Destination USA

Using your Cambridge qualifications to study in the USA

Contents
1 A pathway to US university
success with Cambridge

2 Applying to study in the USA

4 Student success stories:

A passport to study in the USA

6 Cambridge International
AS & A Level recognition

9 Cambridge IGCSE
recognition

10 Learn more

About us
Cambridge International Examinations prepares
school students for life, helping them develop an
informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of
the University of Cambridge.
Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s
best universities and employers, giving students a wide range
of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit
organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality
educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential.

Destination USA – Using your Cambridge qualifications to study in the USA

A pathway to US university success with Cambridge

Every year, students with Cambridge qualifications from around the world are successfully admitted
to top universities across the USA. Many universities also offer advanced credit to students holding
Cambridge International A Levels, which means that Cambridge students are already ahead in their
undergraduate programme before they even begin their college enrolment.

Cambridge qualifications prepare students for the next

stage of their educational journey. We believe that it is Did you know?
essential to make sure that students holding Cambridge
qualifications don’t just get into universities in the United We also work with over 210 American schools
States, but also that they are well prepared to succeed in to offer Cambridge qualifications in the USA.
their studies and are well equipped with the necessary In 2012, over 50 000 Cambridge IGCSE®
academic skills. and Cambridge International AS & A Level
qualifications were taken in the USA.
More than 450 institutions across the
United States formally recognise our
qualifications and many more will accept
them upon application.
Chris Hanson studied
Universities with formal recognition policies include all of
Cambridge International AS
the Ivy League institutions, as well as other renowned
and A Levels at Bay High
universities across the country.
School in Florida, USA, before
being admitted to Stanford
University in California.
Cambridge US Higher Education
Advisory Council “Biology,
I took Cambridge International AS Level
and I have since had a very successful
The Cambridge US Higher Education Advisory
career in the biological and natural sciences at
Council gives us expert advice on admissions policies
Stanford. The same applies with mathematics
and the skills and knowledge required by American
and English. I can’t recommend the Cambridge
universities, as well as helping to raise the profile of
program highly enough. It got me into one of the
Cambridge qualifications across the country. The
top universities in the world and in the US.
council meets twice a year and its current members
include the universities of Columbia, Duke, Florida A brilliant program, fantastic teachers and a lot
of hard work have given me a wonderful head

”
State, Maryland, Michigan, MIT, Penn State, Texas,
USC, Virginia, Washington and Yale. start, and I am grateful to Cambridge for that.

We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb

preparation for university
Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA

Please note: All information is correct at June 2013. For the latest information and statements on US universities accepting
Cambridge qualifications, search our recognitions database at recognition.cie.org.uk

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Applying to study in the USA

Choosing a university programme is a very important decision. You will need to think about the type
of university you are most interested in, the location of the university, the choice of activities on
offer, and the costs.

Information on all of these areas is The US-UK Fulbright Commission’s

readily available through university website (www.fulbright.org.uk)
websites. Many universities also have provides useful hints on how to
admissions counsellors who can talk complete the Common Application,
to you about your options. We as well as tips on the application
recommend that you think carefully process, for international students.
about what choices are right for you
and then choose an undergraduate What subjects can I study?
programme that suits your needs. Many US universities allow you to take
a range of subjects in the first two
There are a large number and variety
years of your undergraduate degree
of higher education institutions in
before specialising in Years 3 and 4.
the USA. Four-year institutions
This means that you will have the
typically offer full bachelor degree
opportunity to explore the different
programmes, whereas two-year
subjects on offer before making a final
colleges usually offer associate
decision on your major field of study.
degree programmes. You will need
Leaving Examinations, and can also In some disciplines, however, curricula
to begin researching college options
be inputted as current year courses in begin in Year 1. Course requirements
as early as possible so that you can
the ‘Education’ section. Universities vary widely from university to
meet all the application and testing
may also offer their own institution- university and are typically available
deadlines where applicable.
specific applications and most are on the institution’s website.
How do I apply? available online.
It is important to note that in
All universities will require you to You will be required to answer one or the American university system,
complete an application form. more essay questions and provide medicine, pharmacy, veterinary
Many universities, but not all, use information regarding your extra- science and law are only available
the Common Application form curricular activities. Your school will as postgraduate courses. If you are
(www.commonapp.org) which need to submit other forms, including interested in studying one of these
allows you to apply to multiple a transcript (your detailed academic fields, you should plan to meet
institutions using one form. This record while at school), one or more with an advisor at your university
must be submitted online. A Levels recommendation letters and a letter once you have enrolled in your
are specifically listed in the ‘Testing’ from your guidance counsellor/tutor/ undergraduate degree to discuss
section, under Senior Secondary head teacher or equivalent. your postgraduate plans.

