Criteria
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Considerations for the evaluation
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Value in relation to the total points
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(1). for renewal applicants within the same academic level
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(2). For new applicants
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(2a). freshmen-to-be
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(2b). NOT freshmen-to-be
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1. Grade point average (GPA)
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GPA value calculated in accordance with requested documents.
Details on the way in which the Program will calculate the GPA for the competition are available here
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35%
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40%
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45%
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2. Letter of Intent
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- Style and fluency of writing;
- Comprehensibility, and coherence of expressed ideas and information;
- Ability to articulate sound academic goals;
- Commitment and motivation to study;
- Academic progress and accomplishments from previous year/s, if renewal applicant, including involvement in academic extracurricular activities.
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16%
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16%
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18%
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3. Essay on Roma issues
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- Evidence of ideas and opinions stemming from personal experiences and involvement in Roma-related activities;
- Comprehensibility and coherence of expressed ideas and information;
- Ability to articulate sound thoughts and arguments;
- Awareness and knowledge of the Roma issues;
- Style and fluency of writing.
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7%
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12%
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15%
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4. Roma-related activities /voluntary support
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- Participation in voluntary-based Roma-related activities, initiatives, projects, and events, conducted either through organizations and /or institutions, or through informal groups of initiative, or on private /individual basis.
- for an inventory of potential voluntary activities, please access the following link
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22%
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17%
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22%
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5. Interview / renewal bonus points |
- Performance at the interview against the set criteria (for those applicants invited to the interview).
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20%
(bonus points)
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15%
(interview)
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0% |
Total
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100
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100
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100
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