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What does AH&I stand for?
What is required before entering UCLA to satisfy the American History and Institutions requirement?
A letter grade of B or better in one year of high school American history or civics or government or political science.
Satisfying the American History and Institutions requirement before entering UCLA requires a score of ___ or better on the US History SAT subject test.
500
What is the minimum score on the AP US History assessment to satisfy the AH&I requirement?
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What GPA is required to meet the AH&I before entering UCLA?
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Students with A1/A2, F1, or J1 visas can petition for exemption from the AH&I requirement.
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Students have until ___ to satisfy the AH&I requirement.
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Students who are taking __ or __ courses can weight their GPAs to achieve the B average.
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What high school courses can satisfy the AH&I requirement?
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Match the following visa types with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
American History and Institutions Requirement (AH&I)
- AH&I stands for American History and Institutions Requirement, crucial for UCLA admissions.
Entry Requirements Before UCLA
- Must have a B average in one year of high school American history, civics, government, or political science.
- A score of 500 or better on the US History SAT subject test is required.
- Score 3 or better on AP US History or AP US Government and Politics.
- Achieve a letter grade of C or higher or pass a transferable course from an accredited university.
- Obtain a score of 5 or better on IB History of the Americas HL.
- Students holding A1/A2, F1, or J1 visas may petition for exemption with proof of temporary US residence.
Exemption Criteria
- Students with A1/A2, F1, or J1 visas can petition for exemption from the AH&I requirement.
Requirements While at UCLA
- A letter grade of C or better or a pass in a transferable course from an accredited university is necessary.
- A letter grade of C or better or a pass in an approved course from the general catalog is also required.
Approved Course Criteria
- Must earn a letter grade of C or better or pass in a transferable course to satisfy AH&I.
- Courses listed as approved in the catalog fulfill the requirement.
Submission and Documentation
- Transfer students are not required to submit high school transcripts to UCLA.
- Transfer students must inform UCLA admissions if they've satisfied the AH&I requirement through high school education.
GPA Considerations
- Students can weight their GPAs by taking honors or AP courses to achieve the necessary B average.
Deadline for Compliance
- Students must satisfy the AH&I requirement before graduation.
Additional Context on Visa Types
- A1/A2 visas are diplomatic visas.
- F1 visas are student visas for international students.
- J1 visas are designated for graduate or scholar programs.
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