Stony Brook University Admissions

Required Documents

1. 1High School Transcript
   • High school seniors: Full high school transcript from Grades 9-12
   • High school graduates: Full high school transcript from Grades 9-12
   • GED applicants: GED certification + high school transcript (if applicable)
     • Applicants are highly advised to submit SAT, ACT, or other academic credentials
   • Transfer applicants: Full high school transcript from Grades 9-12
     • Applicants can substitute the college transcript in place of the high school transcript if the applicant earned more than 24 college credits.
2. 2Personal Statement
   • A form is provided within the online application page and must be 650 words or less.
   • Applicants with gap year(s) are highly encouraged to provide relevant explanations.
   • Optional essays may be submitted through the online application.
3. 3Letter of Recommendation
   • Employees of private academies and SUNY Korea faculty/staff are NOT accepted as a referee.
   • An electronic form will automatically be sent to the referee(s) by email once applicants enter the contact information in the application form.
4. 4Standardized English Test Scores
   • Minimum Requirement and Institution Code

     Standardized English Test Scores - Test, Minimum Score, Institution Code

     Test	Minimum Score	Institution Code
     TOEFL (iBT): Exams taken prior to 1/21/2026	80	7499
     TOEFL (iBT): Exams taken after 1/21/2026	4	7499
     TOEFL Essential	9.0	7499
     SAT (ERW)	480	7442
     CSAT (English)	Rank 1 Only
     ACT (ENG)	19	7029
     IELTS	6.5	State University of New York, Korea
     DET (Duolingo)	105	SUNY Korea
     PTE Academic	53	SUNY Korea
     A-level (Advanced) English in College	C	SUNY Korea
     IB English Higher level	5	035969
     AP English Language and Composition	3	7442
     AP English Literature and Composition	3	7442

     • Official reporting through the testing agency must be completed by the application deadline
     • Submission Method: Scores must be submitted in the form of an electronic score report

     ※ Please note that if you choose postal mail, delivery may be delayed, which can cause delays in processing and admission review.

     • Copies of test scores must be uploaded in the online application
     • Submitting a standardized English test score may be waived if the applicant meets one of the following conditions:
       • Has completed at least three years of high school in the U.S. or other native English-speaking countries
       • Has completed at least three years of high school at a school where the primary language of instruction is English.
       • Transfer applicants: Taken an English writing course at a US college and have received a "C" or above (excluding ESL courses).
     • Please upload an official school profile or document that clearly states the primary language of instruction is English under the Supplementary Documents section.

Supplementary Documents (Optional)

• Other documents listed below may be submitted as additional documents:
  SAT, ACT, AP, IB, A-level, College Scholastic Ability Test, high school portfolio, certificates, awards, etc.

Please Note:

• All submitted documents MUST be issued in English
• Documents issued in a different language should be translated and notarized.
• Scholarship/Financial Aid applications MUST be submitted with the online application