Application

Individuals should be self-motivated and prepared to study an academic discipline in a rigorous scholarly program, while earning college credit.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current sophomore or junior in high school
• Grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)

 Supplemental Application Materials:

• Teacher recommendation
• School counselor recommendation
• Official high school transcript(s)
• Personal essays

For highly motivated students seeking an immersive academic program in a non-credit format. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school
• Grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)

Supplemental Application Materials:

• Teacher recommendation
• School counselor recommendation
• Official high school transcript(s)
• Personal essays

An F-1 student visa is required for non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents applying to the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program only (a B1/B2/ESTA visa cannot be used).

If admitted into Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program, the Pre-College office will send students an I-20 form to assist with obtaining their F-1 student visa. If a student is admitted and does not obtain an F-1 visa prior to arrival, they will not be able to complete the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program and will be withdrawn.

Applicants admitted to the UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program do not require a student visa. However, a TOEFL or IELTS score is still required for non-native English speakers. 

For any questions or doubts about the visa process, please email precollege@miami.edu as soon as possible.

Complete and submit the Pre-College Application. Upon submitting, you will be asked to pay a $75 nonrefundable application fee. 

You will also need:

• Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian. 
  • Please include your full legal name as written on your birth certificate 
  • Be sure to use your personal (non-school) email address as many high school email accounts block external emails. Additionally, parent/guardian email addresses should not be used. This email address will be used to create your official University of Miami account.
• Name and email address for your school counselor and high school teacher who will complete your recommendation form. 
• A Parent or Guardian will be asked to authorize the application before submission
• Pay the $75 nonrefundable application fee

You are highly encouraged to apply early.

After you apply, you will be sent a confirmation email with instructions on how to log in to the Pre-College Status Portal where you will be able to upload supporting documents and track your application.

Note: Access to the Pre-College Status Portal will be available 48-72 hours after you submit the Pre-College Application. Please plan accordingly to ensure both your application and supporting documents. 

Required for all students:

• Personal Essays
• High School Transcript(s)
• Recent Report Card
• Parent/Guardian Permission Form 
• Counselor/Teacher Recommendation Form
• Official TOEFL or IELTS score (if native language is not English)

Required for international applicants only:

• Copy of passport ID page (note: passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the program start date)
• Copy of student visa and I-20 (if already studying in the U.S.)*
• Bank Sponsorship Letter/Bank Statement*
  • Students must upload either a) a signed bank letter on official letterhead stating that the person responsible for your living and personal expenses while studying at the University of Miami has a minimum of $9,600 in his/her account, or b) a recent bank statement showing a balance of $9,600.
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*Summer Scholars applicants only

Personal Essays

• Essay 1: 
  • Why are you interested in participating in the Pre-College Programs, and how will participation help you achieve your future goals?
• Essay 2 - choose from the following prompts:
  • If you were to travel to the past or future, what year would you travel to and why? 
  • If you were invited to give an important speech (ex. Speak at the White House; United Nations; Commencement; etc.). Identify your audience and write your speech. 
  • If you could stop one invention from being invented, what would it be and why?

High School Transcript(s)

If you attend high school in the United States, submit your official high school transcripts directly from your high school. A school official may submit them electronically via Slate.org, SCOIR, or Parchment.

Applicants can also upload an unofficial copy of their transcript directly in their Pre-College Status Portal.

Recent Report Card

Upload a copy of your most recent report card to the Pre-College Status Portal.

Parent/Guardian Permission Form

As part of the University of Miami Pre-College application process, we ask that a parent or guardian confirms that they are aware of their student’s application and involvement.

The Parent/Guardian Permission Form will be sent to the email address of the parent designated as the primary document signatory on the student's Pre-College Application. 

Counselor/Teacher Recommendation Forms

All applicants must fill out the Counselor/Teacher Recommendation Request Form in the Pre-College Status Portal. Students must enter the contact information (i.e. first and last name and email address) for both the teacher and school counselor that will be submitting a recommendation. Once the recommendation request form has been submitted, they will receive an email with a link to fill out their respective recommendation form.

Please note, the Teacher Recommendation should be completed by a current or recent high school teacher, preferably from a teacher that is closely related to the academic specialty your are applying to.

English Proficiency Requirement (TOEFL/IELTS Score)

All applicants whose native language is not English (U.S. citizens and Non-U.S. citizens) are required to submit official or unofficial results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

The language proficiency test scores are required for both the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program and the UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program.

For non-native English speakers submitting the TOEFL or IELTS, competitive applicants generally score above the following:

• 550 on the paper-based TOEFL
• 80 on the online TOEFL
• 6.5 on the IELTS 

For more information, visit the University's English Proficiency Requirements page. To request a waiver, complete the Pre-College Request to Waive TOEFL or IELTS Form in the Pre-College Status Portal. 

Pre-College Status Portal

Continuously check your Pre-College Status Portal to ensure you have completed all the required steps. Once all of your application materials are received, your application will be reviewed.

Should the Pre-College Admission Committee need additional information, a notification will be sent to the email on your application. Decision notifications will be sent on a monthly basis.

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