University Admission Requirements by Qualification

South African Universities:

Bachelor’s Pass (Minimum Requirements for Degree Programs):
- Home Language: At least 40%.
- Four Key Subjects (e.g., Mathematics, Life Sciences): At least 50%.
- Two Other Subjects: At least 30%.
- Life Orientation counts but is often not considered in admission scoring by universities.
Competitive Programs (e.g., Medicine, Engineering, Law):
- Require 60-75% or higher in key subjects (e.g., Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or English).
- Some universities calculate an Admission Points Score (APS) based on subject performance:
  - Bachelor’s Pass: APS of 21-30 (varies by institution and program).

International Universities:

Direct Admission: Not generally accepted without additional qualifications, such as:
- Bridging Programs: A-Levels, Foundation Year.
- Standardized Tests: SAT or ACT scores.
Competitive Programs: Universities may require 60-70% or higher in relevant subjects alongside a bridging qualification.

South African Universities:

Recognized by SAQA as equivalent to the NSC at NQF Level 4.
Additional Requirements for Degree Programs:
- Universities typically require SAT or ACT scores.
- GED by itself is rarely sufficient for competitive degrees like Medicine or Engineering.

Scores:

Passing GED Score: 145+ per subject.
College-Ready Score: 165+ per subject.
Universities may expect:
- SAT scores of 1100+ or ACT scores of 20+ for competitive programs.

International Universities:

Recognized as equivalent to a high school diploma, but additional qualifications (e.g., SAT, ACT, or college prep courses) are often required.
College Admission Requirements:
- College-Ready GED Scores: 165-174 per subject for mid-level universities.
- Competitive Programs: SAT scores of 1200+ or ACT scores of 25+.

South African Universities:

Requires SAQA evaluation to confirm equivalency to the NSC (NQF Level 4).
Honors/Advanced Diploma (26+ Credits):
- Stronger recognition when paired with SAT/ACT scores.
Standard Diploma (21 Credits):
- Requires SAT scores for competitive programs.
Scores for Admission:
- GPA of 3.0-3.5 (75-85%).
- SAT scores of 1100+ for mid-level programs; 1300+ for competitive programs.

International Universities:

Honors/Advanced Diploma: Highly competitive, especially when combined with Advanced Placement (AP) coursework or Dual Enrollment.
Standard Diploma: Requires additional tests (SAT/ACT) for admission.
Scores for Admission:
- Top Universities: GPA of 3.5-4.0 (85-100%) and SAT scores of 1300-1500+.
- Mid-Level Universities: GPA of 2.5-3.5 (70-85%) and SAT scores of 1000-1200+.

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