Getting into university

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<p>Hi, I’m a Canadian undergraduate student who is looking to pursue his studies in the States. I’m looking to major in Astrophysics. I’ve been searching for good schools that offer the program. My top choice at the moment is University of California - Berkeley. I’m also a swimmer and I’m looking to join the athletic team and receive a scholarship. Can anyone tell me the requirements I would need in order to be accepted?</p>

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<p>Hi Edi,
Give us some more information:

  1. Do you meet the academic requirements? Go to the Berkeley website to see if you’re qualified.
  2. Are you a transfer student? If so, look at the transfer statistics.
  3. Have you looked at the current swim roster at Berkeley and can you swim faster than the slowest person in your event?</p>

<p>There are some knowledgable swimmers/parents of swimmers on this forum, but you need to do a little of the work :)</p>

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<p>I am planning on applying 2 years from now and I’m currently 1 or 2 seconds slower than the slowest person in my events.</p>

<p>For the academic requirement part, I don’t know, because of the way it functions here in Quebec, it’s very different from the States. I will be taking the SAT exam here to see how I stand comparatively to U.S. students. That’s why I am asking around here, to know if any students went through this process, or know students who have and can help me direct me into the steps required to take to be accepted into the school. Thank you,</p>

<p>Edi</p>

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<p>Edi,
Are you “currently an undergrad” or currently a high school sophomore/10th grader?
“undergrad” in US lingo means you are in college now.</p>

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<p>I’m currently an undegrad, because I finished high school (which lasts until grade 11 here in Quebec) and I’m in CEGEP, which is a step between high school and university that is only common to Quebec here in Canada.</p>

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<p>Most universities will treat Quebec CEGEP first year/ second year as USA grade 12 plus at least 1/2 year college credit. Universities within the top 50 will be tighter about the college credit, and probably will not exceed 1/2 year, though this will be dependent on your completed courses. Outside of the top 50 or so, the universities will be more generous and may offer up to 1 year credit. You will be a US undergrad but you could be either a freshman (1st year) or sophomore (2nd year) upon entry.</p>

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<p>Okay, this is very interesting to know thanks a lot!</p>