CELOP students in the specific programs listed below have access to University Admission Advising and can work with CELOP’s Academic Advisors on applications for Boston University and other universities and colleges in the United States.
- Intensive 12-Week (20 or 25 Hours)
- Part-Time 12-Week 15 Hours
- Intensive 6-Week
- English Plus Credit
Students must reach Level 5 or higher in these programs before advising begins.
The Academic Advisor can help with:
- Choosing the best universities for your degree program.
- Completing your Common/Undergraduate or Graduate Application.
- Understanding university admissions policies and procedures.
- Reviewing your university application essays.
TOEFL Waiver Schools
Below is a list of Boston-area colleges and universities that will waive their TOEFL requirement for students who complete a certain level of the CELOP 12-Week Intensive (20 or 25 hours) program. You must speak with the CELOP Academic Advisor before applying for a waiver.
What do I need to apply to university?
- Prove your English proficiency. Most schools accept the TOEFL or IELTS. Different schools require different scores on these tests. Several schools in Boston accept completion of a certain level at CELOP in place of a TOEFL or IELTS score. See our list of TOEFL Waiver Schools above.
- Submit an application. For undergraduate programs, this is typically the Common Application but can also be the Coalition Application or Universal Application. For graduate programs, you typically need to fill out a separate application for every school.
- Write an application essay or personal statement. Your CELOP Academic Advisor can help you brainstorm ideas, and give feedback on your essay.
- Submit an official copy of your transcript, along with a translation if it is not in English. This should cover all years of high school (if applying for an undergraduate degree) or university (if applying to a graduate degree or as a transfer student). An “official” transcript is one that your school or ministry of education issues in a sealed envelope and which has the school or ministry seal on it.
- Ask at least two people to write and submit recommendation letters for you. For undergraduate programs, you should ask one of your high school teachers and your guidance counselor or other school administrator. For graduate programs, you should ask your university professors if you will have less than a 2-year gap between your undergraduate and graduate programs. Otherwise, you can ask your manager at work or other individuals who can speak to your professional capabilities.
When should I apply to university?
If you want to start a program in the fall, you should plan on submitting your application about a year in advance. A common deadline for fall applications is January 1. Some schools have special, early deadlines in November as well.
If you want to start a program in the spring, you should plan on submitting your application the fall before you want to start. November 1 is a common deadline for spring applications. Keep in mind that not all schools accept spring applications.
Regardless of which term you want to start your studies, be sure to start your application well before the deadline. Remember that you need to give your recommenders enough time to write their recommendations. You should also make sure you give yourself enough time to write and re-write your essay or personal statement. It is normal to write several drafts before your essay is ready to submit.
