Additional Note University of San Francisco - Bachelor, International Freshman I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION http://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/programs/ II DEADLINE Freshman Transfer Regular Action (Spring 2018) November 1, 2017 November 1, 2017 Early Action (Fall 2018) November 1, 2017 Not Available Early Decision (Fall 2018) November 1, 2017 Not Available Regular Action (Fall 2018)* January 15, 2018 March 1, 2018 *Applications completed after the posted Regular Action deadlines will be reviewed on a space-available basis https://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/deadlines/ https://www.usfca.edu/admission/international/undergraduate III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Academic Criteria Beyond the specific academic requirements, focusing on the courses you take in high school and your extracurricular activities is an excellent starting point Competitive applicants will go beyond the minimum requirements listed below and will elect to take elect advanced placement, international baccalaureate, honors, enriched, and accelerated high school courses when appropriate and possible Subject Liberal Arts Management Science Nursing Mathematics * 3 3 English 4 4 Social Sciences 3 3 Laboratory Science 2 2** 2** Foreign Language 2 2 Academic Electives 6 6 One unit equals a full-year course * The sequence of mathematics is Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Trigonometry is strongly recommended for Science and Management and is often included in Algebra II courses Additional Note ** Science and Nursing requirements: Chemistry and either Physics or Biology Academic electives should be selected from work in the areas of Religious Studies, Speech, Drama, and/or Fine Arts/Music http://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/freshman/criteria/ Official Testing Records Please arrange for the relevant testing service to send your official test scores directly to USF Although photocopies of your score reports may be submitted initially to assist us in assessing your application, they must be followed by official test score results English Proficiency Test If English is not your native language, or if the majority of your education has not been taught in English, you must submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as evidence of your English language competency Eligibility for undergraduate admission requires a TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) score of at least 65 or an IELTS Overall Band Score of at least 5.5 Preference is given to applicants with TOEFL scores of 80 or higher, or IELTS scores of 6.0 or higher The results of the USF institutional TOEFL examination, USF English Placement Test, or USF Rhetoric and Language Placement Interview may substitute for official English proficiency examination results Standardized College Admission Tests: SAT or ACT Freshman Applicants who are completing an American or International Baccalaureate curriculum are required to submit official SAT or ACT scores All other applicants are recommended, but not required, to submit such scores Your English language proficiency will be taken into account when reviewing your SAT or ACT scores during the admission decision process The USF College Board (SAT) Code is 4850, and the ACT Code is 0466 https://www.usfca.edu/admission/international/undergraduate/english-proficency https://www.usfca.edu/admission/international/undergraduate/freshman-applicants IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS Process Common Application or USF Application A non-refundable $65 application fee Personal Essay Official Academic Records In order for us to assess your intellectual ability and achievements, we will need Additional Note to review your secondary school transcripts, secondary school leaving examination or external examination results (if any), and standardized test scores OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS You must submit an official transcript from each secondary school you have attended Authenticated (notarized or certified) translations should accompany any records issued in a language other than English If you are applying through the Common Application, your School Counselor or other School Official may upload your transcript along with your School Report If you are applying through the USF Application, a paper copy of your transcript must be sent directly from each school’s Records or Registrar’s Office in a sealed envelope to: University of San Francisco Office of International Admission Records 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117-1088 USA Your School Counselor or other School Official may also e-mail your transcript along with your School Report to internationaladmission@usfca.edu The transcript must be sent directly from the sender's school e-mail address in order to be considered official Failure to submit all transcripts may result in a change of your admission status or incomplete awarding of transfer course credits SCHOOL LEAVING AND EXTERNAL EXAMINATION RESULTS If you have already taken, or intend to sit for, any School Leaving Examinations (such as the Huikao) or External Examinations (such as O–Levels, A–Levels, IB, HKCEE, SPM) you should submit official copies of your predicted or actual examination results, when available Mid-Year Report Form for Freshman Applicants The Mid-Year Report Form enables Freshman Applicants applying for Fall 2018 admission under Regular Action to submit Fall 2017 (first-term or mid-year) grades, or Predicted International Baccalaureate or A–Level results, before an official transcript becomes available You should give the Common Application Mid-Year Report Form or the USF Application Mid-Year Report Form to your School Counselor, Registrar, or other School Official who sends out transcripts no later than the end of your Fall 2017 term Please Note: If you have completed your secondary education, you not need to submit the Mid-Year Report Form You should provide a copy of your final Additional Note secondary school transcript and any school leaving or exit examination results, instead Letter of Recommendation The Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or professor, school counselor or academic adviser, or other school official who knows you well will assist us in our appraisal of