KAPLAN Training

Session
Agenda
- Arizona State University
- Pace University
- Simmons University
- University of Connecticut
- Application Process
- Scholarships
- Deadlines
- Q&A
Innovation,
excellence
and inclusion
About ASU

1,25,000 + Founded
5 campuses
students 1885

Top tier 136

9000+
Grand Canyon National countries
international
University represented

$673 mn in launching 400+

research pad for 144+ Research
Phoenix is funding startups Opportunities
#5 largest city
in the USA
U.S. News & World Report subject rankings
79 ASU degree programs were ranked in the top 25 in the U.S., including 30 in the top 10.
Undergraduate
#24 best overall business
programs
#3 Supply Chain
Management
#8 Business Analytics
#10 Management
#13 Accounting
#42 best overall
engineering programs
#22 Computer Engineering
#26 Electrical Engineering
#30 Civil Engineering
#61 best overall computer
science programs
#21 Artificial Intelligence
Graduate Business Graduate Engineering Other Graduate Programs
#30 best overall business #41 best overall engineering #2 Criminology #13 Best Public Affairs
school school Programs
#3 Supply Chain Management #18 Industrial Engineering #3 Local Government #15 Earth Sciences
Management
#5 Project Management #20 Environmental Engineering
#3 Information and #15 Best Fine Arts
#7 Information Systems #25 Aerospace Engineering Technology Management Programs
#5 Urban Policy #25 Best Law Schools
#10 Business Analytics #26 Civil Engineering
#5 Public Management and #25 Social Work
#12 Accounting #31 Electrical Engineering
Leadership
#16 Management #33 Computer Engineering #5 Environmental Policy #36 Economics
#20 International Business #40 Materials Engineering and Management
#20 Marketing #5 Nonprofit Management #39 Best Nursing Schools
#41 Mechanical Engineering
#6 Photography #39 Psychology
#20 Finance #52 Chemical Engineering
#11 Best Education #43 Computer Science
#30 Entrepreneurship #53 Biomedical Engineering Schools
#4 Highest return on
investment, full-time MBA
programs Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges 2021 and Best Graduate Schools 2022
 5 CAMPUS , 1 DEGREE

Downtown Tempe Polytechnic West

Lake Havasu
Phoenix Campus Campus Campus

Medium sized Large campus Small campus Small and Small campus
campus experience experience Intimate experience
experience Campus

International International: International: International: International:

