Accelerated College English Program
Application Information
Application Deadline
Fall 2023: July 1, 2023
Application Requirements
- ACE Program Application
- $100 non-refundable application fee
- High School Transcripts
- English Test
Material Requirements
- High School Transcripts
- Current classes and grades (grades if possible)
- Previous 2 to 3 years of classes and grades (number of years depends on country). Refer to our transcript webpage to search for information listed by country.
- A-Level or IB advanced credit if enrolled or completed
Transcripts are required to be in English. If they are not written in English, a certified English translation is required.
- English Test
- Proof of English ability must be shown through a text accepted by International Admissions
- Meet or exceed minimum test score requirements
| Test | ACE Program | Direct Admission |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | 15 English Composition | 19 English Composition |
| Cambridge | 165 Recommended exam: C1 Advanced |
176 Minimum Score |
| Duolingo | 80 Overall 80 Production 80 Conversation |
100 overall |
| ELS | 109 | 112 |
| IELTS | 5.0 Overall 5.0 Write 5.0 Speak |
6.5 Overall 5.5 Sub score 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking |
| Pearson | 40 | 53 |
| SAT | 430 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 480 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing |
| TOEFL | 55 Internet 15 Writing |
79 Overall |
Send Documents
Transcripts: Students can email unofficial transcripts or High School Administrators can email official transcripts to international.admissions@uc.edu.
English Test: Students can email unofficial test score reports to international.admissions@uc.edu or request official score reports to be sent by the testing company to University of Cincinnati International Admissions.