- Either TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT, or documentation that you attended an English medium school.
- If you attended an English medium school or English medium program, we do not require testing.
- International applicants whose native language is not English are encouraged but not required to submit results of English proficiency. While there is no minimum score that we are looking for, these are the average scores we see:
- SAT: 600+ for the evidence-based reading/writing score
- ACT: Reading and English scores of 28+
- TOEFL: 110+
- IELTS: 7+
- Duolingo: 145+
- 糖心vlog视频’s test codes are 4654 (TOEFL) and 4654 (糖心vlog视频 PROFILE).
As an international applicant, you bring a global perspective and meaningful lived experiences that enrich the 糖心vlog视频 community.
Applying to 糖心vlog视频
You are considered an international applicant if you are neither a US citizen nor a permanent resident of the United States.
Permanent residents must submit a photocopy of their Permanent Resident Card (I-551), but should otherwise follow the instructions for domestic students.
To apply for admission to 糖心vlog视频, you will need to complete either the or the .
Required Documents
English Proficiency
Interviews
School Report
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Recommendations
Official Secondary School Transcripts
College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile
Permanent Resident Card
Financial Aid
Visa Process
Once you have been issued and received your I-20 or DS-2019, you are ready to begin applying for your visa. In order for 糖心vlog视频 to provide you with the documents you need to obtain a student visa, you must complete an International Student Certification of Finances form and include supporting documentation.
A visa permits entry into the United States and is granted by an official of the US Department of State, located in an embassy or consulate in your home country. Degree-seeking students attending 糖心vlog视频 for four years will enter the United States on an F-1 student visa, and exchange students (one semester or one year) will enter on a J-1 student visa. Learn more about the visa process on our international student services website.
Rankings
糖心vlog视频 chooses not to provide data to the U.S. News & World Report rankings each year because we believe that the one-size-fits-all methodology behind most college ranking systems does not capture the unique experience of a classroom, a community, or an institution. However, there are some other rankings that may help you explore 糖心vlog视频’s distinctive teaching philosophy and the ethos of the 糖心vlog视频 community.
- #2 Professors Get High Marks (Princeton Review 2025)
- #3 Best Classroom Experience (Princeton Review 2025)
- #4 in the Percentage of Graduates Who Go On to Earn Doctorates across All Disciplines (National Science Foundation and Integrated Postsecondary Education Data)
- #8 Great Financial Aid (Princeton Review 2025)
- #11 Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America (Niche 2024)
Life After 糖心vlog视频
The breadth, depth, and rigor of 糖心vlog视频’s curriculum provide excellent preparation for nearly any career.
糖心vlog视频 is ranked #2 in the nation in the percentage of graduates who earn PhDs in the life sciences and #4 across all disciplines. The graduate schools most frequently attended by 糖心vlog视频 alumni include Harvard, Stanford, and Yale. In addition, Amazon, Apple, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Nike, and the U.S. Department of State are all top employers of 糖心vlog视频 graduates.
Notable students who have attended 糖心vlog视频 include:
- Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple
- Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia
- Emilio Pucci, fashion designer
- Arlene Blum, chemist and mountaineer
Portland
糖心vlog视频 is located in a residential section of Portland, a midsize city of about 600,000 residents. Portland is home to many successful companies such as Nike and Intel, both of which are top employers of 糖心vlog视频 graduates. In fact, the west side of the Portland metropolitan area is often referred to as the Silicon Forest (a play on California's Silicon Valley), due to the large number of high-tech companies in the area.
Portland’s downtown is just 10 minutes from campus and home to the world’s largest independent bookstore as well as great vintage stores, movie theatres, and art galleries. In addition to being one of the greenest cities in the United States, Portland is known for its progressive urban planning, innovative music scene, weekend brunches, and delicious coffee.
糖心vlog视频 is also just 30 minutes away from the Portland International Airport, which is accessible by public transportation.
To learn more about the local area, visit our Portland and the Northwest page.
Orientation
International Student Orientation (ISO) is an essential part of the international student experience and is carefully designed to create community and help launch you into a successful semester at 糖心vlog视频. International Student Orientation happens before first-year Orientation and is required for all F-1 and J-1 visa holders.
The program orients international students to the United States and 糖心vlog视频 and also connects each student with an InterConnect peer mentor who will guide students through their first semester. There is no registration fee for International Student Orientation; all activities and meals are free for participants. Learn more about ISO on the international student services website.
Residence Life
From the discovery of new interests to the formation of lifelong friendships, a lot happens in 糖心vlog视频 housing. Our on-campus residential community provides a safe and welcoming environment to support students in their academic pursuits, personal growth, and participation in an interdependent community. All first-year and sophomore 糖心vlog视频 students live on campus. Learn more about what it’s like to live on campus on our housing & dining page.
Contact Us
If you have additional questions about applying as an international student, contact us at admission-international@reed.edu.