Students: 2% 17% 13% 4% 6%

Teacher- Teacher- Teacher- Teacher- Teacher-

student ratio: student ratio: student ratio: student ratio: student ratio:
20:1 23:1 18:1 12:1 12:1
Available programs (Bachelors,
Transfers and Masters)
IRA A Fulton
Engineering School
▪ Computer Science
• Big Data Systems
• Cybersecurity
• AME
▪ Computer Engineering
▪ Software Engineering
▪ Information Technology
Aerospace Engineering
▪ Chemical Engineering
▪ Materials Science
Engineering
▪ Mechanical Engineering
▪ Construction Management
▪ Industrial Engineering
▪ MS Environmental &
Resource Management
▪ User Experience
▪ Electrical Engineering, MSE
▪ Management of Technology
▪ Graphic Information
Technology
▪ Robotics and Autonomous
Systems and many more..
W.P. Carey School of Herberger Institute of College of Liberal Arts THUNDERBIRD
Business Arts and Design and Science School of Global
Management
▪ BS Finance BSD Architectural Studies MA Mathematics
▪ BS Management BFA Art (Art Education) MS Microbiology
▪ BS Marketing BA Art (Art History MS Molecular and Cellular
▪ BS Business MARCH Architecture* Biology
▪ BS Statistics MS in Architecture* MA Museum Studies
▪ BS Computer information BSD Industrial Design PSM Nanoscience Bachelor’s degrees
systems BSD Interior Design MA Philosophy BGM Global Management
▪ BS Business Administration MFA Art MNS Physics BS International Trade
▪ BS in Business MID Industrial Design* MS Plant Biology and
Entrpreneurship MA in Landscape Conservation Master’s degree
▪ BS Business Data Analytics Architecture* MS Astrophysics and MGM Global Management
MIA Interior Architecture Astronomy (with 16 concentrations and 3
▪ MS Business Analytics* MSD Interior Design MS Biochemistry (Medicinal STEM designated
▪ MS Finance* MUD Urban Design Chemistry) concentrations; DataScience;
▪ MS Global Logistics* MVCD Visual MS Biology
Global Business; Global Digital
▪ MS Information Systems Communication Design*
Management* Transformation)
▪ MiM
▪ MBA* - Portfolio focused - Some programs require Scholarships up to $21000
- GRE not required for the GRE
program (optional) Accepts 3 years of UG for
- Focussed on GPA
GRE/GMAT required for all - Most programs are - Available in both Fall and MGM
graduate programs available in Fall intake only Spring
*STEM
*STEM
Entry requirements
Ira A Fulton Schools of Engineering – Master’s
Program (MS/MSE/MS)
Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Electrical Engineering (Art, Media and Engineering)
Robotics and Autonomous (All specilaizations)
Software Engineering (All Specialization)
Computer Science (MS/MCS) (All Specialization)
Computer Engineering, MS (All Specialization)
Construction Management and Technology
Electrical Engineering, MSE
Construction Engineering, MS
Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
GRE is waived for Spring and Fall 2023
Chemical Engineering
Industrial Engineering, MS (All specialization)
User Experience, MS
Technology Management, MS
Graphic Information Technology
Human Systems Engineering (All Specialization)
Information Technology, MS
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Note: All the scores to be reported officially via testing agencies
Average GRE
305 (Min Quantitaive - 155 or above)
305 (Q- 155 or above)
310 (Q- 160 or above)
310 (Q160, V-150, AWA 3.5)
310 (Q160, V-150, AWA 4.0)
316 (Q163, V-153, AWA 4.0)
316 (Q163, V-153, AWA 4.0)
305 (Q155 or above)
305 (Min Quants – 156 or above)
Minimum 308 (Minimum quants155
or above)
GRE not Required
Average GPA
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
8.8/10 or Distinction or A
8.0/10 or First Class above
8.0/10 or First Class above
8.8/10 or Distinction or A
8.0/10 or First Class above
8.0/10 or First Class above
8.0/10 or Distinction or A
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
7.5/10 or First Class above
Minimum English Score IELTS Duolingo
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 110 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 7.0 (no minimum bands) DET score of 110 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 7.0 (no minimum bands) DET score of 110 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 7.0 (no minimum bands) DET score of 115 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 7.0 (no minimum bands) DET score of 110 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 7.0 (no minimum bands) DET score of 110 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 110 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 110 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
TOEFL score of 90 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 110 or above
TOEFL score of 80 or above 6.5 (no minimum bands) DET score of 105 or above
Business School at ASU - WP Carey School and Thunderbird School
Master’s Programs at WP Carey School Average Profile
Business Administration, MBA
Business Analytics, MS
GRE Required: 308 or above for
MS programs,
Finance, MS
GMAT: 680 or above for MBA
Global Logistics, MS
(MBA requires a minimum of 2
years of Full-time experience)
Information Systems Management, MS
Real Estate Development, MRED
MS Program at Thunderbird School Average Profile
GRE Required: A minimum
of 300 or above
GRE Waiver conditions can
Master of Global Management be found on
(Accepts 15 years of Education as well from India)
https://thunderbird.asu.edu/
degree/graduate/master-
global-management
Note: All the scores to be reported officially via testing agencies
Average GPA Minimum English Score IELTS Duolingo PTE
TOEFL – 80 with no band 6.5 (no band less than DET score of 115 or PTE score of 60 or
7.5/10 or First Class above
below 20 6.0) above above
TOEFL – 80 with no band 6.5 (no band less than DET score of 115 or PTE score of 60 or
7.5/10 or First Class above
below 20 6.0) above above
TOEFL – 80 with no band 6.5 (no band less than DET score of 115 or PTE score of 60 or
7.5/10 or First Class above
below 20 6.0) above above
TOEFL – 80 with no band 6.5 (no band less than DET score of 115 or PTE score of 60 or
7.5/10 or First Class above
below 20 6.0) above above
TOEFL – 80 with no band 6.5 (no band less than DET score of 115 or PTE score of 60 or
7.5/10 or First Class above
below 20 6.0) above above
TOEFL – 80 with no band 6.5 (no band less than DET score of 115 or PTE score of 60 or
7.5/10 or First Class above
below 20 6.0) above above
Specializations Scholarships English Requirements
(Creative Industries and Design Thinking)
(Data Science) - STEM
(Development and Innovation)
(Digital Audience Strategy)
(Global Affairs)
(Global Business) - STEM Over 96% students receive financial
(Global Digital Transformation) - STEM assistance up to $25000 on total tuition TOEFL score of 100 or above, IELTS 7.5
(Global Entrepreneurship) (no minimum bands), DET score of 125 or
(Health Care Delivery) (scholarship essay required at the time of above
(Integrated Healthcare) application)
(Legal Studies)
(Nonprofit Leadership and Management)
(Public Administration)
(Public Policy)
(Sustainability Solutions)
(Sustainable Tourism)
Direct undergraduate admission Freshman Year: 2 semesters
Intakes: Fall, Spring and Summer
Over 350 majors Duration: 4 years

