Requirement for college application
Most universities require consistent, top-tier grades along with a wholistic extracurricular profile for a student. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of what Universities want.
USA
Academic Performance
GPA - 9th to 12th Grade favors AP and IB.
Extracurriculars
10 activities - leadership and community service.
Standardized Tests
SAT/ACT important; TOEFL or IELTS for Non-English.
Personal Statement
Yes
Supplemental Essays
Yes
Recommendation letter
Prefers detailed letters from long-known teachers.
Interview
Top Schools
UK/Ireland
Academic Performance
A-levels or IB, or equivalent; Predicted grades are crucial.
Extracurriculars
Optional
Standardized Tests
Requires IELTS and course-specific tests like BMAT or LNAT.
Personal Statement
Yes
Supplemental Essays
Maybe
Recommendation letter
Focused on subject fit
Interview
Oxford / Cambridge
Netherland / Germany
Academic Performance
Predictive IB
Extracurriculars
Optional
Standardized Tests
Requires IELTS and course-specific tests
Personal Statement
Yes
Supplemental Essays
No
Recommendation letter
Optional
Interview
No