Category: Admission Essay

Why are essays so important? Essay writing is an important part of studying for a degree for three reasons: (1) It increases understanding and helps the process of learning because it pushes you, amongst other things, to clarify and sort out ideas and information, to analyse source material and to exercise critical judgement. What are […]

How much time do admissions officers spend on each essay? How much time do admissions officers spend on each application? 15-40 minutes. How long should my admissions essay be? The primary essay for your college application, often called a personal statement, is typically around 400-600 words. The Common App personal statement — which is used […]

What Time Is College Board customer service open? 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. How do I get a refund for SAT? To get the refund, you must call Customer Service. Any additional score reports that you ordered are also refundable if you were absent the day of the test. Refunds are processed six weeks after […]

What matters most in college application? Colleges look for students who took the most challenging courses available to them and how well you perform in each class. Some high schools don’t offer many college prep classes. If that is the case for your high school, admissions officers will take this into account. What should be […]

Is 2.5 GPA good in Pakistan? In the same year, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan announced a universal GPA system for Pakistani graduates, according to which a 2.5 GPA is equal to 60 percent or first division. Thus, a Comsats student who secures 65 percent will still be awarded a 2.3 GPA, which means […]

How do I get a scholarship for KU? Eligibility requirements submit a complete admission application (by May 1 for fall semesters and Dec. students who start in the summer will receive their scholarship in the fall. submit an official transcript (by June 30 for summer and fall semesters or by Jan. have completed 24 transferable […]

What are the requirements to get into KU? An ACT score of at least 21 or an SAT score of at least 1060 plus a GPA of at least 3.25. An ACT score of at least 24 or an SAT score of at least 1160 plus a GPA of at least 3.0. A 3.4 GPA […]

Is there a format for personal statement? A general rule of thumb you might follow is to submit a 2-3 page statement, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, in 12-pt. Times New Roman font. While there are no set rules about length or format, this is typically considered appropriate and sufficient. How do you write a personal […]

How do I access my KU email? Check Blackboard Email Go to the Outlook Web App ». [View screenshot] Enter your KU Online user name and password. Select This is a public or shared computer if you are not using your own computer to access the web app. Click Sign in. How do I send […]

What GPA do you need to transfer to a university? 3.8 and above What GPA do you need to get into KU? In addition to completing an approved college-prep curriculum, KU students must have a 3.0 high school GPA and score 24 on the ACT (1090 on the SAT), or have a 3.25 GPA and […]