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Get the inside scoop on University of Hawaii at Manoa admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Alumni
From what I can recall, the admissions process was not difficult.    READ MORE
Current Student
The admissions process was fairly simple. First of all you'll have to submit my SAT scores (ACT is also an option depending on what you're comfor...   READ MORE
Current Student
A student must start early as he/she can, preferably before beginning the senior year in high school. The student must put together a profile for hi...   READ MORE
Current Student
Not a lot of requirements to get in. If you meet the minimum GPA and SAT requirement, you are pretty much guaranteed a spot. No essay or intervi...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
I found that there were some terrific professors at UH. In fact, the school is known for many of its programs and for having some very successful ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Classes vary in size, some in small classrooms and others in lecture halls where 300+ seats are occupied. Registration dates are given far in adv...   READ MORE
Current Student
The University of Hawaii has many diverse academic programs ranging from architecture, marine biology, business, and law. However, it is difficult ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Popular classes like guitar and golf are impossible to get unless you are at least a junior. University is generally understaffed and there are no...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
I worked for UH one summer while attending classes. I got the job through the school's recruitment office. I wrote course manuals for the school of jo...   READ MORE
Current Student
There are many internship opportunities available, particular in the Business/Administration building. As you walk down the hallways in this area of ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Because of the war situation, I do know for sure that Pearl Harbor is recruiting many engineers, especially Electrical Engineers. We also have a fant...   READ MORE
Current Student
The only place where graduating from UH can be an advantage is if you want to work in Hawaii. The locals tend to favor locals, and there is only abou...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The biggest challenge for many students who did not live on campus had to do with parking. There really wasn't any. You parked off campus in the l...   READ MORE
Current Student
Crime is definitely one of the least worrisome problems you'll find at UH-Manoa. The campus is very clean, as many of the students and faculty ke...   READ MORE
Current Student
Dorm life is fun and helpful in distracting you from everyday academic life. Many parties are present in the dorms helping to elevate the social mo...   READ MORE
Current Student
Everyone complains about the housing and the parking. The majority of students are commuters, yet there is simply not enough parking to go around...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Hawaii, by nature, has a spirit of O'hana, or family. That most certainly crossed over to the UH campus. Whether you were from Hawaii or somewhere...   READ MORE
Current Student
There's a wide variety of students with dozens of ethnic backrounds that attend this school. You will see just about every race represented on an...   READ MORE
Current Student
We offer many extracurricular activities such as various clubs, band, orchestra, sports, intramural sports, and martial arts. The campus center is ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Greek system not very active--only one frat house, although recently formed chapter of Kappa Sigma has been recruiting a large number (100+) of me...   READ MORE

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