Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, New YorkCollege 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: 60%
- Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 100%
Transfer Students
- Number of transfers who applied for fall term: Not reported
- Number of transfers who were admitted for fall term: Not reported
- Terms in which transfers may enroll: Fall
- Transfers accepted at these levels: First-semester freshman, second-semester freshman, sophomore, junior
- 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: 26
- Number admitted under early decision plan: 18
Admission Policies and Factors
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Am I on track to meet test requirements?
- Essay(s) required
- Required: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
- If submitting ACT, the writing section is required
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Standardized Test Scores
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Application Essay
- Interview
- Recommendations
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Alumni Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Religious Affiliation or Commitment
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
- First generation college student
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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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Am I on track to meet course requirements?
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 |
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