 2010
Priority date for all other applicants for Spring 2011 Transfers.
December 1, 2010
Re-admission / Return to Active Status Application Due for Spring 2011
(Re-apply information)
http://web.pacific.edu/x16112.xml
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
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U Pacific Supplement
No Supplemental Essay Questions.
Tests
SAT I /ACT
All freshman applicants to the Pre-Pharmacy Advantage, Accelerated
Pre-Dentistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Dental Hygiene programs must
submit either Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT Reasoning Test) or the ACT
(Writing section included) scores.
Students applying for the following majors should also take the SAT Subject Test
in Chemistry:
Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemistry-Biology,
Civil Engineering, Dental Hygiene, Dental/Pre-Dental, Electrical Engineering,
Engineering Management, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics,
Pre-Pharmacy
To receive further information in connection with this requirement, please contact
the Office of Admission.
http://web.pacific.edu/x16114.xml
English Language Proficiency
If your native language is not English, you must submit official results of one of
the following in order to receive consideration for admission:
Beginning with the Fall 2011 admission cycle, the minimum requirements for
TOEFL and IELTS will be:
Internet-based TOEFL score of 61
Computer-based TOEFL score of 173
Paper-based TOEFL score of 500
IELTS score of 5.5
With these scores, you would be required to take the University's ESL placement
exam if you are admitted. You may also be required to take additional ESL classes
during your first term at the University.
Scores of 80/213/550/6.5 will exempt you of the ESL placement exam and further
ESL classes.
Proficiency tests are waived if you achieved grades of "B" or higher in English
language and composition courses at American universities.
http://web.pacific.edu/x17353.xml
Recommendation Letter
The recommendation form must be completed by a counselor, principal,
director or other responsible official of the institution in which you are currently
enrolled or which you last attended. If you have been out of school for more than
two years and have been employed full-time, you may ask your employer to complete
the form.
Academic Recommendations may be completed online at
http://www.pacific.edu/recommendation
Recommendation submissions can also be submitted in part on the Transcript
Request Form
If your your high school counselor or teacher does not feel comfortable using the
online recommendation (linked above), and just wants to submit a recommendation,
we ask that you have him or her submit a paper recommendation on your school's
letterhead to the address below. They may address any topics they feel will enhance
our evaluation of your application for admission.
http://web.pacific.edu/x16114.xml
http://web.pacific.edu/x16068.xml
(104) Florida State University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadline
All information used to make an admission decision must be received by the
published deadlines. In addition, the University reserves the right to close freshman
admission earlier if warranted by enrollment limitations and the number and quality of
applications. There are two deadlines and corresponding notification dates for
freshmen applying for either the summer or fall term. The University does not
generally accept freshman applications for the spring term.
Applications And All Supporting Documents
Decision Available Online:
Received By:
October 15, 2010
December 8, 2010
January 19, 2011
March 16, 2011
http://admissions.fsu.edu/international/admissions/freshman.cfm
Essays
Essay
The essay is an important part of your application. It assists the University in
learning about you as an individual, independent of your academic grade point
average, test scores, and other objective data. Your essay should be no longer than
500 words.
The Latin words, "Vires, Artes, Mores" have been the guiding philosophy behind
Florida State University. Vires signifies strength of all kinds - moral, physical, and
intellectual; Artes alludes to the beauty of intellectual pursuits as exemplified in
skill, craft, or art; and Mores refers to character, custom, or tradition. Describe how
one or more of the values embodied in these concepts are reflected in your life.
http://admissions.fsu.edu/freshman/admissions/essay.cfm
Résumé
Submit your résumé and/or personal history (strongly encouraged).
Please provide a résumé of your high school years (no more than two pages or
1000 words). You may wish to include:
1. Extracurricular, personal, and volunteer activities; community service work; and
employment.
2. Any special talents and awards that you have received.
3. Any programs that you participated in to help prepare you for college (e.g.
University Outreach, Talent Search, Upward Bound, etc.)
4. Any family or work obligations that might have prevented you from participating
in extracurricular activities.
(From Online Application)
Tests
ACT/SAT Information
Applicants should take both exams, since we use the best composite/total score for
admission purposes.
Applicants should take each exam more than once, since we use the highest
sub-scores to create the ACT composite and SAT total.
In addition to the applicant's overall composite on the ACT or total score on the
SAT, the following minimum subs-cores are required:
Writing - 21 on the ACT English or 21 on the ACT E/W or 500 on the SAT
writing
Math - 21 on the ACT math or 500 on the SAT math
Reading - 22 on the ACT reading or 500 on the SAT critical reading
Having these minimum sub-scores does not guarantee admission. The typical
student admitted to the University has higher sub-scores.
The January SAT and February ACT are the latest tests that we will use in the
admission process for applicants applying for the summer or fall term.
http://admissions.fsu.edu/international/admissions/freshman.cfm
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose native language is not English must take an English proficiency
exam.
Applicants can take each exam more than once but exams taken after the January
19th deadline will not be considered for applicants applying for the summer or fall
term.
English proficiency exams are valid for 2 years.
Official English Language Proficiency results are required of all international
applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied in an
English-speaking country for at least one academic year. The following are the
minimum scores required for admission to the University, although some
departments require higher scores at the graduate level:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5
http://admissions.fsu.edu/international/admissions/freshman.cfm
http://admissions.fsu.edu/international/admissions/elp.cfm
Recommendation:
None
(104) Howard University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadline
Domestic applicants should apply by the following deadlines:
Fall Semester:
November 1 - Early Action
February 15 - Traditional Action
Spring Semester: November 1
Summer Sessions: April 1
International applications should apply by the following deadlines:
Fall Semester:
November 1 - Early Action
February 15 - Traditional Action
Spring Semester: September 1
Summer Sessions: February 1
http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/apply/deadlines.htm
Essay
Essay Question
In 500 words, tells us about what makes you, you. What are your strengths,
weaknesses, and your motivation? What separates you from any other applicant? How
do you think Howard University will increase your strengths and diminish your
weaknesses?
(From Online Application)
Resume (optional)
http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/admission/international.htm
Tests
SAT/ACT
Results from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test
Assessment (ACT)--tests are administered at the U.S. Embassy in the home
country--for undergraduate applicants. Most college transfer students and holders of
GCE "A" level certificates are not required to submit SAT I or ACT scores. If you
are applying to the School of Business and are a holder of a GCE "A" level certificate,
you must take the SAT I or the ACT. The SATII (Writing Subject Test) may also be
required for Freshman English placement.
TOEFL/IELTS
Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required for
applicants whose native language is not English. Once applications have been
received, the EM/Admission will inform students if they must take this test.
http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/admission/international.htm
Recommendation
One letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor
One letter of recommendation from a teacher
http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/admission/international.htm
http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/documents/admission/application-undergrad.pdf
(104) Samford University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
August 1: Online application available
December 1: Application to be considered for merit scholarship
March 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
May 1: Deadline to confirm enrollment to Samford
http://admission.samford.edu/applynow.aspx
Essay
Leadership Résumé
Please attach to your application a comprehensive résumé of your leadership
activities from grades 9–12. Please organize your résumé by type of
leadership/award (e.g., offices and positions held in school, church and community
organizations, memberships, honors, awards, academic achievements and
employment). Indicate specific titles of positions held and, where applicable, include
brief descriptions of duties (hours per week, expectations, etc.). This information will
assist the Office of Admission in reviewing your file for admission and scholarship
purposes.
Personal Essay
Please attach to your application a personal essay reflecting your values,
experiences and goals. With these in mind, what role would Samford play in your
future? This personal essay helps Samford become acquainted with you as an
individual in ways different from courses, grades, test scores and other objective data.
In addition, it provides a measure of your writing ability and critical-thinking skills.
This personal essay will be used in conjunction with objective data when determining
admission status. Your personal essay should have a minimum of 250 words.
Tests
SAT/ACT
Please request for your official ACT or SAT-I score(s) to be sent directly to
Samford from the testing agency; scores submitted in any other fashion will not be
considered official. Samford Codes: ACT 0016, SAT-I 1302.
If you are a transfer student with less than 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours
and graduated from high school less than five years ago, you are required to submit an
official test score.
http://admission.samford.edu/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147
494125&libID=2147494111
TOEFL/IELTS
All non-native English speakers who have not earned a degree from a U.S.
English-speaking institution are required to provide evidence of English proficiency.
Samford University only accepts the TOEFL test. Minimum scores are as follows:
Computer Based
213
Paper Based
550
Internet Based
80
http://admission.samford.edu/subpage.aspx?id=2147487991
Recommendation Letter
Completed school recommendation form or a letter of recommendation: This
Recommendation Form may be filled out by either a Guidance Counselor or a
Teacher. It is meant to be an academic reference.
http://admission.samford.edu/subpage.aspx?id=2147487987
http://admission.samford.edu/subpage.aspx?id=2147488197
(104) University of Kansas -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
International Undergraduate Admissions Deadlines
Fall
School of Nursing (transfer only)
Oct. 15
School of Social Welfare
Jan 15
Feb 1
Feb 15
April 1
June 1
Dec 1
Feb 1
March 15
ISSS admission scholarship deadline
School of Pharmacy (transfer only)
School of Architecture, Design and Planning
School of the Arts
School of Education (transfer only)
School of Journalism
School of Music
School of Social Welfare (transfer only)
School of Business (transfer only)
General admission to most programs in the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences
School of Engineering
if in USA, General admission to most programs in the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences
Summer
School of Music
School of Architecture
School of the Arts
School of Design & Planning
School of Journalism
School of Social Welfare
General admission to most programs in the College of Liberal Arts and
Fall
May 1
Sep. 1
Sep 15
Sept 24
Oct 1
Oct 1
Nov 15
Sciences
School of Engineering
if in USA, General admission to most programs in the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences
Spring
School of Journalism
School of Business (transfer only)
School of Education (transfer only)
Department of Design
School of Architecture, Design and Planning
School of the Arts
School of Music
School of Social Welfare (transfer only)
ISSS admission scholarship deadline
School of Engineering
General admission to most programs in the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences
if in USA, General admission to most programs in the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences
http://www.iss.ku.edu/prospective/international/uad_deadlines.shtml
Essays
Is an essay required as a part of my application for admission?
No. except for certain academic programs and for scholarships; Specific
requirements for each program are available on this chart (Please refer to the chart
in Tests part.).
Tests
School
College of Liberal Arts &
Sciences (CLAS)
http://clas.ku.edu
School of the Arts
within the College of
Liberal Arts & Sciences
http://sota.ku.edu
School of Architecture,
Design & Planning
Department of
Architecture
http://www.sadp.ku.edu
Requirements
First-year Students
1) High school diploma with a college preparatory
curriculum.
2) 2.5 grade-point average (GPA) or equivalent.
1) High school diploma with a college preparatory
curriculum.
2) 2.5 GPA or equivalent.
3) Visual Art majors must submit answers to 3 essay
questions and portfolio of 10 to 20 images to School
of the Arts.
4) Dance majors must audition.
Admission is competitive. Contact School of the Arts.
1) High school diploma with a college preparatory
curriculum.
2) 3.5 GPA or equivalent.
3) 3 years of science including physics; 3 years of math
including trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus
(preferred); and at least 3 art or drawing classes.
4) SAT math score of 600 or ACT math score of 26.
5) English Proficiency as determined by AEC
evaluation.
6) Complete the Prospective Student Interest Profile at
http://www.sadp.ku.edu/architecture/admissions/under
grad .
Admission is competitive. Contact Architecture
Admissions Office.
1) High school diploma with a college preparatory
curriculum.
School of Architecture,
2) Minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent OR
Design & Planning:
3) SAT math score of 590 or ACT math score of 25.
Department of Design
4) Design majors must submit answers to 3 essay
http://www.sadp.ku.edu/desi questions & portfolio of 10 to 20 images to
gn
Department of Design.
Admission is competitive. Contact Department of
Design.
1) High school diploma with a college preparatory
curriculum.
2) Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in high school.
3) Minimum SAT math score of 540 or minimum
ACT math score of 22 (for architectural
engineering, computer engineering, computer
School of Engineering
science, and electrical engineering: minimum
including architectural
SAT math score of 640 or minimum ACT math score
engineering
of 28).
http://www.engr.ku.edu
4) If you have had an educational gap of longer
than one semester, please include an essay detailing
your activity during that time.
Competitive admission: Meeting minimum
requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection
is offered to best applicants.
1) 3.0 GPA or equivalent AND
School of
2) Combined critical reading + math SAT score
Journalism and Mass
= 1110 or composite ACT 24 or higher AND
Communications
English proficiency as determined by AEC
http://www.journalism.ku.e 3)
evaluation.
du
Admission is competitive.
1) High school diploma with a college preparatory
curriculum.
School of Music
2) 2.5 GPA or equivalent.
http://www.music.ku.edu
3) Music majors will be admitted to their specific
majors only after an audition.
Contact School of Music.
http://www.iss.ku.edu/PDF/admissions/11-12_Req&Ded.pdf
English Language Requirement
Beginning in Fall 2011, international undergraduates will be required to submit a
TOEFL or IELTS score report with the application for admission. However, new
undergraduates may be admitted with any level of English proficiency. TOEFL or
IELTS scores will help to determine how much additional English as a Second
Language instruction (ESL) you might need before full-time enrollment in university
courses. After you arrive on campus and before you enroll in KU classes, your
English proficiency will be evaluated by KU's Applied English Center (AEC). If
you do not meet the KU English requirement, you will be required to enroll in
full-time or part-time English classes at the Applied English Center for one or more
semesters. If your test scores are sufficient, you will be allowed to enroll in full-time
academic courses.
Regardless of test scores, upon arrival & before enrollment, all international
students admitted to KU must report to the Applied English Center for an evaluation
of their English proficiency.
If you have recent TOEFL or IELTS scores (within the past two years) in the ranges
below, you can apply to be waived from the Applied English Center English
proficiency examination:
TOEFL (paper-based test): 57 or higher for each section score and 4.5 or
higher on the Test of Written English (TWE)
iBT (internet-based test): 23 or higher on the Reading, Writing and
Listening sections.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), academic format:
6.0 or higher for each part and a total score of 6.5
http://www.iss.ku.edu/prospective/international/uad_lang.shtml
(104) University of Nebraska—Lincoln -2011 (No
Essay)
Application Deadlines
Spring 2011: October 1, 2010
Fall/Summer 2011: June 1, 2011
http://admissions.unl.edu/apply/international.php
Essays
Informal Personal Statement (to be considered for select leadership, service, and
diversity scholarships)
NOTE- This is NOT required for admission to the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln.
An informal personal statement is your opportunity to share information about
yourself that goes beyond your high school record and test score. The type of
information you include is up to you. You may consider including any or all of the
following:
High school involvement
Service in your community or church
Your diverse experiences and/or background
There is no need to stress. The personal statement is “informal” for a reason. It's a
way for the admissions staff to learn more about you and your experiences. Your
statement should be limited to approximately 250 words or less.
http://admissions.unl.edu/apply/freshman.aspx
http://admissions.unl.edu/scholarships/personalstatement/index.aspx
Résumé Form (used for leadership-based scholarships)
http://admissions.unl.edu/applications/rank.pdf
Tests
SAT/ACT
How do SAT or ACT scores affect my application?
The SAT and ACT are not required for international students, however the
SAT is highly recommended. Both testing programs maintain Web sites (ACT or
SAT) that will tell you how to arrange to take their tests.
While admission to UNL is never based on standardized test scores alone, the SAT
or the ACT gives an indication of a student's preparation for university work. Test
scores are influential not only for admission but also for scholarship consideration.
http://admissions.unl.edu/requirements/international.aspx
English Proficiency Requirements
Undergraduate students whose native language (or language of nurture) is not
English need to demonstrate English proficiency for full academic admission into
UNL and their desired major.
Students who take the Internet-Based TOEFL and achieve a composite score of 70
AND a writing sub-score of 20 meet English proficiency for institutional entrance and
are exempt from taking the UNL English Placement Exam upon arrival at UNL.
English proficiency for institutional entrance into UNL can be demonstrated by
any one of the following ways:
TOEFL Internet-Based
70 (20 Writing Subscore)
TOEFL Paper-Based*
523 composite
IELTS
6.0 composite (5.5 Writing Subscore)
UNL English Placement Exam
77
ACT English Sub-score*
20
SAT Critical Reading Sub-score*
470
Graduation from a high school in the United States*
Completion of 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework at a college or
community college in the United States*
* Students presenting these forms of English proficiency will be required to take the
UNL English Placement Exam upon arrival at UNL.
Higher English Proficiency required for specific programs
Some University departments and colleges require higher English proficiency
scores for admission into their programs:
Architecture (Pre-Architecture and Pre-Interior Design)
80 Internet-Based TOEFL, or 550 Paper-Based TOEFL, or ACT English Sub-score
22, or SAT Critical Reading Subscore of 480, or UNL English Placement Exam 80
Education and Human Sciences
79 Internet-Based TOEFL, or 550 Paper-Based TOEFL, or ACT English Sub-score
22, or SAT Critical Reading Subscore of 480, or UNL English Placement Exam 80
Fine and Performing Arts
79 Internet-Based TOEFL, or 550 Paper-Based TOEFL, or ACT English Sub-score
20, or SAT Critical Reading Subscore of 470, or UNL English Placement Exam 85
Journalism and Mass Communications
100 Internet-Based TOEFL, or 600 Paper-Based TOEFL, or ACT English
Sub-score 24, or SAT Critical Reading Subscore of 500, or UNL English Placement
Exam 85
http://admissions.unl.edu/requirements/english
Recommendation Letters
Class Rank Verification Form: Freshman applicants only (The purpose of this
page of the application is to collect information on your high school class rank or
percentile. This section of the application must be mailed directly from your high
school.)-Required for domestic freshman applicants
http://admissions.unl.edu/applications/rank.pdf
(104) University of New Hampshire (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadline
Fall Semester:
Early Action*: November 15
Regular Decision: February 1
Spring Semester:
Regular Decision: October 15
http://admissions.unh.edu/apply/international-students/admissions-deadlines/
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
University of New Hampshire
No Supplemental Essay Questions.
Test
SAT
Scores must be reported to UNH directly from College Board. Test scores will not
be accepted via the high school transcript, paper photocopies, etc.
UNH considers your highest section scores across all SAT test dates that you
submit. We thus encourage you to submit your scores to us each time you take the
SAT.
TOEFL/IELTS
Results of the TOEFL or IELTS, in addition to the SAT, are required if English
is not the language you speak at home or if you are attending a school where English
is not the primary language of instruction.
Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Minimum TOEFL score is
80 (internet version), 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version); recommended
minimum IELTS score is 6.5.
http://admissions.unh.edu/apply/international-students/application-requirements/
Recommendation
Ideally, the letter should be from a student’s guidance counselor or teacher.
UNH does not require more than one recommendation and our preference is to
receive no more than two. Excess recommendations may delay the admissions
review process.
http://admissions.unh.edu/apply/international-students/application-requirements/
(104) University of Tennessee—Knoxville -2011 (Essay
同 2010)
Deadlines
Entering Term
Spring 2011
Summer 2011
Application submitted
August 15, 2010 January 1, 2011
All documents received
October 1, 2010 February 15, 2011
http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/apply/international.shtml
Fall 2011
April 1, 2011
May 15, 2011
Essays
Activities and Interests
List and describe briefly the most significant activities in which you have
participated, volunteer work you have performed, awards you have received,
educational programs in which you have participated, and paid employment you have
had during high school. This information plays an important role in the holistic
review of your application.
Note: Transfer applicants may include college extracurricular activities, awards,
and employment information in the fields below.
Extracurricular Activities
Years
Name of
activity
Description (Include any leadership
positions)
9th
10th
11th
12th
_______ ___________________________
_______ ___________________________
_______ ___________________________
_______ ___________________________
_______ ___________________________
Volunteer Work and Community Service (unpaid work only)
Hours/W
eek
Weeks/
Year
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Description (Include any leadership
positions)
9th
10th
11th
12th
Hours/
Week
Weeks/
Year
_______
__________________________
_______
__________________________
_______
__________________________
_______
__________________________
_______
__________________________
Honors and Awards
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Organization
Honors or
Award
Description (Include any leadership positions)
Academic
Other
Date Received
(mm/yyyy)
_______
__________________________________
___ _____
_______
__________________________________
___ _____
_______
__________________________________
___ _____
_______
__________________________________
___ _____
_______
__________________________________
___ _____
Education Preparation Programs
List your participation in educational or academic programs that are designed
to help students prepare for university study, such as Gear-Up and Trio Programs,
including Upward Bound. These programs may also include academic enrichment
programs, such as Governor's Schools, programs sponsored by universities,
research programs, and formal study-abroad programs.
