华盛顿大学申请要求必知.docx

(41) University of Washington-2011 (Essay同2010)Deadlines The University only considers international student applications once a year. International students may select to begin their studies at the UW either summer quarter (begins late June) or autumn quarter (begins late September). We do not consider applications for either winter quarter or spring quarter.INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN December 15 is the application deadline for all international freshman applicants. Applications for either summer or autumn 2011 may be submitted between October 1 and December 15, 2010.FRESHMAN December 15, 2010 is the deadline for summer or autumn quarters.What Does “Deadline” Mean? All materials to complete your application file for University admission and for the Honors Program must be submitted or postmarked by December 15, 2010. We also expect test scores to be on file no later than December 15, 2010. We accept the December sitting as the last test date. /Apply/Freshman/Deadlines /Apply/International/Deadlines EssaysWriting section for 2011 International Freshman Applicants1. Personal Statement (Required)Directions: Choose either A or B. Recommended length: 500-650 wordsA. Discuss how your familys experience or cultural history enriched you or presented you with opportunities or challenges in pursuing your educational goals.B. Tell us a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.2. Short Response (Required)Directions: Choose one of the following two topics and write a short essay. Recommended length: 250-500 words1. The University of Washington seeks to create a community of students richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. How would you contribute to this community?2. Describe an experience of cultural difference or insensitivity you have had or observed. What did you learn from it?3. Journal of Activities & Achievements (Optional)Directions: Using the grid provided on the application, identify and describe up to five of your most significant activities and achievements during grades 9-12. Write a paragraph about why this activity or achievement had meaning for you. Tell us about your highest level of achievement or honor you attained; any responsibilities you had; and the contribution you believe you made to your school, community, or organization. Dont just describe the activity or achievement: tell us what it says about you. Your journal should include activities, skills, achievements, or qualities from any of the following categories: Leadership in or outside of school-e.g., athletics, student government, cultural clubs, band, scouting, community service, employment Activities in which you have worked to better your school or community Exceptional achievement in an academic field or artistic pursuit Personal endeavors that enrich the mind-e.g., independent research or reading, private dance or music lessons, weekend language/culture school4. Additional Comments (Optional): Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?Directions: Use this section for anything you wish to express that doesnt seem to fit in any of the required writing areas. For example, if you have experienced personal hardships in attaining your education, if your activities have been limited because of work or family obligations, or if you want us to know how important something really is to you, tell us here./Apply/Freshman/Documents/WritingSection /Apply/International/Documents/Statement TestsINTERNATIONAL FRESHMANTOEFL/IELTS All international students are required to submit English proficiency scores that meet the Universitys minimum requirement for admission consideration. Previous ESL or English composition courses, even when taken in the United States, will not satisfy this requirement. Students currently enrolled in U.S. or Canadian high schools or colleges are still required to submit official exam scores to fulfill the English proficiency requirement. The UW Seattle does not offer conditional admission to applicants who have not met the minimum English proficiency requirement by the application deadline. International freshman must take an exam on or before the December 15 deadline./Apply/International/Tests Minimum Requirement for AdmissionTest TitleMinimum Score for AdmissionTOEFL Internet-based76TOEFL computer-based207TOEFL paper-based540UW Administered Michigan Language Test (MLT)85*IELTS6*The institutional version of the MLT is no longer offered at the UW. Official MLT scores are still valid for two years and can be used for admission consideration.SAT/ACT The SAT and the ACT exams are not required for international students. We do encourage you to submit scores if you have taken either exam, however, especially if you are from a native English speaking country./Requirements/International/EnglishProficiency /Apply/International/Tests/Optional FRESHMAN Scores from SAT or ACT with Writing are required for admission. When students submit scores from more than one sitting of the same test (e.g., March and October SAT) or scores from SAT and ACT, the highest combined score from a single sitting (test date) will be used. The best Mathematics score from one test date will not be combined with the best Critical Reading and Writing scores from another test date./Apply/Freshman/Tests Recommendation Letters & Additional FormsL