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Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York,  New York
College Board code: 2339

Application Fee

  • College has an application fee: Yes
  • Regular application fee: $65
  • Online application fee: $65
  • Paper and online application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need.

Acceptance & Retention

  • Percent applicants admitted: 62%
  • Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 89%

Transfer Students

  • Number of transfers who applied for fall term: 1
  • Number of transfers who were admitted for fall term: 1
  • Number of transfers who enrolled for fall term: 1
  • Terms in which transfers may enroll: Fall
  • Transfers accepted at these levels: First-semester freshman, second-semester freshman, sophomore, junior
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  • Admission requirements for transfers:
    • Required of All: High School Transcript, College Transcript(s), Essay or Personal Statement, Standardized Test Scores, Statement of good standing from Prior Institutions(s)
    • Recommended of All: Interview
  • Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 54
  • Additional requirements for transfer admission: College or University transcript required.

Early Decision & Early Action

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Plan(s) available:
  • Early decision
  • Number of early decision applications received: --
  • Number admitted under early decision plan: --
About the early decision plan: Fall early decision plan applies to Joint Program, Double Degree Program, and List College only applicants. Winter early decision plan applies to Joint Program applicants only.

Admission Policies and Factors

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Admission requirements:
  • Essay(s) required
  • Required: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
  • If submitting ACT, the writing section is required
Very important admission factors:
  • Rigor of secondary school record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Academic GPA
Important admission factors:
  • Class Rank
  • Application Essay
  • Interview
  • Recommendations
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
Considered:
  • Alumni Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Religious Affiliation or Commitment
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience
  • First generation college student
    A note about the college's admission requirements: School achievement record, interest in Jewish studies, test scores, recommendations important; leadership potential considered.

High School Preparation

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High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted

Required units:
Recommended units:
Electives 4
English 4
Foreign Language 4
History 3
Math 4
Science 4
Social Studies 1