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Apply as an International Student

Apply as an
International Student
Berea College has a long history of welcoming all
peoples of the earth. Admission to Berea College is
competitive, and students are encouraged to read all
information provided here before submitting an
application.

Important Dates Early Action I Regular

Application Deadline October 15 January 15

Decision Notification mid-December mid-March

Deposit Due February 15 May 1

APPLY FOR ADMISSION AS AN INTERNATIONAL

STUDENT

The following items are required to complete an

application for admission. All materials should be
submitted via the online application portal.

1. Apply for Free

Online
Complete the Berea College Application for
Admission for International Students. There is no
application fee.

2. Personal Essay
The essay should be 2-5 pages. As this essay may be
used to assist in course placement, students should
receive no assistance in writing or editing the essay.

The essay should address the following points: 1. An

overview of your educational and life experiences; 2.
What you plan to do after completing your education;
3. Why you wish to return (or not return) to your home
country; 4. Description of ways you have positively
impacted your community. Because the content of the
essay is an important part of evaluating a student for
admission, it is to your advantage to add detail.

The essay may be uploaded to your application portal

once you have submitted the online application above.

3. Copy of official
secondary school
records
These documents may include leaving exam results,
A-Level results, O-Level results, National Higher
Diploma results, or West African Examination results.
Please provide academic records that demonstrate you
have completed all secondary school requirements for
your home country. Academic records should be
translated into English and the copies certified by
school officials.

4. One Teacher
Recommendation Form
Whenever possible, you should request that person
writing a recommendation on your behalf submit the
official form provided via the online application
portal. You may also download the form here and
upload the completed form to your online application
portal. We will accept written recommendations,
preferably typed, which are not completed using our
official form. All recommendations should be written
in English.

5. Financial Resource
Recommendation Form
This form should be completed by a school
administrator, employer, religious leader, or another
individual who can make a statement about your
personal and financial resources, as well as barriers, as
they relate to your pursuit of higher education. This
form may NOT be completed by a close relative. The
Financial Resource Recommendation Form should be
written in English.

6. Official Test Scores

All international applicants must submit a report from
one of the following exams: IELTS, Duolingo,
TOEFL, SAT or ACT. This requirement includes
students from English-speaking countries. You must
provide a copy of your test report as part of your
online application, even if you have requested an
official copy be sent to Berea from the testing center.
International applicants may NOT apply test-optional.

Minimum Required Test Scores

ACT: 19 (Berea's School Code 1492)

SAT: 980 (Berea's School Code 1060)

TOEFL (Berea's School Code 1060)

-- iBT: 68

-- PBT: 520

-- ITB: Not Accepted

DUOLINGO: 95

IELTS: 6.0 (Must have a minimum of 5 in all

subscores)

7. International
Financial Questionaire
All applicants must submit the questionnaire via their
online application portal. We will not accept the CSS
Profile or ISFSAA in lieu of the Berea College form.

Additional Information
Costs and Financial Aid

Previous International Applicants: If you have

previously applied to Berea and wish to apply
again, a new online application must be submitted,
including all supporting materials (test scores,
transcripts, recommendations, etc.). Please be sure
to tell us of any college or university coursework
you are currently pursuing or have completed since
your last application.

Worldwide Wednesdays

Available for international students, join us for our

virtual Worldwide Wednesdays! This visit is designed
to allow international students the chance to learn
more about Berea College and the application process.
Worldwide Wednesdays feature a 20-minute
information session with an Admissions Counselor
and a 60-90 minute live virtual tour of campus. Sign
up for a date that works for you!

September 6, 2023
October 4, 2023
November 1, 2023
December 6, 2023
January 10, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline? 

When are admissions decisions made? 

When do accepted students receive an

I-20? 

What is the cost per year? 

When must I pay the $2,200 deposit? 

What if I don't have access to submit

the online application? 

What are the admissions

requirements? 

I already speak English. Do I have to

take an English exam? 

I already earned a Bachelor's Degree,

can I apply to Berea? 

Can international students apply for

Spring Term admission? 

Can international students apply

more than once? 

How many international students do

you have? 

Where is Berea and what is it like

there? 

Do you have a host family program? 

Do you offer an English as a Second

Language (ESL) program? 

Can you explain the work program? 

Do you have accommodations for

families? 

Do you have graduate programs? 

How can I improve my changes of
being offered admission? 

What are my chances of being offered

admission? 

How many students do you admit

from a given country? 

How are admissions decisions made? 

What accreditation is held by Berea

College? 

Can international students apply to

pre-professional programs? 

Does Berea College accept

international transfer students? 

What if I can’t afford the $2200

deposit? 

Do I have to provide bank statements?

I can’t afford to take an English

proficiency exam. Can you help? 

I want to major in nursing. What

requirements must I meet? 

How do I know if/how many of my

credits will transfer into Berea? 

How do I know if my college is

regionally accredited? 

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