International students who attended schools outside of the United States must submit a NACES approved evaluation of academic records, and this evaluation must be based on official transcripts.

Proof of sufficient funds is required for the visa application process to gain entrance into the U.S. This proof is met by: Completing the Declaration of Financial Responsibility on the application for admission; and Submitting financial documents from a bank, sponsor, or foundation, agency, government, etc.

You need to provide a high school transcript from all schools attended. If you are still in high school, your transcript will need to include coursework for grades 9–11. If you have already graduated, your transcript will need to include coursework for grades 9–12 and also include your graduation date.

The essay is a chance to give us a snapshot of who you are—your voice, your experiences, your goals. Remember that your essay is reviewed for both admission and scholarship purposes. Students are asked to respond to one of the prompts below as part of the application for admission. Prompt Option 1 Describe one or more activities you have been involved in that have been particularly meaningful. What does your involvement say about the communities, identities or causes that are important to you? Prompt Option 2 Share a meaningful experience and how this has helped shape you in your preparation for college. This could be related to your passions, commitments, leadership experience, family or cultural background. Prompt Option 3 Topic of your choice. If you have written another essay that captures what you want the Admissions Committee to know about you, feel free to share it here.