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Cambridge College [CC] Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Deadlines, Requirements & Application Process

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Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Cambridge College, based in Boston, Massachusetts offers more than 13 undergraduate and 5 masters degrees. The popular courses offered at the college include Business Administration, Education, and Psychology. Currently, 2,356 (787 undergraduate) students are enrolled in the college. International students make up about 10% of the overall student body.

Some other salient features regarding admissions to Cambridge College, USA have been listed as follows:

The institute follows an open admission policy, meaning that it accepts applicants on a first come first serve basis and is open to all students.
Entry to most programs requires applicants to fill up an application form, pay an application fee, submit letters of recommendation. Some programs may demand work experience as well.
International students are required to submit English language proficiency test scores in order to secure admission to the university.
The institute does not require any standardized test scores like ACT and SAT to be submitted for admission to undergraduate programs.

Highlights

Application Fee	USD 50 (Domestic Applicants) USD 100 (International Applicants)
Application Form	Online
Work Experience	May be required for some programs
English language proficiency tests	Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Loans
Graduation Rate	54%
Student retention rate	73%
Academic Calendar	Term wise
Academic Terms	Fall, Spring, Summer

Cambridge College Admission Deadlines

The institute provides an open admission policy for all its applicants. This means applications are accepted throughout the year and given admission depending on the number of seats available. International students must apply well enough in advance to obtain the I-20 form and visa prior to the beginning of the term start date.

Academic Calendar for 2023-24 Sessions will be:

Fall: September 1 (Commencement)
Spring: January 4, 2023 (Commencement)

Cambridge College International student admissions

The university welcomes applicants from all over the world to experience learning at Cambridge College, USA. Applicants must note that programs available for international students may differ location wise as well. Admission requirements for seeking admission at this renowned institute of the US Education System has been listed below.

How to apply?

Application Portal: Apply online at the official website

Application Fee: USD 100

Basic admission requirements

Application supplement for F1 international students
Photocopy of current passport and visa
Official transcripts
Photocopies of pages 1 and 3 of current I-20
Personal statement
Letter of reference (two required for master’s program)
English language proficiency test scores
Resume for graduate programs

English Language Proficiency Scores

Applicants that do not meet English language requirements or do not have English as their primary language of instruction or dialect need to provide English proficiency proof by submitting test scores like TOEFL, IELTS. The university has minimum test score requirements for the same. These are as follows:

Test Name	Minimum Score Required
Duolingo English Test	47 or higher
TOEFL	79 (iBT), 213 (CBT), 550 (PBT)
IELTS	6.0 or higher
STEP Eiken	Grade pre-1 or higher
Michigan Test (MTLEP)	Level 2: 68 or higher

Alternatively, if you have been employed in the US for at least three years in a professional or managerial position, a reference letter from the employer would waive the scores above.

Visa Process for International Students

International students who do not have US citizenship or green card need to apply for a visa to study in the USA in order to study at the college. To get the visa students are required to fill up the I-20 form provided by the college. Following are the documents required for the same:

Valid passport
Two recent photographs
Pay the visa application fee of USD 160
I-20 form
Pay the SEVIS fee
Letter of acceptance from the university
Proof of financial stability
Schedule visa interview

Applicants should visit the nearest US Embassy in their region for further assistance on obtaining the visa.

Cambridge College, Boston: Undergraduate Admissions

The college offers undergraduate degrees in the fields of finance, human services, managerial accounting and health care management and others.

How to apply: College Admission Portal

Application Fee: USD 50 for domestic applicants

Admission Requirements:

Transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Past academic and work experience if required
Note that international students are required to get their transcripts evaluated and translated according to US standards.

All official transcripts must be mailed directly to Cambridge College in a sealed and unopened envelope.

Cambridge College, Boston: Graduate Admissions

Graduate programs are offered in business administration, education, health care management, mental health counseling and more. Following are the documents required for admission to these programs.

Basic eligibility requirements:

Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Current resume
Personal statement
English language proficiency test scores

Admission requirements for graduate programs stated by the schools of education, management and psychology and mental health counselling for some popular programs have been listed below.

Requirements	Master of Business Administration	Master of Management	Master of Education	All degrees under school of psychology and counseling
Bachelor’s degree	Required	Required	Required with minimum CGPA of 3.0	Official transcripts
Current Resume	Required including professional experience, education and career goals.	Required including professional experience, education and career goals.	Required	Required
Personal statement	Two page essay describing your goals, professional experience, why you want to pursue MBA, etc.	Two page essay describing your goals, professional experience, why you want to pursue Management, etc.	Two page essay of 500 words describing your goals, professional experience, etc.	Two page essay of 250 to 500 words describing your goals, reasons to pursue degree at Cambridge, academic background, etc
Recommendation Letters	Two professional recommendation letters required	Two professional recommendation letters required, one from employer preferred	Two professional recommendation letters required	Two professional recommendation letters required
Interview	Required	Required	Not required	Required
Work experience	Two years of work experience recommended	Three years of work experience recommended	Not required	Not required

With an open admissions policy, the decision making at Cambridge College is rolling-type. The applicants seeking to study in the USA are notified after evaluations of the documents received are completed. Processing of the documents takes around 1-2 weeks, minimum. All required documents are to be submitted online along with the application form duly completed. Transcripts, if any, should be duly translated and evaluated especially if you are an international applicant and mailed to the university in a sealed, unopened envelope. To receive an I-20 (visa document) from Cambridge College, a minimum bank balance of 29,000 USD must be demonstrated.

FAQs

Ques. Can I defer my admission at Cambridge College?

Ans. Yes, if you cannot attend the specific term you applied for at Cambridge College, you may defer your admission.

Ques. I am an international student. When should I submit my application to Cambridge College?

Ans. International students must consider the processing time required for their visa and apply accordingly to the program of their choice before the beginning of the term at Cambridge College.

Ques. Where can I contact Cambridge College for academic queries?

Ans. Queries can be mailed to nelleen.knight@cambridgecollege.edu at Cambridge College .

Ques. When will I receive the I-20 form from Cambridge College?

Ans. Cambridge College will issue the I-20 form required for your visa once admission has been confirmed.

Ques. Is financial aid available for international students at Cambridge College?

Ans. Currently, Cambridge College does not provide need based financial aid to international students.

Ques. How many different locations does Cambridge College have?

Ans. Cambridge College currently has 5 different locations: Boston, Puerto Rico, Springfield, Lawrence and Southern California. It also offers some courses online.