Program
Name
Description (Include any leadership
positions)
9th
10th
11th
12th
Hours/
Week
Weeks/
Year
_______
__________________________
_____
_____
_______
__________________________
_______
__________________________
_______
__________________________
_______
__________________________
Employment (paid work only)
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Position
From
(mm/yyyy)
To
(mm/yyyy)
Hours/Week
Responsibilities (be specific)
__________
________
________
________
____________________________
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
9th
10th
11th
12th
Position
From
(mm/yyyy)
To
(mm/yyyy)
Hours/Week
Responsibilities (be specific)
__________
________
________
________
____________________________
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
9th
10th
11th
12th
From
To
Hours/Week
Responsibilities (be specific)
(mm/yyyy)
(mm/yyyy)
________
________
________
____________________________
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
9th
10th
11th
12th
From
To
Hours/Week
Responsibilities (be specific)
(mm/yyyy)
(mm/yyyy)
________
________
________
____________________________
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
9th
10th
11th
12th
From
To
Hours/Week
Responsibilities (be specific)
(mm/yyyy)
(mm/yyyy)
________
________
________
____________________________
Year Round
Summer Only
School Year
Position
__________
Position
__________
Position
__________
9th
10th
11th
12th
Personal Statement
Each fall, UT Knoxville admits a freshman class using a competitive admission
process that primarily considers the applicant's experience and preparation in
academic areas, but also considers many other individual factors through holistic
review. All applications receive a thorough individual reading, and information
provided in the personal statement is critical in the decision making process.
What should be included in the Personal Statement?
If you were having a personal interview with members of our Admissions staff,
what information would you want them to know about you? Of particular importance
are your academic interests and achievements. In addition, information concerning
your involvement in school and the community, important personal experiences, how
you might bring diversity to the campus, awards and recognition, special talents,
obstacles overcome, and other aspects of your background and experience will be
considered in the individualized, holistic review of your application. This is what you
need to share with us in your Personal Statement.
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Does UT require the SAT I and SAT II exams for international students?
UT does not require the SAT I exam for admission consideration and does not
use the SAT II exam for admission or placement. However, an international applicant
who is applying for competitive scholarship must have an official SAT I or ACT test
score sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. An applicant who has scored at
least 510 on the Critical Reading part of the SAT I, or 21 on the English section of the
ACT is considered to have fulfilled the English Language proficiency for admission,
based upon an official report of that score.
http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/apply/international-FAQ.shtml#SAT
English Proficiency
If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate English
proficiency unless you are a US citizen or a Permanent Resident. This can be done
in one of the following ways:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 523 on the
paper-based test, 193 on the computer-based test, or 70 on the internet-based
(iBT). UT's code is 1843.
Completion of the University of Tennessee English Language Institute's (ELI)
core intensive curriculum with recommendation from the ELI faculty.
Two semesters or three quarters of college-level English composition with a
grade of C or better at an accredited college or university in the United States.
ACT (English score of 21 is required) or SAT (critical reading score of 510 is
required). Scores must be received from the Educational Testing Service (copies
are not acceptable).
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - a minimum score of
6.5
ELS - completion of the ELS 112 intensive program
Note: Prospective undergraduate students who meet all admission requirements
except for English proficiency requirements will receive a CONDITIONAL
ADMISSION to the University. Students who receive a conditional admission will be
issued Form I-20 for an F-1 visa or change of status. Students who receive a
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION must meet English proficiency requirements before
being admitted to a degree program, and before being allowed to enroll in non-ESL
courses. Conditionally admitted students who wish to enter the U.S. using UT’s I-20
must enroll in the University of Tennessee’s English Language Institute.
http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/apply/international.shtml
Recommendation Letters
Optional Letters of Recommendation
No applicant is required to submit a letter of recommendation. However, a
recommendation from a teacher or college/school counselor that provides information
or perspectives about the student and/or the student’s academic ability will be helpful
in holistic review.
Letters of recommendation must include the student’s first, middle, and last name
along with the name of the high school. Letters should be submitted as soon as
possible, but must be received by the Admissions Office no later than December 1.
http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/applications/AdmApp11.pdf
(111) Illinois Institute of Technology (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines:
Fall 2011
International First-Year Students
Deadline
Notification Process
Early
November Notification begins December 1, 2010
Decision 1, 2010
Early
December Notification begins January 1, 2011
Action I 1, 2010
Early
February 1, Notification begins March 1, 2011
Action II 2011
Beginning after February 1, 2011, applications received
Rolling April 15,
will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Decisions will then be
Admission 2011
made within 2 weeks of receiving completed application
materials.
International Transfer Students
Rolling
Admission
Notification Process
Deadline
Decisions will be available within 2 weeks (3 weeks
International April 15, 2011
for International students) of receiving complete
application materials.
http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/apply/international.shtml
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
IIT Supplement 2011
Your Thoughts
Please answer the essay question, limiting your response to a paragraph or two.
You can either use the space provided below or upload a document in response.
How do you think IIT will prepare you to be a positive contributor to the
world? This is your opportunity to share your goals and how you see IIT helping you
achieve them. (Characters available 2000 OR upload as a file)
An Invitation to Tell Us More (optional)
We learn wonderful and intriguing details about the lives of our students
throughout the admission process. Here is another chance to share with us or show us
something that is important to you and of which you are really proud. Maybe it is
something you have created or built, or a unique skill set you have developed.
Whether it is a drawing or a computer program, we would like to see it. Maybe you
have a research paper or a writing sample that demonstrates what you are passionate
about. Photos, videos, essays, websites ... any format is acceptable. We encourage you
to express yourself freely. Please do not feel restricted in any way!
“This really is an opportunity to show us something special about yourself. Even
though this is the end of the application, IIT is still every bit as interested in hearing
your voice.”
—Josh Tate
Chemical Engineering `10
Arkansas School for Math, Science, and Arts
If applicable, paste in the space below (Characters available 2000).
(From Online Application)
Tests:
SAT/ACT
All First-year students and Transfer students with less than 30 credit hours are
required to take either the SAT I or ACT test. Please send the official scores directly
from the testing center. The SAT code for IIT is 1318. The ACT code for IIT is 1040.
We do not require students that take the SAT II subject tests.
Note: If the SAT I and ACT tests are not offered in your country you must submit
a written statement and other available testing.
English Proficiency
English language proficiency must be demonstrated for admission. All
international applicants whose native language is not English are required to take
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English
Language Testing System (IELTS). Our TOEFL code is 1318. If you are taking the
IELTS, request the scores to be sent to IIT, Office of Undergraduate Admission, 101
Perlstein, 10 West 33rd Street, Chicago, IL 60616, USA.
TOEFL
The following are minimum scores required depending on which format you
complete. You must submit a score report from one these options. You must earn a
minimum of one of the following:
550 on the paper test
213 on the computer-based test
80 on the Internet-based test
IELTS
You must earn a minimum overall score of 6.5 on the IELTS.
http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/apply/international.shtml#satnote
Evaluation form
Provide a completed evaluation form AND a letter of recommendation by your
counselor or one of your math, science, or English instructors (an additional letter
of recommendation is optional). This letter should include information about your
achievements and any other important information that will illustrate your potential
here. You may use the Common Application Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Form
regardless of whether you have applied through the Common Application, Universal
Application, or Standard Application.
http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/apply/international.shtml#satnote
(111) North Carolina State University -2011 (Essay 同
2010; Short Answer 多了三題,題目全變)
Deadlines
International students (Freshman and Transfer)
Fall admission (begins in late August): February 1
Spring admission (begins in early January): August 15
Decisions are posted as files are completed and applications are reviewed.
http://admissions.ncsu.edu/how-apply/calendar-events/deadlines.php#international
Essays
Non-Continuous Enrollment
Please answer the following questions with regard to any school that you have
attended (this includes high school, technical institute, college/university).
1. During any school year, have you been out of school for reasons other than routine
vacations, disability-related reasons, or school-related activities? Yes No
2. Has it been 3 months or more since you graduated, or since you have been
enrolled in school? Yes No
If you answered yes to either of the questions above, please explain the
circumstances below. Please be as thorough and detailed as possible. (Characters
remaining: 500)
Activities & Honors
Information requested on this page will be used in determining competitiveness
for admission and/or scholarships. Although providing this information is optional,
it is to your advantage to provide comprehensive responses.
Important: for each category list the items most significant to you first and
those of lesser importance last.
1. Academic and Extracurricular Activities
Describe the nature and purpose of your involvement in activities, including any
leadership roles, when you held them, and any projects you undertook.
2. Service Activities
Describe the nature and purpose of your involvement in activities, including any
leadership roles, when you held them, and any projects you undertook.
3. Other Activities
Describe significant work experiences, creative pursuits, or summer activities
including travel or enrichment experiences. For work experiences, please indicate
why you performed the work, e.g. to save for college, to support my family, to earn
spending money.
4. Honors / Awards / Kudos
For each, please describe the reason you received the honor, award, or praise.
Personal Statement—More about you
Responses on this page are optional but may be reviewed for scholarship
consideration purposes.
Please provide a personal statement about yourself so that we may better get to
know you. This is your opportunity to tell us anything you think we should know
about you as we consider your application for an admission decision. There is no
required topic, format or length. Although this information is optional, including
this information may assist your admission.
Short Answers
Leadership is a core value of North Carolina State University. Please explain
your personal view of leadership and how this view has influenced you to make a
difference in your home, school and/or community. (Characters
remaining: 500)
Do you have family obligations that keep you from participating in
extracurricular activities? (If yes, please describe.) (Characters remaining: 500)
Discuss any obstacles and/or hardships you have encountered and how you dealt
with them. (Characters remaining: 500)
Describe the reasons you have chosen to enter the major that you selected
previously in this application. (Characters remaining: 500)
NC State is a community that is strong because of the diversity of our
perspectives and experiences. Please describe how you could contribute to or
benefit from campus diversity. (Characters remaining: 500)
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
All freshmen applicants must have official SAT or ACT Plus Writing exam
scores sent electronically to NC State University by the testing agency. Students in
countries where neither the SAT nor ACT is offered may contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions AFTER beginning their application to request a test score
waiver. These requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be
sent to: undergraduate_admissions@ncsu.edu .
SAT NC State school code #5496
ACT NC State school code #3164
http://admissions.ncsu.edu/how-apply/admission-profile/application-process-internati
onal.php#testingreq
English Proficiency
All international applicants must prove English proficiency. Admission will not
be granted until English proficiency is met. An applicant may prove English
proficiency by one of the following:
TOEFL score of 79 on the Internet-based exam or 550 on the paper-based
exam.
IELTS band score of 6.5.
SAT-I Critical Reading score of 450 or higher
English Composition I and II with a grade of C or better from an accredited U.S.
college or university.
Advanced Placement International English Language (APIEL) score of 3 or
higher.
English Language Placement Test (ELPT) score of 965 or higher.
http://admissions.ncsu.edu/how-apply/admission-profile/application-process-internati
onal.php#proficiency
Letters of recommendation
Are recommendation letters required for admission to NC State?
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions does not require recommendation
letters except for admission to Professional Golf Management and the Agricultural
Institute's two-year programs. However, we will be happy to consider any documents
you wish to submit in support of your application. We do not have forms for
recommendation letters or for counselors.
http://ncstateundergradadmissions.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ncstateundergradadmissions.c
fg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=109&p_created=1012187620&p_sid=vKIH-Z9
k&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PS
ZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTQsMTQmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPT
AmcF9wdj0mcF9jdj0mcF9wYWdlPTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1yZWNvbW1lbm
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(111) University of Oklahoma -2011 (No Essay)
Deadlines
Your application for admission and supporting credentials should be filed as early
as possible to allow sufficient time to process your application, obtain your visa,
arrange for a foreign exchange permit (if one is required), and make travel plans. We
suggest you submit an application for the fall term by the preceding January 1.
For applicants outside the United States, applications and all credentials
required for admission must be received by:
APRIL 1 for a fall (August) term,
SEPTEMBER 1 for a spring (January) term and
FEBRUARY 1 for a summer (June) term
For undergraduate applicants in the United States, application deadlines are
April 1 for fall semester or summer session, and November 1 for spring semester.
http://www.ou.edu/admissions/home/requirements/international.html#deadlines
Essays
No Essay Questions.
Tests
SAT/ACT
Admission to the first year of the University is based on completion of a rigorous
secondary school curriculum, demonstrated by a recognized certificate of completion
that would qualify you for entrance into a university in your country. The quality of
your work is judged from the grades (marks), "class" or "division" obtained.
Minimum passing or average performance is not sufficient for admission to the
University of Oklahoma. If the ACT or SAT examination is given in your country,
you should make arrangements to take the exam and have your scores submitted
to OU.
http://www.ou.edu/content/admissions/home/requirements/international.html#require
ments
English Proficiency
All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of
proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways:
1. An official TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test (213 on the
computer-based test or 79 on the internet-based test) or higher sent directly from
the Educational Testing Service. Scores over two years old by the beginning of
the term you wish to enter are not acceptable unless you have been attending
school in the United States since the test date. Some graduate programs require a
score higher than 550. Check with the individual department for more specific
information. You may obtain information about the test by writing to: TOEFL, Box
899, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A, or by accessing the TOEFL website.
2. An official IELTS score of 6.5. IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council,
IDP:IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations .
3. Secondary school work in the United States, including completion of the high
school curricular requirements required for freshman admission
4. Successful completion of 24 semester hours of college-level coursework or a
bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited college in the United States
or a country where English is the native language
5. Attendance at the University's Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) or
one of the other Oklahoma State Regents-approved intensive English language
programs in Oklahoma until a satisfactory level of English proficiency (determined
by TOEFL or IELTS and classroom assessment) is achieved. For programs that
require a 550/213/79 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS only, English proficiency can be
established by submitting a TOEFL score of at least 500/173/61 or IELTS score of
5.5 and then satisfactorily completing minimum of 12 weeks intensive English
language training at a Regents-approved school immediately prior to beginning
regular classes. No college credit is awarded for intensive English language study.
http://www.ou.edu/admissions/home/requirements/international.html#english
(111) University of Oregon -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadline
Fall 2011 International Admission Deadlines
General University scholarships
January 15, 2011
International Scholarship
February 15, 2011
Robert D. Clark Honors College
January 15, 2011
International Freshman deadline
February 15, 2011
International Transfer regular deadline
May 15, 2011
Be sure to review the departmental deadlines established by individual academic
units. Winter, spring, and summer terms have alternate deadlines.
http://admissions.uoregon.edu/international/international%20deadlines
Alternate Deadlines
Many students apply for admission during winter, spring, or summer term, each of
which has its own deadlines. All dates listed here are postmark deadlines. You are
strongly advised to apply as early as possible for priority processing. We will consider
late applications on a space-available basis.
Winter 2011
Freshmen October 15, 2010
Transfer Students October 15, 2010
International Students October 15, 2010
Reenrolling Students November 5, 2010
Spring 2011
Freshmen February 1, 2011
Transfer Students February 1, 2011
International Students January 15, 2011
Reenrolling Students February 11, 2011
Summer 2011
Freshmen March 1, 2011
Transfer Students April 15, 2011
International Students March 15, 2011
http://admissions.uoregon.edu/apply/altdline.htm
Departmental Deadlines
The Office of Admissions sets general deadlines for application materials, but
some academic units set their own deadlines. To apply to the following departments
and colleges, you must submit both the University of Oregon application for
admission, and the departmental or college application. Dates listed below are
postmark deadlines for fall term admission.
Architecture
University application: December 1 (preferred*)
Departmental application: January 15
Art
University application: January 15
Departmental application: February 1*
Digital Arts
University application: January 15
Departmental application: February 1*
Interior Architecture
University application: December 1
Departmental application: January 15
Landscape Architecture
University application: January 15
Departmental application: January 15
Music
University application: January 15
Departmental application: January 15*
Product Design
University application: January 15
Departmental deadline: January 15
Robert D. Clark Honors College
Early notification application: November 1
Early notification supporting documents: November 7
Regular notification application: January 15
Regular notification supporting documents: February 1
http://admissions.uoregon.edu/freshmen/deadlines/departmental
Essay
Personal statements and letters of recommendation (optional)
You may send a personal statement with your application to explain special
circumstances in your life that have affected you or your education. Letters of
recommendation are not required for admission to the UO as an undergraduate but
can be included in support of a student’s application for admission.
http://admissions.uoregon.edu/international/int-UGinfo.html
Essay
A one-page essay is required if you have a cumulative high school GPA less
than 3.40 on a 4.00 scale or you have completed fewer than 16 college preparatory
courses during high school.
Essay Topic
Tell us about something that you have done on your own in the last two years that
makes you feel good about yourself.
Note
Your essay must fit on a single page and may not exceed more than 50 lines.
Only plain text should be used. Except for line breaks, do not use any formatting (e.g.,
no tabs, font settings, bold, italics, or underlines). Due to this formatting limitation,
you will NOT be penalized for omitting the underline of a book title.
Your essay should be about 500 words in length, reflect your own ideas and be
written by you alone. Present your ideas in a focused, thoughtful and meaningful
manner. Write in a natural style and support your ideas with specific examples. Have
at least one person edit your essay prior to submission.
Special Circumstances
An optional one-page statement is suggested if you have special circumstances.
If your high school or college performance was affected by any serious illness,
diagnosed disability, personal difficulties or family circumstances, please enter a
statement to summarize your situation. Include dates when applicable.
If you have participated with a formal program to help you be successful in high
school or prepare for the college application process, please include this information.
Example programs include (but are not limited to) Aspire, AVID, SEI, TRIO, Upward
Bound, GEAR Up, or SAIL. Please share how your involvement with the program
made a difference for you.
Note
The text will need to print out on a single page, and so must be no longer than 50
lines. You may use word processing software to create your statement then copy and
paste it into the window. However, only plain text should be used, and only line
breaks should be used in formatting, (e.g., no tabs, font settings, bold, italics, or
underlines).
(From Online Application)
Tests
SAT I/ACT
Are international students required to take the SAT or ACT?
No, international students are not required to take the SAT or ACT, but it is
recommended, if available. Please note that the School of Architecture and the
Robert D. Clark Honors College require the SAT of all applicants, including
international students.
http://admissions.uoregon.edu/international/apply/FAQ
English Proficiency
If your native language is not English, you must submit results of a
standardized language test. For undergraduate admission to the UO, you must have a
minimum score from one of the standardized tests below:
TOEFL: A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a
Foreign Language or 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL
IELTS: A minimum score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing
System
SAT: International students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores
for admission to the UO, except when applying for the Architecture program
or the Clark Honors College
All international students must take an English language placement test during the
International Student Orientation. Based on the placement test result, you may be
required to take additional language training in the Academic English for
International Students (AEIS) program. Students placed in AEIS courses may also
enroll in regular academic courses.
http://admissions.uoregon.edu/international/int-UGinfo.html
Recommendation Letter
Personal statements and letters of recommendation (optional)
You may send a personal statement with your application to explain special
circumstances in your life that have affected you or your education. Letters of
recommendation are not required for admission to the UO as an undergraduate but
can be included in support of a student’s application for admission.
http://admissions.uoregon.edu/international/int-UGinfo.html
(111) University of South Carolina—Columbia -2011
(有兩題 Short Answer)
Deadlines
We recommend that international students apply to the University at least nine
months before the semester in which you plan to begin your studies.
International Freshman
If you are applying as an international freshman student, you will need to meet
the following application deadlines:
Spring 2011 (January) semester: applications must be submitted by November 1,
2010. All credentials are due by January 4, 2011.
Summer I 2011 (June) semester: applications must be submitted electronically or
postmarked by December 1, 2010. All credentials are due by February 1, 2011.
Summer II 2011 (July) semester: applications must be submitted electronically or
postmarked by December 1, 2010. All credentials are due by February 1, 2011.
Fall 2011 (August) semester: applications must be submitted by December 1,
2010. All credentials are due by February 1, 2011. If you are applying for the
South Carolina Honors College, you must submit your application by November
15, 2010. All credentials must be received by November 15 as well.
International Transfer
If you are applying as an international transfer student, you will need to meet
the following deadlines:
Spring 2011 (January) semester: applications must be submitted by November 1,
2010. All credentials are due by January 4, 2011.
Maymester 2011 (May) semester: applications must be received by April 1, 2011.
All credentials are due by April 29, 2011.
Summer I 2011 (June) semester: applications must be submitted electronically or
postmarked by May 1, 2011. All credentials are due by May 20, 2011.
Summer II 2011 (July) semester: applications must be submitted electronically or
postmarked by June 1, 2011. All credentials are due by June 24, 2011.
Fall 2011 (August) semester: applications must be submitted by July 1, 2011. All
credentials are due by August 5, 2011.
http://www.sc.edu/admissions/intdeadlines.php
Essays
For International Applicants
What have you been doing since you left your last school?
How did you learn about the University of South Carolina?
(From Online Application for International Students)
For Domestic Freshman Applicants
Activities and Honors
Please list your extracurricular, community, and family activities, as well as your
hobbies in order of their interest or importance to you. Include specific events and
major accomplishments such as musical or artistic talent, or volunteer service. The
final admission decision is based largely on academic measures. We do, however,
encourage you to complete this section as thoroughly as possible. Your responses may
be considered when we evaluate your application.
Approx. Time
When
Grade Level
Spent
Participated
Activity/
Honor
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11
12
Hours
Per
Week
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Weeks
Per
Year
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School
Year
Summer
Months
Positions held, honors won, letters,
earned, or personal contributions and
achievements.
