- 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.
The University welcomes applications from home-schooled students. Home-schooled students must follow all admission requirements and application procedures for first-year or transfer students, depending on the situation. Home-schooled students are not required to take additional SAT II subject exams. Home-school high school diplomas issued by the student’s parents are acceptable proof of high school completion. A transcript of subjects studied and grades, including a cumulative grade point average is required and must include the signature of the person who prepared it. If the transcript does not include grades, an explanation of the method of evaluation must be included. An official, original final copy, with graduation date, must be sent after graduation. Although not required, an independent evaluation of academic progress by a qualified educator may also be included with the transcript. A bibliography of high school literature and an essay written by the student are recommended to accurately evaluate a student’s exposure and thinking skills. Home-schooled students are not required to produce General Educational Development (GED) test results in order to gain admission to PBU. If the student chooses to take the GED tests, a copy of the GED diploma and an official statement of the test scores should be forwarded to the Admissions Office.
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.
- 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) course selection and 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 2.2 GPA in previous college
work.
- Test Scores- All first-time freshmen are required to submit SAT
or ACT test scores. The University's minimum standard is a combined score (C.R. and Math) of 920 on the SAT test or a composite score of 19 on the ACT test. Occasionally students with scores
under these minimum standards may be accepted
conditionally on the basis of grades. This acceptance
may be conditional upon participation in the
University's Assistance in Mastering Studies (AIMS)
program. Additional departmental requirements
are listed under the various programs.
Applicants exempt from this test requirement
include those who have been out of high school for seven years or more,
transfer students with 30 credits,
those who request non-matriculant status, and
auditors.
Applicants for whom English is a second language
must take the TOEFL examination (administered
by the College Entrance Examination Board),
the SAT, or ACT test. This includes both those who enter
the United States on an F-1 student visa and
those who have immigrated to the States.
