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Systems Admission and Scholarship Examination (SASE)

The Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination (MSU SASE) was considered necessary due to the rapid increase of high school graduates competing for admission and scholarship in the MSU Campuses. As an institutionalized MSU System-wide examination first implemented in 1989, the basic objectives of which is admission and scholarship evaluation. However, it is as well used as placement and classification test to identify poor, ill-prepared but potentially good students and give them special upgrading training before allowed for formal admissions. Moreover, the MSU-SASE was formulated in order to promote and maintain sound academic standards for the system, which unnecessarily neglecting the less fortunate people of the remote areas in Mindanao, Sulu, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Palawan. (MSU-SASE Manual, OVPAA, MSU-Marawi, 1993)

MSU-SASE, which is given once a year, is good for admission to tertiary-level courses. It also results to grant of scholarship to those who would be classified as among the top 20 examinees, or to being grantees for the 3-yr engineering technology courses.

Application Requirements

• MSU SASE Requirements:

  • When you apply in person at any MSU Campus or designated testing centers...
    1. Certification from the High School Principal that the applicant is a graduating student or Form 138-A (Report Card) for out-of-school youth;
    2. Two (2) Copies 2" x 2" ID pictures.
    3. A non-refundable testing fee of Php 225.00 to be paid directly to the MSU Campus Registrar/Admission Officer/MSU SASE Examiner at the test center at least two days before the examination date; and,
    4. Duly accomplished Application Form. Application Forms are available at the Admissions Office or Registrar's Office of each MSU Campus, Test Center Examiners, Public or Private High School Principals or from Senior Class Advisers. You can also apply online here.

• Undergraduate Transfer Students

  NOTE: Must take the MSU-IIT College Admission Test or MCAT in lieu of the MSU SASE. MCAT is usually held one week before the enrolment period.

  1. Copy of grades previously taken (for evaluation purposes only);
  2. Certificate of Agreement (COTA from Admissions Office);
  3. 2 copies ID pictures 1 x 1;
  4. Php 225.00 non-refundable testing fee; and
  5. Duly accomplished MCAT Application Form.

Date of Examination

The MSU SASE for school year 2012-2013 will be held on August or September.

Testing Centers

MSU-IIT SASE Qualifiers for S.Y. 2012-2013

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