Undergraduate Recruitment Brochure - International Students

Ready to APPLY ? Academic SCHOLARSHIPS 1. You may apply using the Common Application ( commonapp.org) or the Shark Select International Application . A nonrefundable, $50 application fee is required. • Academic Transcripts—Students must send original or certified copies of their academic credentials from their home countries and copies of any terminating or qualifying examination results or certificates, if applicable. All documents written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarized/certified English translation by a NACES-accredited agency. 2. Standardized test scores are not required for admission, however, students for whom English is not their native language must provide proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following: • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 213 on the computer-based test; 550 on the paper-based test; or 79 on the Internet-based test • International English Language Testing System (IELTS*): 6.0 or higher on the test module • Pearson Test of English-Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score of 54 or higher • iTep Academic (International Test of English Proficiency): Overall score of 3.9 or higher • Passing Level 9 from TALK International • Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes • SAT verbal scores of 520 or above, or ACT English score of 20 or above 3. One letter of recommendation from a teacher is required. The letter can be found and completed online through the Common Application Teacher Evaluation form or within your personalized NSU account page. At NSU, we have created a variety of scholarships designed to reward international students who have shown a high level of academic achievement, extracurricular activity, and community involvement. Academic, community involvement, and leadership scholarships range from $3,000 to full tuition. nova.edu/sharkpreview Freshman Academic Scholarships (Entering Fall Semester) Dean’s Scholarship Ranges from $3,000 to $17,000 annually Razor’s Edge Leadership nova.edu/studentleadership/razorsedge Razor’s Edge Global nova.edu/razorsedge/global Razor’s Edge Research nova.edu/razorsedge/research Razor’s Edge Shark Cage nova.edu/razorsedge/sharkcage Razor’s Edge Shark Talent nova.edu/razorsedge/sharktalent Razor’s Edge Shark Teach nova.edu/razorsedge/sharkteach The Fischler Academy $17,000 annually President’s Scholarship Full Tuition $22,000 (Awarded as 18,000 tuition $3,500 campus housing $500 meal plan) Estimated Costs 2019-20 Tuition: $31,150 Average Room and Board (Including meal plan): $10,300* *Housing costs vary based on room type selected (double, triple) Check out our Net Price Calculator and estimate your cost of attendance at NSU. Visit nova.edu/npc for more information. Admissions Application Priority Dates Early Decision/Early Action November 1 Regular Decision February 1 International students can visit nova.edu/admissions/international-students for secondary school and English language proficiency requirements. SHOLARSHIPS AMOUNT PREMIER SCHOLARSHIPS