UG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Specific degrees Higher requirements

Last three years of HSC BS majors in W.P. Carey School of GPA 3.4 or top 8% of school class or SAT
Academic Documents grades with a minimum GPA Business 1230/ACT 25
of 3.0/4.0
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Top 25% of school class or SAT 1210/ACT 25 (if
TOEFL iBT or 61-100 (Tempe campus majors) GPA in core competencies is below 3.00)
plus
IELTS or 6.0 – 6.5 TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 58 / DET 105
Pearson or DET 53 - 59
BSN Nursing GPA 3.3 or SAT 1170/ACT 24
plus
SAT/ACT Optional TOEFL 76 / IELTS 6.5 / DET 100

School of Journalism majors GPA 3.0 and SAT 1120/ACT 22

Three years of HSC maths and science is required plus
in order to apply TOEFL 100 / IELTS 7.0 / PTE 73 / DET 120

MERIT BASED NAMU SCHOLARSHIPS up to $14,500 per year (renewable every year**)
for qualifying students (basis on GPA and English scores)
No separate application needed
Application Checklist
 Application Checklist – Undergraduate & Transfers
1. Completed Kaplan application form
2. Academic transcripts: submit last 3 years of transcripts to Kaplan, including final diploma/certificate if available. Only send legible scans or
photos of official documents. Online screenshots are not acceptable
3. English language certificate: TOEFL / TOEFL Special Home Edition /IELTS / Duolingo
4. SAT or ACT score (if required or held by the applicant): First submit the copy of the certificate to Kaplan for assessment. Applicants must
then send their score electronically to ASU using institution code 4007 for SAT or 0088 for ACT
5. Proof of Test scores: Applicants must then send their score electronically to ASU via testing agencies. Once submitted, please share the
proof along with the submission date to Kaplan advisors.
6. Passport photo page copy: required to ensure student’s name and date of birth are correct on the application. Students will be required to
submit their latest passport information through the MyASU portal after they receive an ASU offer.
7. Additional Specialization choices: some ASU programs require preferred specializations to be selected at application stage. Kaplan may
request information from the applicant if this cannot be identified from submitted documentation. If we are not provided with the
specializations the applicant wishes to pursue, we will make the selection (where required), but these can be changed once the student is
admitted.

