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Application for Admission NESA invites all applicants who are considering careers in acupuncture and Oriental medicine to become as informed as possible about the profession and the individuals who have chosen to practice this healing art. The most thorough description of NESA is available on NESA’s web site www.nesa.edu or in the catalogue. Visits to NESA and exposure to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are highly recommended. Please call (617) 558-1788 x105 for more information. The education of NESA students as healers is central to the school and each student has a considerable effect on the life and learning of the academic acupuncture and Oriental medicine community as a whole. The Admissions Committee looks for students who are motivated, open-minded, mature and who express sensitivity and compassion with respect toward others. The master’s degree programs at NESA require flexibility and commitment on the part of the student. Inside this Application Packet: • Instructions • Application for Admission • Letter of Recommendation Forms • NESA Financial Aid Form NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458 617.558.1788 • www.nesa.edu  Instructions APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS NESA requires that all students must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. (Transfer and international students, please see “special instructions” below). REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS 1. Application form: Type or print legibly, completing the form in its entirety. The form may be separated at the fold. 2. Two passport size photographs of yourself: Please attach photos to the area designated at the bottom of the application form. 3. Statement of Purpose: Describe your reasons for pursuing a career in Oriental medicine from the perspective of past accomplishments, experiences, and future goals. The Admissions Committee considers the Statement of Purpose an expression of your personal and professional vision, and an indication of your ability to communicate that vision clearly and thoughtfully. Include your academic, professional and personal interests; information about what led you to consider a career in healthcare in general, and this field specifically; and any previous study or training in the healing arts. Essays of 2-4 pages in length should be submitted with your application form. 4. Résumé: Please submit your most recent résumé/CV with your application form. Include your current and previous work experiences; honors, awards, and fellowships earned as a professional, volunteer, or student; personal interests and training. 5. Application deadlines and non-refundable fees: Application Deadlines Admission Decision Notification Fee December 1 February $100 Regular decision May 1 Rolling* $100 Late submission after May 1 Rolling* $100 3 mos. prior to planned enrollment Rolling* $150 Early decision Transfer admission 6. Official transcripts: Request OFFICIAL transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended, including all course work attempted or completed. Official transcripts must be sent directly to NESA from the registrar of each institution. 7. Two academic or professional letters of recommendation: Letters must be from individuals who have supervised you in a professional or academic capacity. Please complete the applicant and right of access (sections 1 & 2) information on the enclosed Letter of Recommendation forms and forward them to the persons who will complete them. 8. Personal interview: An application is not considered by the Admissions Committee until an interview has been conducted. After all application materials are received, NESA will contact you to schedule this required Admissions interview with a member or members of the Admissions Committee. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSFER APPLICANTS • Please submit your application and $150 non-refundable application fee at least 3 months prior to the planned term of enrollment. • A course catalog and syllabi for all coursework completed at previous school(s) of acupuncture and Oriental medicine are required. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • Begin the application process at least 6 months prior to to the final application deadline. • Official transcripts must be sent directly from the school, translated by a reputable agency, and evaluated by a U.S. educational transcript evaluation service. • Provide evidence of financial support. • Send proof of English language proficiency: TOEFL and TSE scores. For more detailed information, please visit the ADMISSIONS section of our website, www.nesa.edu. Select “Apply to NESA” then click on “International Students.” * As space is available. ✃  N E S A A p p l i c a t i o n Fo r m Applying for admission fall (August) 20______(year) The New England School of Acupuncture admits qualified students of any race, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college. NESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies or other school-administered programs. Enclosed Application Fee: ■ $100 (standard application) ■ $150 (transfer application) Pa r t O n e : S t u d e n t I n f o r m a t i o n APPLICANT’S FIRST NAME Mailing Address LAST NAME MAIDEN, PREVIOUS OR OTHER NAME ■ Use as Permanent address STREET ADDRESS APT/SUITE NUMBER CITY STATE ZIP STREET ADDRESS APT/SUITE NUMBER CITY STATE ZIP ( ( Permanent Address (if different from above) ) HOME PHONE ( ) WORK PHONE ) CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS _______/_____/_______ _______/_____/_______ DATE OF BIRTH Citizenship: ■ U.S. citizen Have you applied to NESA in the past? ■ Yes ■ No SOCIAL SECURITY ■ U.S. permanent resident ■ Other Have you ever been dismissed or suspended from any college, university, or acupuncture program ■ Yes ■ No for scholastic or disciplinary reasons? How did you hear about NESA? NAME OF COUNTRY VISA/RESIDENCY STATUS Please provide official language exam scores if English is not your first language: TOEFL EXAM SCORE / DATE TAKEN TSE EXAM SCORE / DATE TAKEN Please complete the following for government statistical purposes only: ■ Female ■ Male Country of Origin: Are you Hispanic or Latino? ■ No ■ Yes IF “YES,”DESCRIBE BACKGROUND Please select one or more groups in which you consider yourself a member, regardless of your answer to the previous question. Please affix two passport size photos of yourself in these spaces ■ Black or African American ■ White ■ Asian COUNTRY ■ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ■ Native American, Alaskan Native TRIBAL AFFILIATION First language (if other than English) Language spoken at home DATE ENROLLED  PA R T I I : A c a d e m i c o r Pr o f e s s i o n a l L e t t e r s o f R e c o m m e n d a t i o n As part of your application, you are required to have recommendation letters submitted by two individuals. Please list below the names and positions of the individuals who will be submitting your letters, and have them complete the enclosed "Letter of Recommendation" forms. NESA does not accept letters of recommendation from psychotherapists or clients. NAME POSITION NAME POSITION PA R T I I I : Pr e v i o u s E d u c a t i o n Please list in chronological order each institution of higher education you have attended, indicating dates of attendance, degree earned, major or concentration, and date of earned or expected degree. Dates of Attendance Degree Institution From To Major/ Concentration Date Degree Conferred PA R T I V: S c i e n c e R e q u i r e m e n t s Human Anatomy and Physiology plus two additional science courses must be completed prior to full-time enrollment. Please list information regarding completed science courses below. Official transcripts must also be submitted to NESA. Science Courses Institution Date(s) Taken Grade/ Score Total Credits Earned Human Anatomy & Physiology I* Human Anatomy & Physiology II* General Biology with lab General Psychology General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology with lab General Physics * All science courses may be completed at NESA or any other USDOE accredited institution. Pa r t V: S u b m i s s i o n Send your application, résumé, statement of purpose and application fee to NESA Admissions, 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458. All materials filed in support of this application become part of your permanent record at the New England School of Acupuncture. I certify that the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. If any of the information on this changes between now and my matriculation at NESA, I will notify the Admissions Department. By signing this application, I grant permission to NESA to contact the institutions listed above. 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