Tulane University: Admission
2008-2009 Academic Year
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EARLY ACTION ADMISSION OPTION
Students who wish to complete the admission process early in their senior year
may apply through the non-binding Early Action admission option.
Applicants must submit all application material and supporting credentials by
November 1, and will be informed of the admission decision by December 15.
Students who are offered admission under the Early Action Plan may apply to
other institutions and will have until May 1 to respond to Tulane's offer of
admission.
For Those Seeking Admission Directly From Secondary School
The Committee on Admission seeks students who have had strong high school
preparation. Using a holistic assessment strategy, the committee carefully reviews
each applicant's secondary school record examining grades earned, the rigor of
coursework completed (i.e. Honors, Advanced Placement, etc.), and class rank.
The committee is interested in evidence of a student's intellectual ability as
demonstrated by a strong performance in a rigorous curriculum of traditional
college preparatory subjects. The committee supplements its evaluation of the
secondary school record with recommendations from the secondary school
principal, headmaster, or guidance counselor.
The recommended secondary school program for those seeking admission to
Tulane University is shown following.
Subject: English
Years of study: 4 years
Comment: Extensive focus on reading and writing
Subject: Mathematics
Years of study: 4 years
Comment: College preparatory mathematics. For students majoring in the
sciences, engineering, and business pre-calculus and calculus are recommended
Subject: Foreign Language
Years of study: 2-3 years
Comment: Classical or modern foreign language
Subject: Laboratory Science
Years of study: 3-4 years
Comment: Chemistry and physics are recommended for students majoring in the
sciences or engineering
Subject: Social Studies
Years of study: 3 years
Comment: With an emphasis on history
Subject: Electives
Years of study: 2-3 years/courses
Comment: Focus on academic electives
While a student's academic record is the most important criterion for admission,
the committee can make a more thorough evaluation of a prospective student by
also considering other important indicators of the individual's ability. Applicants
for admission must present either the SAT or ACT, including the writing
component. Although not required for admission, applicants are may submit
scores from any of the College Board SAT II Subject Tests. The results are