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@@hazemmajeek5997 maybe I can see you on campus next year lol

@@mugger8509 Exactly lol I'm using my real name remember it if you ever encountered me there

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@@mugger8509 Yup here it is Cheaptosiuos

all on their website; you need letter of recs from teachers

I'm i n 10th grade in 10 moths i can start applying

yeah i would like to know if SAT are an American exam or if its a general test that needs to be taken before going to ICU. I have been interested in going to ICU for 4 years now, at first i was going to try and study abroad through my university but i dropped out 2 years ago. I wanna know how difficult it is to get into ICU from having a college certificate ( I also have a certificate of doing a summer school at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies)

kasumikat Yes, the SAT is a nation wide exam in America taken by all high school students as a requirement for applying to college, as mostly all universities require them. Foreign universities (like ICU) also use it as an indication of your academic abilities. If you do not reside in America, or were you live does not conduct SAT testing, there maybe something equivalent to that of the SAT. If this is the case, and where you live does not do SAT testing, I’d look on ICU’s website and see whether they accept other testing options other than the SAT. I know that they accept International Baccalaureate scores as well. Also, can you clarify what a college certificate is? I’m really not sure about what they accept and do not accept. What I would do, is look on their website and read through the applying procedures. And if you still have questions, I would email them about it. Hope I could help. Feel free to ask me anymore questions that you might have.

I have so many questions... can you answer them on Instagram or any other type of social media? Or can you only answer it over here?

sau Yeah sure, message me at @luvtsu on Instagram. It’s an anime acc and just let me know that you want to know about ICU

I’m so happy you got in! I’m going to try and apple for ICU in 3 years when I graduate haha ^^

Depends on your course/prof and yes, if you would like to learn

man yolo yikes... I just finished applying to ICU last night. My SAT score is also really shit. .. 😨😨 Can u tell me a little about your application process to ICU? If you don’t mind. Also, are you going to attend Sophia? Also, where are you from?

@man yolo I think my essays are fine. A strong, “I think”. I had to wok fast since I had limited time. But, I do think I was conscious going about it. Not gonna lie, your comment is giving a lot of anxiety, lol. But uh, yeah. What did u right in all your essays. The personal statement. And then the question of your choice, as well as the last part about how do you feel about ICU? Um, also I'm assuming you applied for april? Oof, sorry for all the questions. One more, is it too late to apply for Sophia for September? I was look on their website a while back. And I think admissions were closed or something.

man yolo Also, damn. I’m just throwing a mountain of questions at you. But, was ICU one of your top choices?

man yolo Congrats man! Thanks for answering my questions. I’ll look into Sophia again.

@man yolo Update. I GOT INTO ICU!! I wasn't thinking so much that I wasn't going to get in, but I did! Not sure if I'm 100% going yet, going to wait for my decision from Temple University, Japan and then see. I didn't end up applying for Sophia because I don't have the money to pay another $300 on an application fee. I'm still shocked.

Hey there! Unfortunately I don't know too much about their grad studies although I did take one graduate business class. There were only about 4-5 of us at the time but that became one of my favorite classes. I don't know too much about their workload otherwise but I know a few people I could ask. What other info would you like to find out?

@@helloitspc I think that's all. I can find things like majors and curriculum in the official website but I only have difficulties on finding honest opinion about the plus and minus of graduate school. Thank you for your answer :)))

Yes, you definitely can. One of the things I enjoyed the most about ICU was that I had the freedom to take the classes I wanted regardless of whether or not they were classified under my major. This opens up a lot more doors and is the reason why I switched from a Biology major to International Relations and Business.

wow and also can you join more than one club? are there also other circles in icu besides from whats on the website?

​@@helloitspc Hi! I'm thinking about applying to ICU and I have a couple of questions about the process. Are you a native English speaker? And did you still have to take the TOEFL exam? Also, did you apply for scholarships? Also, what do you think about the ICU Peace Bell Scholarship? What are the chances of receiving it? I'm a person that struggles financially but would love to study in ICU. The application cost is also very expensive. If you did have scholarships, did they help you cover the tuition cost?

​@@211candygirl Hey! Yes, since I attended school where English was the language of instruction, I didn't have to take the TOEFL. Instead, I had my guidance counselor write the school a letter confirming that I had been at that school for at least 6 years and can communicate in English. I explained this in my second video (I think) but I applied for Peace Bell when I applied to get into ICU and it helped a lot financially. About a handful of people get it every year. I think ICU also offers more scholarships now that can help pay off the admission fees (this is all on their website). If you're coming from outside Japan there are also a lot of other scholarships you can apply for that you'll find about after you gain access to the student portal :) I wasn't eligible for those because I'm a resident in Japan but I know a lot of other exchange students and such who got scholarships from JASSO. Hope this helps!

