You are exempt from this requirement if you have completed three full years of school at a U.S. TOEFL (internet-based test or internet-based test Home Edition*): 79 or higher If English is not your native language, submit one of the following scores: Letters sent via email are subject to sender verification. If an electronic option isn’t available, your counselor may email your letter(s) The letter must include your first and last name and OSU ID number, found on the email we send acknowledging receipt of your application. While not required, your counselor may send a maximum of two letters of recommendation electronically through the Common Application or through an electronic system such as Naviance. Optional: Recommendation from a teacher or counselor Alternatively, Columbus campus applicants may submit ACT or SAT scores instead.
Home-schooled applicants must submit an approved “excuse from attendance” verification (or equivalent) provided by a local school district or state official. Read more about score requirements in STEP 1. Scores from transcripts will not be considered. We must receive your official ACT or SAT score sent directly from the testing agency. Ohio State has adopted a TEST-OPTIONAL policy for 2023 applicants. Any additional requirements will be posted to your Applicant Center, so be sure to check your application status regularly after you've applied. If this course work was completed at a school outside of the United States, note that foreign language documents must be translated into English by the issuing institution, an authorized translator or a teacher of the language. Request that your high school counselor send your high school transcript, including your senior year course schedule, to Ohio State (electronically, if possible). Official transcripts Learn how Ohio State considers pass/fail courses in our We must receive all items by the application deadline.
These items, plus the Common Application and the application fee orĬomplete application. Learn more about steps for admitted students. You’ll get an admission decision by the end of March.ĭeadline for all required application materials. February 1: Regular decisionįebruary 1 by midnight (EST) is the final date by which we must receive your complete application. Majors in the College of Engineering, theīy meeting the early action deadline, you’ll get an admission decision no later than the end of January. Strongly recommend meeting the November 1 deadline if you wish to be considered for University merit scholarships (larger awards require additional steps). Must receive your complete application (the Common Application andĪll required materials) by midnight (EST) on November 1 if you wish to be considered for most November 1: Early action What is early action? Ohio State does not mix sub-scores from multiple tests or adjust scholarship values for higher test scores submitted after the scholarship’s published deadline. When considering students for admission, scholarships, or Honors and Scholars selection, we consider the best official composite / combined score from a single test administration. If your family has economic need, talk to your school counselor to determine your eligibility for a fee waiver. Taking the test (and having scores sent to us) more than once, while not required, may work to your advantage. Ohio State looks at the highest composite score from a single test date. Should I take a standardized test more than once? The essay is not required for either the ACT or SAT. Important! If you plan to test on those dates, you must request that Ohio State receive scores when you register for the test.Īnd please note: If you choose to have your scores considered, you won’t be able to review scores from these dates prior to submitting your application by the November 1 deadline.Īpplicants who will have been out of high school for two or more years by their term of enrollment are not required to submit scores. October 22 (ACT) are your last 2022 test dates if you want your scores to be considered for our November 1 early action deadline. University merit scholarship, we must receive scores by the scholarship deadline (for most, that’s November 1). We must receive standardized test scores by your application deadline (either November 1 or February 1 for autumn semester applicants). Order in advance to be sure scores reach us by the application deadline. If you already took the test but didn't send your scores to Ohio State, you can order them for a fee. Ohio State only considers composite scores. SAT, indicate that you want your scores sent to Ohio State. Scores must come directly from the testing agency. How do I submit scores? Ohio State has adopted a TEST-OPTIONAL policy for 2023 applicants.