Do I need a Grade Point

Average (GPA)?
Cambridge qualifications are awarded
using grades and do not have a
numerical grade point average.
Most universities prefer that you
apply giving details of your grades
and do not enter any information
about grade point averages. They
understand the meaning of the
grades for their systems and will
be able to assess your application
using this information. Credential

2
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Applying to study in the USA continued

evaluators can be used to obtain a

GPA if you are specifically requested
to provide this. The university may
suggest which credential evaluator
you should use in this case. We
often recommend that students seek
a credential evaluation from more
than one evaluation service. There is
no universal method for calculating
the GPA, so differences can occur
between credential evaluators.
If you are unsure what is required,
check with your chosen university,
explaining which qualifications you
hold or are studying.

Do I need to take SATs? I think there are tremendous benefits to

Entry to many universities in the
USA requires students to present pursuing the Cambridge curriculum.
standardised test results from the It’s a proven international curriculum for
SAT (www.collegeboard.org) or
the ACT (www.act.org). success in higher education and we know
Some universities may also exempt that students who pursue it have been
students from all tests. Make sure you
check the admissions requirements for
successful around the world.
your chosen university well in advance Jerry Lucido, CERPP Executive Director, University of Southern California
of making an application and then
contact the university if you are unsure
about what is required. speaker. However, some universities merit-based scholarships is high and
will waive this requirement because they often require an early submission
Do I need to take an English you have been educated in English of your application. You can usually
language proficiency test? or if you hold a good grade in at least find details of the scholarships
The most common English language Cambridge IGCSE English (First or available at each university by
proficiency tests required by Second Language). searching the institution’s website.
universities are TOEFL and IELTS. You
Can I apply for a scholarship? Will I definitely be admitted
may be required to take one of these
Financial aid is available for students if I meet the minimum entry
tests if you are not an English native
at some US universities although it standard?
is often limited. Financial aid is either No – this is not guaranteed. It’s
merit-based or need-based and can important to remember that
be used to cover some or all of your all admission to universities is
tuition and/or living expenses. There competitive and universities have
may also be scholarships available limited numbers of places available.
from organisations in your home Plan on applying to a wide range
country or your local US embassy. of universities to maximise your
Remember that competition for chances of admission.

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Student success stories
A passport to study in the USA Jessica Hartana from Dyatmika School
in Bali, Indonesia, used her Cambridge
International A Levels in Applied ICT,
Celina Wu studied Cambridge International A Levels Business Studies, Maths and Chemistry to gain
in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at admission to the University of Southern California.

“I was
Bina Bangsa School in Indonesia. She is now majoring
Thanks to the opportunities I was given at high school,
in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan.
able to really develop my skills outside of just
“wasTaking Cambridge International A Levels
the best decision I ever made for my
academics, but my Cambridge International A Levels
played the most important role in admission to university.
education. Not only did they grant me They also gave me a total of 37.5 credits. I need to have
significant university credits to start with, 180 credits to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, so this
they also equipped me with the fundamental saved me almost a year of college! Taking Cambridge
knowledge needed for advanced university International A Level Maths also cleared my Calculus
courses. Besides being grateful to my school for offering prerequisites for the business school. That means that I
such a prestigious programme, I’m even more indebted don’t have to take any more maths in my first two years!
to my teachers who eagerly gave us their time, effort I am just very grateful that all of the hard work done in
and knowledge and who put so much faith in us.
” high school really prepared me for college.
”
Li Yuan studied at WHBC, Wuhan Foreign Language Parkorn Wangpaiboonkit took Cambridge
Schools in China and now attends Cornell International A Levels in Biology, Business
University, an Ivy League institution. Studies, English Literature and Geography

