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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATE STANDING 87
as freshmen and must be admitted as such. (See freshman admission
requirements on pages 83 to 86). They may, however, receive credit
for the subjects which have been completed in a satisfactory manner.
A minimum residence at the Institute of one scholastic year is
required of all candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science. See
page 103.
Because of the very thorough, intensive study of mathematics and
science required in the first two years, students from other colleges,
unless of ability above the average of Institute students, cannot hope
to transfer to the higher years of the Institute courses without incurring
loss of time and difficulty in the pursuit of the more advanced
subjects. Students intending to complete the Institute courses are
therefore recommended, as far as possible, to take their freshman and
sophomore work also at the Institute.
An applicant for admission must present a transcript of his record
to date showing in detail the character of his previous training and
the grades received both in high school and college. In addition, he
should file an application for admission; the necessary blanks for this
will be forwarded from the Registrar's office upon request. If at all
possible the transcript and application should be received not later
than May. A supplementary transcript covering the work of the last
term should be filed as soon as such grades are available. A personal
interview is desirable. If this is not convenient during the regular
college session, it is possible to arrange in advance for an interview
during the Christmas, spring, or summer vacation periods.
Before their admission to the upper classes of the Institute all students
are required to take entrance examinations in mathematics,
physics and chemistry covering the work for which they desire credit,
except that the examination in chemistry is required only of those
desiring to pursue the course in science. Students must offer courses,
both professional and general, substantially the same as those required
in the various years at the Institute (see pages 174-187), or make up
their deficiencies as soon as possible after admission. In case there is a
question regarding either the quality or the extent of the previous
work, examinations in the subjects concerned may be arranged.