| The International Freshman Application Process - Step by Step |
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Complete the Common Application
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Complete and submit the Common Application online at the Common Application website.
Please note: Your application is not complete and we cannot begin your application review until we receive all required forms. Your $70 non-refundable application fee can be paid when you submit the Common Application online. The Common Application will be available on August 1, 2013 for students applying for admission for Spring or Fall 2014. |
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CREATE A COMMON APPLICATION
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I ALREADY HAVE A COMMON APPLICATION ACCOUNT: |
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Send Official Transcripts
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Send Official transcripts from your secondary school. If transcripts are not in English, please include English translations. Students from educational systems with external exams should submit certified external exam results, i.e., GCE results. Also, submit official transcripts from dual enrollment college/other schools attended (if applicable).
Also, send official transcripts from dual enrollment college/other schools attended (if applicable).
Students need to send their supporting documents electronically or by mail to:
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The mailing address is:
Office of International Admission
5202 University Drive
Merrick Building, Room 214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-2025
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Applicants studying INSIDE of the UNITED STATES
Have your official scores sent directly from the College Board.
► SAT Code: 5815
► ACT Code: 0760 |
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Applicants studying OUTSIDE of the UNITED STATES
The SAT report is not required and should not be submitted for admission consideration from applicants who are attending schools OUTSIDE the United States. |
All students whose native language is not English are required to submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For information on scores visit the TOEFL or Other English Proficiency Requirements page.
The TOEFL code for the University of Miami is 5815.
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We do require an essay for Freshman applicants. Since each applicant is considered individually, the essay provides the opportunity to present information that may assist the Admission Committee as it evaluates the application for admission. Essay topics and instructions are found on page 5 of The Common Application. There are 5 essay prompts and each writing section will have an enforced 650 word limit. The essay will not allow a response shorter than 250 words. Essay topics and instructions are found in the Common Application.
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Complete the Common Application Secondary School Report
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We require the secondary school report, also known as School Report, which is completed by the high school guidance counselor and can be found on the Common Application website.
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Letter of Recommendation / Teacher Evaluation
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A Counselor Evaluation is completed in the Secondary School Report, found on the Common Application website, it is a document completed by your secondary school guidance counselor. Additional letters of recommendation (not required, but you may send them)
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Read Information on U.S. Visa
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If you require an F-1 Visa you will need a Bank Sponsorship letter. Download a sample bank letter. |
Are you applying to any special programs?
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Create a CaneLink web account
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If you have any questions about the application process, askUM is available 24/7 to answer many of your questions. You can also visit our contact us page for any specific inquiries.
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The International Transfer Application Process - Step by Step |
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Complete the Common Application
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Complete and submit the Common Application online at the Common Application website.
Please note: Your application is not complete and we cannot begin your application review until we receive all required forms. Your $70 non-refundable application fee can be paid when you submit the Common Application online. The Common Application will be available on August 1, 2013 for students applying for admission for Spring or Fall 2014. |
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| To complete these forms you'll need to open your own Common Application website account: |
CREATE A COMMON APPLICATION
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I ALREADY HAVE A COMMON APPLICATION ACCOUNT: |
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Send Official Transcripts
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Applicants with fewer than 30 credits completed
You must submit BOTH completed, official transcripts from secondary school AND Official transcripts from each college/university attended, including college/university you're currently attending. |
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Applicants with more than 30 credits completed
Official transcripts from each college/university attended, including college/university you're currently attending. |
Students need to send their supporting documents electronically or by mail to: |
The mailing address is:
Office of International Admission
5202 University Drive
Merrick Building, Room 214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-2025 |
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All students whose native language is not English are required to submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For information on scores visit the TOEFL or Other English Proficiency Requirements page.
The TOEFL code for the University of Miami is 5815.
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We do require an essay for Transfer applicants. Since each applicant is considered individually, the essay provides the opportunity to present information that may assist the Admission Committee as it evaluates the application for admission. The essay consists of a personal statement (250-650 words) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. This can be filled out online at the Common Application. |
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Counselor Form / Letters of Recommendation
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Read Information on U.S. Visa
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If you require an F-1 Visa you will need a Bank Sponsorship letter. Download a sample bank letter. |
Are you applying to any special programs?
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Create a CaneLink web account
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If you have any questions about the application process, askUM is available 24/7 to answer many of your questions. You can also visit our contact us page for any specific inquiries.
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