The Ohio State University

Admission criteria for domestic freshmen

Academic requirements
Ohio State has a competitive admission process in which students are considered for admission based largely on their academic performance and credentials. All students are considered under competitive standards except Ohio residents applying to an Ohio State regional campus in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, or Newark, or to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.

Three primary factors are considered in our competitive admission review process:

1. Successful completion of the college preparatory curriculum while in high school. The minimum college prep requirements are listed below. Numbers in ( ) represent the recommended number of units for strong preparation:
   • 4 units of college prep English
   • (4) 3 units of college prep math
   • (3) 2 units each of college prep science, social science, and the same foreign language
   • 1 unit of a visual or performing art
   • 1 additional unit of the above courses

   Students exceeding the minimum curriculum in math, natural resources, or foreign language will be given additional consideration.

2. Performance in high school as shown by class rank or grade point average.
   
   
3. Performance on the ACT or SAT (See "Important information about test scores," at right)

You may be given additional consideration if:

• you attend a competitive high school
• you have taken accelerated courses
  (e.g., honors, AP, IB)
• you are a first-generation college student
• you provide cultural, economic, racial, or
  geographic diversity
• you demonstrated outstanding talent in a particular area
• you have been involved in extracurricular activities, had significant work experience, or held leadership positions
• your high school performance was adversely affected by physical, mental, or learning environment factors
• you are eligible for and will benefit from organized support services at Ohio State

Additional requirements

• Ohio State requires that you receive a diploma from a chartered high school or GED to enroll.
• Students attending Ohio State regional campuses must meet campus change requirements to enroll at the Columbus campus. Do not use this application to apply; instead, please contact your academic advisor.

Important information about test scores
At Ohio State, we believe in the fundamental importance of effective writing; strong writing skills are critical to success in college and beyond. We require that all applicants submit at least one ACT and/or SAT score set with writing exam scores. For students applying to enroll in 2009, the writing score will be used as part of a holistic review when considering admissions applications; writing scores will not factor into criteria for merit scholarships or selection for specific academic programs.

Additional information about test scores:

• When considering students for admission, scholarships, or Honors/ Scholars selection, we will consider the best official composite/ combined score from a single test administration. Ohio State does not mix sub-scores from multiple tests.
  
  
• We must receive official scores, sent directly from the testing agency. Scores from transcripts will not be considered. Ohio State’s ACT college code is 3312; our SAT (College Board) code is 1592.
  
  
• We must receive test scores by the appropriate application and/or scholarship deadline. Students should plan to test at least six weeks prior to deadlines to allow sufficient time for scores to be sent to Ohio State.