Financial documents are not required at application stage. Students should submit their required documents through the MyASU portal after
they receive an offer from ASU, in order to apply for their I-20.
 Application Checklist – Masters
1. Completed Kaplan application form
2. Academic transcripts: submit bachelor’s degree transcripts to Kaplan, including final diploma/certificate if available. Only send legible scans
or photos of official documents. Online screenshots are not acceptable.
3. English language certificate: TOEFL / TOEFL Special Home Edition /IELTS / Duolingo
4. GMAT or GRE score (if required by the program): First submit the copy of the certificate to Kaplan for assessment. Applicants must then
send their score electronically to ASU using institution code 4007 for GRE or 0GZ-1R-80 for GMAT (if department code is requested use
0000).
5. Proof of Test scores: Applicants must then send their score electronically to ASU via testing agencies and share the proof along with the
submission date to Kaplan advisors.
6. Statement of Purpose/ Short Essay Question/Personal Statement: (Course and university specific, should be original not plagiarized)
7. Recommendations / References (if required by the program): Reference letters are not required for majority of degrees, but referee contact
details are. Referee email addresses and telephone numbers should be uploaded with the Kaplan application form.
8. Passport photo page copy: required to ensure student’s name and date of birth are correct on the application. Students will be required to
submit their latest passport information through the MyASU portal after they receive an ASU offer.
9. Resume (only required for some degrees): please submit to Kaplan with the application.
10.Other supporting documents: these vary depending on the chosen degree and may include a portfolio, short answer questions, writing
samples, statement of purpose and other documentation that is listed on 4 ASU’s individual degree webpages, under “Admission
requirements”. If required, please submit to Kaplan with the application.
11.Specialization choices: some ASU programs require preferred specializations to be selected at application stage. Kaplan may request
information from the applicant if this cannot be identified from submitted documentation. If we are not provided with the specializations
the applicant wishes to pursue, we will make the selection (where required), but these can be changed once the student is admitted.

Financial documents are not required at application stage. Students should submit their required documents through the MyASU portal after they receive an offer from ASU, in order to
apply for their I-20.
Costs of attendance and timelines
Program Tuition
Estimated total cost per academic year
Program Tuition (incl tuition, fees housing, meals, books)

Undergraduate degree
$30,522 per year $55,824
at Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe or West campus

Undergraduate degree at ASU@Lake Havasu $10,106 per year $32,196

W. P. Carey business master's (except MBA) $48,200–$59,500 full 9- or 12-month program $57,900–$73,251

W. P. Carey MBA $103,134 for full 21-month program $63,935

Thunderbird Master of Global Management $70,335 full 16-month program $70,405

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering master’s $40,540–$64,593 full program $51,763

Master’s in other graduate schools from $25,046 per year $49,000

ASU-USA Pathways $41,715 - $42,970 for 3-semesters tbc

Intensive English Program $2,800 per 8-week level $4,500 (for 8 weeks)

International Graduate Preparation Program $3,980 per 10 weeks $7,550 (for 10 weeks)

To apply for a visa, International applicants need to show evidence of funds (e.g., bank statement(s), sponsor letter) to cover their estimated c N/A (online)
Cost of attendance for the first academic year of study, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, health insurance, books and supplies, and visa fees.
ASU Timelines
Application Deadlines
Spring 2023
Undergraduate: September 15, 2022
Postgraduate:
• Computer Science: August 15, 2022
• Other programs : September 15, 2022
Fall 2023
Undergraduate: May 15, 2023
Postgraduate:
• Computer Science: December 28, 2022
• Chemistry/Biochemistry: Feb 15, 2023
• Other programs : April 15, 2023
Decisions
Undergraduate: 2 to 3 weeks
Graduate: 4 to 6 weeks (higher in peak
season)
I-20 Timeline
After the documents are uploaded in the
ASU portal, it takes about 3-4 working
weeks to receive I-20 via email
Invest in your future
Fast facts

Nationally ranked 60+ bachelor's and 40+

2 campuses, 2 lifestyles
private university master's degrees

Career preparation
13,600+ students Founded in 1906 program designed for
international students

91% of international
600+ employers hired
graduates are Generous renewable
Pace international
employed or continuing merit scholarships
students in 2019-20
their education
Key Facts and Figures
ENTRY OPTIONS TO PACE UNIVERSITY
Direct entry to degree program:
Applicant meets all entry requirements including English level
• Freshman Entry into Bachelor’s Degree
• Transfer into Bachelor’s Degree: For students with previous university credit
• Master’s Degree: Start program right away

