THANK YOU for your interest in Worthington University. Worthington seeks young men and women who have demonstrated strengths of both mind and character that will enable them to take full advantage of our challenging curriculum. We seek qualified applicants from diverse races, classes and ethnic groups, whose diverse perspectives contribute to a well-rounded education.
The applicants we select are those possessing the intellectual talent, mental discipline and imagination that will enable them to fully benefit from the curriculum and contribute to the life of the college and society. Grades, standardized test scores, essays, recommendations, independent work, the quality of your secondary school program and extracurricular achievements are among the factors used to evaluate potential incoming frosh, but no one of these measures is considered determinative. How they intersect makes the difference.
Every application is reviewed thoroughly, and each application is reviewed by at least two admission deans before being presented to the Admission Committee for consideration. We pay closest attention to your:
- secondary school transcript;
- standardized tests: the SAT I or ACT plus three SAT II exams;
- teacher and counselor recommendations;
- writing skills as demonstrated in your essays, testing and recommendations;
- extra- and co-curricular involvements and talents.
We give the greatest weight to your transcript. The level of the courses you've taken, grades and focused goals balanced with well-rounded interests during your high school career give us the clearest indication of how well you will do at Worthington. Standardized tests also play an important role in helping us evaluate you in comparison to other students from various secondary schools. Recommendations, the quality of your writing, and extra- and co-curricular talents also help in the decision-making process.
Standardized Tests
Worthington requires the SAT I or ACT plus three SAT II exams.
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IB, AP, and College Courses
If you have taken International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement or college courses during secondary school, we view this as significant evidence of your academic accomplishment and preparation. In addition, some Worthington departments will allow you to forego introductory-level courses in areas in which you have already completed rigorous work. However, we do not accept such courses for credit or advanced standing.
