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University of San Francisco - Bachelor, International Freshman

I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

http://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/programs/

II DEADLINE

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

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

** 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

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 do not need

to submit the Mid-Year Report Form You should provide a copy of your final

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 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, 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 do 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 do 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)

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

For questions or comments regarding Undergraduate Admission please call (415)

422-6563, 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