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Please discuss any special talents, significant achievements or interests not
previously mentioned.
Work Experience
Nature of
work/position
held
Employer
School
Year
Summer
Months
From
(mm/yyyy)
To
(mm/yyyy)
Hours per week
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Personal Statement (Optional)
If you choose to make a personal statement, it may be considered in our decision
for your admission. You are encouraged to complete this information as thoughtfully
as possible.
Check the box beside the prompt you wish to answer:
Describe the environment in which you grew up, and explain how it has shaped
you as a person.
Tell us something that you have not already told us in this application that will
help us better understand your potential for success as a college student at the
University of South Carolina.
(From Online Application for Domestic Freshman)
Tests
English Proficiency
An international student at the University must be proficient in English.
Proficiency is measured through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
A score of at least 550 on the paper based exam or 77 on the internet based TOEFL
is required. USC also accepts the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS). Students must score at least a 6.5 on the IELTS.
http://www.sc.edu/admissions/intrequire.php
SAT I/ACT
The University does not require international applicants to take the SAT or
ACT. However, if you are applying for the South Carolina Honors College, you will
need to submit scores for either the SAT or ACT.
http://www.sc.edu/admissions/inthowto.php
Recommendation letters
Letters of recommendations are not needed unless you are applying to the South
Carolina Honors College.
http://www.sc.edu/admissions/faq.php
For Domestic Freshman: Counselor Evaluation Form and Request for
Official Transcript
Required: Please provide contact information for your high-school guidance
counselor. We will e-mail an evaluation form and a request for an official
high-school transcript to this person. Your application is not complete without
your transcript.
Alternatively: If you prefer, you may download a PDF of the evaluation form
and bring it in person to your guidance counselor.
(From Online Application)
(111) Washington State University -2011 (Essay 同
2010)
Deadlines
Fall semester
January 31
Priority date for fall semester admission applications
Scholarship application deadline
February 15
Submit the FAFSA by this date for priority financial aid consideration
Spring semester
November 15
Priority application date for spring semester
http://admission.wsu.edu/requirements/deadlines.html
Essays
Personal Statement
Is it mandatory? No. Could it make the difference between admission and denial?
Possibly.
The personal statement gives you a chance to tell us more about yourself -- your
experiences and abilities -- than a standard application can do. Answering the
questions thoughtfully and presenting yourself clearly in writing helps you prove you
have the skills you'll need to use in college classes (and you'll need it for the
scholarship application anyway). We recommend that you give yourself the chance.
You can submit the personal statement along with your admission application or do it
separately at www.wsu.edu/statement.
http://admission.wsu.edu/requirements/freshman.html
Before you begin your personal statement, you may want to review the six
categories (see below) to which you'll be asked to respond. It's recommended that you
complete your responses using a word processing program and then paste them into
the form. You are limited to no more than 110 words per each of the six categories.
Leadership/group contributions: Describe examples of your leadership
experience and share how you have significantly influenced others, helped resolve
disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. Consider responsibilities you
have taken for initiatives in or out of school.
Knowledge or creativity in a field: Describe any of your special interests and
how you have developed knowledge in these areas. Give examples of your
creativity: the ability to see alternatives; take diverse perspectives; come up with
many, varied, or original ideas; or willingness to try new things.
Dealing with adversity: Describe the most significant challenge you have faced
and the steps you have taken to address this challenge. Include whether you turned
to anyone in facing that challenge, the role that person played, and what you
learned about yourself.
Community service: Explain what you have done to make your community a
better place to live. Give examples of specific projects in which you have been
involved over time.
Handling systemic challenges: Describe your experiences facing or witnessing
discrimination. Tell us how you responded and what you learned from those
experiences and how they prepared you to contribute to the WSU community.
Goals/task commitment: Articulate the goals you have established for yourself
and your efforts to accomplish them. Give at least one specific example that
demonstrates your work ethic/diligence.
https://www.em.wsu.edu/statement/psmain.asp
Tests
English Proficiency
All international students need to demonstrate basic proficiency in the English
language.
There are three ways you can meet the language proficiency requirement:
1. Take a language exam
The two most commonly accepted exams are the TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Other examinations may also be accepted.
You will need to score at least 520 (paper test) or 68 (electronic test) on the
TOEFL. The IELTS minimum score is 5.5.
Please see the current International Student Application for up-to-date
information.
2. Study English at WSU
If you qualify academically but can't meet the minimum English proficiency
requirement, you may be able to study English at the University's Intensive American
Language Center (IALC). If you complete level 5 of the IALC program with a "B"
average and meet all other eligibility requirements, you will be considered for
admission.
3. Qualify for a language waiver
You can qualify for a language proficiency waiver if you meet one of these criteria
at the time you apply:
Earn a "B" grade or better in a transferable equivalent of WSU's English 101 and
102 and have 27 semester (40 quarter) transferable credits at the time of
application.
At least 3 years of attendance at a U.S. high school.
Earn at least 53 semester (80 quarter) hours of transferable credits at the time of
enrollment with grades averaging 2.50 (or above) from an accredited U.S.
college or university.
Applicants from these countries are exempt from the English proficiency
requirement: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, British Guyana, Canada, Great Britain,
Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Trinidad, Tobago, and Zambia.
http://admission.wsu.edu/requirements/international.html
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(117) Loyola University Chicago -2011 (Essay 全變)
Deadlines
Priority Deadlines
Priority deadline for freshman admission: December 1
Deadline for freshman scholarship consideration: February 1*
Application for the Interdisciplinary Honors Program for freshmen: February 1*
Application for financial assistance (FAFSA): March 1
Enrollment and housing deposit deadline: May 1**
Priority deadline for Fall transfer admission: June 1
Priority deadline for Spring transfer admission: November 1
http://www.luc.edu/internationaladmission/campus_about.shtml
Essay
Additional Information (NOT REQUIRED)
You are invited to submit a resume of activities or complete the following to share
with the admission committee your list of activities and leadership roles. These may
be activities you are involved with in school or your community and may include
part-time job experience as well. This information may be used for further scholarship
consideration.
In addition, you may also choose to upload a resume of co-curricular activities to
this site once you complete the application.
(From Online Application)
Essay (Personal Statement) for Application for fall 2011
One essay is required to complete the application process. This is your chance to
bring your application to life and share with us a little more about yourself and why
you want to be a part of the Loyola community. Please limit your response to 500
words or less. You may upload the document as a Microsoft Word file now or come
back to this site later to do so if you so choose.
(From Online Application after submission)
Resume for Application for fall 2011 (Not required)
You have the option to upload a resume now. Please do so at your convenience.
The resume may include information about your high school or community
involvement including any leadership roles or even part-time job experience.
You may also email the resume directly to admission@luc.edu
(From Online Application after submission)
Tests:
SAT I/ ACT
Make sure official copies of your ACT (code: 1064)/SAT (code: 1412) scores are
sent to Loyola.
TOEFL/IELTS
If your native language is not English and/or if your primary language of
instruction has not been English, you will be required to take the TOEFL or
IELTS. You must score a minimum of 79 on the TOEFL exam or a 6.5 on the IELTS.
(For tests taken prior to 2006, the minimum score required is 550 on the written test
or 213 on the computer-based test.) Exceptions will be made on an individual basis.
http://www.luc.edu/internationaladmission/undergrad_freshman.shtml
Recommendation Form
One letter of recommendation is required for all applicants. The
recommendation needs to be from a counselor or teacher who can attest to your
academic abilities and any co-curricular involvement.
(From Online Application after submission)
(117) Michigan Technological University -2011 (多了一
個 Short Statement)
Deadlines
Apply for Undergraduate Admission
Rolling Admissions--No Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Admission decisions are generally
made within 14 business days (excluding weekends) after all application materials
have been received and students can check their status through Husky Hub. While
there are no application deadlines, students are encouraged to apply at least 4
months before the start of each semester in order to have sufficient time to
complete their visa and travel preparations.
Below are recommended deadlines:
Recommended Completed Application
Semester
Due Date
Fall
July 15
Spring
September 15
Summer 2010 - ESL program (28 June March 15
13 August, 2010)
Incomplete applications will be kept on file for one year and may be used for
admission to future terms. Students requesting deferment will be required to submit
updated transcripts and financial documents.
http://www.mtu.edu/international/admissions/apply/
Writing
On a separate sheet of paper, please write a short statement about your reasons
and objectives for attending.
http://www.mtu.edu/international/admissions/apply/first-year/
Tests
English Proficiency Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate international students are required to
submit proof of English language proficiency. Below is a list of acceptable test scores
and our minimum requirement for unconditional admission to our degree programs:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 550 PBT, 213 CBT,
79 iBT (paper-based, computer-based, internet-based)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum 6.5 overall
band score (minimum 6.0 on speaking and writing portion)
SAT 1: minimum 420 writing, 500 critical reading
Eiken STEP: minimum P1 (for Japanese applicants; includes speaking portion;
score of 2A=ESL, P2=low beginner, 1=accept for grad)
MELAB: minimum 77 (average of scores on parts 1, 2, and 3) US and Canada
test sites only
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): 690
Pearson Test of English: 53
NOTE: To be considered official, reports must be sent directly from the
testing service. Michigan Tech's Institution Code Number (for submitting TOEFL
and SAT test scores) is 1464. Michigan Technological University is an official ETS
test site.
http://www.mtu.edu/international/admissions/apply/english-proficiency/
(117) University of San Francisco (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
All freshmen:
Fall 2011 (begins August 23, 2011)
November 15: Early Action (non-binding) (notification by January 2011)
January 15: Regular Action (notification within 4-6 weeks of submitting the
complete application)
Spring 2011 (begins January 24, 2011)
November 1 (international applicants only)
December 15 (domestic applicants)
Transfers:
Fall
January 15: Priority deadline for those students applying for financial assistance for
the fall semester — all majors
Spring
November 1: Priority deadline
November 1: Deadline for Nursing majors
http://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/deadlines/
http://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/international/faq/
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
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University of San Francisco Supplement
Optional Essay
In addition to Common Application Personal Essay, please feel free to comment
on the following:
The core mission of the University of San Francisco is to promote learning in the
Jesuit Catholic tradition so that students acquire the knowledge, skills, values and
sensitivities they need to succeed as persons, professionals and architects of a more
humane and just world. Please tell us about yourself and how you will help the
University to carry out its mission. For more information, please see:
http://www.usfca.edu/mission
Tests
Proficiency in English
If English is not your native language, you are required to submit official
results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International
English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English Academic
(PTE Academic).
When taking the TOEFL test, please indicate the USF school code 4850 so that
the test score will be sent directly to USF. Students with TOEFL scores of at least
79 (internet based) or 550 (paper based), IELTS overall band scores of at least 6.0
with no individual band score below 5.5, or PTE Academic score of at least 53, who
otherwise meet the University's admission requirements, are eligible for regular
admission.
Applicants who present TOEFL scores 48 - 78 (internet-based), 460 - 547
(paper-based); IELTS overall band scores between 5.0 and 5.5 (with no individual
band score below 4.5), or PTE Academic scores 40 – 52, may be admitted to USF on
an English Conditional basis, except for the School of Nursing. Students applying for
English Conditional admission do not need to submit a separate application to the
ESL program office.
SAT/ACT
Do you require the SAT?
We require the SAT only if English is your first language and/or you have been
attending an International or American secondary school for at least two years.
http://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/international/faq/
Letter of Recommendation
This letter of recommendation (Please fill out the following section and give this
form to the counselor or instructor most able to evaluate your academic ability.)
along with the recommendation form will give the USF Admission committee more
information about your academic ability and English fluency as well as how well you
work with others and participate in your community.
http://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/international/required_documentation/
(120) The Catholic University of America (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines:
International students are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon
as possible. International applicants living outside the United States should submit
complete applications early enough to leave ample time for all necessary immigration
documents to be sent if they are admitted to the university.
For Freshman Applicants
For fall: Feb. 15
For spring: Nov. 15
For Transfer and Graduate Applicants
For fall: July 15
For spring: Oct. 15
http://admissions.cua.edu/pdfs/intnlguide.pdf
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
The Office of Admissions does not require any additional supplement to the
Common Application other than our scholarship and grant applications.
https://www.commonapp.org/Supplements/Supplements.aspx?CAOID=791A6F2F-C
BD1-4CF7-91C7-B9425521EDEA&pkgAnsID=155815&tm=634200285766467142
&ac=1522051#
Tests
SAT I/ ACT
In order to apply to CUA, you must take and submit your scores from the
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) offered by the College Board or the American
College Test. You should have your test results sent directly to The Catholic
University of America.
The highest scores presented will be considered from any administration or
combination of administrations. Students submitting scores from the ACT in lieu of
the SAT I test should submit the optional writing section of the ACT as well.
SAT Code - 5104
ACT Code – 0654
SAT II
CUA uses SAT II subject tests for placement purposes only. Applicants
enrolling in the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Philosophy should
submit SAT II test results in a foreign language. Students who have taken SAT II tests
in other subject areas also are encouraged to submit scores. For more information,
visit http://admissions.cua.edu/tests.
English Proficiency
All students from countries and areas where English is not the common, spoken
language (even if the student already is a resident of the United States) must have a
practical understanding of spoken and written English to benefit from instruction,
study and examinations in that language. Course work at The Catholic University of
America requires university-level English language proficiency and skills. The
Catholic University of America, therefore, requires all applicants whose native
language is not English to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language or an
International English Language Testing System exam before they can be considered
for final admissions.
Minimally accepted TOEFL scores, when applying for undergraduate programs,
are 550-paper; 213-computer; and 80 Internet. Students taking the TOEFL should
have at least 20 out of 30 in each of the TOEFL subcategories. The minimally
accepted undergraduate IELTS score is 6.5. Individual IELTS test module scores are
also reviewed in addition to the overall IELTS score.
Students should have test results sent directly to The Catholic University of
America. The test code is 5104 for the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
https://applyonline.cua.edu/checklist-freshman-int.cfm
http://admissions.cua.edu/international/process.html#about4
Recommendation Letter
Secondary School Report: International candidates are asked to have their
secondary school or high school guidance counselor complete the Secondary
School Report. If your school does not have a guidance counselor another school
official who knows you and your academic work well, may complete the form.
This form allows the guidance counselor/school official to evaluate your
involvement, motivation and potential as a student. This information adds an
important dimension to your credentials. Additional recommendations may be
included in your application in an open letter format. Download a Secondary
School Report.
Your application must include one letter of recommendation from a teacher,
counselor, coach or employer who knows you. Transfer applicants should
contact a current or recent professor. Ask this individual to write a brief,
one-page appraisal of your academic and personal qualities and your potential as
a student at Catholic University. Your letter of recommendation may also include
specific events or unusual circumstances that will help us in considering your
application. It should be submitted with your Undergraduate Application for
Admission. Read our PDF file on recommendation letters.
http://admissions.cua.edu/international/index.html
http://admissions.cua.edu/international/process.html#about3
https://applyonline.cua.edu/checklist-freshman-int.cfm
(120) Duquesne University -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
The majority of majors work on a rolling admission basis which means there is
no deadline.
However, there is an application deadline of December 1 for Pharmacy, Physical
Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, and Forensics.
http://www.duq.edu/international-admissions/undergrad-apply.cfm
Essays
A personal essay of at least 300 words which answers the following questions
and includes any examples of research, shadowing or volunteering experiences:
Please discuss the following: Tell us something unique about you, why you
chose your particular major, and how you expect Duquesne University to help
you achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. Please include any
examples of your research, shadowing or volunteer experiences.
http://www.duq.edu/international-admissions/undergrad-apply.cfm
Tests
SAT I
You are not required to submit SAT scores, but it is highly recommended if you
are a native English speaker and/or you have attended an American-style or
international-style secondary school.
TOEFL
You are not required to submit TOEFL scores, as Duquesne will test all accepted
students upon their arrival to campus.
However, if you wish to take the TOEFL exam and you receive a 575 PBT or 213
CBT you will be exempt from the English testing upon arrival, except for the
written portion (for undergraduates) and written and spoken portions (for graduate
students). Students who receive a 525 PBT or 195 CBT are likely to be placed into
some ESL coursework while beginning academic classes as well.
http://www.duq.edu/international-admissions/requirements-apply.cfm
Recommendation Letter
At least one letter of recommendation
http://www.duq.edu/international-admissions/undergrad-apply.cfm
(120) State University of New York—Buffalo -2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadline
For International Applicants
What to do:
Fall
Spring
Take TOEFL and send your scores to UB the previous year
the previous year
Submit your application (applications
February 1st
September 1st
will be accepted after February 1st/
September 1st if seats are available).
http://wings.buffalo.edu/intadmit/datesfresh.htm
UB International Admissions has Rolling Admission with a preferred submission
date of February 1st (for Fall semester) and September 1st (for Spring semester);
applications will be accepted and reviewed after these preferred dates IF seats are still
available in the incoming class. For scholarship consideration, we recommend that
you apply well in advance of February 1 for fall admission.
http://wings.buffalo.edu/intadmit/applinsfresh.htm
For Domestic Freshman Applicants
Freshman application filing date for Early Decision
(early notification program).
Recommended freshman application filing date.
Application deadline date for scholarship
consideration.
Early Decision candidates will be notified.
Classes begin.
Students Entering Fall
2011
November 1, 2010
Early November 2010
December 1, 2010
Mid-December 2010
August 29, 2011
http://admissions.buffalo.edu/apply/importantdates.php
Essay
International students should apply using the downloadable paper application form;
please do not use the SUNY online application system - the online application is
intended for US citizens and international applications will be delayed.
Short Answers
1. If you have completed secondary school, describe your activities since then (e.g.,
work, English classes, test preparation).
2. If at any time there were gaps in your formal education history, you MUST explain
your activities during these gaps.
Personal Essay
Enclose a 1–2 page personal essay (any topic related to why you desire to study
in the U.S.A at UB).
http://wings.buffalo.edu/intled/admissions/under_app.pdf
The online application is intended for US citizens
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
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SUNY-Buffalo Supplement
No supplemental essay questions.
Test
SAT/ACT
The SAT, while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for
freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit
an SAT score.
http://wings.buffalo.edu/intadmit/new/requirements.cgi
English Language Proficiency
Proficiency may be demonstrated with TOEFL, IELTS, or the SAT I.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 paper-based or 79 Internet-based.
The minimum for the IELTS is 6.5 with no subsection score below 6.0; only the
academic version of IELTS is acceptable. The minimum for SAT I critical reading is
450. (The SAT is not required for admission, but may be used to satisfy the
English language proficiency requirement.)
Applicants with TOEFL/IELTS scores below the minimum may be considered for
conditional admission.
The UB school code for TOEFL is 2925 (SUNY U at Buffalo).
http://wings.buffalo.edu/intled/admissions/under_app.pdf
Letters of Recommendation
Enclose 1 or 2 recommendation letters from current or previous teachers. (We
require one letter of recommendation from either a teacher or a high school
counselor. You may submit a total of three, but only one is required.)
http://admissions.buffalo.edu/apply/applyingfaq.php
http://wings.buffalo.edu/intled/admissions/under_app.pdf
(120) University of Arizona -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
These deadlines refer to the receipt of a complete admissions application,
including all applicable test scores, transcripts, and fees.
If the deadline date falls on a non-business day, the deadline will be through the
next business day.
These deadlines apply to international applicants: prospective students who are
currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa or who plan to enter the U.S. and study
at UA on a non-immigrant student visa. If applying from overseas, deadlines are
one month earlier than the dates listed.
Freshman/Transfer applications
Spring Semester 2011 Oct. 1, 2010
Summer Sessions 2011 Apr. 1, 2011
Fall Semester 2011
May 1, 2011
https://admissions.arizona.edu/international/dates/
Writings (Only required for domestic freshman applicants)
Leadership, service, and activity record
Before completing this section, please read the activity subsections to determine
where to list your activities, experiences, or awards. List each item only once. Limit
the information on your extracurricular activities and awards to the space provided.
Please write legibly or type. If any section of the leadership, service, and activity
record is left blank, this will be interpreted as an answer of NONE.
1. Leadership, school and community activities, service and awards:
List your top five activities or awards by their order of importance to you, with
the most important activity or award first. Describe the activity, your role or
position, and leadership and service demonstrated. Volunteer activities and
athletics may be included. Examples: student government, societies, clubs, offices,
positions, publications, fine arts, civic organizations, honors, academic teams,
JROTC, organizations, band, athletics, etc. Employment, educational preparation
programs, and summer activities are considered elsewhere.
Activity, position,
Grade
Description
accomplishment, or
level
award
1. _________________
9 10 11 12 ____________________________
2. _________________
9 10 11 12 ____________________________
3. _________________
9 10 11 12 ____________________________
4. _________________
9 10 11 12 ____________________________
5. _________________
9 10 11 12 ____________________________
2. Work experience during the school year:
If you have been employed during any high school academic year, please list up
to four jobs here by their order of importance to you, with the most important job
first. Work during summers should be listed under the summer activities section
below.