“ I was lucky enough to be admitted by

Cornell even though I didn’t have a
at Traill International School in Bangkok,
Thailand. He is now majoring in
particularly high SAT score. It’s clear that Comparative Literature, with a minor in Rhetoric and
the universities now evaluate the whole Composition, at Oberlin College, Ohio.
application, also paying a great deal of attention to
school results and any special experience that a student
“conservatory
I chose Oberlin because the presence of a world-class
enables me to pursue studies in music
has. Cambridge International A Level really is a standout without having to be strictly enrolled in a Bachelor of Music
qualification for a Chinese student and this made me degree. I gained half an academic year’s worth of advanced
more attractive to US universities than those who only credits from my Cambridge International A Levels. This
took SATs or TOEFL. I was just an ordinary high school meant that I was ahead of other students so I could take
student and it was Cambridge International A Levels that lighter course loads per semester or even graduate a
”
got me into a top international university. semester early. I was also able to enter advanced level
classes in my first year. Moreover, I received a scholarship

Nicholas Kogl was accepted to Harvard where he

with a very generous financial aid package!
”
completed a degree in Philosophy. He is now studying an
MPhil in Management at the University of Cambridge. He
studied Cambridge International AS and A Levels in
“Economics,
I gained Cambridge International A Levels in Classics,
English, History, Maths and Thinking Skills.
Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies and German I also took Cambridge International AS Level French,
at International Pre-University College in South Africa. Accounting and Latin. Having my Cambridge qualifications
“My Cambridge International A Level studies were a put me at a huge advantage when applying to American
magnificent introduction into many of the first year universities. Being internationally respected examinations,
subjects that I tackled at Harvard. They not only provided they were the backbone of my application and served to
an academic grounding, but also smoothed differentiate me from the many other applicants applying
the psychological transition into university from within the States. Furthermore, the exams prepared
life and the drastically higher standard of me superbly for my courses with much of the material in
the first year at Stern already covered in the Cambridge

”
work required. I could have used some of
my Cambridge International A Levels to International A Level curriculum.
receive Advanced Standing at Harvard and James Young studied at King’s College
consequently graduate earlier or pursue a Master’s in New Zealand before being admitted to
degree. Having that option was great, even though I did the Stern School of Business at New York
not choose to activate it.” University to major in Finance.

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Namini Panchala De Silva studied Cambridge Zeng Yiming took Cambridge International
International AS and A Levels in Physics, Mathematics, A Levels in Chemistry, Economics, Maths,
Economics, Computing and Further Mathematics at Further Maths and Physics in Guangzhou,
Lyceum International School Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. She China. He is now studying at Wesleyan University.
is now studying for a Bachelor of Science Degree in “I didn’t realise how well Cambridge International
Management at the State University of New York, A Levels had equipped me with general knowledge in
double majoring in Management Information Systems natural sciences and economics – this is a real advantage
and Finance & Economics. in the sense that I can have more time to explore other
“Taking up Cambridge International A Levels academic fields, including philosophy and music, and
was the best decision I made in high school. figure out my genuine interests earlier than other
Because of my results I received two students. In my experience, Cambridge International
semesters’ worth of transfer credits and A Levels can help to get you considered for almost all
was awarded the highest scholarship given colleges and universities in the United States, and many
to an international student. I was also admission officers said that they prefer students who
selected to the prestigious Honors Society. The have international educational backgrounds.”
Cambridge International A Level curriculum was an
excellent foundation that gave me a head start on all of
my classes at university.” Sanjula Prathibani Wickramasinghe
studied Cambridge International AS and
A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Christopher Genheimer was admitted and Mathematics at Lyceum International
to John Brown University, Arkansas where School Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. She is
he is studying Mechanical Engineering. double majoring in Biology and Chemistry
A former student at St Charles College at Cornell University, New York.
in South Africa, he gained Cambridge
“Having studied Cambridge International AS and
International AS Levels in Pure Mathematics, English
A Levels, I’ve always felt fully prepared for the heavy
Language & Literature, Afrikaans, Chemistry, Physics,
workload and academic standards required by the
Biology and Economics, and Cambridge International
university. I believe that Cambridge International AS and
A Levels in Pure Mathematics and Physics.
A Level also played a strong role in getting admission to
“Not only did Cambridge International AS and A Levels Cornell with financial assistance of USD 30,000 a year.
help prepare me for the high academic level at college, Last year, I entered into the dean’s list and was invited to
but also the workload. Now three years into my join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, both on
Mechanical Engineering degree, I owe a lot of my academic merit. My current plan is to pursue a PhD in
success to the Cambridge curriculum. I also received biology and/or chemistry upon graduation.”
credit towards my degree: one semester of credit for
every AS Level subject I completed and two semesters
of credit for every A Level subject I completed.” Arkesh Patel used his top results in Cambridge
International A Level Biology, Chemistry, English
Literature, Mathematics and Physics to gain admission to
Lachlan Kermode took Cambridge the University of Cambridge. He graduated with a degree
International A Levels in English, in Chemistry in 2012 and now works for a prestigious
Mathematics, Music and Physics at Auckland management consulting company in San Francisco. He
Grammar School. He also took Cambridge has been granted early admission to Harvard Business
International AS Level Classics, Thinking Skills School, which he plans to take up in 2014.