That's great! Hope you enjoy!

Hi! I'm thinking about applying to ICU and I have a couple of questions about the process. Are you a native English speaker? And did you still have to take the TOEFL exam? Also, did you apply for scholarships? If so, are they helping you cover the tuition cost?

No I didn't, international students don't have entrance exams--only the standard application process (application form, essays, etc.). I did have to take the SAT and submit my scores but that's a different standardized exam that I needed to schedule in my own time.

Priscilla Balona Oh😓 So I still need to take the entrance exams in Japanese. I’m studying here in Japan for 2 years now(Not and international school) I can speak Japanese pretty well, but I can’t read Kanji and was hoping to take the test in English. Thank you for replying tho.😊

@@helloitspc how much was the admission fee? My friend got into another japanese university and it was like 1800. I'm just wondering if that's the norm for elsewhere in Japan?

@@Hersheychocolate12 Yes unfortunately that's normal for many universities in Japan. I think ICU's might even be around double that: www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/finance/

I would treat it like any other university application and get my essays edited (and re-edited) by peers/teachers. Just be honest and let them know what you have to offer :) I hope you get in too!

For tuition? I was able to pay most of it off through a scholarship. Other people I know were able to work part-time or get loans.

Hey! I'm glad this was helpful--is there anything else in particular that you'd want to know more information about? Let me know!

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Arriannah thanks for watching! Anything in particular you'd like to find out more about? What are you most worried about when thinking about applying to or attending ICU?

Omg im just now seeing this rewatching this video and I wanted to know if its hard to get into ICU?

I can't say it's easy but that also depends on whether you're enrolling in April, or as an international student in Sept. I think April admissions are a little tougher because there's an exam and generally more people applying. With that said, as an international student you would still have to get good grades, SAT score, etc., and be involved in your school/community.

@Timothy Num Yes, as long as you complete all the requirements and have all the documents that are required upon application. You don't have to be good at Japanese to get in. They will put you in the right class based on your level :)

Hey Talia--the easy answer is it's really up to you how much you want to get out of your experience. I see some exchange students who stick together, and others who put themselves out there and join clubs on campus and make lots of Japanese-speaking friends. My experience might be a bit old, but when I was in the dorms, it was very Japanese and so is the overall campus as the administration and staff (aside from professors) are Japanese. You can check out my other videos about ICU which might help as I talk a bit about the cultural atmosphere at ICU!

Hayven Ten Hi! Thanks for watching! Yes, there are a lot of exchange students at ICU and most apply for on-campus housing in the old dorms, the new dorms, or the "new new" dorms. The older dorms are a bit cheaper, but I know of a few exchange students who chose to live in a sharehouse or their own apartment to save on expenses. I would recommend living on campus though, as it is much easier to meet new people and settle in. But yes, even though it is an exchange program you still are expected to figure out and pay for your own accommodation. With that said, I also know many students who came to ICU on scholarships and were given monthly stipends. I think this may also depend on which school you are coming from, but there are definitely scholarships you can apply for as an international student. Hope this helps!

Nope! They'll teach you everything from the very beginning. I know quite a few people who took JLP but came in not knowing any Japanese. Don't worry about not being able to get in--the test is just a matter of knowing which class to place you in. If you don't know any Katakana/Hiragana, they'll put you straight in J1 without even taking the test, but you sound like you have your basics down! I'm not too familiar with the summer program though, as I've only taken JLP as a regular undergraduate student at ICU. Hope this helps!

Jane waters hey, I've meaning to but didn't realize that this many people would want to know more about JLP. I cant promise that it'll be up soon, but I'll be on it as soon as I can! Thanks for watching!

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching

kasumikat I guess that depends on whether you're coming in in September or April; I think April entry students have to take an exam. Japanese schools in general though are not necessarily as rigorous as other universities in the U.S. or Europe, for example.

kasumikat I don't know too much about summer school but if they offer scholarships for the program , you would have a much better chance if you were coming from abroad. I do think they look at your credentials holistically so if you're involved with extracurriculars and do well academically it shouldn't be too difficult. Sorry I can't help you with any specific details!