Specific nature of work
Employer
Approximate Approximate
dates of
number of
employment hours per week
1. _____________________ ____________ __________ ____________
2. _____________________ ____________ __________ ____________
3. _____________________ ____________ __________ ____________
4. _____________________ ____________ __________ ____________
3. Summer activities:
Please identify your most significant activities (e.g., work experience, educational
or leadership enrichment, volunteer programs, research programs, study abroad
programs) in each of the past three summers. Indicate the length of time spent in
each activity. Describe leadership, selection criteria, and benefits you received
from each activity. You may include more than one significant activity per
summer.
Example: Summer prior to 12th grade: work, travel, academic enrichment
program, six weeks
Summer prior to 10th grade
Summer prior to 11th grade
Summer prior to 12th grade:
Personal Statement – For All Freshman Applicants
A Personal Statement is our best means of getting to know you and your best
means of putting your academic performance and activities in the context of your life.
There are no “wrong” answers. When you write your statement, tell us about those
aspects of your life that are not evident from your academic record. Because personal
statements are brief, they usually focus on one aspect of a student’s life. For example,
you could focus on a character-defining moment, a cultural awareness, a challenge
faced, family background or cultural heritage, individual talents, academic
commitment, or extracurricular activities. Tell us what you would like us to know
about you in considering you for admission and/or scholarships.
Please use the space below to provide your personal statement. If you are
attaching additional pages, be sure to put your name and date of birth on the top of the
page. Please limit your answer to fewer than 500 words. If you choose not to provide
a personal statement, please be advised that we will be lacking important information
about you.
https://admissions.arizona.edu/form/11-12/11_12_UA_UG_Application.pdf
Tests
SAT/ACT (Optional)
To submit your scores electronically, write code 4832 (SAT) or code 0096 (ACT)
on the test reservation form. Scores posted on your secondary school transcript are
also acceptable. Applicants may be admitted without test scores, but scores need to be
on file to be considered for scholarships or admission to The Honors College and for
placement into foundation course work at New Student Orientation.
English proficiency
All applicants whose native language is not English must prove college-level
English proficiency. You may satisfy this proficiency requirement by presenting a
TOEFL score of 500 (PBT) or 173 (CBT) or 61 (iBT); or Official IELTS score with a
minimum overall band score of 6.5; or by completing the English program at our
Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at level 70 proficiency.
https://admissions.arizona.edu/international/requirements/
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(124) Clarkson University (Common Application)-2011
(Essay 同 2010)
Deadline:
Fall Admission
December 1
*Early Decision
January 15
Regular Decision
Spring Admission
January 15
Regular Decision
http://www.clarkson.edu/admission/international/undergraduate/index.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
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Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Clarkson U Supplement
Additional Information
How did you first learn about Clarkson University? (Characters available 300)
Tests:
SAT or ACT results
Students for whom English is not their first language are required to submit
TOEFL scores. SAT subject tests are optional.
http://www.clarkson.edu/admission/highschool/undergraduate.html
Recommendation Letters
One Letter of Recommendation from the headmaster or school counselor
Two Letters of Recommendation from teachers
http://www.clarkson.edu/admission/highschool/apply.html
(124) Colorado State University (Common
Application)-2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
For spring semester (January start):
The completed application must be received by October 1.
For fall semester (August start):
The completed application must be received by May 1.
After these dates, applications may be considered on a space available basis for
students who already are in the U.S. on a valid visa, but not later than November 1 for
the spring semester and June 1 for the fall semester.
Please note: online applications must be submitted before 5 p.m. (Mountain) on
the deadline date.
http://admissions.colostate.edu/international/deadlines
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
f. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
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available 1000
Colorado State U Supplement
Explanation
In the course of the admission decision, we note any D or F grades or inconsistent
performance (e.g., wide grade swings, weakness in one subject area, sharp downward
trends) as potential concerns. Please reflect on and explain any grades of D or F or
inconsistent performance in your high school and/or college course work. What
contributed to the circumstances (including your own choices/actions), and what has
been the impact on you? Freshman applicants should also use this space to explain
any discrepancy between GPA and test scores or the completion of a
fifth/post-graduate year. (Characters available 750)
Tests:
SAT I/ ACT (optional but strongly recommended for certain majors)
Applicants to Business, Engineering, Computer Science and Biomedical
Sciences are strongly encouraged to submit official SAT or ACT scores for
consideration for direct admission to one of these competitive majors.
http://admissions.colostate.edu/international/applicationchecklist
English Proficiency
Academic success at Colorado State University requires strong English language
skills. Colorado State requires all students whose first language is not English,
regardless of citizenship, to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency.
Applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
whose first language is English are exempt from this requirement.
While alternative English language proficiency measurements may be considered,
the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International
English Language Testing System) exams are preferred.
To be considered for clear admission, applicants must present strong academic
preparation and a:
minimum TOEFL score of 71 on the IBT or 525 on the PBT OR
minimum IELTS score of 6
To be considered for conditional admission, applicants must present strong
academic preparation and a:
minimum TOEFL score of 45 on the IBT or 450 on the PBT OR
minimum IELTS score of 5
http://admissions.colostate.edu/International/ApplicationChecklist.aspx
Letters of Recommendation
One recommendation from a teacher or school-based counselor is required. You
may submit the Printable Recommendation Form OR a letter of recommendation OR
both.
http://admissions.colostate.edu/international/applicationchecklist
(124) Louisiana State University -2011 (No Essay)
Deadlines
Application deadlines are April 15 for summer or fall semesters and October 1
for the spring semester. All required documents, however, should be sent at least 120
days before the semester starts to allow for processing time, especially if an I-20
immigration form is needed for the student visa application. Processing time may be
extensive for some applications.
http://www.lsu.edu/departments/admissions/StepstoAdmission/International/Require
ments/item17686.html
Writings
The Application for Undergraduate Admission & Scholarships is the application
for all University Freshman Scholarships. The information in this scholarship section
is voluntary and will remain confidential. Your responses in this section may be used
for evaluation purposes in awarding available scholarships. Please note that there are
different criteria for various scholarships and by providing this information you will
enable us to better utilize your overall profile for available scholarships. Failure to
submit the information will not inhibit you from obtaining admission to the university
or from scholarship consideration.
Describe your extra-curricular work, volunteer and community service
experiences below. Include a description of your role or distinguishing
contribution to each activity you list. Avoid using acronyms.
1. List school sponsored activities in order of importance: (performing arts, athletics,
student government, student service organizations, etc.)
Name of Activity
Years
Your Most Outstanding Role or
Participated Contribution
1. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
2. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
3. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
4. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
5. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
2. List out of school activities in order of importance: (community arts, athletics,
scouting, religious, cultural, volunteer services, internships, etc.)
Name of Activity
Years
Your Most Outstanding Role or
Participated Contribution
1. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
2. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
3. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
4. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
5. ___________________ ______
_______________________________
3. Work Experience:
From
To
Employer
Job Description
Hours
(mm/yyyy (mm/yyyy)
per
)
week
1. __/____
__/____
___________ _______________________ _____
2. __/____
__/____
___________ _______________________ _____
3. __/____
__/____
___________ _______________________ _____
4. Awards: (community, school, or other types of activity related awards - ex.
Student of the Year, Valedictorian, volunteer recognition awards, etc.)
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________________
Tests
SAT/ACT
International students who have never attended a post-secondary education
institution will apply as freshmen (first-year students), and must have the equivalent
of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to "B" (3.0 or
better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).
The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary
school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education,
vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.
Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of
education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who
have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or
other types of secondary education beyond the12th year of schooling should submit
the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced
placement university credit.
English Proficiency
An applicant whose native language is not English and/or who has been
educated outside of the U.S. in a country or province where English is not the only
official language must demonstrate proof of English proficiency by submitting either
a TOEFL or an IELTS score.
On the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the following minimum
scores are required for automatic admission:
550 (paper-based exam)
213 (computer-based exam)
79 (internet-based exam)
On the IELTS (International English Language Testing Service), the following
minimum score is required for automatic admission:
6.5
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores are those reported directly to LSU by the respective
testing service at the request of the student.
http://www.lsu.edu/departments/admissions/StepstoAdmission/International/Require
ments/item17686.html
Recommendation Letters
N/A
(124) Ohio University -2011 (Essay 未更新)
Deadlines:
Deadlines for International Applications
The Ohio University academic calendar is based on a quarter system. Three terms,
approximately nine months, comprise the academic year. Each quarter lasts
approximately ten weeks, with another week for final examinations. There is a break
between each quarter, one for winter holidays, and one for spring break. Financial
estimates are provided for one academic year. Students may enroll in summer classes,
but additional fees for classes, room and meals will be incurred.
Entering
Class Start Date
Application and Credentials Priority Date
Quarter
Fall
Early September
February 1
Winter
Early January
September 1
Spring
Early April
December 1
Summer
Mid June
February 1
http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/international/apply.cfm#CP_JUMP_1155353
Writings
目前 International Student 的線上申請還只接受 Spring 2010-2011
(網頁也尚未更新 還是 2009-2010)
(For 2010)
The essay is required for applicants to the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.
Honors Tutorial College (HTC) Applicants must complete the HTC Application
Supplement instead of this essay. If you intend to apply to HTC, return to Page 2 of
this application and verify that you have selected an Honors Tutorial College major.
When you have correctly chosen an HTC major the Application Supplement will
automatically display on page 4 instead of this optional essay.
If there has been a period of six months or longer that you have not been enrolled in
school, please describe your activities during that time.
The essay is optional for all other applicants. If you are submitting an essay, the
kinds of topics that you may wish to address could include describing any
academic challenges you have faced, your preparation for success in your
academic and career objectives, or your involvement in community affairs.
Please complete this section only if you are applying to the Honors Tutorial
College
1.
What are you committed to and how do your commitments influence your
academic expectations and goals?
2.
We expect that one of the reasons you may seek a tutorial education is for the
one-on-one interaction with faculty, but other than that, what interests you about
pursuing a tutorial-based undergraduate education?
3.
Imagine that (for whatever reason) it suddenly becomes impossible for you to
attend college. You are not going to college. Ever. What would you do instead?
And how would you apply your existing knowledge, skills, and experiences in
the service of your alternative pursuits?
4.
What else would you like us to know about you that may not be reflected in the
admission materials that you have submitted?
Tests:
SAT or ACT examination results are required if you want to be considered for
freshman scholarships.
Official TOEFL or IELTS results if available. A score of 550 on the paper-based
TOEFL (with no subscore below 52; TWE score of 5), 213 on the
computer-based TOEFL (with no subscore below 19), 79 on the internet-based
TOEFL (with no subscore below 17) or a score of 6.5 on the IELTS exam (with
no subscore below 6.0) is required for admission to fulltime academic classes.
Students with lower English scores can still be admitted to Ohio University but
will be required to attend classes in the Ohio Program of Intensive English until
the required levels of English proficiency are attained. TOEFL and IELTS
Exams should have been taken within the last 12 months.
Recommendation Letter
Counselor Information Form: for Domestic Freshman Applicants
https://www.applyweb.com/apply/ohiou/
(124) University of St. Thomas -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
The University of St. Thomas has a rolling application deadline. However, to
ensure an accurate and timely process, we would advise international students to
begin the admission process at least one year prior to the time they wish to enter the
University.
Priority consideration for scholarships and admission will be given to students
who apply by the priority deadline.
Priority
Final
Fall term January 15
July 10*
Spring term September 15 December 10*
*Applicants who are transferring an F-1 visa from another U.S. college or
university may be considered for admission after final deadlines.
http://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/international/ugadmreq/deadlines/default.html
Essay
Writing sample
All applicants are required to submit a one- to two-page writing sample. This
writing sample needs to be on one of the topics listed below.
Topics:
1. Discuss a meaningful contribution you have made through involvement in school,
church or community activities.
2. Describe an event, a person or an educational experience that has had a major
impact on your life and why.
http://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/international/ugadmreq/checklist/default.html
Tests
English Proficiency Requirements
Non-native speakers of English are required to have an official report
demonstrating English proficiency that meets one of the options below.
Score reports must be sent to St. Thomas directly from the testing center. Score
reports must not be more than two years old.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report of 80 on the
Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) with sub-scores of 20 on the written and 20 on
the speaking sections. (The St. Thomas TOEFL code is 6110.)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score report of 6.5.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) minimum score report
of 77, and score report must be accompanied by an official letter from the testing
coordinator.
SAT critical reading score of 450.
ACT English score of 19.
IB (International Baccalaureate) Higher Level English score of 4.
AP (College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement) examination in
English Literature/Composition score of 4.
ELS Language Center successful completion of Level 112, and with the
recommendation of academic director.
Bachelor degree from an accredited U.S. college or university (not an online
degree).
Transfer of 28 credits or more from an accredited U.S. college or university, with
the transfer equivalent of UST English 111 and 112, with a grade of B or above in
the course transfer, and with a CGPA of 2.75 or above.
Transfer of one semester or more from an accredited U.S. college or university
with a CGPA of 2.75 or above, and testing out of the ELS Language Center college
placement exam.
Applicants who do not meet any of the above English proficiency
requirements may be offered conditional admission. "Conditional admission" is
offered to applicants whose academic credentials are high enough for admission to St.
Thomas, but who have not met all of St. Thomas's English proficiency requirements
for admission.
http://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/international/ugadmreq/english/default.html
Recommendation Letter
Optional: Letters of recommendation
http://www.stthomas.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/freshman.html
(129) Missouri University of S&T -2011 (有一題 optional
的 Personal Statement)
Deadlines
If you're planning to attend Missouri S&T in the fall, it's a good idea to submit
your application before the December 1 Priority Application Deadline. Meeting
that priority deadline will ensure that you're on the best track for all scholarship,
housing and registration opportunities.
http://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/freshman/admreq.html
Final Application deadline for Fall Semester is June 15. An admission file
should be completed prior to this date.
Final Application deadline for Winter/Spring Semester is November 15.
Final Application deadline for Summer Session is April 1
Essays
Personal Statement (Optional)
You may include a personal statement of 200 words or less, discussing a topic
you wish the admissions committee to review. This statement may include your
educational goals, discussion of personal circumstances, etc.
http://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/international/applyugrd.html
Tests
Standardized Test Scores
A standardized test score (ACT or SAT) is strongly suggested but not required.
http://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/international/applyugrd.html
English Language Requirement
International applicants need to demonstrate a sufficient command of the
English language to pursue a degree here at Missouri S&T. As such, they are required
to complete one of the following:
1. Arrange to take the TOEFL or IELTS and request that their scores be sent directly
to Missouri S&T. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 79 (IBT), or 213
(computer) is required. Individual requirements may vary by academic department.
2. Complete Missouri S&T's Applied Language Institute (IEP) or pass Missouri
S&T's IEP English Language Proficiency Exam. Students may also submit proof of
completion of a US university IEP for consideration of fulfillment of English
language proficiency requirement.
http://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/international/index.html
(129) University of Kentucky -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Deadline for international applicants
Spring (Starting Jan 2011): October 15
Summer I (Starting May 2011): March 1
Summer II (Starting June 2011): March 1
Fall (Starting Aug 2011): May 15
Deadline for domestic freshman
Fall: February 15
Spring: October 15
Summer I: February 15
Summer II: February 15
http://www.uky.edu/Admission/international.htm
http://www.uky.edu/Admission/freshman.htm
Essays
No Essays for International applicants
Essays for Domestic Freshman
1. How can you contribute to diversity? (Please answer in 150 words or less)
2. What obstacles or challenges have you faced or overcome in your life? (Please
answer in 150 words or less)
Tests
SAT I / ACT
Freshman applicants who wish to be considered for academic scholarships or a
major within UK's College of Engineering must also provide official ACT or SAT
results. To order an official score report, please contact:
ACT or (319) 337-1313. UK's school code is 1554.
SAT or (866) 756-7346. UK's school code is 1837.
ACT/SAT SCORES MUST NOT BE OVER 5 YEARS OLD.
English Proficiency
The University of Kentucky accepts official TOEFL and IELTS results. To order
official scores, please contact:
TOEFL UK's Office of Undergraduate Admission TOEFL code is 1234.
IELTS
http://www.uky.edu/Admission/international.htm
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(129) University of Utah -2011 (Essay 同 2010)
Deadlines
Fall Semester (August):
April 1
(Preferred Admissions Application Filing Date for Fall Semester: December 1)
Spring Semester (January):
November 1
Summer Term (May):
March 15
It is recommended that international students apply at least 60 days before the
deadline to allow processing time.
http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/appdownload/UnderGrad.pdf
http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/Inter.htm
Essays
Additional information you consider pertinent/important to this application: A
student may seek special consideration for admission if he/she believes that the
traditional academic measures are not indicative of the student’s potential for
academic success. Students not admitted under the regular admission criteria may be
considered for admission on an exception basis if they have characteristics and/or
talents which will enhance the life and character of the institution. For example,
students who have special talents or are from ethnic minority backgrounds may be
considered for admission under this policy. If you believe such provisions apply to
you, please note the extraordinary characteristics and provide a brief description in the
comments section below (add additional pages if necessary):
http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/appdownload/UnderGrad.pdf
Tests:
SAT I/ ACT
Applicants who attend three or more years and graduate from a U.S. high
school must meet the domestic applicant requirements.
Domestic Freshman Applicants are required to submit ACT scores. Combined SAT
Critical Reading and Math scores are also accepted, although ACT scores are
preferred. The Test Code numbers for requesting test scores to be sent to the
University of Utah are 4274 for the ACT test and 4853 for the SAT test. (The
University of Utah does not use the ACT or SAT Writing Scores.)
http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/appdownload/IntlInfoBrochure.PDF
http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/requirements.html
English Proficiency scores (TOEFL or IELTS only)
Submit Official ACT or SAT Test Scores (Domestic undergraduates only.
Students who have previously completed the TOEFL or IELTS, but have been
outside of the United States for two or more years since taking the examination will
be required to complete a new TOEFL or IELTS exam and meet the minimum
requirements.
TOEFL
A minimum score of 61 iBT (500 pBT) or better for applicants whose first
language is not English (Minimum TOEFL requirement subject to change).
IELTS
A minimum band score of 5.0 or better for applicants whose first language is not
English (Minimum IELTS requirement subject to change).
http://www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/Inter.htm
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(132) Kansas State University -2011
Deadlines
The deadlines for application are:
Fall semester: June 1
Spring semester: October 1
Summer semester: March 1
Students who currently reside in the U.S. may be eligible to apply after these
deadlines.
Please contact the Office of Admissions for additional information
http://www.k-state.edu/admit/intladmreq.htm
Deadlines for scholarship application
November 1 - priority date for high school seniors or incoming freshman students
February 1 - priority date for current students and transfer students
(From online application)
Essays
Scholarship application
To apply for K-State scholarships, fill in the information below. Completing this
scholarship section is free of charge and will not affect your admission application
fee.
You may choose to apply for K-State scholarships at another time, but be sure to
apply before the following dates:
November 1 - priority date for high school seniors or incoming freshman students
February 1 - priority date for current students and transfer students
To receive K-State scholarships you must be admitted to the university.
(From online application)
Activities, honors, and leadership
This information is used to award general K-State scholarships. Please be brief and
abbreviate as necessary.
For example, National Honor Society can be abbreviated as NHS.For example, Phi
Theta Kappa can be abbreviated as PTK.
Please list school, church, and community activities. (You've typed 0 out of
4000 letters available.)
Please list special honors and awards (You've typed 0 out of 4000 letters available.)
Please list leadership roles (offices held, etc.) (You've typed 0 out of 4000 letters
available.)
(From online application)
Tests
English language proficiency documentation
You do not have to show proof of English proficiency to be admitted to K-State.
However, you must show proof of English proficiency before enrolling in academic
classes. You can prove English proficiency by taking K-State’s English Proficiency
Test (EPT) upon arrival. Students who do not want to take the EPT still must show
English proficiency before enrolling in academic classes.
Admission to K-State’s architecture, interior architecture and product design,
landscape architecture, wildlife and outdoor enterprise management, and interior
design programs is selective and requires you to prove English proficiency before
being admitted. All admission materials, including proof of English proficiency, must
be received prior to February 1 in the year of your intended entry term for these
programs.
If you would like to prove your English proficiency before you arrive on campus and
want a waiver from the English Proficiency Test (EPT), you will need to provide one
of the following items as proof of English proficiency:
1. iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) - Overall score of 79
2. IELTS – Overall score of 6.5
3. ACT English subscore of 23
4. SAT verbal scores of 530
5. PTE Pearson Test of English - Overall Score of 53
6. Eiken (Pre-1 Score)
7. Four years in a U.S. high school with grades of C or better in all college
preparatory courses
http://www.k-state.edu/admit/intladmreq.htm
http://www.k-state.edu/oip/intlpreadmit/languageproficiency.htm
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(132) Oklahoma State University -2011
Deadlines
Apply early: Applying early gives you more time to secure a student visa and to
make arrangements to arrive on campus before classes begin. While Oklahoma State
University accepts applications on a rolling basis, we suggest the following dates to
allow you plenty of time to make accommodations:
Semester You Wish to Attend OSU:
Application Submission Date:
Summer Semester
March 1
Fall Semester
May 15
Spring Semester
October 1
Scholarship deadlines
If you are entering during the fall term, the priority deadline for the scholarship
consideration is February 1, if you are entering during the spring term, the priority
consideration date is October 15.
http://union.okstate.edu/iss/Documents/INTERNATIONALFRESHMAN.pdf
http://union.okstate.edu/iss/Documents/InternationalUndergraduateApplication.pdf
Essay
Essays
Students who are below the standard freshman requirements or exceptional
freshman and transfer students who wish to compete for departmental scholarship
awards should answer all questions below. These seven questions are used for both
admission and scholarship opportunities. Please limit your answers to 100 words per
question. Attach all answers and enclose with your application.
