Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
• Evidence of high school graduation , which can be demonstrated through an official transcript or a copy of their General Educational Development ( GED ) test results or certificate . The high school transcript should show satisfactory completion of ( or current enrollment in ) at least 16 units in the following areas : English 4 units Mathematics 3 units Science 3 units History 1 unit College preparatory electives 3 units
Gwynedd Mercy University is test-optional , which means students may apply with or without submitting scores from the ACT or SAT . However , students applying to the programs listed below who choose not to submit SAT or ACT test scores also must :
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher in a subject related to their desired major ( e . g ., a biology teacher if the student is seeking admission to GMercyU ’ s Biology program )
• Schedule an in-person or virtual interview with a member of the GMercyU Admissions team . Accounting - CPA Track Biology Computer Information Science ( CIS ) Education Medical Laboratory Science Nursing Occupational Science Psychology Radiation Therapy Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Social Work
NOTE : Other applicants may be asked to submit an essay or personal statement and / or be asked to participate in an interview during the application review process . Letters of Recommendation are not required for other programs , but are recommended .
• Evidence of English Language Proficiency : Minimum test score of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6.0 on the IELTS test or the equivalent . TOEFL or IELTS scores lower than the minimum will be considered on a case-by-case basis .
• Students whose native language is English are not required to submit language scores . In addition , international applicants who score a minimum 500 evidence-based reading and writing score on the SAT or 22 composite score on the ACT are exempt from submitting TOEFL scores . Students who meet academic requirements for admission but need to improve their English language skills will be admitted on a conditional basis and referred to our English language school partner .
Students will be allowed to start their programs after meeting the requirement for English proficiency .
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