What are the requirements to get into the University of South Dakota?

<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Below are the requirements of the University of South Dakota:</p><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">&nbsp;All <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/what-are-academic-transcripts-articlepage-1425">academic transcripts</a> submitted need to be in English or translated into English along with the non-English original draft.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">An SOP is essential for the application process. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Applicants must score above <strong>2.64 </strong>on the scale of 4.0 in their high school or submit <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/sat">SAT </a>(1070) or <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/act">ACT </a>(21)</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Or must have 50 above in their high school</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course):&nbsp; This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into the USD. (Click here to <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/design/articles/learn-how-to-create-the-perfect-portfolio-for-admission-to-design-school-blogId-90543">Make your portfolio look better</a>)</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting:&nbsp;</p></li></ul><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr"><strong>English Proficiency Test</strong></p></th><th style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Minimum required score</strong></p></th></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/ielts">IELTS</a></p></td><td><p dir="ltr">6.00 and above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/duolingo">Duolingo</a></p></td><td><p dir="ltr">110 and above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/toefl">TOEFL </a>iBT</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">79 and above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">TOEFL essential</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">8.5 and above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/pte">PTE</a></p></td><td><p dir="ltr">53 and above</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p dir="ltr"><strong>Graduate requirements</strong></p><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">All <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/what-are-academic-transcripts-articlepage-1425">academic transcripts</a> submitted need to be in English or translated into English along with the non-English original draft.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">An SOP is essential for the application process. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course): &nbsp;This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into the USD. (Click here to <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/design/articles/learn-how-to-create-the-perfect-portfolio-for-admission-to-design-school-blogId-90543">Make your portfolio look better</a>)</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Resume: Applicants must submit their resume to the university with their experience.&nbsp;</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Applicants must also have the passport ready by the time their apply to the university as it&rsquo;s a crucial requirement from the USD.</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is accepting:&nbsp;</p></li></ul><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr">English Proficiency Test</p></th><th style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr">Minimum required score</p></th></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">IELTS</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">6.00 and above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">DUOLINGO</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">110 and above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">TOEFL iBT</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">79 and above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">TOEFL essential</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">8.5 and above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">PTE</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">53 and above</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><strong><br><br></strong></p>

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