Following questions are used for both admission and scholarship opportunities.
Please limit your answers to 100 words.
1. Describe examples of your leadership experience in or out of school where you
have significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to
group efforts over time.
2. Describe any of your special interests and how you have developed knowledge in
these areas
3. Describe any of your special interests and how you have developed knowledge in
these areas
4. Explain what you have done to make your community a better place to live. Give
examples of specific projects in which you have been involved over time.
5. Articulate the academic and professional goals you have established for yourself
and your efforts to accomplish these.
6. How would you describe yourself, your strengths, and what makes you a good
candidate for admission and scholarships?
7. How would you describe yourself, your strengths, and what makes you a good
candidate for admission and scholarships?
Honors and Activities
Briefly describe your leadership responsibilities, honors received and
activities. Please indicate organization name, responsibilities, grade (9, 10, 11, 12)
or College(FR,SO,JR,SR). Limit to 500 words each.
Title and Award Description:
Activities:
http://union.okstate.edu/iss/Documents/InternationalUndergraduateApplication.pdf
Scholarship Application
Following questions are used for both admission and scholarship opportunities. Please
limit your answers to 100 words.
Describe examples of your leadership experience in or out of school where you have
significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts
over time.
Describe any of your special interests and how you have developed knowledge in
these areas
Describe the most significant academic or personal challenge you have faced, and the
steps you have taken to address this challenge, and what you have learned about
yourself
Explain what you have done to make your community a better place to live. Give
examples of specific projects in which you have been involved over time.
Articulate the academic and professional goals you have established for yourself and
your efforts to accomplish these.
How would you describe yourself, your strengths, and what makes you a good
candidate for admission and scholarships?
Describe the subject(s) you found challenging in high school or your previous college
work. Why were these course(s) challenging for you? What steps did you take to
insure your success in the course(s)?
Honors and activities(Optional)
Briefly describe your leadership responsibilities, honors received and activities.
Please indicate Orgnization name,responsibilities,grade(9,10,11,12) or
College(FR,SO,JR,SR).Limit to 500 words each.
Title and Award Description:
Activities:
(From online application)
Test
Students Graduating from a High School or Secondary Institution OUTSIDE of
the US
To be admitted as a freshman in good standing you must satisfy all of the following
academic requirements:
• Achieve the equivalent of an unweighted GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), OR achieve a
24 on the ACT or 1090 on the SAT**** (24 is the composite score on the ACT which
consists of the average of English, Math, Reading and Science subscores; the 1090 on
the SAT store consists of the critical reading and math sections only, the writing
portion is not included).
Please note: Participation in the ACT or SAT is optional for international freshman
educated outside the US. Students educated outside the US wishing to compete for
academic scholarships as freshman should take either exam.
OSU understands that the grading systems abroad are different from the U.S.
patterned grading system. International Students & Scholars reserves the right to
assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when
calculating the equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.
Freshman who have not taken the SAT or ACT prior to their arrival on campus
will be required to take the COMPASS placement test prior to registration for
any course work at OSU.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Evidence of English language proficiency is REQUIRED for all applicants for whom
English is a second language.
Additional documentation from your educational institution may be required.
Applicants can show evidence of proficiency by achieving the following minimum
scores on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International
English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams. Scores over two years old by the
beginning of the term you wish to enter are not acceptable unless you have been
attending school in the US since the test date.
• 500 for a paper-based TOEFL or
• 61 for internet based TOEFL or
• 6.0 for an IELTS exam
http://union.okstate.edu/iss/Documents/INTERNATIONALFRESHMAN.pdf
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(132) Temple University -2011
Deadlines
Application deadlines
Freshman: March 1 for fall semester, November 1 for spring semester.
(New students can only begin their studies at Temple during a fall or spring semester.)
The Application Decision Process
If we receive an incomplete application from you (missing some required elements),
we will either send you a card indicating what is missing or we may contact you via
email. When all required documents have been received and your application is
complete, we will make an admissions decision and send you a decision letter as soon
as possible, usually within four weeks. We begin sending decisions by global priority
mail for the fall semester in January, and for the spring semester in November. All
decisions are made by professional admissions staff members and reviewed by the
associate director, who consider secondary school and, if applicable, college grades,
TOEFL results, other test scores, your written essay, letters of recommendation and
other relevant documentation.
http://www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/documents/2010_2011InternationalApplic
ationFbUPDATED2.21.pdf
Essay
Academic Honors and Extracurricular Activities
Briefly describe any academic honors, awards, extracurricular activities, work, public
service experience, or achievements in secondary school or college
Essay
Please print or type an essay of 250 to 400 words that tells us more about you. Some
suggestions include personal experiences or circumstances that have been important
to your personal or academic development; issues that you feel strongly about;
personal, educational and career goals; or any other information that you would like
the Admissions Committee to know as we review your application.
http://www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/documents/2010_2011InternationalApplic
ationFbUPDATED2.21.pdf
Personal Statement
Imagine you have graduated from Temple University. You are preparing to attend
your 10-year reunion, and the alumni office has asked you to write a one-page essay
about your personal and professional accomplishments since graduation. What would
yours say? OR Please tell us more about yourself. Relate one or more experiences or
circumstances that have contributed to your personal and/or academic development. If
you have been out of school for a year or longer, please discuss your activities during
that period of time.( Your answer can be up to 32,000 characters long.)
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
We recommend (but do not require) that non-native English speakers take the
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I: Reasoning Test) or American College Test (ACT).
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL/IELTS
Requirements for undergraduate applicants:
Paper-based test: 550 minimum
Computer-based test: 213 minimum
Internet-based test: 79 minimum
You should indicate on the TOEFL registration form that you want your scores sent
directly to Temple.
Requirement for undergraduate applicants: 6.0 minimum
http://www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/documents/2010_2011InternationalApplic
ationFbUPDATED2.21.pdf
Recommendation Letters
Recommendations from a counselor, teacher, headmaster or other academic official
who is familiar with all or some of your academic coursework are recommended,
but not required.
http://www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/documents/2010_2011InternationalApplic
ationFbUPDATED2.21.pdf
(132) University of Arkansas - Fayetteville -2011(同
2010)
Deadlines
The following dates should be remembered as the deadline for application materials.
All supporting documents must be filed and all required tests must be taken by these
dates in order for the applicant to be considered for admission.
For Fall Semester enrollment: May 31 (April 1 for overseas graduate applicants)
For Spring Semester enrollment: October 1
For Summer Session enrollment*: March 1
* Undergraduate students who wish to attend the University as visiting students for
the Summer only must submit a completed application form, a $50.00 application fee,
an official TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) / 213 (computer-based) / 79
(internet-based) or IELTS and a letter of good standing from their host institution.
http://iao.uark.edu/deadlines.html
Deadlines for scholarship applications
Scholarships are highly competitive and consideration is available only for students
planning to enter in Fall terms. Scholarship consideration is not available for those
students planning to enter in a Spring term.
The deadline to apply for scholarships is February 1, but applying early is critical
in order to have maximum consideration. It is important to submit your
application for admission to the University, all supporting documents and official test
scores (especially SAT) far in advance of the scholarship deadline. You must apply
separately for scholarships by going to the Office of Scholarships website at
http://scholarships.uark.edu/.
Scholarship applications are not held until February 1 to be reviewed all at the same
time; rather, scholarships are awarded at periodic intervals to qualifying candidates
upon review and approval by the Scholarship Committee. Therefore, not all
qualifying students who apply by February 1 may be awarded a scholarship if
funding runs out. If you are an outstanding student with high test scores and
excellent grades, we encourage you to apply early for admission and scholarships.
http://iao.uark.edu/scholarships.html
Essay
Essay
Prepare and enclose your essay stating your purpose for attending the University of
Arkansas and your educational objectives.
http://iao.uark.edu/undergraduate.html
Scholarship applications
Imagine you are writing your memoir. Include one specific incident from that memoir
that reveals something compelling about you as a person who loves to learn (600
word maximum). This essay is required for scholarship consideration.
(From online application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Applicants whose native language is not English must present satisfactory scores on
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, our institution code is 6866) or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For admission requirements,
the University of Arkansas defines a satisfactory score on the TOEFL as:
550 (paper-based TOEFL) / 79 (internet-based TOEFL) and above, or
6.5 on the IELTS and above
The test must have been taken within two years immediately preceding the requested
semester of admission and be valid at the time of enrollment. No other measures of
English proficiency are accepted by the University of Arkansas for the purpose
of gaining admission.
TOEFL / IELTS Alternative for Undergraduate Applicants
If a conditionally admitted undergraduate student has spent at least one 9-week term
enrolled in the Spring International Language Center, has reached level 5 or 6 with a
B average and has the recommendation of the Director of Spring International, that
student can proceed to academic enrollment in the next available term.
Both graduate and undergraduate students recommended for admission by alternative
or Committee petition must enroll in any EASL (English As a Second Language)
courses recommended/required.
http://iao.uark.edu/englproficient.html
SAT/ACT
Have ACT or SAT scores sent (required only for scholarship applicants, athletes,
and those applying for a major in Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, or Architecture).
http://iao.uark.edu/undergraduate.html
Recommendation Letter
Have a letter of recommendation sent from a teacher, counselor, or headmaster.
http://iao.uark.edu/undergraduate.html
(136) DePaul University-2011
Deadlines
We recommend you apply by February 1st for Priority/Regular admission or by
November 15 for Early Action Program admission. Applications are considered on
a space available basis until August 15 by rolling notification. (Applications to The
Theatre School must be submitted by January 15th. Notification of Music and
Theatre admission decisions will be made in late March.)
Undergraduate students with international credentials are encouraged to apply as far
in advance as possible. The deadline for undergraduate applicants with international
credentials is two months prior to the desired entry term. Applications are reviewed
upon receipt of all required documentation and applicants are notified in writing of
the admission decision. Please note that it takes approximately 4-6 weeks to receive
an admission decision once all application materials are received, so please plan
accordingly.
http://www.depaul.edu/admission/instructions/instructionsFIRST_YEAR.htm
Essay
The following questions provide an opportunity for you to tell us more about yourself.
If you would like to submit your application immediately, you are welcome to prepare
your essay response(s) in a separate document and forward the response(s) via email
to admission@depaul.edu.
Essays
Essay Question 1: Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or
work experiences in the space below (150 words or fewer).
Essay Question 2: Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your
choice or on one of the options listed below. Please indicate your topic by checking
the appropriate box. This personal essay helps us become acquainted with you as a
person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data. It
will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself.
Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.
A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community or an encounter that demonstrated the impact of diversity to you.
Topic of your choice.
(From online application)
Tests
Proof of English language competency
All students educated outside the US, regardless of their legal status, must submit
proof of English proficiency. You can prove your English proficiency by submitting
any of the tests below:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 80, no section lower than 17 (internet based
TOEFL), 213 (computer-based TOEFL) or 550 (paper based TOEFL). DePaul
University's institutional code is 1165. You can access information about the
TOEFL test & register at www.toefl.org
- A minimum IELTS score of 6.5. To learn about the IELTS test and register to
take the test, please visit www.ielts.org
- A minimum SAT verbal score of 500. To learn more about the SAT test, please
visit www.collegeboard.com
- A minimum ACT score of 18 on the Reading section, and 20 on the English
section. To learn more about the ACT test, please visit www.act.org
http://international.depaul.edu/Admission/Admission/HowToApply/Freshman/index.a
sp
Please note that TOEFL cannot be waived for any applicant educated in a country
where the native language is not officially recognized as English. Waivers will not be
granted to international applicants/non-native speakers on the basis of the following:
education at a non-US school where English was the "language of instruction," US
employment or US residency alone, completion of an ESL program alone. TOEFL
may be waived (upon receipt of an official transcript) if an international applicant has
completed the equivalent of DePaul's English 103 and 104 with a grade of C or better
at an accredited institution in the US. TOEFL may also be waived for freshmen
applicants who receive a 500 or higher on the verbal section of the SAT, or 18 on the
reading and 20 on the English sections of the ACT.US.
http://www.depaul.edu/admission/instructions/instructionsFIRST_YEAR.htm
Conditional Admission
Students applying for certain programs who receive a TOEFL score below the
minimum requirement and who meet all other requirements for admission to an
academic program may be granted conditional admission. Students will be required to
enroll in DePaul's English Language Academy (ELA) for at least one term and receive
a minimum score of 550 on the ELA-administered paper-based TOEFL before
registering for academic classes.
Recommendation Letter
N/A
(136) Seton Hall University (Common
Application)-2011
Deadlines
Our priority application deadlines for freshmen applicants are March 1 for fall and
December 1 for spring. For transfer students, priority deadlines are June 1 for fall and
December 1 for spring. Our early action deadline is November 15 - this guarantees a
decision by December 30. A general rule in applying for college is that the earlier you
apply, the earlier you will receive a decision.
Scholarship Deadlines
Seton Hall offers a wide variety of scholarships and accepted students are
automatically considered for University scholarships.
Applicants are automatically considered for many scholarships. For the others, the
deadlines vary between November 15 and January 15. For a complete list of
scholarships and deadlines click here.
http://www.shu.edu/applying/undergraduate/frequently-asked-questions.cfm
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
g. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
h. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
i. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
j. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
k. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
l. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Seton Hall Supplement
No Supplemental Essay.
(From online application)
Tests
TOEFL
To be accepted to Seton Hall University, students must have a 550 (paper-based), 213
(computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) TOEFL score. If an applicant does not meet
this requirement, he or she may gain provisional acceptance with placement into
Seton Hall's English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Students who
successfully complete our ESL program can begin to study regular University course
work and fully matriculate into a degree-seeking program.
http://www.shu.edu/applying/undergraduate/apply/international.cfm
SAT/ACT
Have your official ACT or SAT test scores sent to Seton Hall.
http://www.shu.edu/applying/undergraduate/apply/common-application.cfm
Recommendation Letter
Seton Hall requires two letters of recommendation - one from a guidance counselor
and one from a teacher/coach/director. If you would like to submit additional
recommendations you may; but it will not affect your application standing. Transfer
students with more than 24 credits do not need to submit letters of recommendation.
http://www.shu.edu/applying/undergraduate/frequently-asked-questions.cfm
(136) University of La Verne (Common
Application)-2011
Deadlines
Priority deadlines for freshman candidates are February 1 for the Fall Semester and
December 1 for the Spring Semester. Since La Verne operates on a rolling admission
basis, applications received after the priority deadlines will be considered as space
permits. La Verne subscribes to the National Candidate’s Reply Date of May 1 (for
fall semester) and does not require advance payment or confirmation of intent to
enroll prior to this date.
http://laverne.edu/admission/undergraduate/admission-process/
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
m. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
n. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
o. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
p. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
q. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
r. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
University of La Verne Supplement
No Supplemental Essay.
(From online application)
Tests
SAT I/ACT
The applicant must have an official SAT I or ACT score report sent from the
appropriate testing agency or a score reported on the official transcript.
Proof of English Proficiency
Applicants must establish minimum proficiency in English by submitting one of the
following:
An international or special-center TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) score of at least 500 (paper-based test) or 173 (computer-based test).
A SAT verbal score of 480 or above.
A score of 3.0 or above on the La Verne English Proficiency Test.
32 semester hours or more of transferable credit, including a C or better in the
equivalent of ENG 110.
Completion of English 112 at the ELS Language Center.
Recommendation Letters
One letter of recommendation from a school official where the applicant is currently
enrolled or has most recently attended. Recommendation forms are included with the
application.
http://laverne.edu/admission/international/
(139) Hofstra University (Common Application)-2011
Deadlines
International Applicant
Hofstra has a rolling admission policy. International students are considered for both
September and January admission. Applicants are encouraged to apply by August 1
for admission in September, and December 1 for January admission.
Prospective students should complete Hofstra's International Student online
application form. All other necessary documentation (including a completed
"Financial Verification Form") must be sent to Hofstra University, Office
of Undergraduate Admission, 100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. Be sure
to include each item that appears on the application checklist.
International applicants must provide Hofstra with all final transcripts so that any
advanced standing credit can be determined. For example, advanced standing may
be awarded for the I.B., the Abitur, "A" level examinations, and other
upper-secondary school certificates.
Please note: All records must be accompanied by English translations.
http://www.hofstra.edu/Admission/adm_apply_firstyear.html
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
s. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
t. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
u. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
v. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
w. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
x. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Hofstra University Supplements
Additional Information
Why are you applying to Hofstra University? (Characters available 500)
To what other colleges/universities are you applying for? (Characters available
500)
(From online application)
Tests
TOEFL
English Language Placement
The TOEFL is used to establish English language placement and not as an admission
criterion. Undergraduate applicants who meet Hofstra’s required academic criteria are
considered for admission.
While Hofstra seeks applicants with scores of 550 or better on the TOEFL, 213 or
better on the computerized TOEFL, and 80 or better on the Internet-based TOEFL,
others with appropriate academic credentials are encouraged to apply.
Once enrolled, international undergraduate students are required to take a written
examination administered by Hofstra’s English Language Program and have an
interview with an ELP staff member prior to course registration. Students are then
advised to take appropriate courses.
http://www.hofstra.edu/Admission/adm_international_language_concerns.html
SAT: optional
http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/interstudent_app.pdf
Recommendation Letters
None
(139) New Jersey Institute of Technology -2011(同
2010)
Deadlines
International Students
If you're a citizen of a foreign country and aren't living in the United States as a
permanent resident, you should apply as an international student. If you're an
international student transferring from another post-secondary institution, you'll need
to fulfill both the requirements on this page and those for transfer students.
Dates & Deadlines
Because NJIT employs rolling admissions, your application will be evaluated as soon
as your file is complete.
Because international applications take longer to process, we recommend that you
start submitting your materials at least six months before the beginning of the
semester you hope to start in.
There are also final cutoff dates for each semester, by which all the application
requirements must be completed:
Fall semester: April 1
Spring semester: October 15
http://www.njit.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/internationalstudents.php
Essay
Essays
How did you learn about NJIT and why are you applying for admission? (maximum
3000 characters)
(From online application)
Tests
Admission Criteria
SAT/ACT
Standardized test scores: We'll consider SAT scores (from the old or new version) or
ACT scores, using the "math + critical reading" composite. We'll use the highest
scores provided, even if they aren't from your most recent testing.
We collect the new writing-sample scores, but they won't affect our evaluation of
your overall admissions packet. SAT II scores aren't required for any major.
The average composite SAT score for our enrolling freshmen is 1140. If your score is
below 1000, we recommend that you retake the test to try to raise it.
TOEFL/IELTS
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) is required of all applicants whose first language is
not English. The minimum score required is 79 for the Internet-based TOEFL exam,
213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, or 550 for the paper TOEFL exam or 6.0
for the IELTS exam. In addition, you'll take a placement test in English composition
when you arrive on campus.
http://www.njit.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/internationalstudents.php
Recommendation Letters
Freshmen and Transfer applicants are not required to submit letters of
recommendation; however, you may submit any supporting materials that you feel
will enhance your chances for admission to NJIT.
http://njit.intelliresponse.com/undergrad/index.jsp?requestType=NormalRequest&sou
rce=4&id=621&question=Do+you+require+letters+of+recommendation
(139) New School University -2011
(139) Oregon State University -2011(Essay 未更新)
Deadlines
Deadlines of Scholarships Application
Applicants who wish to be considered for the International Provost Scholarship or
International Cultural Service Program scholarship (awarded Fall term), must submit
a complete application by Feb. 1, 2011.
http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/requirements.html
(143) Arizona State University - Main Campus -2011(同
2010; No Essay)
Deadlines
Preferential Application Deadlines
You must submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission, along with the
application fee, by the deadline specified for each semester. In order to expedite the
evaluation of your application, also submit official transcripts, test scores and
supporting credentials immediately.
Spring Semester 2011-Preferential application deadline is Oct. 1, 2010.
Fall Semester 2011-Preferential application deadline is May 1, 2011.
Space is limited in some programs and admission to these programs is more
competitive.
Apply by Apr. 1, 2011 for scholarship consideration.
International students who have been admitted for the fall semester may begin
attending classes as early as summer session.
Summer Sessions 2011-Preferential application deadline is Feb. 1, 2011.
Applications for summer admission which arrive after Feb. 1, 2011, will be reviewed
for admission for fall 2011.
International students who are in the U.S. and who are admitted for fall 2011 as
full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates will also be eligible to enroll for summer
2011. Apply as early as possible to allow time for all documentation and processes to
be completed.
