Berea College Application Update 2020

International students are allowed to stay over the summer. All students have that opportunity. You have to register for summer classes just as you do for classes for other semesters and the same financial aid applies. My daughter has stayed for classes over the summer. It is a lighter course load than during the regular semesters. For that reason, you work more hours at your job. She has worked 30 hours a week during the summer, but the students also get paid more per hour during the summer.

It is rigorous. Some classes are easier than others, of course, but all the professors have high expectations. She has had some professors say things like, if you took this class in high school, forget what you learned because this class will be much more than your high school class even if it was AP or honors. During her freshman year she had professors say, you will not get an A in the class, you donā€™t have the skill set to get an A. She took it as a challenge, and did manage to get an A in one of those classes.

In the academic universe Berea is known for grade deflation. My daughter is on a sports team and graduating seniors who have applied to grad schools or medical schools have told her that grad schools have told them that a B at Berea is an A at other schools and on down the line as far as grades are concerned. I know it is anecdotal information but everyone she has interacted with has told her the same thing.

You should also be aware that as far as jobs on campus are concerned, the first year they give you a job, you do not have a choice where you work. After freshmen year and for summer, you have to apply for and interview for any position you want, just as you would out in the world. After every semester you get an evaluation of your performance by your supervisor. At the end of your time at Berea you leave with a work resume.

@dlm031691 Thank you. It sounds like Berea has a good reputation for rigor and is such a unique place! I told my D to let her friend know about itā€¦and realize it is not a sure thing for any international applicant. Your insights about Berea will be helpful on this site!

Have anyone received a reply already?

@nepaliboy123 have you received a reply

@msolijanova please how can I get you, do you have an email?

oh yeah @Shanwrick , got rejected. Anyone whoā€™s been accepted?

I feel really badā€¦ With a score like that!!!

@lebronjames420 have you got a reply. Which are you from?

I feel really bothered@nepaliboy123 what do you think happened, wasnā€™t your essay strong enough

I think the major mistake I made was not having enough volunteering activities, though Iā€™m not really sure. I have 2 other friends who applied and got rejected, and they have equally strong stats, maybe even better.

What about you @Shanwrick ?

@nepaliboy123 I applied 2018 and was rejected, I plan applying this year again. What country are you from? Do you plan to apply again?

Iā€™m from Nepal, Iā€™m not sure if Iā€™ll reapply, will probably join some college here itself.

Hmm, youā€™re taking quite a long gap?

@Nepaliboy123 could u write me a mail at collegeeducate@gmail.com or drop your email address

Is there anyone who havenā€™t received e-mail yet??

Hello guys, did anyone request for an alternative method of submission?