Global Pathways:
Applicant meets all requirements except English level*
• Undergraduate Global Pathways – leading to Year 2 of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate Global Pathways – leading to a Master’s
• If students do not meet the English requirements for Global Pathways, they may be offered
Conditional Admission to Global Pathways (undergrads and grads)
STEM degrees at Pace University
UNDERGRADUATE (BACHELOR’S DEGREE ) OPTIONS

English language entry requirements:

TOEFL iBT 80 / KiBT 80 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE
54
Academic entry requirements: high
school transcript with minimum GPA
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Start dates: September, January
Degree length: Typically, four years
Tuition fee: $48,152 per academic year
Please note, tuition fees are subject to
change.

W Westchester campus
N New York City campus
GRADUATE OPTIONS

DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:

DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

DEGREES OFFERED :
1. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, MS (34 English language requirements:
TOEFL 88 / DET 110 / IELTS 7.0 / PTE 60/DET
credits) N – 12 months Academic requirements: undergraduate degree and a
2. Environmental Science and Policy, MS* (36-39 minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
credits) W GRE: Not Required, only required for Psychology, MS
3. Forensic Science, MS (40 credits) N Start dates: September, January
4. Mental Health Counseling, MS (60 credits) W Tuition fees: $1074–$1,390 per credit ( approximately
5. Psychology, MA (36 credits) N $38,664,392 to $75, 000 )
6. Public Administration, MPA
- Government (39 credits) W N
- Health-Care Administration (42 credits) W N
- Not-for-Profit Management (39 credits) W N
7. Publishing, MS (36 credits) N

W Westchester campus
N New York City campus
GRADUATE OPTIONS
SEIDENBERG SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SEIDENBERG SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEGREES OFFERED : English language requirements:

1. Computer Science, MS (30 credits) W N
2. Information Systems, MS (30 credits) W N
3. Software Development and Engineering, MS (36
94% of international students
TOEFL 80 / DET 105 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 52
Academic requirements: undergraduate degree
and a minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale ( 3 years
with a Seidenberg Master’s degree are accepted with
credits) N
employed or study further GRE is not required if a student has 4 year UG
4. Telecommunications Systems and Networks, MS (36 Start dates: September, January
credits) W N Tuition fees: $1,420 per credit
5. Data Science, MS (30 credits) N Full program cost: ($42,600 to $ 51,120)
6. Human Centered Design, MS (30 Credits) N W Scholarships: Merit Based – Up to $6,000 per
7. Cybersecurity, MS (30-39 credits) N (12 months) year
Graduate Assistantship: GRE needed, 156-V,
151-Q, AWA 3.0
W Westchester campus
N New York City campus

$83,050 Average
salary for Seidenberg's master's-level
graduates
GRADUATE OPTIONS

LUBIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:
DEGREES OFFERED : LUBIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

1. Accounting — CPA Preparation, MBA (53–72 credits) W N English language requirements:

2. Accounting — CPA Preparation, MS‡ (30–51 credits) W N TOEFL 90 / DET 110 / IELTS 7.0 / PTE 61
3. Accounting Data Analytics and Technologies, MS (30-63 credits) N W Academic requirements: undergraduate degree and a
minimum
4. Customer Intelligence and Analytics, MS (30–36 credits) N GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
5. Entrepreneurship, MBA (39–58 credits) N 15 years Bachelors/ 3 year UG is accepted
6. Financial Management, MBA (39–58 credits) N GRE is required for students with low GPA and 3 year
7. Financial Management, MS (30–46 credits) W N bachelors
8. Financial Risk Management, MS (30–37 credits) N Start dates: September, January
9. Human Resources Management, MBA (39–58 credits) N Tuition fees: $1,420 per credit
Tuition cost (full program)
10.Human Resources Management, MS (30 credits) N MS: $42600 - $75400
11. Information Systems, MBA (39–58 credits) N MBA (12 months): $55380
12.Business, and other specializations, 39-Credits MBA
13.International Business, MBA (39–58 credits) N Scholarships: Merit Based – Up to $6,000 per year
14.Investment Management, MBA (39–58 credits) N
15.Investment Management, MS (30–43 credits) N
16.Marketing Management, MBA (39–58 credits) W N
17.Social Media and Mobile Marketing, MS (30–36 credits) N
18.Strategic Management, MBA (39–58 credits ) N
19.Strategic Management, MS (37 credits) N
20.Taxation, MBA (39–58 credits) N
21.Taxation, MS (30–41 credits) N
W Westchester campus | N New York City campus
KAPLAN APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLY USING THE APPLICATION FORM APPLICATION DEADLINES