“more
and Latin, the results of which were used for his university Cambridge qualifications certainly
applications. He has been accepted to study Computer than satisfied my intellectual curiosity
Science and English/Classics at Princeton University. and my desire to be challenged. The
“withCambridge International AS and A Levels helped me
my acceptance into Princeton in that the academic
transferable skills they demanded have
already come in useful in my university
curriculum demanded that I format my thinking clearly studies, and will no doubt continue to prove
and present it in an understandable manner. They also useful in the future. My experience of Cambridge
made my application really stand out from the others. qualifications has made me more driven as an
My Cambridge qualifications truly laid a solid foundation individual, and has encouraged me to set more
in my academic CV.
” ambitious goals.
”
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Cambridge International AS & A Level recognition

Cambridge International AS & A Levels enjoy wide recognition for admission to higher education
institutions right across the USA. Due to the depth of knowledge and the level of transferable skills
provided, students are also frequently able to use their Cambridge International AS & A Level
qualifications to apply for advanced standing against their chosen degree programme.

Depending on the university and Brown University exams. 8 semester units (2 full time
degree selected, students holding Cambridge International A Levels courses) are considered for all other
three good Cambridge International are recognised for matriculation academic courses. Half the credit of
A Levels in carefully chosen subjects purposes. Students with an A Level the A Level examinations can be
may find that they can receive up to a grade of C or better are awarded two granted for the AS Levels. (The credit
full year’s credit (30 semester hours). Brown Courses, grade D is awarded would be 5 semester units, or 1 full
Many institutions may also award one Brown Course. time course for science and maths
college credit for individual subjects. AS exams, and 4 semester units, or
e: [email protected]
1 full time course, for all other
Here are some examples of the e: [email protected]
academic AS exams.)
official recognition that Cambridge (for international students)
has received from American e: [email protected]
w: www.brown.edu
higher education institutions. w: www.calstatela.edu
California Institute of
To see the latest information, Technology (Caltech) Columbia University
including the full list of over 450 Credit is granted towards the
Caltech accepts the Cambridge
recognition statements, or to search bachelor’s degree for A Level exam
IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and
for your chosen institution, please grades of A or B. Tested disciplines
Cambridge International AS & A Level
visit our recognitions database at must be offered at Columbia at the
curriculums to satisfy course
http://recognition.cie.org.uk undergraduate level for the policy to
requirements. The most competitive
international applicants offering apply. For Columbia College, the
Boston University undergraduate liberal arts school,
these curriculums usually present 3
Cambridge International A Levels are 6 points of course credit for an A or
A-Level exams (physics is required)
recognised for matriculation purposes. B at A Level (to a maximum of 16
with grades of at least A or B.
Advanced placement is granted for points) is awarded credit towards the
A Level passes of C or better. The e: [email protected]
124 points required for the diploma.
policy states that 8 credits (2 full w: www.caltech.edu For the Fu Foundation School of
time courses) are awarded for most Engineering and Applied Science,
A Level examinations with a grade
California State University,
6 points of course credit for an A or
of A, B, C and 4 credits for AS Level Los Angeles
B at A Level (to a maximum of 16
examinations on a similar scale. Cambridge International A Levels are points) is awarded credit towards the
e: [email protected] recognised for matriculation purposes. 128 points required for the diploma.
Advanced placement for A Levels is
e: [email protected] e: [email protected]
considered for grades of D or better.
(for international students) w: www.columbia.edu
9 semester units (2 full time courses)
w: www.bu.edu
are considered for science and maths