Deadlines for Scholarships Application
New American University Scholarship for International Students
ASU offers a limited number of New American University Scholarships for highly
qualified international students (F-1 and J-1 visa status) who are non-immigrant,
nonresident and degree seeking. In order to be considered for this competitive
scholarship, all admission application documents must be on file with ASU by April 1,
2011 for the fall 2011 semester. There is no separate scholarship application to
complete. For information concerning scholarships deadline and requirements, please
visit the scholarship posting or e-mail asuinternational@asu.edu.
http://global.asu.edu/future/undergrad
Essay
None
Tests
SAT/ACT
International students do not need to take the ACT or SAT tests for admission;
however, they may be required for entrances into some ASU schools/colleges.
TOEFL/IELTS
Applicants whose native language is not English (identified by the U.S. Department
of State Bureau of Public Affairs) must provide evidence of English language
proficiency. The English proficiency requirement may be fulfilled by meeting one of
the following:
Minimum score of 500 (paper-based), 173 (computer-based), or 61
(internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The
ASU Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering require 550 (paper-based), 213
(computer-based) or 79 (internet-based).
Minimum overall band of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 on the International
English Language Testing System (IELTS). The ASU Ira A. Fulton Schools of
Engineering require a score of 6.5.
Minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) of 53.
Exceptions to the English (TOEFL/IELTS) Requirement:
Applicants who have completed their junior and senior years in a U.S. high school
with SAT Verbal score of 550 or ACT English score of 23.
Applicants who have completed a minimum of 48 transferable semester credits
including six credits of freshman English composition at a U.S. college or
university with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Applicants holding a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college
or university.
Applicants who have completed four years of high school in a U.S. high school.
These applicants are subject to high school competency requirements.
The TOEFL is not required for admission for applicants who have successfully
completed the Advanced 2 level of the American English and Culture Program
(AECP) at Arizona State University.
Conditional Admission
ASU may offer conditional undergraduate admission to international applicants who
meet the aptitude requirement but whose TOEFL and IELTS does not meet the
minimum English language proficiency requirement. Through conditional admission,
students must first successfully complete the appropriate level English language
course at ASU's American English and Culture Program (AECP) before being allowed
to enroll in university courses.
Conditional Admission Test Scores
Minimum test score required to be eligible for conditional admission for international
undergraduate applicants who are academically qualified to be admitted to ASU, but
do not meet the English requirement:
TOEFL - Paper
430 - 497
TOEFL - Computer
133 - 170
TOEFL - iBT
47 - 60
IELTS
4.5 - 5.9
PTE
34 - 52
http://global.asu.edu/future/undergrad
Recommendation Letters
None
(143) George Mason University - 2011
Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
FALL SEMESTER
Nonbinding early action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1
Deadline for scholarship consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 1
Last day to submit a paper application. . . . . . . . December 1
Final freshman deadline (online application only). . . . January 15
October 15 for spring (January) semester
http://admissions.gmu.edu/documents/FreshmanApplication.pdf
Essay
Personal Statement
In approximately 250 words, tell us about the most personally significant
contribution you have made to a community through your participation in one of
the activities you listed under ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP on this
application. This personal statement is required. Since you are applying online,
you must submit your statement with this application in the space
provided.(Characters left in your response 4000)
If you wish to be considered for Mason's Honors College, the University Scholars
Program, or scholarships at Mason, you must submit an additional essay. In
approximately 750 words, describe an experience that you found particularly
challenging including what you learned about your strengths, weaknesses, and
goals as a result. If you had to relive the experience, what would you have done
differently? You must submit your essay with this application in the space
provided. (Characters left in your response 4000)
If you completed High School more than 5 years ago, please submit a copy of
your resume in the space provided. (Characters left in your response 4000)
Video Essay:(Optional)
Submit a video essay that you would like to be considered as part of your freshman
application. In 2 minutes or less address: Why is Mason the right school for you?
By submitting a video you acknowledge that you understand this process is an
optional piece of the admission application; and that you give permission for your
video to be viewed by the admissions committee and potentially selected for public
viewing.
Please proceed to the following link to submit your video essay
http://videos.masonmetro.com.
(You can submit your video essay once your freshmen application has been
submitted.)
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
All international applicants are required to submit an SAT I or ACT exam score as
part of their application for admission. Official scores must be sent directly from
College Board or ACT. Mason’s SAT testing code is 5827 and our ACT testing code
is 4357.
If you believe you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from
submitting a satisfactory SAT I or ACT exam score, please contact the Office of
Admissions directly at world@gmu.edu. While all applicants are required to submit
standardized test scores, we understand that some students may have limited access to
testing facilities and we will consider each individual situation on a case-by-case
basis.
TOEFL/IELTS
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you are required to submit proof of English
language proficiency, regardless of citizenship. English may be considered your
native language if it is the ONLY official language of your home country and the
primary language spoken in your home.
The following documents may be submitted to meet the Mason English Proficiency
requirement:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 88 or
higher on the internet-based exam, 230 or higher on the computer-based exam,
and 570 or higher on the paper-base exam. Scores must be sent directly to Mason
from ETS and can not be more than two years old. Our testing code is 5827.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum score of
6.5 on the academic exam. Scores must be sent to Mason directly from the
testing agency.
SAT I Critical Reading/ACT-English: A minimum score of 450 or higher on
the SAT I critical reading section or an ACT-English score of 20 or higher.
Official scores must be sent directly from College Board or ACT. Mason’s SAT
testing code is 5827 and our ACT testing code is 4357.
Conditional Admission may be available for applicants who do not meet our
minimum English proficiency requirements but are otherwise academically qualified
for admission. An offer of conditional admission means that once you have met one
of our English proficiency requirements, we re-evaluate our decision and offer you
full admission to an academic program. Conditionally admitted students may apply to
our English Language Institute (ELI) and study English at Mason. Students who
complete the highest level of study at ELI and receive an appropriate recommendation
for advancement to academic studies will be considered as having met our English
Proficiency requirement.
http://admissions.gmu.edu/global/intlAdmissionRequirementsFreshman.asp
Recommendation Letters
Mason only requires recommendations for Score Optional applicants.
Additional requirements for Score Optional applicants only:
Completion of the Secondary School Report
http://admissions.gmu.edu/documents/SecondarySchoolReport.pdf by your
guidance counselor indicating your class rank. If your school system does not
rank, the Mason Secondary School Report form offers an Alternative Class Rank.
One letter of recommendation from a teacher in an academic subject. To
expedite processing of your file, please use the Recommendation link in the left
navigation bar to submit the teacher name and email address.
If you are not applying through the Score Optional program, Mason will accept up
to 2 recommendations if you choose to have them submitted.
We prefer recommendations from teachers/faculty members who can comment on
your academic talent and potential, or alternatively from employers, supervisors, or
others who are able to comment on your professional and educational goals and
potential.
(From online application)
(143) Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Newark – 2011
Deadlines
Fall Semester /September 2011 Admission
Student Type and
Application Due
Candidate’s Reply
Online Decision**
Action
Date* +
Date
First Year, Early
November 1, 2010 January 31, 2011
May 1, 2011
Action^
First Year, Regular
December 1, 2010 February 28, 2011 May 1, 2011
Action
All Transfer
February1, 2011
April 15, 2011
May 1, 2011
^ Applying to Rutgers by our fall early action date does not restrict students from
applying to other colleges or universities, and Rutgers early action decisions are not
binding.
* Required credentials are due within two weeks of the Application Due Date. (For
more information, please see the credentials required of first year applicants or the
credentials required of transfer applicants.) The "Your Rutgers Status" site displays
updates as required credentials are received.
+ Students may apply after due dates have passed. However, students who apply
after the due dates or whose files remain incomplete after due dates for credentials
submission have passed will be withdrawn from admissions consideration if their
school(s) of application meet enrollment goals before University Undergraduate
Admissions reviews their applications.
** Admissions decisions will be posted online via "Your Rutgers Status" no later
than this date.
http://www.admission.rutgers.edu/ApplyNow/ApplicationsAndTheBasics/WhenToAp
ply.aspx#2
Essay
Personal Essay
Required Essay: Rutgers University is a vibrant community of people with a wide
variety of backgrounds and experiences. How would you benefit from and contribute
to such an environment? Consider variables such as your talents, travels, leadership
activities, volunteer services, and cultural experiences. Only personal essays
submitted via our website will be considered. You may enter a maximum of 3800
characters including spaces.
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Submit SAT/ACT Scores
You DO NOT have to submit SAT or ACT scores if you meet ONE of the following
conditions:
You graduated from high school before 2009 and are applying for Spring 2011 or
Fall 2011 admission.
You have finished secondary school and have subsequently completed 12 or more
college credits with final course grades available by the Early Action Date.
All other applicants MUST submit official SAT or ACT scores. Scores MUST be
sent directly from the testing agency to Rutgers. Please note the following:
Unofficial test scores CANNOT be accepted.
When requesting your scores, use our SAT code of 2765 or our ACT code of 2592.
The ACT score MUST include the writing component.
http://admissions.newark.rutgers.edu/freshman_intl.html
TOEFL/IELTS
English Language Requirement
Rutgers accepts ANY of the following standardized tests to determine the English
proficiency of its international applicants:
1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
An official TOEFL score is acceptable for applicants whose secondary schooling has
been outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal language,
regardless of U.S. residency status.
Your official TOEFL score report MUST be from a test taken within the past two
years.
Your test score MUST be submitted directly to us from the testing service.
1. Acceptable scores for College of Nursing applicants are 600+ on the paper
and pencil test, 250+ on the computer-based test, or 100+ on the
Internet-based test.
2. Acceptable scores for applicants to ALL other schools are 550+ on the
paper and pencil test, 213+ on the computer-based test, or 79+ on the
Internet-based test.
The Rutgers TOEFL code is 2765.
2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
An official IELTS academic score is acceptable for applicants whose secondary
schooling has been outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal
language, regardless of U.S. residency status.
Your official IELTS score report MUST be from a test taken within the past two
years.
Your test score MUST be submitted directly to us from the testing service.
1. A score of 7 or higher on either the academic paper and pencil test or the
academic computer-based test is acceptable for our New Brunswick and
Camden campuses.
2. A score of 6 or higher is acceptable for our Newark campus.
3. Michigan English Assessment Battery (MELAB)
An official MELAB score is acceptable for applicants whose secondary schooling has
been outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal language,
regardless of U.S. residency status.
Your official MELAB score report MUST be from a test taken within the past two
years.
Your test score MUST be submitted directly to us from the testing service.
The minimum acceptable score is 82 for our New Brunswick and Camden campuses
and 76 for our Newark campus.
4. Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)
An official PTE score is acceptable for applicants whose secondary schooling has
been outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal language,
regardless of U.S. residency status.
Your official PTE score report MUST be from a test taken within the past two years.
Your test score MUST be submitted directly to us from the testing service.
http://admissions.newark.rutgers.edu/freshman_intl.html
Recommendation Letters
Letters of recommendation are not used for admissions consideration. Our
application provides multiple opportunities for applicants to describe their
accomplishments, activities, community service, and personal experiences.
http://www.admission.rutgers.edu/ApplyNow/MoreForFirstYearApplicants/Required
Credentials.aspx#9
(143) St. John's University – 2011
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for international students is May 1 for the fall semester and
November 1 for the spring semester. Please be advised that certain undergraduate and
graduate majors have earlier deadlines.
http://www.stjohns.edu/admission/international/deadlines.stj
Essay
Personal Statement/Essay and Resume of Activities
Although this is optional*, we'd like to learn just a little bit more about you. Please
submit a short personal statement of 250 words or less on one of the topics listed
below.
1. What motivates you? We'd like to know what activities you really enjoy. Do they
tie in with any career goals? Have you won any awards or honors?
2. Don't reinvent the wheel. You have the option to submit a graded essay from your
senior year.
* We reserve the right to ask for an essay at a later date if needed for an admission
decision.
For Pharm.D. applicants, please submit a brief 250-word essay discussing your
reasons for choosing a career in pharmacy and why you are applying to St. John's
University. Please also include a your resume.
(From online application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
For TOEFL the minimum internet score for admission is 61. Between 61 and 99
students will be asked to take an English Language Placement exam when they
arrive on campus. A score over 100 fully qualifies the student as English
proficient.
For IELTS the minimum score is 5.0
SAT
The SAT is only required if an international student would like to be considered
for academic scholarship.
SAT Optional unless applicant is applying for the Pharmacy or Actuarial
Science program
http://www.stjohns.edu/admission/international/faq/applyundergrad.stj
Recommendation Letters
One Recommendation (Guidance Counselor or Teacher)
Pharm.D. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation; one must be
from a science or math teacher. Download forms below.
3. Letter of Recommendation form
4. Letter of Recommendation form (Pharm.D.)
(From online application)
(143) State University of New York - Albany (Common
Application)– 2011
Deadlines
Freshman Deadlines
Early Action Application Deadline - November 15
Regular Admission Application Deadline - March 1
Financial Aid Priority Filing Date - March 15
Enrollment Deposit Deadline - May 1
http://www.albany.edu/admissions/dates.php
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
y. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
z. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
aa. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
bb. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
cc. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
dd. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
University at Albany, State University of New York Supplement
No Supplemental Essays
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
SAT/ACT scores are not required, only optional for overseas students.
http://www.albany.edu/admissions/step_international.php#Freshman2
TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL & IELTS Requirements
TOEFL: Internet-based test: 79
Computer-based test: 213
Paper-based test: 550
IELTS: 6.0 band score
If you do not meet the TOEFL or IELTS requirements, you might consider the
Intensive English Language Program. The Intensive English Language Program
(IELP) is a multi-level, personalized program designed to improve the skills of those
for whom English is a second language. It is intended especially for serious students
who plan to seek admission to an American college or university or who wish to
improve their English for business, personal or professional reasons.
http://www.albany.edu/admissions/international_requirements.php
Recommendation Letters
One letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor
http://www.albany.edu/admissions/step_international.php
(143) University of Illinois – Chicago – 2011
Deadlines
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
Applications and all supporting documents (with the exception of GPPA) must be
postmarked by the following dates. GPPA applications must be received by the
following dates.
Spring Semester 2011 Deadlines
Student Type
Deadline
International - Transfer
July 15, 2010
Transfer*
October 15, 2010
Honors College** Transfer
January 1, 2011
Fall Semester 2011 Deadlines
Applicant Type
Deadline
Freshman
January 15, 2011
GPPA - Medicine
December 1, 2010
GPPA (Except
Medicine)
January 15, 2011
Honors College** Freshman
January 15, 2011 (Priority) & April 1, 2011 (Final)
International Freshman
January 15, 2011
International - Transfer
January 15, 2011
Transfer*
March 31, 2011
Transfer - Nursing
October 15, 2010 (Priority) & January 15, 2011 (Final)
Transfer - Nutrition
January 15, 2011
Honors College** Transfer
August 1, 2011
* Readmit, Second Bachelor's Degree and Non-Degree applicants share the same
deadlines as transfer applicants.
** Honors College: Students who are interested in applying to the Honors College
must first apply to UIC as an undergraduate. Once this application is complete,
students may file the supplemental Honors College application by paper or
online. Click here for more information...
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/undergrad/deadlines_undergrad.html
Essay
Personal Statement
The personal statement is carefully considered in the admission selection process.
This is the opportunity for you to tell us more about yourself and your goals or
interest in a particular field of study, your readiness for college, preparedness for the
major, as well as your activities and accomplishments. Explain any personal
experience, responsibilities and/or challenges that have impacted you or your
academic achievements and/or your choice of career. Please be as detailed as possible.
Applicants to the College of Education should write their statement about their
commitment to working in the service of urban schools. Applicants to programs in Art
or Design should indicate which major they intend to pursue.
NOTE: If you are submitting a personal statement, you are encouraged to work on it
beforehand in a word processing program outside the online application. Once you
have revised it, copy and paste the completed version into your online application.
You may enter up to 32,000 characters without any special formatting. For example,
boldface, underline and italics formatting will not carry over. If the allotted number of
characters is exceeded, your application information will not be saved. You may also
directly enter your response in the appropriate box.
(From online application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A
minimum score of 80 (internet-based: IBT) with subsection minimum requirements
of: writing 21, speaking 20, listening 17, reading 19 or 550 (paper-based) or 213
(computer-based). Please note that TOEFL scores over two years old are invalid. Or
Official IELTS scores. A minimum total score of 6.5, with subsection minimums as
follows: listening 6, writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6.
SAT/ACT
Freshman applicants also need to submit: official scores from the American College
Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-I)
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/undergrad/international_requirements_undergrad.html
Recommendation Letters
None
(143) University of Mississippi – 2011
Deadlines
The general application deadline for admission for the Fall semester is June 1. The
Fall semester begins in mid-August.
The general application deadline for admission for the Spring semester is October 1.
The Spring semester begins in mid-January.
Applicants should submit all required admission materials well in advance of the start
of the term in which enrollment are sought. At least 45 days prior to the term of
admission is needed for paper work and mailing time for international students.
Applications for admission may be accepted as early as one year before the start of
the desired enrollment term.
http://www.studyatusa.org/index.php?content=apply/undergraduate/u_application
Scholarship Deadlines
The deadline for receiving a complete scholarship application for the fall semester is
March 1 and for the spring semester is October 1.
http://www.studyatusa.org/data/forms/ugrad/fug_scholar.pdf
Essays
None
Tests
SAT/ACT
Entrance Requirements for Freshmen (First-year Students)
Applicants who have completed 12 years of Primary and Secondary School and
received a high school diploma or the equivalent may be admitted if at least one of
the following criteria is met:
High/secondary school diploma with a minimum 3.20 Grade Point Average (no
SAT or ACT entrance exam required unless applying for Academic
Excellence Scholarship)
High/secondary school diploma with a minimum 2.50 Grade Point Average and a
score of 760 or above on the SAT Entrance Exam or 16 and above on the ACT
Entrance Exam
High/secondary school diploma with a class rank in the top 50% and a score of
760 on the SAT Entrance Exam or 16 and above on the ACT Entrance Exam
High/secondary school diploma with a minimum 2.00 Grade Point Average and a
score of 860 or above on the SAT Entrance Exam or 18 and above on the ACT
Entrance Exam
Language Requirements – TOEFL & IELTS Exams
All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit official
scores received from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
TOEFL & IELTS will not be required if the undergraduate applicant has studied in a
U.S. institution for 4 consecutive semesters (2 years). Neither the TOEFL nor the
IELTS admission requirement will be waived if the applicant has been previously
enrolled in an English as a Second Language or Intensive English Program.
TOEFL
TOEFL results can be reported through the Educational Testing Service (ETS) HERE.
Student applicants must request that the TOEFL testing center send the results to the
Graduate School at the university. TOEFL test scores will be automatically sent
without extra cost to the Graduate School if, during testing, the student writes The
University of Mississippi’s four-digit code (1840) in the space provided on the
TOEFL test answer sheet. Please note the following restrictions:
Full admission will be granted with the following TOEFL score: Internet Based (IB)
79-80, Computer Based (CB) 213, or Paper Based (PB) 550 (Some departments
require higher results).
Conditional admissions can be granted with the following scores: IB 69-70 to 77-78;
CB 193 to 210; and PB 523 to 547. Students with these scores will enroll in one
special English course (EFS-100) their first semester of enrollment.
Students who score IB 68, CB 190, or PB 520 or below will be required to enter the
English As A Second Language Program prior to academic enrollment. Once an
acceptable TOEFL result has been submitted and all other admission requirements are
met, the student can be enrolled in the academic program of the university.
All students with TOEFL scores of IB 79-80 to 99, CB 213 to 249, and PB 550 to 599
will be re-tested with The University of Mississippi English Placement Test prior to
registration to determine if the student must enroll in the special English course
(EFS-100) during their first semester of enrollment.
IELTS
IELTS results can be reported through by IELTS – English for International
Opportunity http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx
Please note the following restrictions:
Full admission will be granted with an IELTS score of 6.
Conditional admissions can be granted with an IELTS score of 5.5. Students with a
score of 5.5 but less than a 6 will be required to enroll in one special English
course (EFS-100) during their first semester of enrollment.
Students who below an IELTS score of 5.5 will be required to enter the English As
A Second Language Program prior to academic enrollment. Once an acceptable
IELTS or TOEFL result has been submitted and all other admission requirements are
met, the student can be enrolled in the academic program of the university.
All students with IELTS scores of 6 - 7 will be re-tested with The University of
Mississippi English Placement Test prior to registration to determine if the student
must enroll in the special English course (EFS-100) during their first semester of
enrollment.
IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and the
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
http://www.studyatusa.org/index.php?content=apply/undergraduate/u_entrance
Recommendation Letters
None
(143) University of Texas - Dallas – 2011
Deadlines
Deadlines for International Applicants*
Term
Regular Application
Deadline
Late Application and Documentation Deadline
(Complete Admissions Application File Due)
Fall
Full-Term
May 1
June 1
Spring
Full-Term
September 1
October 1
Summer
(All Summer
Sessions)
March 1
April 1
*International applicants with visa types other than F1 or J1 may adhere to the
domestic application deadlines and dates, but still will be assessed late fees according
to the F1 and J1 international deadline dates.