Complete all sections of the application form in this guide.
ACADEMIC SEMESTER COMPLETE APPLICATION BY
___________________________________________________________
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO KAPLAN Spring 2023 September 15, 2022
• English test results (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Kaplan iBT, or PTE Academic)†
• Official consolidated and individual transcripts and certificates from all high school and post-
high Fall 2023 May 15, 2023
school institutions attended, translated into English if necessary
(master’s applicants need only send undergraduate transcripts)
• Copy of passport (including visa if already studying in the USA) * Please note that if you are accepted and your supporting documents include only
• Personal statement / essay electronic scans of your academic transcripts / proof of graduation, you will need to
• 2 recommendation letters from employers and / or professors submit the official versions in sealed envelopes from your previous school(s) upon your
arrival at Pace University. In addition, if you include only electronic scans of your financial
• Official SAT or ACT scores (bachelor’s applicants only). Scores are
affidavit and bank statement, you need to bring the originals when you arrive.
optional and not required for admission † Citizens of English-speaking countries may contact us for English test waiver queries.
• GMAT or GRE score if required (master’s applicants only)
• Résumé / CV (master’s applicants only)
• Bank statement / letter or scholarship letter showing proof of
sufficient funds

PERSONAL STATEMENT
Undergraduate applicants should answer the following questions:
APPLICATION REVIEW
• Why do you want to study at Pace University?
When you have submitted your application form and all supporting
• What is your chosen major and what are your plans for the future?
documents, we will carefully review your application and advise when
• What makes you stand out? Hobbies, activity, work experience?
it is complete or if you need to send more documents.
Graduate applicants should answer the following questions:
TURN AROUND TIME
• What is your motivation for applying for your specific choice of
PG: 3 to 4 weeks after receiving the application
degree?
UG: 1-2 weeks
• What are your expectations, outcomes and goals for the program?
• What are your professional / academic experiences and
accomplishments related to the program?
Study in Boston at
the university for
women leaders
Quick facts
Private women-centred
undergraduate university
with co-ed grad school
50+ bachelor’s majors
10 accelerated bachelor’s +
master’s
Empowering women leaders for over 120 years
Top 140 national university
#53 best value university
(U.S. News 2022)
Top 40 for Learning
Experience in USA
(QS World University
Rankings 2021)
9:1 student-faculty ratio
Incredible Boston location
The Simmons campus is in the heart of
Boston’s lively Fenway and Longwood Medical
communities.

The neighborhood has more than a dozen

prestigious colleges and universities, as well
as museums, theaters, parks, restaurants,
hospitals and research centers, and the
legendary Fenway Park.

#1 Student City in the U.S. (QS Best Student Cities 2022)

Rankings and recognition
For the university For degree programs
• #3 Best University in Boston Subject area Ranking Source
(Wall Street Journal / Times
Health Professions Top 7% in the USA College Factual 2022
Higher Education US College
rankings 2022) Library & Information #11 in the USA U.S. News Best Grad Schools 2022
Studies
• #1 Hidden Gem in Boston
Nursing Top 4% in the USA College Factual 2022
(The College Gazette 2021)
Physical Therapy #83 in the USA U.S. News Best Grad Schools 2022
• #6 Best Women’s college
in the USA Psychology Top 10% in the USA College Factual 2022
(College Choice 2021) Public Administration Top 4% in the USA College Factual 2022
and Social Service
• Top 40 for Learning
Experience Public Health #42 in the USA niche.com 2021
(QS World University Public Policy #87 in the USA niche.com 2021
Rankings: USA 2021)
Social Work #36 in the USA U.S. News Best Grad Schools 2022
Top employers of
Simmons graduates
include:

