At ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº, we haveÌýa holistic approach to reviewing student applications from all around the world. Upon receiving a new application, our AdmissionsÌýcounselors and representatives examine many elements, not only gradesÌýand academic records, they especially concentrate on determining which prospective students wouldÌýbe a great fit for Franklin's international, close-knit and multicultural community, while most likely striving and being successfulÌýin a university setting.ÌýÌý
So what are the steps for applying to Franklin? You can find all info and the requirementsÌýhere. These includeÌýa personal statement, letter of recommendation, and secondary school transcripts. We also ask for an English proficiency test if English is not your native languageÌýor you have not studied in an English setting before. Lastly, you can choose to apply directly on ourÌýwebsiteÌýor throughÌý.ÌýÌý
Let's deep dive into the application required items.
Personal statementÌýÌý
This isÌýyour chance to shine! We want to learn more about you as an individual and your writing style. What are your educational goals? What are your interests outside of school?ÌýHow did you find out about Franklin? Why are you interested in applying and what would make you a good Franklin student? Take this as an opportunity to tell us more about yourself, not just your school grades.Ìý
Letter of recommendationÌýÌý
Written by a previous teacherÌýorÌýschool counselor, the letter of recommendation will help our Admissions team get to know you from the eyes of someone who has workedÌýclosely with youÌýin an academic setting. This may answer questions like: what are you like in the classroom? What are your strengths as aÌýstudent?ÌýThis letter does not need to be in English, we will also accept letters in one of the three Swiss languages (Italian, German and French).ÌýÌý
Secondary school transcriptsÌýÌý
Finally, we do ask to see at least 3 years of your secondary school transcripts and require that you have a secondary schoolÌýdegreeÌýby the time you enroll.ÌýOur admittanceÌýdecision is not made only byÌýyourÌýfinal resultsÌýon the IB, A-Levels, or other national systems.ÌýWeÌýare especially interested in learning how you performed over your academicÌýcareerÌýand thus your preparation for university-level work. We understand your final grades are not available as you are applying.ÌýÌý
An interview withÌýAdmissions counselor?ÌýÌý
Are you interested in learning more about our programs, Franklin in general, or the transition to university? Did you know that when applying to Franklin, students are accepted into any academicÌýprogramÌýavailable? The Franklin Liberal Arts system comprises many different majors and minors to choose from. In addition, it is possible to study more than one major contemporary or combine more majors in the academic curriculum, giving anyoneÌýthe opportunity toÌýpursue and blend interests.ÌýÌý
Meet with our Admissions team, find your counselor around the world, join a virtual info session orÌýengage in a one-to-one call. Franklin does not require admissions interviews, but we love to have a chance to connect your application with a face and learn more about your educational goals so we can better assist you in determining if ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº is the right fit.ÌýÌý
We look forward to chatting with you and telling you all about the wonders of the Franklin academic offer and non-academic opportunities.ÌýÌý