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- Admissions Decisions
In examining the credentials of applicants,
admissions personnel consider the applicants
previous high school academic records, college grade
point averages, standardized test scores, extra-curricular
activities, Christian experience, commitment and
character.
- Christian Commitment
Since the stated purpose
of Philadelphia Biblical University is to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world,
it is important that the values of the applicant
be in harmony with those of the University. To determine
whether the applicant can benefit from the programs
and environment of the University, three areas are
reviewed:
- Conversion- It is expected that students
at the University have professed faith in Jesus
Christ as personal Savior. Applicants are asked
to submit a statement concerning their personal
testimony.
- Lifestyle- To be comfortable in the University
environment, the applicant's life-style should
reflect Christian principles. To assist in the
evaluation of the applicant's qualification in
this respect, a confidential character reference
from a pastor or Christian leader is required.
Applicants must also submit a concise statement
describing their family background, Christian
walk and vocational goals.
- Beliefs- Since a major segment of the
University curriculum is devoted to the study
of Bible content and doctrine, it is important
that the applicant understand the theological
perspective of the University. Every applicant
receives a copy of the University's Statement of Faith and an explanation of the University's
position concerning some contemporary issues.
For the sake of mutual understanding, applicants
are given the opportunity to comment on their
agreement/disagreement with the doctrinal statement.
Acceptance, however, is not conditional upon agreement.
- Academic Ability
The ability to perform successfully in the University's
academic environment is judged by the student's
previous educational experience and test scores.
- Previous Educational Experience-
The University requires that applicants have
a high school diploma representing a minimum
of 15 units. The University recommends that
12 of these units be distributed in the following
manner: English, 4; social studies, 3; foreign
language, 2; science, 2; mathematics, 1. An
official high school transcript must be submitted.
Home-schooled students are also encouraged to
apply. A transcript of subjects studied and
grades, including a cumulative grade point average,
should accompany the application. Home-schooled
students should also send SAT or ACT test results.
Information regarding these tests is available
through local high school guidance offices or
the PBU Admissions Office. If the home-schooled
student chooses to take the General Educational
Development (GED) tests, please forward a copy
of the GED diploma and an official statement
of the test scores. Home-schooled students must
send proof of graduation at the completion of
their senior year unless they have submitted
the GED results.
Applicants who hold a high school equivalency
diploma on the basis of the GED tests are also
considered for admission. An official transcript
of secondary school work completed, a copy of
the GED diploma and an official statement of
the test scores must be submitted.
Applicants seeking to transfer from another
institution are required to submit a transcript
from the higher education institutions previously
attended and a transfer reference form from
an appropriate official of the institution,
if feasible.
- Grades- Three factors are considered
in relation to the applicant's high school grades:
(1) the overall grade point average; (2) the
applicant's class rank and the school size;
(3) the grade pattern from the freshman to senior
year.
It is normally expected that the applicant should
rank in the upper half of the high school class
and have a 2.0 or above grade point average
(on a 4.0 system).
Transfer students are also expected to have
attained at least a 2.0 GPA in previous college
work.
- Test Scores- All applicants, including
transfer students, are required to submit SAT
or ACT test scores. The University's minimal
standard is a combined score of 920 on
the SAT test or a composite score of 19 on the
ACT test. Occasionally students with scores
under these minimal standards may be accepted
provisionally on the basis of grades. This acceptance
may be conditional upon participation in the
University's AIMS (Assistance in Mastering Studies)
program. Additional departmental requirements
are listed under the various programs.
Average SAT scores for students who entered PBU
in fall of 2006 are as follows:
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Verbal |
Math |
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534 |
516 |
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1050 |
Applicants exempt from this test requirement
include those who have earned a bachelor's degree,
transfer students with more than 60 credits,
those who request non-matriculant status, and
auditors.
Applicants for whom English is a second language
and who demonstrate deficiencies in English
must take the TOEFL examination administered
by the College Entrance Examination Board or
the SAT. This includes both those who enter
the United States on a student visa (I-20) and
those who have immigrated to the States. The
University requires a minimum score of 520 for
acceptance.
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