• Amazon
• Dell / EMC
• Fidelity Investments
• Hub Spot
• Massachusetts
General Hospital
• Procter & Gamble
• Tripadvisor
• Walt Disney World
Simmons-Kaplan Women’s Leadership
Scholarship
50% undergraduate tuition award worth up to $22,000 per year
$85,000+ over 4 years
Scholarship criteria:

 High achieving
*
female international students:
 Open minded
 Intellectually curious
 Leadership potential
 Community involvement
 Passion and drive

 Describe your interest in women’s

leadership with ONE of the following:
 Video (max 3 minutes)
 Essay * $44,760 for BSN Nursing
 Interview (15 minutes online)
 • 5-year program: earn a Bachelor of Science (3 years) from
New! Engineering 3+2 dual degree Simmons AND a BS in Engineering (2 years) from Columbia
• Students indicate interest on application to Simmons, usually
majoring in: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
• Students apply to Columbia in Year 3 – minimum overall GPA
3.50
• Students must meet Columbia University’s admission
requirements – details here
• Choose from the following Columbia majors:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Combines the intimate, supportive - Earth & Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
academic environment at Simmons - Materials Science and Engineering
University with the world-class Ivy - Mechanical Engineering
League education of Columbia University
Admission details

TOEFL 83
GPA 3.0 IELTS 6.5
local equivalencies can be found Duolingo 105
in the agent guide PTE 60

First-year undergraduate
Conditional admission
and
on English
transfer admission
Costs for 2022–23

Bachelor’s tuition
$41,872 *
$47,939
Amount of funds required for I-20**

Tuition with scholarship

**$51,947 for Nursing
$20,936

$1,500
$15,892 Deposit to confirm acceptance
*$45,880 for BSN Nursing
Application documents

✅ Completed online application

✅ Passport copy
✅ Official transcripts for the last 3 years of education
✅ Official English test scores
✅ 1 letter of recommendation
✅ Written personal statement (250–650 words)
✅ video or essay for the scholarship
Study at a top-
ranked public
university
5 campuses
across
Connecticut
 Top employers of UConn
graduates include:
• Aetna
• Amazon
• Deloitte
• General Dynamics Electric Boat
• Hartford Hospital
• KPMG
• Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon
Technologies Company (RTX)
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
• Raytheon Technologies
• The Hartford
• Travelers
• Yale New Haven Hospital
• Yale University
 How to apply
> kaplanpathways.com/apply-uconn

❑ Official secondary school transcripts (admitted students

have an average GPA 3.5 for Storrs campus and GPA 3.0
for regional campuses)
❑ Résumé or list of extracurricular activities strongly
recommended
❑ Personal statement (250–650 words)
❑ 2 letters of recommendation (optional but strongly
encouraged)
❑ Official SAT/ACT score (optional)
❑ English proficiency minimum scores: Duolingo 100 (no
subscore below 90), TOEFL / TOEFL At Home 79 (no
subscore below 19), IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.5)
❑ applicants to some fine arts degrees must submit a
portfolio, audition or interview

Conditional admission (valid for 1 year) may be offered to

students with lower English levels.
Tuition and
costs
Undergraduate tuition
$38,340 per year*

Estimated Year 1 cost of attendance

$64,830*

• This includes tuition, institution fees,

living costs such as housing and meals,
travel, health insurance and more.

• International students must provide

evidence of sufficient first-year funds in
order to request an I-20.

*representative, based on rates in 2022–23

Merit
scholarships
First-year applicants to the University of
Connecticut are automatically considered
for renewable merit scholarships ranging
from $5,000 to $15,000. There is no
separate application. Scholarship
recipients are often identified by academic
program performance, class rank,
standardized test scores, leadership
involvement, and special talents.

