Student Guidelines


 
 

NC University

Student Information

Freshman Student Admission Guidelines

High School Courses

Candidates for admission the University of North Carolina are expected to have studied a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, which includes these subjects, at the minimum:

  • English, Literature and Composition - four years
  • Algebra - two years
  • Geometry - one year
  • Laboratory Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) - two years
  • Social Sciences (History, Psychology, Sociology) - two years

These courses are recommended, but not required for admission consideration:

  • Foreign Language - two years
  • Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus
  • Physics

We recommend that students take as difficult a schedule as they are able to complete successfully. Our admission and scholarship policies give strong preferences to students who have challenged themselves beyond the minimum courses outlined above.

SAT I/ACT

Students applying for admission to the University of North Carolina Fall 2012 freshman class will be required to submit results from either the ACT Assessment with the ACT Writing Test or the SAT-I (critical reading, math, and writing).

High School Counselor Evaluation Form

The counselor is asked to comment about the applicant with regard to time management, motivation, honesty, and maturity.

Application Essay Policy

All applicants are required to submit an essay of 250-500 words. Review the application essay requirements and essay topics.

Application Deadlines

The University of North Carolina has two application deadlines*. The early action deadline is December 1. If you apply on or before December 1, your admission and scholarship decision will be mailed no later than December 15.

The regular notification deadline is February 1, and decisions on admission and scholarship will be mailed no later than February 15. Once you have been admitted, you must reserve your space in the freshman class by submitting a $300 nonrefundable admission deposit by May 1.

* Students interested in the physical therapy direct entry program must have an SAT-I score of at least 1800 or an ACT score of at least 27, and submit a completed Application for Admission and Scholarship to UE by November 1, 2011. For additional information, please view our information on the physical therapy direct entry program.

Applying for Admission

  1. Instructions for completing the online Application for Admission and Scholarships:

    1. Complete the online application.
    2. When your electronic application is received, we will send you a confirmation e-mail.
    3. Submit SAT or ACT scores, an official high school transcript, an essay, a high school counselor evaluation form, and your application fee to the University of North Carolina.
  2. Instructions for completing the paper application:

    1. Call the Office of Admission toll free at 800-423-8639 or 812-488-2461 if you need a hard copy of the application.
    2. Complete all parts of the application.
    3. Submit SAT or ACT scores, an official high school transcript, an essay, a high school counselor evaluation form, and your application fee to the University of North Carolina.

Questions regarding admission requirements may be submitted via e-mail to admission@northcarolinalearns.webatu.com

Sophomore Admission Guidelines

Concerning undergraduate admission to AUB, please note the following:

1- If a student has completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling, he/she could apply directly to sophomore year (2nd year of university education) if he/she completes a Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalence (2 A-levels excluding Arabic and language courses, International Baccalaureate Diploma, French Baccalaureate, German Abitur, Thanawiyya Aamma, Tawjihi…etc). For more info on this matter, please check:


2- To apply for regular admissions, the student needs to submit an undergraduate application along with the following documents:

a. SAT1 results (reading+math).
b. High school records during grades 10 and 11.

Admission is competitive and equally based on the above two requirements.

Admission decision in AUB is based 50% on high school final year averages in grade 10 and grade 11 and 50% on SAT scores (reading+math only). There are no specific scores required, however the higher the scores are, the better the chances will be of getting admitted.

It is advisable when filling the application as sophomore to include several choices in the list of majors of interest and not only 1 or 2 majors. This will give the applicant other chances in other majors in case he/she didn't get accepted in the major of choice. Applicants can chose up to 9 majors (3 faculties with 3 majors from each).

Upon admission, the applicant will be required to present evidence of having successfully completed Grade 12 and show a level of proficiency in the English language by obtaining a minimum score of 573 on the paper based TOEFL OR 230 on the Computer Based TOEFL (OR 88 on Internet Based TOEFL), OR 500 on the University English Entrance Examination (EEE) OR 380 and above on the writing section of the SATI OR 5.5 on IELTS.

It is important to know that admission for sophomore year is more competitive than that for freshman.

To apply for early admission (only for fall semesters):

A special early admission plan for fall admission has been designed for students who fulfill the following requirements:

• Submission of application form by November 30

• Class rank in the top 25 percent in each of the last two years prior to application

• SAT I scores, Mathematical reasoning and Critical Reading as follows:

− 1,100 for sophomore arts (except Economics) or nursing II

− 1,200 for sophomore sciences (and Economics) or business, first year in the Faculties of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Health Sciences, and first year graphic design

− 1,250 for first year engineering and architecture

Admission decisions are issued by January 30, 2012 and admission is granted to the first choice of major in each of the faculties applied for. Admission is conditional upon the student receiving the certificate or diploma (recognized by the Ministry of Education of the originating country) on the basis of which admission was sought and on evidence of having met the English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR). Students may not register until these conditions are met. Applicants who apply early but are not granted early admission are automatically placed in the pool of all other applicants to the same level and same faculty/school and are given equal consideration.

3- Concerning medicine at AUB, we follow the American style of education. This means that the student needs to get a bachelor degree in sciences first, and then apply for medicine studies. At a first stage, and in order to select the Medicine field in the future, it is preferable to apply for one of the following science majors: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Medical Lab, Environmental Health, or Nutrition.
During the third year of the undergraduate studies, the student takes preparatory courses for the medical school known as pre-med courses, and sits for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). After completing those requirements, and based on the achieved grades, the student can be admitted to the Medical School.

4- Deadline to apply for early admission for the fall semester 2012-2013 is November 30, 2011.