UT Dallas encourages all students to submit a complete application as early as
possible, as it can take from four to six weeks to process. Complete application files,
including an application and all required documents, submitted by the late application
and documentation deadline will be processed. However, a decision may not be
reached in time for a student to avoid late registration.
http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/fees.php
Essays
Topic C
There may be personal information you want considered as part of your admissions
application. Write an essay describing that information. You might include
exceptional hardships, challenges, or opportunities that have shaped or impacted your
abilities or academic credentials, personal responsibilities, exceptional achievements
or talents, educational goals, or ways in which you might contribute to an institution
committed to creating a diverse learning environment.
(From online application)
http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/fprocess.php#
Tests
SAT/ACT
Take the SAT or ACT and report the official scores to UT Dallas.
TOEFL/IELTS
Additional International Requirements:
Take an approved English Proficiency Exam. UT Dallas accepts TOEFL (minimum
score of 550 on the paper-based or 80 on the internet-based test), IELTS Academic
(minimum score of 6.5) or PTE Academic (minimum score of 67).
Consult the International Student Services page for additional mandatory information
for immigration and registration purposes.
http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/fprocess.php
Recommendation Letters
Two Letters of Recommendation
http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/apply/fprocess.php#
(151) Mississippi State University – 2011
Deadlines
Scholarship Deadlines
Fall 2011 On-line Scholarship Resume Priority Dates:
Freshmen
o Distinguished Scholarships: December 1, 2010
o General Academic Scholarships: February 1, 2011
http://admissions.msstate.edu/freshman/
Essays
Scholarship Resume for 2011/2012
The scholarship resume is not required to submit your application. However, the
resume is required for scholarship consideration. You must complete the application
steps before you can submit your resume. You will be allowed to complete or update
your resume at a later time if choose to submit your application with no resume or
with a partially completed resume.
Awards and Honors
To be considered for competitive and/or selective scholarships, you are required to
complete the Awards and Honors section of the resume.
Please list any awards (such as subject area awards, Quiz Bowl or other academic
competitions, etc.) or honors (such as honor societies, Who's Who, Homecoming
Court, Star Student, Youth Congress delegate, Most Improved, etc.) in the spaces
provided below. Description of Award or Honor (maximum 200 characters)
School Activities
To be considered for competitive and/or selective scholarships, you are required to
complete the Activities section of the resume.
Please list any significant activities (such as clubs, athletics, band, ROTC,
cheerleading, pom squad, drama, etc.) in the spaces provided below. Description of
Activity (maximum 200 characters) Positions/Offices Held and Year(s) Held
(maximum 120 characters)
Work
You are encouraged, but not required, to complete the Work section of the resume.
Please list any significant work experiences (such as volunteer work, part-time job,
etc.) in the spaces provided below. Description of Work Experience (maximum 200
characters) Positions/Offices Held and Year(s) Held (maximum 120 characters)
Community Involvement
You are encouraged, but not required, to complete the Community Involvement
section of the resume.
Please list any significant community involvement (such as mission trips, Scouts,
church choir, etc.) in the spaces provided below. Description Of Community
Involvement (maximum 200 characters) Positions/Offices Held and Year(s) Held
(maximum 120 characters)
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Freshman Admission Requirements
Diploma from secondary school or secondary leaving examination.
Appropriate Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT):
o Minimum acceptable ACT composite score is 18
o Minimum acceptable SAT combined critical reading and math score is 860
o The written portion of the SAT is not considered for admission or scholarship
awarding purposes.
o In lieu of an official ACT/SAT score, international students may submit an
acceptable score on a national university entrance exam from their country of
residence. Such scores will be reviewed for approval by the Office of
Admissions and Scholarships.
Request that official ACT or SAT scores be sent to Mississippi State University.
ACT/SAT test scores must come directly from the testing centers.
TOEFL/IELTS
English language proficiency requirements
International undergraduate students admitted to Mississippi State University must
demonstrate English language proficiency to register for academic courses offered
through the colleges. Any of the following scores are acceptable to demonstrate
English language proficiency:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
o Overall band score of 6.0 or higher
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
o paper based : 525 or higher
o computer based : 197 or higher
o internet based : 71 or higher
English portion of the ACT: 19 or higher
Critical reading portion of the SAT: 480 or higher
Although applicants may meet general language requirements to the university, some
departments have established higher English language proficiency requirements.
Please view Departmental English proficiency requirements for additional
requirements.
Admission with English Language Deficiency
International students who fail to demonstrate English language proficiency using one
of the approved methods may be admitted, but will be required to enroll in English as
a Second Language (ESL) courses. Students who successfully complete the English as
a Second Language program will be considered to have demonstrated English
language proficiency and allowed to register in academic courses offered through the
colleges.
http://admissions.msstate.edu/international/apply/freshman.php
Recommendation Letters
None
(151) University of Alabama - Birmingham – 2011
Deadlines
UAB has two priority deadline dates each semester.
Deadline #1 applies to you if you are applying as:
a beginning freshman
a transfer student with fewer than 24 semester/36 quarter transferable hours
Deadline #2 applies to you if you are applying as:
a transfer student with 24 semester/36 quarter transferable hours or more
a transient student
a former UAB student
a postbaccalaureate student
a temporary student
Priority Deadline #1
Priority Deadline #2
Fall Term
March 1
May 1
Spring Term
November 1
November 1
Summer Term
April 15
April 15
*UAB Undergraduate Admission must receive all required admission materials
(application, fee, and all required academic documents) by 5:00 p.m you’re your
appropriate deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend or university holiday,
your application will be considered the following business day.
*Applications received after the priority deadlines are processed on a space
available basis.
http://www.uab.edu/images/stuaff/pdf/UALooseApplication.pdf
Essays
None
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL or IELTS scores: An official TOEFL score or IELTS score is required if
English is not your native language. You must have a minimum TOEFL score (UAB
code 1856) of 500 on the written examination, or a score of 173 on the
computer-based version, or 61 on the Internet-based version or IELTS score of 5.5
overall bandwidth with no less than a 5.0 on any module. Scores must be sent
directly to UAB from the testing agency. The score you submit should not be more
than two years old.
http://main.uab.edu/Sites/apply/apply/international/international_requirements/
Recommendation Letters
None
(153) Polytechnic Institute of NYU (Common
Application) – 2011
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Applications to NYU-Poly are strongly encourage you to meet one of our priority
deadlines in order to receive consideration for maximum scholarship as well as
residence hall opportunities.
Early Decision Deadline – November 6, 2010
Priority Deadline – December 15, 2010
Scholarship Priority Deadline – February 5, 2011
http://www.poly.edu/undergraduate/applying/freshman
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
ee. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
ff. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
gg. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
hh. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
ii. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
jj. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Polytechnic Institute of NYU Supplement
Extracurricular Activities and Interests
Have you participated in any science/math fairs or competitions, or research, aside
from those you may have listed on the Common Application? If so, please list the
name(s) of your project(s) and any awards you received for your participation.
Please list any activities related to invention, technological innovation, innovative
business plans, or creative accomplishment in the arts aside from those you may
have listed on the Common Application.
How did you first hear about Polytechnic Institute of NYU?
PERSONAL STATEMENTS
If you could spend one day in New York City with a famous Inventor, who would
you like it to be, where would you go, and why?
Tell us why you selected your major or your area of interest.
Why do you want to attend NYU-Poly?
How are you a “PolyThinker”?
(From online application)
Tests
Standardized Tests
All applicants are required to submit official score reports as follows:
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT I) or;
The ACT (with Writing Test)
If your native language is not English, and if your primary language of instruction
has not been English, you should also take the TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) to ascertain your English language proficiency. Information
about the test may be secured by visiting the TOEFL web site.
In place of the TOEFL, you may submit scores from IELTS, the International
English Language Testing System. Complete information on IELTS is available
on the IELTS web site.
Recommendation Letters
Two letters of recommendation
http://www.poly.edu/undergraduate/applying/freshman
(153) University of Idaho – 2011
Deadlines
Application deadlines:
Fall Semester (August to December) - May 1
Spring Semester (Jan to May) -October 1
Summer Term (Begins mid May) - March 15
Please Note: Complete applications along with all required supporting documents
must be received in the Admissions Office by the deadlines stated above.
http://www.students.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=15608
Essays
None
Tests
Language Requirements
At the UI, we require that our students provide a TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) score as proof of English proficiency with a minimum score of
525 on the paper test, 193 on the computer test, or 70 on the internet based test.
The following are acceptable substitutions and are considered to be equivalent to a
TOEFL score of 525/193/70:
• SAT critical reading with a minimum score of 500.
• Cambridge IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a
minimum score of 6.0.
• Cambridge CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) with a pass.
• Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) with a pass.
• Cambridge International "O" Levels with a pass.
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) with a score of 74.
• Successful completion of ALCP Level 5 (see Deferred Admission below).
http://www.students.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=15611
Recommendation Letters
None
(153) University of Wyoming – 2011
Deadlines
WHEN TO APPLY:
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines:
June 1 for Fall Semester (begins late August)
November 1 for Spring Semester (begins mid-January)
April 1 for Summer Semester (semesters begin throughout May, June and July)
Applications received after these dates may be considered for the following term.
Applications can initially be submitted up to one year before the desired semester of
entry begins. We strongly recommend applying at least 6 months before the start of
the semester to allow sufficient time for processing the application, obtaining a
student visa and arranging travel.
If you will be applying for a departmental scholarship for next fall semester, your
application must be complete before the deadline of that scholarship.
http://www.uwyo.edu/ADMISSIONS/international/requirements.html
Essays
None
Tests
SAT/ACT
Graduates of a non-Wyoming high school must have a cumulative high school
grade point average of 3.0 or above based on a 4.0 grading scale, with a composite
ACT score of at least 20 or a SAT composite score of at least 960 (combined math
and verbal).
http://www.uwyo.edu/ADMISSIONS/freshman/requirements.html
Provide Proof of English Proficiency
TOEFL results must be sent directly from ETS to the University of Wyoming. UW
cannot accept student copies. Minimum score required for admission to UW is 525.
(197 computer-based exam [CBE] or 71 Internet-based exam). Students wishing to
study in the College of Engineering must have a minimum 550 (213
computer-based exam or 80 internet-based exam). Pharmacy students should consult
directly with the Pharmacy School on their requirements.
UW also accepts the IELTS exam in lieu of the TOEFL. Students submitting IELTS
exam scores must have a 5.5 minimum (6.0 required for Engineering majors).
http://www.uwyo.edu/ADMISSIONS/international/requirements.html
Recommendation Letters
None
(156) Illinois State University – 2011
Deadlines
Application Filing Periods
Applying early is encouraged, as the University has the right to limit enrollment due
to space availability in major programs and overall student capacity. Illinois State's
preferred filing period for freshman students for the fall 2011 term is September
1 – November 15.
Students applying and submitting all necessary transcripts and test scores during this
time frame will be notified of an admission decision by December 31. Students who
apply and submit all necessary transcripts and test scores between November 16
and March 1 will be notified of an admission decision by April 1.
Applications are considered incomplete until all required documents, including
official transcripts and test scores, have been received. Incomplete applications will
not be processed.
Term of
Application and Required Document
Preferred Filing Period
Enrollment
Deadline
Summer and
September 1 –
March 1
Fall
November 15
Spring
April 1 – September 1
November 1
*Please note, spring admission for freshman standing students is limited. Students
may be offered admission on a case-by-case basis as space permits.
Admission decisions at Illinois State University are made on a modified rolling basis.
http://admissions.illinoisstate.edu/freshman/deadlines/
Essays
None
Tests
Official English Language Exam
If you are not a native English speaker, you may take either the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS). Also, you are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.
We require the following minimum TOEFL scores:
Paper-based: 550
Computer-based: 213
Internet-based (iBT): 79
Official TOEFL scores must be sent to Illinois State directly from ETS. The
institution code for Illinois State University is 1319.
For IELTS, a minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required. Official scores need to
be sent to Illinois State directly from the testing center which administered the test.
Conditional Admission
International applicants who meet all other academic standards for admission but
whose TOEFL or IELTS scores do not meet the minimum requirements may be
admitted to a degree program on the condition that they attend courses at the English
Language Institute (ELI) at their own expense. Before starting their degree program,
the student must improve their English proficiency to the level required to be
successful.
http://admissions.illinoisstate.edu/international/requirements/freshman.shtml
Recommendation Letters
None
(156) Pacific University – 2011
Deadlines
NAME
LENGTH
APPLY
ARRIVE
ORIENTATION
Fall 2010
15 Weeks
06/25/10
08/22/10
08/24/10 +
Winter Break 12/11/10 to 01/09/11 Dormitories Remain Open.
Winter 3 2011
3 Weeks
11/04/10
01/02/11
01/03/11 +
Spring 2011
15 Weeks
11/27/10
01/25/11
01/26/11 +
Fall 2011
15 Weeks
06/25/11
08/21/11
08/23/11 +
These dates may change. Please contact the school before making travel or study plans.
Undergraduate Programs
http://www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergrad/international/admissions/documents/2
010APPLICATIONPACKET.pdf
Essays
Essays
Please choose one of the following essay topics. Please express your own personal
thoughts and ideas. The essay length should be about one page. Please help us get to
know you better as a person and as a student.
1. Discuss your educational goals and your commitment to them. How do you see
Pacific University helping you achieve those goals?
2. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national or international concern and its
importance to you.
3. Pick a quotation from a book, movie, song or historic figure and discuss what it
signifies to you.
(From online application)
Tests
Full Undergraduate
High School Diploma with 3.0 GPA
iBT 79
Paper TOEFL 550
IELTS 6.5
http://www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergrad/international/admissions/index.cfm
Recommendation Letters
http://www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergrad/international/admissions/apply.cfm
(156) University of Cincinnati – 2011
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Fall Quarter (begins September)
Winter Quarter (begins January)
Spring Quarter (begins March)
Summer Quarter (begins June)
Date
Aug. 1
Nov. 1
April 15
Jan. 15
Essays
Supplemental Information
All first-time college students applying to bachelor's degree (4- or 5-year) programs
are required to submit a personal statement and a list of co-curricular activities. This
is an important component of your application as the University of Cincinnati
uses this information, in addition to academic criteria, for admissions decisions
and the award of scholarships. We recommend writing this information using a
word processor and then cutting and pasting it into the text boxes below. (This page
times out in 45 minutes and any unsaved work could be lost.)
Personal Statement
Please provide a Personal Statement regarding how your academic achievements,
personal interests, and life experiences have helped prepare you to succeed
academically and to be an active member of the UC community. Be sure your
response addresses each of the three components. (Please limit your response to
approximately 250 words).
Co-Curricular Activities
Please list your principal activities outside the classroom (student organizations,
sports, community service, work, etc.). Include a brief description of your role or
distinguishing contributions for each activity.
(From online application)
Tests
English Language Requirement
All prospective international students must demonstrate their English proficiency by
completing ONE of the following requirements.
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Prospective international students are encouraged to take the SAT test because it
fulfills both the English Language requirement and the Mathematics requirement. By
fulfilling both these requirements, students are automatically considered for the UC
Global Scholarship.
While certain UC programs require higher English Language standards, the UC
minimum required scores are:
980 Math & Reading Composite Score (excludes Writing)
If your Composite Score meets minimum standards, but your Critical Reading Score
is below 480, you will be required to achieve a passing score on either the TOEFL
or IELTS test in order to be admitted to the university.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Most UC undergraduate programs require a minimum score of:
515 Paper-based Test
187 Computer-based Test
66 Internet-based Test
The College of Business, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
(DAAP), College of Engineering and the the Voice Program in the
College-Conservatory of Music require a minimum score of:
550 Paper-based Test
213 Computer-based Test
79 Internet-based Test; Engineering majors require a Speaking score of 20
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Most UC undergraduate programs require a minimum score of:
5.5 Overall Band Score
The College of Business, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
(DAAP), and College of Engineering require a minimum score of:
6.0 Overall Band Score
http://admissions.uc.edu/international/requirements/requirements-freshman.html#engl
ish
Mathematics Proficiency Requirement
SAT, ACT or UC Math Placement Test (MPT) scores are required under the following
conditions:
1. If you are applying to a program in
College of Engineering,
College of Business,
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (All Design and
Architecture programs do not accept the MPT);
2. If you wish to be considered for the UC Global Scholarship;
3. If you are exempt from the English Proficiency Requirement.
http://admissions.uc.edu/international/requirements/requirements-freshman.html#mat
h
Recommendation Letters
None
(159) Adelphi University (Common Application) – 2011
Deadlines
Early Action
Adelphi subscribes to an Early Action admissions program, whereby the Office of
Admissions prioritizes the review of Early Action candidates who have completed
applications, including all supporting material, submitted by December 1.
Students who submit a completed application by December 1 will be notified of the
decision of the Office of Admissions by December 31. Completed applications may
be submitted online.
In some cases, the Admissions Committee may defer making a final decision until it
has received a report of the candidate's midterm grades, additional scores, or until a
personal interview takes place.
The advantage of applying for Early Action is that these candidates are among the
first students considered for a wide range of generous scholarships and need-based
financial assistance. Early Action is non-binding.
http://admissions.adelphi.edu/freshmen/early-action-admission.php
Deadline
Adelphi offers two start terms during the school year, September and January.
Although the University operates on a rolling admission system, freshman applicants
are encouraged to submit their applications by the following dates:
March 1 for the fall semester
November 30 for the spring semester.
http://admissions.adelphi.edu/freshmen/admissions-requirements.php
Essays
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
kk. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
ll. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
mm. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe
that influence.
nn. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
oo. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
pp. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
Adelphi University Supplement
None
(From online application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
English Language Requirements
All students whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of
English proficiency.
Adelphi University requires a minimum score of 80 on the IBT TOEFL or 6.5 on
the IELTS for admission to the university. We will also accept completion of level
112 at ELS Language Centers. At ELS Language Centers, students will take intensive
English classes as well as have extensive cultural and social programs. ELS students
have access to all of our campus facilities. For more information, please call
516.877.3910.
http://admissions.adelphi.edu/international/english-language-requirement.php
SAT
Freshmen applicants whose native language is English are required to submit official
SAT I results.
http://admissions.adelphi.edu/international/pdfs/intapp.pdf
Recommendation Letters
One or more letters of recommendation from a guidance/college counselor, teacher
or school based administrator. Letters from other sources, such as a volunteer
coordinator, may also be considered.
http://admissions.adelphi.edu/freshmen/how-to-apply.php
(159) Florida Institute of Technology – 2011
Deadlines
Deadline
Florida Tech operates on a rolling admission basis and will accept applications
throughout the school year. A student may submit an application anytime after the end
of their junior year of high school. It is recommended that applicants for the fall
semester submit all application materials as soon as possible after starting their
senior year in high school and completing the SAT or ACT.
Scholarship Deadlines
For full academic scholarship consideration, applicants for the fall semester
should submit all application materials by February 1st. Each applicant will be
notified of an admission decision as soon as possible after the applicant’s file is
complete and evaluated.
http://www.fit.edu/ugrad/freshman/
Essays
None
Tests
SAT/ACT
Standardized Tests: SAT, ACT
SAT or ACT scores are not required, but strongly recommended. Prospective
applicants (non-transfer) should take either the SAT I or ACT exam and request that
the results be sent to the Office of Admission at Florida Tech. These tests are required
for students interested in being considered for all Florida Tech scholarships.
http://www.fit.edu/ugrad/documents/doc_mgr/211/IntlProspectus.pdf
TOEFL/IELTS
Taken an official Florida Tech institutional TOEFL (paper-based) and earned a score
of at least 550*, or taken an Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) and earned a score of at
least a 79, or taken an official IELTS and earned a score of at least 6.5; no more than
two years before attendance at Florida Tech
Conditional Admission
1. Successfully completed ELS 109 taken at an ELS Language Center, either at
Florida Tech or elsewhere and successfully completed appropriate ESL courses as
determined by the TOEFL score; or
2. Successfully completed a total of 20 semester hours at an accredited, mainland
U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including
three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s
Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course; or
3. Earned a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited, mainland U.S. university
or college where English is the language of instruction; or
4. Attended for three consecutive years, and graduated from, an accredited, mainland
U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction; or
5. Obtained an official score of four or higher on either the International
Baccalaureate Higher Level Language A examination in English, or the College
Board Advanced Placement Program (AP) examination in English Language.
If you haven't already made plans to take the international TOEFL, it is strongly
suggested you try to take the exam before arrival on campus. We offer the paper-based
TOEFL to new students. However, an international TOEFL score can be used for
placement purposes if you do not reach the required minimum score. This means you
will NOT have to take the TOEFL exam immediately upon arrival when you are tired,
disoriented, and have other orientation demands to attend to. For students arriving in
Florida early and/or already in our area, ELS Language Center on the Florida Tech
campus, offers the iBT TOEFL.
http://www.fit.edu/ugrad/international/english_proficiency.php
Recommendation Letters
Two letters of recommendation
http://www.fit.edu/ugrad/international/how_to_apply.php
(159) Texas Tech University – 2011
Deadlines
International students not living in the United States are encouraged to apply a
year in advance. Completed applications must be on file by the published
international student admission deadlines. International students who do not meet
the application deadline for the term in which they are applying will have their
application moved to the next term.
