Chemistry Admission Requirements at Bridgewater College
Thursday, March 5th, 2009Bridgewater College seeks to enroll qualified students regardless of sex, race, color, disability, or national or ethnic origin; further, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment practices, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other college-administered programs and activities. Admission is granted to those who present evidence of the ability to succeed in the academic and social atmosphere that Bridgewater expects. While success in a liberal arts college may depend upon several qualities, applicants for admission to Bridgewater are expected to show the following types of ability and achievement:
Graduation from an accredited senior high school or secondary school. The program of courses completed in the high school should include the following credits: four in English; two in one foreign language, preferably in French, German or Spanish; three in college preparatory mathematics, preferably algebra, geometry, and algebra II; two in social studies and history; two in sciences; and four in suitable electives. While the electives may be in vocational or non-academic subjects, it is recommended that they be in academic subjects such as English, science, mathematics, and social studies. Applicants from Virginia high schools are encouraged to take a program leading to the Advanced Studies Diploma.
Better than average scholarship on the secondary school program completed. The grades or marks made on the high school or secondary school program and scores made on achievement tests covering the secondary school subjects should be high enough to give reasonable assurance of ability to do college work. Rank in the upper half of the graduating class is normally required. If an applicant ranks lower than the upper half, strong compensative qualities need to be shown in order to gain admission.
A satisfactory score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Test (ACT) of the American College Testing Program. Scores on the SAT II are not required. Information concerning these tests may be obtained from high school officials or by visiting the College Board web site. Information concerning the ACT Assessment may also be obtained from your high school guidance office or by visiting the ACT web site.
Good character. Success in a church-related liberal arts college depends not only upon the type and quality of secondary school program completed but also upon personal integrity, honesty, and ethics. Applicants are expected to submit references that testify to evidence of these qualities.
Guidelines for Students Who are Homeschooled – The criteria for admission for Homeschooled students are essentially the same as for all applicants in terms of SAT or ACT scores, recommendations, and high school transcripts. Bridgewater will accept a transcript from the home-schooling parent. As with all applicants a campus visit is highly recommended.
Guidelines for Applicants Who Have a GED – The Admissions Committee evaluates all students who have earned a GED. A SAT or ACT score is required for consideration in addition to recommendations in support of one’s application. A copy of the GED certificate must be submitted as well as a transcript of any completed high school coursework.
Admission of International Students
All non-U.S. citizens and nonpermanent residentsof the U.S. must complete the regular application form. Credentials collected for admission include all those required of all entering students as well as evidence of English proficiency and documentation of sufficient financial resources. A deposit of $8,000 will be required of all international students accepted for admission. The deposit must be paid before the I-20 is issued.
Procedure. Application for admission may be made upon the completion of the junior year in high school, and it should be made not later than July 1 of the year one wishes to enroll. Those who wish to matriculate at the beginning of the Interterm or the Spring Semester must file an application for admission at least thirty days in advance of the date of enrollment.
In order to make a decision about the ability of the applicant to do college work, full and complete information concerning the achievements of the applicants must be obtained. Completed applications must include the following:
The application form. The application form has been designed to provide information needed by the Admissions Committee. This form may be obtained from the Office of Admissions or here.
The high school or secondary school transcipt. Upon receipt of the application form, the College asks the applicant’s high school to furnish an official transcript of the student’s academic record. Transfer students are required to submit official transcripts of their records from other institutions in addition to the high school or secondary school transcript.
Written recommendations. Upon receipt of the application, the College asks the applicant’s guidance officer to complete and submit the Guidance Counselor Reference Form.
Personal interview. Soon after the application form has been sent in, any applicant who has not talked with an official representative of the College should arrange to come to the campus for a personal interview. A member of the Admissions staff conducts this interview. Appointments may be made by telephoning or emailing.
Health record. Each applicant must present a written health report on a form supplied by the College. The form must be returned to the College before official registration can begin.
Readmission. A student who is absent from the College for a semester or longer, or one who has withdrawn from the College for any reason, must apply for readmission to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. If the applicant for readmission withdrew for health reasons, a letter of recommendation and evaluation will be required from a health professional.
Transfer Credit. A student who has attended another accredited institution and is in good standing there may apply for admission not later than the beginning of the senior year. Transfer students who have attended an accredited two-year college may transfer as many as 68 credits in courses comparable to those offered at Bridgewater College. Transfer students applying for admission must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.2 or above and be in good standing at the college they are attending. Credentials collected for admission include all those that are required for first time entering students as well as a Dean’s Reference Form and an official transcript from each institution of higher learning attended since completion of the secondary program. Transcripts will be evaluated by the Registrar on a course-by-course basis. Credit will be awarded only for those courses that a grade of C or above has been earned.
Advanced Placement. Credit and advanced placement may be awarded to students on the basis of results on the Advanced Placement (AP) Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board. A minimum score of 3 is required for credit consideration. Students may be asked to provide textbook and course materials for the respective departments to evaluate when making advanced placement decisions.
Advanced Placement Tests are available in a variety of academic disciplines offered at Bridgewater. Students interested in taking one or more of these tests for the purpose of obtaining credit and advanced placement at Bridgewater should confer with the secondary school principal during their junior year or earlier and with the College upon application for admission. The College considers the results of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) as a means of determining advanced placement for students who have not followed the traditional pattern of preparation.
International Baccalaureate Program Credits. Credit and advanced placement may be awarded to students on the basis of results on the International Baccalaureate (IB) transcript of grades, but subject to every instance to the recommendation of the academic department concerned and approved by the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs, in accordance with the policies of the Council on Education. The student’s records and transcript of grades will be evaluated with scores of 5, 6, or 7 on the Higher Level Examinations. The International Baccalaureate Program is available in selected high schools in the United States and numerous foreign countries. For more information on the IB Program, please visit the Official Web Site.