Admissions Procedures
- What documents are required for an application?
- When is the application deadline?
- How does Wooster review applications?
- When will I be notified of the admission decision?
- Can I be admitted for Spring semester?
- Admission Of Global Nomads
- Does Wooster admit international transfer students?
What
documents are required for an application?
 Before
applying for admission to The College of Wooster, you must have successfully
completed your secondary education or anticipate its completion in the
semester preceding your entrance to the College. Only completed applications
will be reviewed for admission. In addition to the requirements of the
Common Application, non-U.S. applicants are required to submit the following:
- Certified true copies of your secondary school records and
certificate(s)
This means a transcript of grades earned in individual classes throughout
your secondary education, typically from years 9-12 or 13. Certificates may
include GCE, HSC, HKCE, Bachillerato, BECE, SSSCE, etc. Translations must
be accompanied by an authorized copy of the original.
- Official SAT I scores
The SAT I exam is a standardized college admission test administered by The
College Board. It is designed to test both verbal and quantitative skills.
Because it takes four to six weeks for standardized test results to reach
us, we recommend taking the SAT I and TOEFL in the autumn (the October
or November sittings) to ensure that we receive your scores by the February
15 deadline. Upon registering for the exam, be sure to indicate that you
would like to have official results sent directly to Wooster. (The College
of Wooster ETS Code is 1134.) For more information on the SAT exam, test
center location, dates, and registration, visit the College Board Web site
at http://www.collegeboard.com.
- Official TOEFL / Official IELTS
English competency is required of all international students regardless
of their language of instruction. If you are a native English
speaker or if you have taken AP or IB courses in English we can waive
your TOEFL/IELTS requirement. Wooster requires either a TOEFL
score (paper-based) of 550, a TOEFL iBT (internet-based) of 80, or
an IELTS 7 band score. For more information on TOEFL test center
locations, dates, and registration, visit TOEFL on the web at http://www.toefl.org. For
more information on IELTS, visit http://www.ielts.org.
(IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia,
and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations)
Contact Sean Menton, the Coordinator of International Recruitment
to ask for a waiver of if you have other questions regarding the language
exams.
- Three letters of recommendation
One letter should come from a guidance counselor, principal or headmaster,
one from a current English teacher, and one from a teacher of your choice.
These letters should speak to your academic achievement and potential,
leadership skills, maturity, and other individual qualities.
- Foreign Student Financial Aid Application
Please see the Financial Aid section for more information on filling out
this form. Note: You must complete the Foreign Student Financial Aid Application
even if you are not applying for financial assistance. In compliance with
U.S. immigration regulations, Wooster cannot issue you an I-20 form until
this document is on file assuring your financial resources.
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When is the application deadline?
Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by February
15 for the term beginning in August or October 15 for the term beginning
in January. Students wishing to apply after February 15 or October 15 may
do so, but priority consideration for both admission and financial aid is
given to those applicants who meet the stated deadline. Those applicants
who miss the deadline will be considered, on a space and aid available basis.
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How does Wooster review applications?
As a selective institution, Wooster looks closely at all components of the
application. Academic credentials including test scores, grades, level of
course work, quality of school, and teacher recommendations are extremely
important indicators of success at Wooster. Because Wooster has a very active
student body, we are also interested in learning about an applicant's extracurricular
talents, interests, and leadership experience.
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When will I be notified of the admission
decision?
The Coordinator of International Admissions will review all application files
as they become complete beginning on December 15. You will receive e-mail notification
once your file has been read. The Coordinator then submits the application
to the Admissions Committee for the final decision. It may take up to 3 weeks
to produce an official admission decision. Often, the Coordinator will be able
to notify students of the admissions decision via e-mail; however, a formal
letter will be sent as well.
For accepted students applying for financial aid, the acceptance letter
will be held and sent along with the financial aid award letter, which
may take another 1-2 weeks to be produced by the Office of Financial Aid.
The "acceptance packet" will be sent via DHL express courier
service.
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Can I be admitted for Spring semester?
The vast majority of international students apply for entry in the fall term.
Applying for admission in the spring term is possible, however there are
a few points to consider:
- A comprehensive international pre-orientation is given only in the
fall and not in January.
- Several spring courses are available only after a fall prerequisite
course has been taken.
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Admission of Global Nomads
Wooster endorses the common term "Global Nomad" to apply to U.S.
citizens living abroad and Permanent Residents. We recognize that Global Nomads
possess a special wealth of knowledge and talent to share with the Wooster
community. Experience overseas definitely enhances one's application for admission,
so please be sure to highlight such experience in your essay or on the application
form. Although you may be an American citizen, you are in many respects a "citizen
of the world." At Wooster, you will find an environment that offers a
diverse student body, a cultural sensitivity to your unique background, and
a faculty interested in seeing that your need for cross-cultural exchange continues
to be met.
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Does Wooster admit international transfer
students?
Yes, but it is important to understand our transfer policy. Transfer applicants
to Wooster must submit everything required of first-year applicants plus a
Dean's Reference form and an official copy of their college or university transcript.
One of the recommendations must come from a current college professor. Wooster
allows a maximum of one year's worth of transfer credit to students coming
from overseas institutions. This does not mean, however, that you will be guaranteed
the maximum credit. The credit that is awarded is typically given as elective
credit, which can be used toward graduation requirements, but not toward credits
in your major field of study. Satisfactory performance is required and transfer
courses must be similar in scope and content to Wooster offerings. International
students seeking to transfer from a U.S. institution may receive up to two
years of transfer credit for similar coursework and a minimum comprehensive
G.P.A. of 2.5 is required. A Wooster Transfer Credit Report will be sent with
the acceptance packet, indicating the Registrar's determination of approved
credit.
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