APPLICATION FORMS Nov. 1 Jan. 2 or Dec. 20 (for priority consideration for alumni interview—see instructions below) Early Decision Agreement Nov. 1 N/A SCHOOL MATERIALS Secondary School Report with Counselor Recommendation High School Transcript Two Teacher Recommendations Nov. 1 Jan. 2 First Quarter Grades Nov. 12 (or when your first term ends) N/A Midyear Grade Report For admitted or deferred students: Feb. 15 (or as soon as first semester grades are available) Feb. 15 (or when your first semester or trimester ends) Final High School Transcript Upon completion of high school graduation Upon completion of high school graduation STANDARDIZED TESTING SCORES or Nov. 1 (Students should submit any existing test scores by this date. Duke will consider additional testing taken after the Jan. 2 (Students should submit any existing test scores by this date. Duke will consider additional testing taken after the deadline but
International freshman and transfer applicants for whom English is not the first language must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. The recommended minimum scores are: TOEFL - Score of 100 (Internet-based exam) and 600 (paper exam) IELTS - Score of 7 Policy exemptions: The TOEFL and/or IELTS requirement for international applicants is waived for students achieving a score of at least 670 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT exam OR for students who have studied for at least four years in the U.S. or other nations where English is an official language. You can request a . Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms You are required to submit two teacher recommendations. Be sure to remind individuals writing letters for you to include your name and date of birth on all pages if they are sending them by mail. Rank 17 Vanderbilt University (TN)(Common Application) – 2014 Writing Essay) Deadlines Early Decision I Early Decision II Regular Decision Preferred last day to take the SAT Reasoning Test October 5, 2013 December 7, 2013 December 7, 2013 Blair School of Music auditions December 7, 2013 December 7, 2013 Preferred last day to take the ACT October 26, 2013 December 14, 2013 December 14, 2013 Blair Decision Desk application/prescreening November 1, 2013 January 1, 2014 January 1, 2014
2013 FormDec. 1, 2013 Optional by Oct. 15, 2013 (see decision plan you selected) Dec. 15, 2013 Dec. 15, 2013 Last applicable test date Nov. 2, 2013 (see decision plan you selected) Dec. 7, 2013 Dec. 7, 2013 Last applicable ACT test date Oct. 26, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013 Last applicable TOEFL test date Oct. 25, 2013 December 2013 December 2013 Last applicable IELTStest date Nov. 9, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013 Notification of Admission Dec. 15, 2013 (see decision plan you selected) Rice/Baylor finalist notification: late April Apr. 1, 2014 Apr. 1, 2014 $300 enrollment deposit and$100 housing by Jan 1, 2014 (see decision plan you selected) May 1, 2014 May 1, 2014
Short Responses (Required of all Applicants) Think outside the box as you answer 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. Which aspects of Tufts’ curriculum or undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short: “Why Tufts?” (50–100 words) 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) Now we’d like to know a little bit more about you. Please respond to one of the following six questions:(200-250 words) A) “If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people,” Virginia Woolf. Respond to Woolf’s quote in the medium of your choice: prose, video (one minute), blog, digital portfolio, slam poetry... For media other than writing, please share a link (video can be submitted via YouTube but we recommend using a privacy setting) that is easily accessible. B) What makes you happy. C) Sports, science and society are filled with rules, theories and laws like the Ninth Commandment, PV=nRT, Occam’s Razor, and The Law of Diminishing Returns. Three strikes and you’re out. “I” before “E” except after “C.” Warm air rises. Pick one and explain its significance to you. D) Celebrate your nerdy side. E) The ancient Romans started it when they coined the phrase "Carpe diem." Jonathan Larson proclaimed "No day but today!" and most recently, Drake explained You Only Live Once (YOLO). Have you ever seized the day? Lived like there was no tomorrow? Or perhaps you plan to shout YOLO while jumping into something in the future. What does #YOLO mean to you? F) Boston is famous for its teams, its fans and its rivalries. Whether you are goaltending or cheering from the stands, celebrate the role sports plays in your life. (From Online Application) Tests SAT / ACT Although we ask applicants to complete standardized tests for a U.S. secondary system, these tests are interpreted in the context of one's international background. APPLYING TO: TESTING REQUIREMENT:
Essays Writing The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so.(The application won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.) Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. Additional Information(250-650 words) words) Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. University of Miami Supplement No writing supplement required. (From Online Application) Tests SAT / ACT Applicants studying inside the US Have your official SAT/ACT scores sent directly from the College Board.