Students we have who have taken Cambridge International

A Levels do very well at our campus. They are very well-prepared for
our curriculum and we find that they have a lot of confidence, but
also that they have a good deep subject knowledge, (and) the ability
to think critically and well.
Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Cambridge International AS & A Level recognition continued

Cornell University Massachusetts Institute certain advanced or principal level

Cambridge International A Levels and of Technology examinations completed with a
AICE are recognised for matriculation Cambridge International A Levels are grade C or better. 3 to 6 credits
purposes. A Level examination recognised for matriculation purposes. may be awarded for certain AS
passes of A, B or C are awarded Academic credit is provided for some Levels with an acceptable grade.
advanced credit. Please contact the subjects whilst for others credit is e: [email protected]
university for further details. based on performance in the w: www.psu.edu
e: [email protected] university placement test during
w: www.cornell.edu freshman orientation. Stanford University
e: [email protected] Cambridge International A Levels are
Duke University w: www.mit.edu recognised for matriculation purposes.
Cambridge International A Levels International advanced placement
are recognised for matriculation New York University examinations such as General
purposes. A Levels of a superior Certificate of Education A Levels
Credit and/or advanced standing
grade (grades A or B) may be eligible (Grades A-D), may be awarded a
may be awarded for Cambridge
for course credit or higher placement maximum of 12 units per discipline
International A Levels with a
upon enrolment at Duke. A credit for some of the subjects which also
minimum grade of B or above.
evaluation will be made when the receive College Board AP credit.
Up to 8 credits/points are awarded
student arrives on campus. e: [email protected]
per subject area exam. As with all
e: [email protected] credit by examination, the maximum w: www.stanford.edu
w: http://duke.edu total which may be granted is the
equivalent of one year of full-time The University of Texas
Florida State University study or 30–32 semester hours. at Austin
Students may earn up to 45 hours e: [email protected] Cambridge International A Levels
of credit by examination for GCE AS w: www.nyu.edu are recognised for matriculation
and A Level examinations passed at purposes. The University of Texas
grade E and higher per Florida State Pennsylvania State University at Austin does award up to one year
Board of Education policy. of college credit for successfully
Cambridge International A Levels
e: [email protected] completed A Level subjects with
are recognised for matriculation
w: www.fsu.edu submission of an official A Level
purposes. Students who are
examination certificate. UT Austin
pursuing, or who have completed,
Harvard also grants up to a half a year of
A Level studies will generally be
credit for successfully completed
Cambridge International A Levels in 3 awarded advanced standing ranging
AS Level exams.
subjects at grades A or B are required between 6 and 12 credit hours for
for matriculation purposes. We value e: [email protected]
predicted A Level results along with w: www.utexas.edu
any information that helps to form a
complete picture of an applicant’s University of Maryland,
strengths. However, results from A College Park
Levels cannot substitute for the Cambridge International A Levels
required admissions testing. All are recognised for matriculation
applicants must submit the results purposes. 8 credits are awarded for
of the SAT I or ACT as well as three science/math A Level courses that
SAT II Subject Tests. The minimum receive a passing grade and 6 credits
required for advanced standing credit for non-science/math courses. For
is 3 A Levels with Grade A. If this is AS Level, 4 credits are awarded for
awarded, then one year of academic passing grades in science/math and 3
credit is given. credits for non-science/math courses.
e: [email protected] e: [email protected]
w: www.harvard.edu w: www.umd.edu

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Cambridge International AS & A Level recognition continued

University of University of Washington Yale University

Southern California Cambridge International A Levels Cambridge International A Levels are
A combination of 7 or 8 IGCSEs and are recognised for matriculation recognised for matriculation purposes.
A Levels is required for matriculation. purposes. Up to one year of credit Credit may be awarded for Grades A
USC awards 8 elective semester is granted for A Levels and up to half or B. Students enrolled in A Level
units for A Level subjects (Grades a year of credit for AS Levels on a programs may use completed A Level
A*-B) for which USC offers case by case basis. Please contact results as a substitute for the SAT II
comparable coursework. the university for further details. Subject Tests on a one for one basis.
e: [email protected] Evaluations are completed after Yale only gives credit for A Levels
the applicant is admitted to the once they are approved by the
w: www.usc.edu
University and presents final official student’s academic advisor.
exam certificates. e: [email protected]
e: [email protected] w: www.yale.edu
w: http://admit.washington.edu

