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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018
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senior year in high school. The College welcomes either the Common Application or the
College’s online application.
(2) Request that the high school guidance counselor complete and submit the school
recommendation form.
(3) Request that the high school send an official transcript that indicates the courses
expected to be completed before graduation if the applicant has not already received a
diploma.
(4) Request that official results of the SAT or the ACT be sent no later than April of the
senior year unless applying as a test-optional candidate.
(5) Write and submit a 250-500 word essay.
(6) Request a letter of recommendation from someone with the ability to speak to the
student’s character and readiness for college.
Transfer Students
An applicant who has been enrolled in a college or university should do the following,
and submit all credentials to the Office of Admission.
(1) Submit an application for admission along with a non-refundable application fee of
$50.
(2) Request that the Registrar of the institution in which the student is currently or
formerly enrolled send an official copy of the student’s academic record. This official
transcript should indicate the courses presently being taken if the student is currently
enrolled. If the student has attended more than one college or university, an official
transcript from
each
institution must be provided.
(3) Request that the Dean of Students at the institution currently being attended complete
the school recommendation form. If the applicant is not presently enrolled, this form
should be completed by an official at the last college attended.
(4) Request that the student’s high school send a final official transcript, including SAT
or ACT scores.
(5) Write and submit a 250-500 word essay.
Transient and Special (Not-Candidate-For-Degree) Students
Transient students must complete the transient student application and the credit
certification form. Special students must complete the special student application.