Two letters of recommendation are required; preferably one from a teacher and anotherfrom a clergyman It is the candidate’s responsibility to schedule the interview. Interviews are conducted at our New York and Israel offices or with a local representative where possible. Applications will only be considered complete after an interview has been conducted. Rank 49 Northeastern University (MA) (Common Application)-2014 Deadlines 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 Essays Writing The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so.(The application won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.) Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like
school. You live in a country where English is the primary language. Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms While not required, letter(s) of recommendation from a person or persons who know you well can help us get to know you better. (From Online Application) Rank 62Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) (Common Application) -2014 essay) Deadlines Application type Eligibility Application Deadline Decision Notification NOTES Early Action (Round 1) First-year students November 10 December 20 early notice of admissions decision and financial aid package Early Action (Round 2) First-year students January 1 February 10 early notice of admissions decision and financial aid package Regular Decision First-year students February 1 April 1 ; Nonbinding ;
examination is accepted with a 7 or better band score (academic modules). For admission selection, a UC campus may require a score higher than the minimum. Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms Q: Do I need to send in references and recommendations? A: 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. Rank 86 University of Colorado-Boulder (CO) (Common Application) -2014 Deadlines Freshman/First-Year Term Submit a complete application by: We notify you of your status by: English Proficiency Scores and Financial Statement are due: You must confirm by: Fall (August) - Early Action (non-binding) November 15 February 1 May 1 May 1 Fall - Regular Decision January 15 April 1 May 1 May 1
School of Journalism and Mass Communications Combined SAT critical reading and math scores of 1090 or ACT composite score of 24 TOEFL / IELTS Do I have to send a TOEFL or IELTS score? Yes. TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted for degree-seeking admission. . What is the minimum TOEFL or IELTS score? None. There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score requirement for undergraduate admission. I didn't take the TOEFL or IELTS. Can I come to KU? If you do not have TOEFL or IELTS scores, you can apply as a non-degree student through the (AEC). You can take English language courses before applying for admission to a degree program. If you have already submitted an application for KU undergraduate admission but haven't taken the TOEFL or IELTS, please e-mail and request your application be processed for the KU non-degree seeking intensive English program in the Applied English Center. You do not need to fill out another AEC application form. Why does KU want my TOEFL or IELTS score? TOEFL and IELTS scores are used to estimate how much time applicants might need to spend taking ESL courses in the AEC before starting a degree program. The has estimates according to TOEFL and IELTS scores. Will I have to take ESL courses at KU? Regardless of their TOEFL or IELTS scores, all new international students will be evaluated for English proficiency upon arrival. The evaluation will determine whether you will enroll in full-time intensive English courses, part-time intensive English courses and part-time degree courses, or full-time degree courses. Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms No recommendation letters are required.
but don't feel obligated to do so.(The application won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.) Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. Additional Information(250-650 word) words) Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. University of Oklahoma Supplement No writing supplement required. (From Online Application) Tests SAT / ACT Not required. TOEFL / IELTS All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of proficiency in the English Language in one of these ways: 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL. 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 U.S. since the test date. 6.5 on the IELTS. 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 U.S. since the test date. Secondary school work in the United States, including completion of the high
family. Additional Information(250-650 word) words) Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application. University of Illinois at Chicago Supplement No writing supplement required (From Online Application) Tests SAT / ACT First Year applicants also need to submit: Official scores from the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-I) TOEFL / IELTS Evidence of English competency: 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: writing21, 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. TOEFL scores must be reported directly to UIC by ETS. Paper score reports will not be accepted as official scores unless they are sent to our office directly by ETS. Or Official IELTS scores. A minimum total score of 6.5, with subsection minimum as follows: listening 6, writing 6, reading 6, and speaking 6. TOEFL/IELTS Exemptions: Native English speakers from countries where English is the only official language. Non-native English speakers who have completed two consecutive years of full-time high school or university study in the U.S. or other country where the only official language of the country is English. Non-native English speakers who have a minimum of one year full-time employment in the U.S. or other country where the official
Recommendation Letters & Additional Forms A letter of recommendation Rank 161 Maryville University of St. Louis(MO) (Common Application)-2014 (增加一題) Deadlines Does Maryville have an application deadline? Maryville University does not have a deadline for submitting an application. However, if you are applying from overseas, plan to apply by June 1st for the Fall semester and by November 1st for the Spring semester, in order to allow enough time for document processing, issuing the I-20 and interviewing at the U.S. Embassy. Essays Writing The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so.(The application won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.) Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to