Semester/Term Priority Deadline
Spring 2011
November 1, 2010
Fall 2011
April 1, 2011
http://www.admissions.ttu.edu/international/
Essays
Essay (optional)
If you are submitting your essay online, it must be no longer than 120
eighty-character lines of text (including spaces and blank lines).
Topic A:
Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your
life and explain how and why this person is important to you.
Topic B:
Choose an issue of importance to you—the issue could be personal, school related,
local, political, or international in scope—and write an essay in which you explain the
significance of that issue to yourself, your family, your community, or your
generation.
Topic C:
There may be personal information that you want considered as part of your
admissions application. Write an essay describing that information. You might include
exceptional hardships, challenges, or opportunities that have shaped or impacted your
abilities or academic credentials, personal responsibilities, exceptional achievements
or talents, educational goals, or ways in which you might contribute to an institution
committed to creating a diverse learning environment.
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Students who have completed secondary school in the United States must take and
submit scores from the ACT or SAT I.
TOEFL/IELTS
Students whose native language is not English must meet an English proficiency
requirement by submitting TOEFL or IELTS test scores.
TOEFL
Present a score of at least 550 (paper exam), 213 (computer exam) or 79
(internet-based exam) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The
TOEFL requirement may also be waived if the student has attended a U.S. high school
or college for at least two years or if the student is a citizen in a country where
English is the native language. Information concerning the TOEFL may be obtained
from Education Testing Service, Rosedale Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08541, USA
or by visiting their website at www.ets.org. Further testing will be given once the
student arrives on campus to verify competency. Students lacking adequate English
proficiency will be required to enroll in basic English courses.
IELTS
Present a score of at least 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS). Information concerning the IELTS may be obtained by visiting the IELTS
website at www.ielts.org. Further testing will be given once the student arrives on
campus to verify competency. Students lacking adequate English proficiency will be
required to enroll in basic English courses.
The TOEFL/IELTS requirement may also be waived if the student has attended a
U.S. high school or college for at least two years or if the student is a citizen in a
country where English is the native language.
http://www.admissions.ttu.edu/international/requirements.asp
Recommendation Letters
None
(159) University of Hawaii - Manoa – 2011
Deadlines
Admission Deadlines
January 5
Fall semester applications due for international applicants
September 1
Spring semester applications due for international applicants
Certain programs (e.g., nursing, social work, education, etc.) may have earlier
admission deadlines. Please check with the appropriate department to learn more
about specific deadlines.
http://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply/international.html#deadlines
Essays
None
Tests
Standardized Test Scores
Students who do not have any university/college coursework, or have less than 24
transferable credits will be required to submit either the SAT or ACT. Both are not
required. Refer to the Application Checklist for instructions.
TOEFL
Minimum Score Required
Computer Score
173
Internet Score
61
Paper Score
500
All applicants must meet application deadlines set by the University. Incomplete or
late applications will not be considered. Admission requirements are currently under
review and are subject to change.
http://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply/international.html#freshman
Recommendation Letters
None
(159) University of Maine – Orono (Common
Application) – 2011
Deadlines
Deadline
U of Maine does rolling admission, so technically, there isn’t one. But there are a
few important dates you should keep in mind:
Early Action: Applications for the fall semester postmarked by December 15 will be
reviewed by the end of January. Early action candidates will be given first
consideration for merit scholarships awarded by the Admissions office.
http://www.go.umaine.edu/admissions-101/apply-to-umaine/
The term “international applicant” refers to any applicant who is not a citizen or
permanent resident of the United States. Suggested deadlines for completed
applications are March 1 for Fall Semester and November 1 for Spring Semester.
http://umaine.edu/international/files/2009/08/FACT-SHEET.doc
Scholarship Deadline
If applying for the tuition scholarship your application must be received by
February 1. Applications received after these deadlines will be considered for
admission, but you must allow time for visa processing. In some countries it may take
several weeks or months to obtain a visa.
http://umaine.edu/international/international-admissions/undergraduate-admissions/#a
pplying
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
g. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
h. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
i. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
j. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
k. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
l. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
University of Maine Supplements
Additional Information
Please indicate how your attention was called to the University of Maine.
(Characters available 500)
(From online application)
Tests
SAT
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores are required of applicants attending high school
in the U.S., and from those countries where the SAT is available
http://umaine.edu/international/files/2009/08/FACT-SHEET.doc
TOEFL
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required for students whose
first language is not English. A score of 530 (paper) or 71 (internet-based) is required
for regular admission.
Conditional Admission
Students whose TOEFL score is less than 530 (paper) or 71 (internet-based), and who
have a strong academic record, may be admitted conditionally. Conditionally admitted
students enroll in the University’s Intensive English Institute for appropriate English
course work until suitable English proficiency is acquired.
http://umaine.edu/international/international-admissions/undergraduate-admissions/#a
pplying
Recommendation Letters
None
(159) University of Maryland - Baltimore County
(Common Application) – 2011
Deadlines
IMPORTANT DEADLINES - International Students
Fall Admission
Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Decision: Feb. 1
Spring Admission
July 1
Honors College
Jan. 15 - priority
Mar. 15 - final
International students are strongly encouraged to apply at least six (6) months prior
to their intended enrollment date.
http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/int_freshman.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
m. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
n. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
o. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
p. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
q. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
r. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
MUBC Supplements
Honors College
Please provide a response to one of the following prompts below
1. What things do you value, and what experiences (intellectual, social familial,
athletic, political) have led you to value these things? Don't simply list the things
you have done -- explain how they have contributed to making you the person you
are. (Characters available 1000)
2. Many of the problems of the 21st century will require interdisciplinary solutions.
That is, to solve these problems it will be necessary to integrate knowledge and
ways of thinking from different fields, such as from biology and public policy, or
automotive engineering and ergonomics, literature and neuroscience. The Honors
College tries to foster such interdisciplinary thinking. Discuss a problem you have
studied or know about that needs an interdisciplinary solution. (Characters
available 1000)
(From online application)
Tests
SAT
Freshmen who wish to be considered for merit scholarships must sit for the SAT and
present a combined critical reading and math score of 1300 or better along with
high school marks that are in the top 10 percent of their class. Otherwise, students
educated overseas do not need to sit for the SAT.
TOEFL/IELTS
English Proficiency
You should be able to read, speak, write and understand English fluently. Unless
otherwise notified, all non-native English speakers will have to submit an official
record of TOEFL or IELTS tests of English proficiency prior to admission.
TOEFL examination dates and information may be obtained through the American
Embassy, Consulate or USIS offices or by writing to: Education Testing Service,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540, USA. Results will be reported to UMBC by indicating
UMBC R-5835 on the exam form.
If your TOEFL score falls below 48 on the internet-based, 140 on the
computer-based, or 460 on the paper and pencil version, you should consider full-time
enrollment in the English Language Center (ELC).
http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/int_freshman.html
Recommendation Letters
None
(159) University of North Dakota – 2011
Deadlines
Undergraduate
Fall Semester (August - December) - May 1
Spring Semester (January - May) - October 1
http://www.international.und.edu/#App
Essays
None
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
Undergraduate Students
Your application cannot be considered unless you can give evidence of a command of
both written and spoken English, adequate for the successful pursuit of University
courses conducted entirely in English. For undergraduate studies, the minimum test
scores required are:
TOEFL-525 (paper based - PBT);195 (computer based - CBT); 71 (Internet
based- iBT)
IELTS - 6.0 (International English Language Testing System)
PTE A: 50 (Pearson Test of English)
Completion of ELS Language Centers' Intensive Level 112
http://www.international.und.edu/#TOEFL
Recommendation Letters
None
(159) Widener University – 2011
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Widener University operates on a “rolling” admissions process. “Rolling”
admissions means your application for admission will be reviewed as soon as your
application is complete, having received all of the required documents. The
admissions review process usually takes three to four weeks to complete, and an
official decision letter is mailed to the address listed in your application when an
admission decision has been made. You can also track your application’s progress by
using the “My To-Do List” tab on the right side of this page. You will find a link to
“check your application status” listed there.
There are no strict application deadlines in the rolling admission process; however,
students must allow enough time for both the admissions and visa processes to be
completed. As such the recommended application deadlines are April 15 for the
Fall semester, October 1 for the Spring semester, and February 15 for the Summer
term.
http://www.widener.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international/internationalapply.as
p
Essays
Essay
An essay or personal statement is not required, but recommended.
http://www.widener.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international/internationalapply.as
p
Tests
SAT/ACT
SAT and/or ACT scores are not required, but recommended, especially for students
seeking scholarship consideration (Widener school code: 2642).
TOEFL/IELTS
Official proof of English language proficiency
We accept the following forms of proof:
TOEFL - IBT 75, with no individual section score below 18 (Widener school
code: 2642)
TOEFL - PBT 540
IELTS 6.0 band score
The Language Company Level 9 completion certificate
ELS Language Centers Level 112 completion certificate
http://www.widener.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international/internationalapply.as
p
Recommendation Letters
Letter(s) of recommendation. You can download and print the “High School
Counselor Evaluation,” or you can submit a standard letter, no specific format is
required for recommendations.
http://www.widener.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international/internationalapply.as
p
(167) Azusa Pacific University – 2011
Deadlines
International Application Deadlines
The application dates differ for international applicants applying from outside the U.S.
If the deadline falls on a weekend, it will be postponed to the following Monday.
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
Early Admissions Decision - February 1
All majors except Nursing
SEMESTER
OUTSIDE U.S.
INSIDE U.S.
Fall (September)
May 1
June 1
Spring (January)
September 15
October 15
Summer (May/June) December 1
Nursing major
February 1
SEMESTER
OUTSIDE OF U.S.
INSIDE OF U.S.
Fall (September)
February 15
February 15
Spring (January)
August 1
http://www.apu.edu/international/apply/deadlines/
August 1
Essays
Essays
Please carefully and completely answer the following questions. If you need more
space, please attach additional sheets of paper.
1. How do you hope to benefit from an academic experience in America?
2. Describe your current religious or philosophical beliefs.
3. Explain why you would be a good candidate to study at APU, including any
leadership roles you have experienced.
http://www.apu.edu/apply/pdfs/app_int_ungrad.pdf
Personal Statement
We'd love to know more about you! Please briefly describe why APU's Christian
environment appeals to you in 500 words or less.
(From online application)
Tests
TOEFL/IELTS
International standardized English tests
You can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score
report that meets or exceeds the requirements listed below. The university considers
the component scores for admissions.
IELTS TOEFL iBT
(Top
Speaking (Top Listening (Top Reading (Top Writing (Top
Score: 9) Score: 30)
Score: 30)
Score: 30)
Score: 30)
Conditional* 5.5
15
16
16
18
Undergraduate 6
18
20
20
22
*The conditional option is applicable only for undergraduate programs. If you score
in the range of subsets listed below, you must take the corresponding intensive
English courses (and will take other university classes for a maximum of 14 units at
the same time), which may count for credit towards your bachelor’s degree. If you
don’t meet the minimum requirements for the conditional level, you may re-test at the
American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI).
Scores: IELTS: 5.5
Corresponding English Course: TESL 101
TOEFL Speaking: 15-17
TOEFL Listening: 16-19
Scores: IELTS: 5.5
Corresponding English Course: TESL 102
TOEFL Reading: 16-19
TOEFL Writing:18-21
http://www.apu.edu/international/apply/proficiency/
Recommendation Letters
Two reference letters (Download PDF)
Submit one form completed by a teacher or academic counselor and one completed
by a pastor, religious counselor, or close friend who can judge the applicant’s
character. (Forms must be from non-family members.)
http://www.apu.edu/international/apply/guidelines/
(167) University of Rhode Island (Common
Application) – 2011
Deadlines
Application deadlines for fall 2011
Early Action / Merit Scholarship: December 1, 2010 (received by)
Nursing and Pharmacy majors are encouraged to apply by December 1st
Freshman Application: February 1, 2011
Enrollment and Housing Deposit: May 1, 2011 (postmarked)
Spring admission (January) 2011: November 1, 2010
http://www.uri.edu/admission/freshmanrequirements.html
Essay
Common Application Essay
Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities
(extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (150 words or fewer).
Personal Essay
Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one
of the options listed below. This personal essay helps us to become acquainted with
you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other
objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and
express yourself.
Note: The Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Members
that wish to review custom essay responses will request them on their Supplement
form.
s. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical
dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
t. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its
importance to you.
u. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that
influence.
v. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art,
music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that
influence.
w. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds
much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college
community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to
you.
x. Topic of your choice.
Additional Information
Include any additional information that you would like to provide.
To upload a document in response to this question, please click the 'Upload
Document' button. If your upload is successful, you will see a 'View Document'
button and a 'Delete Document' button appear.
-ORIn the space provided below provide any additional information. Characters
available 1000
University of Rhode Island Supplements
Personal Essay for Pharmacy Applicants
Pharmacy applicants must include an additional paragraph (250 words or fewer)
on a separate sheet explaining their choice of major.
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
SAT and/or ACT, which must be transmitted directly to the University of Rhode
Island via College Board or ACT.
TOEFL/IELTS
If English is not your first language, you are required to submit the official results of
the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International
English Language Testing System), or the Pearson Test of English. The minimum
requirements for the TOEFL are paper-based 550, computer-based 213 or ibT score
of 79. Minimum requirement for the IELTS is a 6.5, and the minimum requirement
for the Pearson Test of English is 53.
http://www.uri.edu/admission/InternationalHome.html
Recommendation Letters
Pharmacy Applicants
Letters of Recommendation (we require a minimum of two letters: one from a
science or math teacher and one from a guidance counselor or a teacher from
another subject area)
http://www.uri.edu/admission/freshmanrequirements.html
(167) Virginia Commonwealth University – 2011
Deadlines
Freshman deadlines
When applying for admission to a college or university, it’s essential to be aware of
the deadlines for submission of materials. Deadlines often vary depending on the
program or school that you are applying to and many of those deadlines are firm. It’s
also important to know what documents and materials are required for the particular
program you are applying to; many programs require supplemental application
materials and information before your application will be considered.
Freshman applicants
Fall
Spring
Freshmen applying for guaranteed admission to the School
Nov. 15*
of Medicine (B.S./M.D.)
n/a
Students applying for scholarship consideration
Dec. 1
n/a
Freshmen applying for guaranteed admission to programs
other than medicine
Jan. 15*
n/a
Freshmen applying for regular decision
Jan. 15
Nov. 1
* Firm deadline, separate guaranteed admission application also required.
Freshmen applying for admissions to programs in the School of the Arts should visit
the School of the Arts website, www.vcu.edu/arts/apply, for detailed information
about program requirements and deadlines.
http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/admissions101/freshman/deadlines.html
Essays
Essay Questions
Required of all students applying for scholarship consideration and for some
applicants within the School of the Arts. For more information about which
programs in the School of the Arts require an essay(s) please visit
http://www.vcu.edu/arts/apply.
Scholarship applicants must write a one- to two-page essay on one of the following
topics:
Compose "Page 87" of your autobiography. In this essay you should be creative,
considering where your life story would be at this point.
"Education and Life: A Personal Statement." In this essay you should discuss your
educational goals, including why you wish to study your chosen major.
You may cut and paste your essay text from another document into this box. If your
program requires more than one essay, you may cut and paste more than one into the
text box. NOTE: 32,000 characters equal approximately 4 pages of text.
(From online application)
Personal Statements
All applicants are required to provide a personal statement telling us more about
themselves and why they are considering VCU. A space is provided in the
Application for Undergraduate Admission. Applicants should decide what VCU needs
to know in order to accurately evaluate their application. Please do not repeat
information that can be found in the application.
http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/apply/instructions/requirements/index.html#essay
Tests
SAT/ACT
VCU requires applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. We prefer scores from the
SAT Reasoning Test and do not require Subject Tests.
Freshman applicants under 22 years of age and all freshmen applying to the School of
Nursing must submit official SAT or ACT scores.
http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/admissions101/freshman/index.html#sats
TOEFL/IELTS
Proof of English proficiency
All applicants who have not studied in an English-speaking country must take the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) offered by the Educational Testing
Service in countries throughout the world, or International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) test and arrange for the testing agency to send the results to VCU.
The required TOEFL score is 550 (213 for computer-based exams) and IELTS is
6.0. Students who have not taken a TOEFL exam or have not achieved the required
score may take the VCU English Language Placement exam on arrival. However,
please note that students who do not achieve the required level of proficiency will be
required to take English courses prior to enrollment in the academic program.
http://www.global.vcu.edu/students/admissions/ugrad/ugradinstructions.html#english
Recommendation Letters
Recommendation form
Virginia Commonwealth University generally does not require recommendations for
students applying to undergraduate programs on its Monroe Park Campus with the
exception of applicants to programs in the School of the Arts. Students applying to
programs in the School of the Arts should submit the reference form available at
http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference/reference.php. Undergraduate programs on the MCV
Campus require supplemental materials, including recommendations. Applicants to
MCV Campus programs should submit application materials available at
www.ugrad.vcu.edu/apply/apply_mcvcampus.html.
Students applying to undergraduate programs other than those in the School of the
Arts or on the MCV Campus, but who wish to have recommendations sent to VCU on
their behalf, may request that their recommenders submit such forms online. The
applicant information contained in the recommendation form must correspond exactly
to the information submitted on the student’s application. Please note that
recommendations received via postal mail may not be processed in time to be
reviewed with the application.
http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/recommendation/
(170) Biola University – 2011
Deadlines
Application Deadlines
To qualify for an application deadline, all materials must be received in the
Admissions Office by the appropriate deadline date. If a student qualifies for a
specific application deadline, they will be notified of admission by the corresponding
notification date.
Applying for Fall Semester
Deadline Type
Apply By Notified By
Early Action 1
Nov.15
Jan. 15
Early Action 2
Jan. 15
Feb. 15
Regular
Mar. 1
Apr. 1
Note: Applications for the fall semester that are received after March 1 are considered
late, charged a late fee of $55, and processed if space is available and time allows.
http://www.biola.edu/undergrad/apply/process.cfm
Essays
Essay Questions
Your answer should be one to two pages in length.
At Biola University, our common foundation is our faith in Christ and becoming
transformed into His likeness. In light of this fact, please describe:
o a) the circumstances surrounding your decision to become a follower of Jesus
Christ, using various Bible passages as the framework for your salvation and
eternal life in Christ, and
o b) using specific examples, describe your process of spiritual growth over the
past three years.
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
o 920 Critical Reading / Math score on the SAT
o Composite 19 score on the ACT
TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
International students studying on an F-1 visa may submit scores from the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) rather than the SAT or ACT. The necessary
level of English proficiency for admission to Biola is demonstrated by a TOEFL
score of at least 600 paper / 250 computer / 100 iBT.
Admission to Biola is based on the understanding that a student either already has a
sufficient TOEFL score or is actively progressing toward this level of English
proficiency.
Conditional Admission
Applicants who do not have this score may still be admitted to Biola in one of two
ways:
1. TOEFL scores between 500-599 paper / 173-249 computer / 64-99 iBT
Students in this range are required to take the Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE).
Students are assigned English courses in the English Language Studies Program
(ELSP) based on their test results. Courses assigned may range from one semester
part-time to three semesters full-time plus three semesters part-time of English as a
Second Language (ESL).
2. TOEFL scores below 500 paper / 173 computer / 64 iBT
Students in this range may still be admitted to Biola through the English Language
Studies Program (ELSP). Contact ELSP for more information
http://www.biola.edu/undergrad/gettingin/international/
Recommendation Letters
None
(170) Bowling Green State University – 2011
Deadlines
Freshmen
High school students are encouraged to apply for admission beginning May 1 between
their junior and senior years. Prospective students who wish to enroll fall semester
are encouraged to apply and have all admissions credentials completed by Feb. 1 to
assure consideration. The application deadline for main campus for spring semester is
Dec. 1 and for summer term May 15, although earlier closings may occur. All
admission credentials must be received 14 days before the spring semester or the
summer session to allow sufficient time for processing.
http://go2.bgsu.edu/resource/pdf/application/freshman.pdf
Essays
Enrollment Options
Other History
Applicants must account for all time spent since high school. List all work experience,
school or military service since graduation if it is not included in your education
history
Optional
If you would like the Admissions Committee to consider any additional information,
please provide that information below.
(From online application)
Tests
SAT/ACT
Take the ACT or SAT. The University prefers students take the ACT. The ACT
writing test is recommended but NOT required. The results of one of these tests are
required for all freshmen except those who have been out of high school for three or
more years. International students are not required to submit ACT or SAT
results.
http://go2.bgsu.edu/resource/pdf/application/freshman.pdf
TOEFL/IELTS
Official TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS score report
http://international.bgsu.edu/under_admissions.php?section=under_admissions
Recommendation Letters
Two letters of recommendation
http://international.bgsu.edu/under_admissions.php?section=under_admissions