December 1: Priority
Consideration Deadline
Scholarships, Deadlines and application
process
 Scholarship Opportunities
University Campus/School Study Level Amount (Range) Scholarship Name Eligibility criteria

Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe or New American University

UG $5,000 - $14,500 per year renewable every year** GPA & English Proficiency Scores
West campus Scholarship

New American University

ASU@Lake Havasu UG $1,600 - $4750 per year renewable every year** GPA & English Proficiency Scores
Scholarship

Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe or New American University

UG-Transfers $4,000 - $10,000 per year renewable every year** GPA & English Proficiency Scores
West campus Scholarship

Arizona State Graduate Merit Based

WP Carey School of Business PG $2,500 on total tuition Min 3.50 GPA & English Proficiency
University Scholarship

Graduate Merit Based Need to submit scholarship request essay and

Thunderbird School of Global Management PG Up to $30,000 on total tuition
Scholarship Interview based

Graduate Merit Based Min CGPA 8.8 /10 & minimum (7.0 in IELTS or
Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering PG $6,000 - $10,000 on total tuition fee
Scholarship equivalent)

Graduate Merit Based

All other colleges PG $5,000 on total tuition Min 3.50 GPA
Scholarship

NYC and Westchester Campus UG $11,000 - $25,000 per year renewable every year** Merit Based GPA

Pace University NYC and Westchester Campus UG-Transfers $9,000 - $23,000 per year renewable every year** Merit Based GPA

NYC and Westchester Campus PG $15000 - $6,000 on total tuition fee Merit Based GPA

$20,000 - $22,000 (per year), renewable every year** every

Simmons University Boston Campus UG
year**
Merit Based GPA

University of
All Campus UG $5,000 - $15,000 renewable every year** Merit Based GPA
Connecticut
Student should have an unconditional offer to be qualified for scholarships at ASU (without prerequisites)
**students needs to meet the academic criteria for renewable of scholarship
Deadlines - USP
University Programs/ Campus Spring 2023 Fall 2023

MS in CS and MCS 15-Aug-22 28-Dec-22

Biochemistry/Chemistry,
NA 15-Feb-23
MS
Arizona State University
All other programs 15-Sep-22 15-March-23*

Undergraduate 15-Sep-22 15-May-23

All UG programs (Priority

deadline for scholarship
consideration)
University of Connecticut
Regular Deadline (Main
Campus)
NA Priority Deadline: 1-Dec-2022
First-year admission: December 1, 2022 for Special Programs |
NA January 15, 2023 for most degrees in School of Fine Arts | February
1, 2023 for Storrs main campus | March 15, 2023 for UConn
NA Stamford if requesting housing | May 1, 2023 for regional
campuses.

Pace University (All Programs) 15-Sep-22 15-May-23

All programs except

Simmons University 15-Oct-22 15-May-23
Nursing

Kaplan deadlines are different than the published deadlines on the websites.
* Deadlines may extend upon the space availability basis
How to apply
Step 1: Submit your application to Kaplan
Complete the online form at Kaplan pathways website

Extra information:
Step 2: Upload supporting documents with the form • Original transcripts can
Includes academic transcripts and test scores. No personal statement, letters of recommendation or résumé are needed for undergraduates, but additional be sent electronically at
documents are often required from master’s applicants.
point of application
• Application fee waiver
when you apply
through Kaplan
Step 3: Kaplan review and check your application
• Some English
We will notify you of any missing documents or information and check specific requirements for your desired program. language test scores
need to be sent directly
from the testing center
to ASU, after Kaplan
Step 4: Application package is sent to the university has submitted your
application.
Once complete, Kaplan will submit your application to the university—the standard application fee is waived. Student will get access to the University’s student
portal

Step 5: Receive admission decision from the University

When university receives all the official supporting documents, it will make an admission decision. If you are admitted, student will be guided in the university
portal through the remaining steps to enrollment.
Thank you for your time

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