Contents
Catalog Links
Share

International Freshman Applicants

International students applying as incoming freshmen with no post-secondary school education must submit the following: 

  1. Undergraduate Application for Admission International: Students must use the Common Application. 
  2. Proof of English Proficiency International: Students must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. Any student whose native language is not English must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing system) score. The following TOEFL scores are required for admission: 213 or higher (computer-based); 80 or higher (internet-based); or 550 or higher (paper-based). Students who have taken the internet-based TOEFL test should have no individual section score lower than 20. Students who have taken the IELTS should have a minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than 6.0. Students who have earned a score of 550 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Test may possibly be exempt from the TOEFL or IELTS requirement. The website for TOEFL information is ets.org, and the website for IELTS is ielts.org. 
  3. Official Transcripts: Diploma/Graduation Certificates: Applicants who completed or will complete secondary school outside the United States must submit official transcripts/diploma/graduation certificates in the original language along with an official letter in English from an official at the school that fully explains the grading scale and the curriculum offerings/requirements of the school. This letter should also contain the name and contact information of a school official who can serve as a point of contact throughout the applicant’s application process. In addition, an official translation of the transcript or grade sheet must be provided directly from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website. Students attending a U.S. accredited high school outside the United States must submit an official high school transcript, but are not required to provide a transcript evaluation.
  4. SAT or ACT Scores: Official SAT or ACT scores must be sent directly from the College Board at collegeboard.org. Stevenson’s test codes are as follows: SAT – 5856; ACT – 1753.
  5. Letters of Recommendation: Submit at least one recommendation from a teacher and/or counselor. Applicants can use the downloadable recommendation form on our website.
  6. Essay: Applicants must submit a response to a single essay question. Essay topics are provided on each version of the application. Please note that the essay should be approximately 500 words, even though the Common Application says responses can be as short as 250 words. In addition, please provide a 100-word answer to the short response question listed on the application. 

Freshmen Application Completion Deadlines

Fall semester – February 1 

NOTE: Canadian citizens should contact an international student advisor for specific instructions regarding their applications at admissions@stevenson.edu or 410-486-7001.

Up one level