Tulane University: Admission
2008-2009 Academic Year
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application well in advance of the beginning of classes to allow a timely
evaluation of credits. Transcripts that arrive late may result in students repeating
courses for which they already have earned acceptable credits. In such cases, the
Tulane credit is disallowed when the transcript shows completion of the
equivalent transferable course.
ADVANCED STANDING FOR FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Advanced Placement
The university offers advanced placement or credit toward degree to entering
first-year students demonstrating superior training and ability by earning high
scores on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Tests. The individual
academic departments determine the placement or credit in each subject area.
Departments usually award a minimum of three credits for scores of "4" or better
and may award advanced standing in the subject area for a score of "3." A list of
approved credit and placement for AP subject areas can be obtained from the
Office of Undergraduate Admission.
International Baccalaureate
Tulane will award credit toward degree or advanced placement for IB scores of
"5" or greater on a higher-level test. No credit or placement will be awarded for
the subsidiary tests. Academic departments make the final decisions regarding
credit awarded toward degree requirements.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW STUDENTS
Need-Based Financial Aid
Tulane University administers a need-based financial aid program to assist the
families of qualified applicants who, because of resource limitations, would not
be able to attend Tulane University. To be considered for need-based financial
aid, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
with the federal processor and the College Scholarship Service Profile form.
(Please refer to the Financial Aid section for details regard policies regarding
applying for need-based financial aid.)
Merit Scholarships
Each year Tulane University recognizes a number of applicants for first-year
admission as outstanding scholars and awards a variety of merit-based
scholarships to these individuals, including full-tuition scholarships. All
scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and students are notified about
financial aid at the time of admission.