Deadline to apply for regular admission for the fall semester 2012-2013 is February 1, 2012.

Deadline to apply for the spring semester 2012-2013 is November 30, 2012.

Last SAT1 session considered for early admission for the fall 2012-2013 semester is that of November 2011.

Last SAT1 session considered for regular admission for the fall 2012-2013 semester is that of December 2011.

Last SAT1 session considered for the spring 2012-2013 semester is that of November 2012.

You can repeat the SAT 1 several times and we will take your highest score from each section and each session.

Application form can be downloaded from: 

Applicants wishing to apply to AUB for undergraduate studies can apply online or can submit a paper application as follows:

1- Download the application form (Application for undergraduate studies)
2- Fill the application.
3- Include the following documents in the application:
     Photocopy of ID or passport
     Passport size photo
     High School Grades 10-11
    
SAT 1 scores (official)

4-Applications can be sent to the following address:


5- Application fees (50$) can be paid in one of the following ways:
    
Cash: at the cashier’s office in AUB (PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN MAIL)
Check: you can place a 50$ check along with the application and the documents and mail them to us at the admissions office (please note that only checks drawn to US or Lebanese Banks are acceptable).
Wire transfer the 50$ applications fees to the following account:


To have a more detailed look on AUB courses, you may go to the link below to view our university catalogue

http://www.aub.edu.lb/registrar/Pages/catalogue.aspx  
 
To know more about tuition fees, please check: 

http://www.aub.edu.lb/main/admissions/Pages/fees.aspx

Regarding campus housing, please check:

http://www.aub.edu.lb/sao/housing/Pages/index.aspx   

For university calendar, please check:

http://www.aub.edu.lb/registrar/Pages/universitycalendar.aspx

Concerning financial aid, please check:

http://www.aub.edu.lb/faid/Pages/home.aspx

 

Prep for College Admission Requirements as a Junior

 

 

 

 

Start on college admission requirements early

You're in your junior year of high school, you're making good grades, and you know you want to go to college. You may think that, because college application deadlines are a year away, you don't have to make any preparations yet. But the fact is, if you want a shot at acceptance by the country's best colleges and universities, the time to act is now. With just a few simple steps, you can move ahead in the college admission process, and reduce stress and anxiety later on.

Keep the college admission process organized

During your junior year, you're likely to start receiving pamphlets and brochures from colleges and universities. Resist the temptation to toss them all in a drawer until next year. If you take just a few moments to go through these letters and packages now, you can begin to make choices that will smooth the later stages of your college search. 

Think about the location and size of the school you want to attend. This will help thin out that pile of mail and narrow your list of prospective colleges and universities. Now think about the areas of study that might interest you. If you're interested in engineering, for example, you may want to rule out those schools without a strong undergraduate engineering program. If you take the time, you should end up with a short and focused list of prospective colleges that are likely to fit your needs.

Talk to schools about their college admission requirements

Although college fairs can seem overwhelming, they offer a unique opportunity for you to evaluate a large number of schools and universities all in one place. Think of it as one-stop shopping. And remember, the schools are shopping too. They want to find the most motivated students to fill their undergraduate programs.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you want to know where a particular college or university stands in terms of its academic programs, average class size, athletics, or financial aid opportunities, now's the time to ask.

Also, an individual college or university may send a representative to speak at your school, providing yet another opportunity to ask the questions that will help streamline the college admissions process.

Take the PSAT
Although PSAT scores are not typically part of college admissions requirements, the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test) offers you two unique opportunities: first, to become eligible for National Merit Scholarship awards, and second, to sharpen your test-taking skills for the SAT exam.

You must take the PSAT at your high school (or one in your community). The test is given in October. Talk to your school counselor to get the test date and sign up. Once you know the test date, you can set up a self-paced schedule that lets you prepare for each section, with time to focus extra attention on the subject areas in greatest need of improvement. 

Meet with your counselor
At many points in the process, you will find that there's no substitute for some one-on-one time with your counselor. Counselors are there to help, so bring any questions you have, and don't be afraid to ask for college admissions assistance. They know you're just starting out on this journey, and that it can be confusing, and they have the expertise and resources to point you in the right direction.

Meeting other college admissions requirements

There are several things you can do to make yourself more attractive in the college admissions process.

First, keep your grades strong. Colleges look to your academic performance for clues to your motivation as well as your intelligence, and they want motivated students who are eager to learn.

Second, get involved with extracurricular activities, or if you already are, stay with them. Colleges and universities are attracted to multifaceted students who are able to show their talents and leadership skills, whether in athletics or in academic clubs and organizations. 

Third, investigate scholarship opportunities—there may be scholarships available in academic areas where you already excel. 

Fourth, you may find it helpful to prepare an academic resume listing your achievements, interests, and goals. 

Finally, you may also want to tackle an apprenticeship or part-time job in your area of interest. It's a great way to show colleges and universities that you're committed to an area of study

 

Senior Students

 

Senior Admission Guidelines!
Basic Requirements for Admission

The basic requirements for admission to the first year class include:

  1. Complete 90 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university. While minimum requirements are 90 semester hours, the majority of candidates accepted for admission will have completed four or more years of pre-professional study.
  2. Credits (in semester hours or their equivalent) in each of the following:
    • English – 6 hours
    • Biology – 8 hours*
    • Physics – 8 hours*
    • Inorganic Chemistry – 8 hours*
    • Organic Chemistry – 8 hours*
    • Electives – 52 hours

Recommendations for Success

For success in the medical curriculum, it is strongly recommended, but not required, prospective applicants have the following:

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Embryology
  • Histology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Modern Genetics
  • Physiology