Astrophysics

The submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional for international applicants.  Students are welcome to submit test scores if they think they are representative of them as a student, but are not required to do so. You will have the opportunity on the Common Application supplement to tell us if you wish us to review your test scores. All students, regardless of whether or not they submit test scores, will be considered for all of our merit scholarships.

To be a student at Agnes Scott, you must be able to proficiently communicate in English from the first day of classes. Because of this expectation, if your native language is not English, you are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test (DET), Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or provide alternative evidence of English language proficiency. Agnes Scott accepts TOEFL MyBest Score.

Accepted Tests and Minimum Scores

• TOEFL iBT - 80
• IELTS - 6.5
• Duolingo English Language Test - 110
• CAE - 176
• ELS - Level 12 Certificate
• SAT Verbal/ACT English - 520/20

While a valid TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Language Test or CAE score can satisfy Agnes Scott’s English language proficiency requirement, this requirement can also be met through the following alternatives:

1. Your country of origin is also an English-speaking country and English is your native language. English test scores are not required of applicants from the following countries:
   • Anguilla, Antigua/Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (Except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the Grenadines, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica/other West Indies, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, United Kingdom, United States
2. You have earned at least one of the following:
   • An associate's degree from a U.S. institution of higher education meeting Agnes Scott’s English course equivalency
   • Graduation from a U.S. high school following three years of continuous enrollment.
3. You have earned a minimum score from one of the following tests:
   • ELS Language Centers - Level 12 Certificate
   • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Examination* - C in English Language (not English as a Second Language)
   • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination* - C in English Language (not English as a Second Language)

*Arrange to send the official examination result directly from the examination council to Agnes Scott College in a sealed envelope. If that is not possible, the official document may be attested and verified by the high school principal, headmaster, or an administrator in the U.S. Education Center in your country. Unattested photocopies or documents that have been faxed or scanned are not acceptable.

The problem-solving, computational, and critical thinking skills developed in physics and astronomy courses are valuable in a wide range of fields.

In this program, youll develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in the classroom and laboratory. With a degree in astrophysics, you will be prepared for professional work or graduate study in physics, astronomy or engineering. You will also gain practical skills operating remote telescopes.

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• Research Assistant
• Lab Technician
• Educator
• Engineer

Agnes Scott seeks international students who have demonstrated their academic ability through a course of study equivalent to that required of U.S. applicants. We look for motivation, maturity and integrity as shown in school records, the college application and counselor and teacher recommendations.

First-year international students should submit the following items to apply. You can also view "how to apply" information for U.S. citizens or transfer and nontraditional applicants. If you hold a U.S. passport or are living in the U.S. with DACA or Undocumented status, see this page.

Application Checklist

1. An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:
   • Agnes Scott Supplement
   • Teacher Evaluation Form (teacher invitation sent via Common App)
   • Secondary School Report and International School Supplement from counselor or school official (invitation sent via Common App)
   • Official High School Transcript in English
   • Optional: SAT or ACT scores. Test scores are optional, and you may make the choice about whether or not you would like them to be considered. If you choose to do so, you can self-report your test scores by attaching your score report to the Common Application or uploading to your admission portal.
   • Application fee of US $30
2. Proof of English Proficiency
   • Find details on our Admission Requirements page.
   • Agnes Scott's TOEFL school code is 5002.
3. International Student Certification of Finances
4. Copy of Passport Biographical Page or National ID Card
5. Optional: Complete a virtual or in-person interview with your admission counselor. These interviews can be helpful if you would like to give context to parts of your application, discuss your interests and goals further or learn more about the college and admission process. You may also instead submit an InitialView interview.
6. Midyear Report (submit as soon as available)