US Universities

The ins and outs

The Application Process

• Admission Criteria– High school GED– High school performance (class rank, GPA)– ACT/SAT scores with writing– Accelerated curriculum (Honors, AP, IB)– Ability and desire to contribute to a diverse campus community– Leadership, co-curricular and work experiences– Competitiveness of high school– Status as a first-generation college student – Outstanding talent in a particular area – High school performance was adversely affected by physical, mental

or learning environment factors – Eligible for and will benefit from organized support services at Ohio

State

The Application ProcessWhat you need to submit:

• High school transcripts• Résumé (CV)• One teacher recommendation• SAT or ACT with writing test scores • TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS scores (for non-native speakers of English)• Essays

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.) FRESHMEN APPLICANTS– 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?

Essay #2 (Required for all applicants. 500 words maximum.) TRANSFER APPLICANTS– Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School to which

you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests?• Common Application

– http://kennedycatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/GuidanceCommon-App-Guide.pdf

Costs

• ACT/SAT– ACT Exam: $54.50 (To take the test internationally

there is an additional $37.00 fee)– SAT Exam: $54.50 (52.50€)– Study materials: $300-400– Prep courses: $1,000 – $2,000

• Application fee to each university– $50-75

Application Timeline

• Application Deadlines– Early action*: Nov. 1

(decision by mid-January)– Regular decision: Feb. 1 (decision by end of

March)

Tuition

• Resident– Tuition and fees $10,037– Room and board $11,666

• Nonresident – Tuition and fees $26,537* – Room and board$11,666

• Meal Plans– http://dining.osu.edu/dining-plans/new-2015-

dining-plans/new-first-year-students/