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Application Instructions

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UPEACE/US is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year from North American students for UPEACE programs on a rolling basis until June 30th 2009; however, the financial aid deadline (February 28th) has passed. Admitted applicants will be notified through e-mail within one month of submission.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING AN APPLICATION

Your application represents you, so be sure that it is complete and accurate and that the essays and supplementary materials represent your own work. It is not acceptable to misrepresent one's accomplishments, to borrow from the works of others without proper acknowledgment, or to submit as one's own material that has been written, re-written or heavily edited by others. Breaches of these protocols will result in rejection of the application.

YOU MUST SUBMIT THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE containing all supporting documents. If you do not submit a complete application package (on-line application form and supporting documents in hard copies) your application will not be reviewed.

Detailed instructions for completing the documents in the application are provided in the sections below. This information will help you complete all the forms necessary to make your application package complete. Please read the guidelines carefully to determine which forms and documentation are needed.

 

1. The application form must be filled out on-line. A printed hard-copy of the on-line application form is not required.

Click here to begin the online application today **Be sure to check the box UPEACE/US for question 29 (how you found out about UPEACE)

 

2. A complete hard-copy (i.e. printed paper) application consists of all the following relevant materials (click to review):

English Proficiency Test Scores Report (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC)
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
Official Undergraduate Transcripts and Certified, authenticated or notarized True Copy of Diploma
Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
Financial Form
Copy of Passport
Passport size photographs
Visa Form

Letters of recommendation, English proficiency test scores, and transcripts must all be in sealed envelopes.

Please, send all materials to the following address by the Application Deadline:

UPEACE/US
(Application Package)
218 D ST. SE, 3rd floor
Washington D.C. 20003

UPEACE/US will confirm receipt of application materials, once, by e-mail and notify UPEACE campus in Costa Rica. No information will be provided by telephone or to third parties. UPEACE/US will then DHL all materials to UPEACE in Costa Rica.

ALL APPLICATION PIECES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SINGLE PACKAGE


 
Proficiency Test Scores Report

An English Language Proficiency Test Report is required for all applicants from non-English-speaking countries. The following English Proficiency Tests are accepted: UPEACE TOEFL Code: 7180

Notes:

1. Tests of more than two years old are not valid. Applicants who took the English Test more than two years ago must repeat the test.

2. If an “Applicant’s Score Confirmation Report” is available, you may send it with your application package, however, the official institutional score report sent by ETS is still required.

To waive the English Language Proficiency Test Report, applicants from non-English speaking countries may present the following documents:

  • Certified, authenticated or notarazied true copy of Undergraduate Degree from an English Speaking Country or English Speaking University. This degree must have been issued within the last two years.
  • Letter from a higher education institution certifying enrollment or completion of a programme by the applicant, and stating that the medium of instruction was English.

 

 
Statement of Purpose

The statement of purpose must be between 500 and 1000 words, and must respond the following questions:

  • Why have you decided to apply to this programme?
  • What are your expectations for this programme?
  • What are your career prospects for this programme?
  • What type of multicultural exchanges have you experienced?

 

 
Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation or reference letters must be included in the application package.

These must be from faculty or others individuals qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study and must be included in the application package.

Each letter must be attached to the Letter of Recommendation Form

Some Valid referees or recommenders are:

  • Former professors
  • Faculty Deans
  • Academic Advisors
  • Immediate supervisors
  • Research Project Managers
  • Mentors

Letters from family members or close friends are not accepted.

  • Download the Letter of Recommendation Form
  • Forward Letter of Recommendation Form to recommenders
  • Have recommenders attach the form to the letter of recommendation.
  • Recommenders may:
    • Post recommendation letter in a sealed envelop back to applicant
    • Post recommendation letter directly to UPEACE

Note: Letters of Recommendation are confidential

 

 

 
Official Transcripts and Certified, Authenticated or Notarized True Copy of Diploma

 

The following documents are required:

  • One original transcript or certified, authenticated or notarazied true copy of records of a four-year Bachelor’s degree with the official grading system in the original language along with an official English translation, bearing the original signature of the Registrar and the school seal (1 original).

Transcripts of records of MA programmes are not accepted

  • Authenticated certificate (certified, authenticated or notarazied true copy) of graduation or diploma in the original language and its official English translation.

 

 
Financial Form

All applicants must fill out the Financial Form to demonstrate their financial means of support while studying at UPEACE.

Financial Form

Financial Form Instructions

UPEACE does not require documentation to support the information provided in this form. Instead, rely on the applicant’s probity and sense of honour. Please do not leave blanks in the financial form.

 


 
Curriculum Vitae or Résumé

The Curriculum Vitae or Résumé must clearly state the following information:

  • Name of applicant
  • Applicant’s birth date
  • E-mail address
  • Postal address
  • Phone number
  • Academic background (including institution name, graduation year and degree obtained)
  • Working experience (including name of the institution, date of beginning, ending date and position
  • Multicultural exchanges
  • Any other relevant information

 

 
Copy of Passport

All applicants must provide a clear photocopy of their passport pages showing the following information:

  • Name
  • Photo
  • Birth date
  • Birthplace
  • Issuance and expiration date

 

 
Passport Size Photos

Photos must have the following characteristics:

  • Six photographs
  • In color and identical
  • 35 by 45 mm (1.37 “ by 1.77”)
  • Frontal view from head to shoulders
  • Single colour background, preferably white
  • Printed on photographic paper

Note:

  • E-mailed photos are not valid
  • Non passport size photos will not be accepted
  • Album photo pictures are not valid either

 


 
Visa Form

All applicants must fill out the Visa Form, which can be downloaded here:

Visa Form

Information about Costa Rican Consulates is available here

Questions about visas should be directed to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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