Map showing Cambridge recognition across the USA

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and Cambridge International AS & A Level
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level

Over 450 institutions in the

Hawaii USA have officially told us that
they accept Cambridge
qualifications for admission

We believe that Cambridge International AS & A Level

examinations are excellent preparation for students to take the
next step in the path of lifelong learning.
Mary Adams, Associate Director of Admissions, Pennsylvania State University

Please note: Cambridge International A Levels are also referred to as General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A) Levels.
Some recognition statements will refer to them in this way.

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Cambridge IGCSE® recognition

Students holding five Cambridge IGCSEs at grade C and above may be accepted for admission into
some US universities. These are the minimum requirements students must have in order to compete
for admission but will not guarantee entrance as higher level qualifications, such as Cambridge
International AS and A Levels, may be required.

Acceptance with Cambridge IGCSE Nassau Community College

alone is more likely in two-year Nassau Community College accepts
Junior and Community colleges. IGCSE and O Levels as meeting the
Leading universities will typically entry criteria for admission. Students
require Cambridge International must have 5 academic subjects passed.
AS and A Levels for admission but
e: [email protected]
may also consider the student’s
w: www.ncc.edu
Cambridge IGCSE results in order
to make an offer. Pasadena City College
Here are some examples of formal International students who wish to
recognition statements from US enter Pasadena City College by
institutions. Please search our completing the Cambridge O Levels University of Iowa
recognition database for full details or the IGCSE must be in an O Level University of Iowa accepts Cambridge
at http://recognition.cie.org.uk or IGCSE curriculum. They must also IGCSE or Cambridge O Levels as
pass five of the IGCSE exams which meeting the entry criteria for
Cape Cod Community College must include English, Math, Social admission. 6 passes of C or above
Cape Cod Community College Studies, second language, and one are required in the academic subject
accepts IGCSE and O Levels as science class with grades of C or areas of Maths, Science, Social
meeting the entry criteria for better. We will not accept students Studies and Languages.
admission. A minimum of five passes who take these as independent or e: [email protected]
is required. private candidates. w: www.uiowa.edu
e: [email protected] e: [email protected]
w: www.capecod.edu
University of Minnesota,
w: www.pasadena.edu
Twin Cities
Everett Community College Purdue University The University of Minnesota-Twin
Everett Community College accepts 6 Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge Cities accepts Cambridge IGCSEs
IGCSE or O Levels as meeting the O Level passes (grades A-C) in and Cambridge O Levels as meeting
entry criteria for admission. A academic subjects such as English the entry criteria for admission.
minimum of five qualifications (to or another language, Mathematics, A minimum of 6 passes at grade C
include English and Maths) with a Laboratory Science, and History or above are required.
grades of C or higher are required. or a Social Science are required. e: [email protected]
e: [email protected] e: [email protected] w: www.umn.edu
w: www.everettcc.edu w: www.purdue.edu
Western Washington
San Diego State University University
San Diego State University accepts Western Washington University
the Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge accepts Cambridge IGCSE and
O Levels as meeting the entry criteria Cambridge O Level exams as
for admission. A minimum of 5 meeting minimum admission criteria
subjects passed including English and as long as the College Academic
Maths and without duplication with Distribution Requirements in different
grades of C or above is required. subject areas have been met.
e: [email protected] e: [email protected]
w: www.sdsu.edu w: http://admissions.wwu.edu

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Learn more

Cambridge recognitions database

You can find more information on which universities formally recognise
Cambridge programmes and qualifications by searching our online recognitions
database. You can also search by state or for a particular university to check
their entry criteria for Cambridge learners. Go to recognition.cie.org.uk

Other useful websites

The Common Application
www.commonapp.org
Education USA
www.educationusa.info
US-UK Fulbright Commission
www.fulbright.org.uk/study-in-the-usa/undergraduate-study/applying/
common-application/tips-and-hints

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