your personal character and contributions to your community, academic ability and accomplishments, and your potential to succeed in college Your Recommender may choose to submit the Common Application School Report, Common Application Teacher Evaluation, or USF Application Letter of Recommendation Form Testing Records (SAT code / TOEFL code: 4850 / ACT code: 0466) Certification of Finances A copy of your passport data page Mailing Address POSTAL MAILING ADDRESS FOR DOCUMENTS All paper documents should be mailed to: University of San Francisco Office of International Admission Records 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117-1088 USA We strongly encourage you to use a mailing service that will allow you to track the progress and receipt of your shipment to USF ELECTRONIC MAILING ADDRESS FOR DOCUMENTS In most cases, all documents — except official transcripts and official test score results — may be sent in PDF form via electronic mail to International Admission Records at appservices@usfca.edu, to International Admission at internationaladmission@usfca.edu, or to your International Admission Counselor https://www.usfca.edu/admission/international/undergraduate/freshman-applicants V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE Common Essay Personal Essay The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice What 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 Additional Note 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 so (The application won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.) Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it If this sounds like you, then please share your story The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time Why does it captivate you? What or who you turn to when you want to learn more? Share an essay on any topic of your choice It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design Additional Information Please provide an answer below if you wish to provide details of circumstances or qualifications not reflected in the application You may enter up to 650 words University of San Francisco Supplement We are interested in learning more about you Please select from one of the two options below and write a response of no more than 200 words ˙The University of San Francisco's Jesuit tradition emphasizes community engagement and education for social justice, inspiring our students to become passionate agents for others How you see yourself becoming a part of this mission? ˙A USF education is intensely personal and intellectually demanding, emphasizing disciplined thinking and life-changing experiences As you think about the many academic programs offered at USF, what fields of study are you drawn to and why? (From Online Application) Additional Note VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT Certification of Finances All international students must submit a Certification of Finances (Spring 2018 or Fall 2018) showing that sufficient funds are available to pay for tuition and fees, housing and meals, health insurance, books, and personal expenses during their studies at USF before a Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Form I-20) can be issued You, your parent or sponsor, and relevant bank official must complete and sign the Certification of Finances Form In addition, a bank letter or bank statement must be submitted to verify that the required amount of funding is available The Certification of Finances Form and supporting documents must be submitted in order for your application for admission to be considered, and before your Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Form I-20) can be issued PASSPORT DATA PAGE Your name must appear in your USF student record and on your Form I-20 exactly as it appears on your passport You must therefore submit a copy of your Passport Data Page (face or photo page) to be considered for admission, and before your immigration documents can be issued Please submit a copy of your Passport Data Page, along with the Certification of Finances, to aid in the issuance of your immigration documents https://www.usfca.edu/admission/international/undergraduate/freshman-applicants Tuition and Fee The estimated cost of attendance at USF for the 2017-2018 academic year is $68,560 These annual costs are anticipated to increase each year The estimated cost for the 2018-2019 academic year is $71,182 Your Certification of Finances therefore must provide evidence of the availability of $71,182 to support your educational and living expenses for 2018-2019 https://www.usfca.edu/sites/default/files/admission/pdf/intl/usf_certification_of_finan ces_form_intl_2018_2019.pdf https://www.usfca.edu/admission/international/undergraduate/finances VII APPLICATION STATUS CHECK Check Application Status For a new account, select the link 'First Time User Account creation' The Application Status site is only for: Students who have started and saved an application (USF only) and want to complete and submit their application Students who have submitted an application (USF or Common Application) and want to check their status Additional Note For questions or comments regarding Undergraduate Admission please call (415) 4226563, or send an e-mail to appservices@usfca.edu https://iris2.usfca.edu/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW Scholarships International Freshman Applicants who submit official SAT or ACT test scores are automatically considered to receive Academic Merit Scholarship Awards Awards range up to $22,000 per year of undergraduate study, and are based on a combination of academic achievement (GPA), SAT or ACT scores, and English proficiency test results https://www.usfca.edu/admission/international/undergraduate/finances ... each school’s Records or Registrar’s Office in a sealed envelope to: University of San Francisco Office of International Admission Records 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117-1088 USA Your... DOCUMENTS All paper documents should be mailed to: University of San Francisco Office of International Admission Records 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117-1088 USA We strongly encourage... results English Proficiency Test If English is not your native language, or if the majority of your education has not been taught in English, you must submit official results of the Test of English