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How to Apply

Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers two application options, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Application and the Common App, allowing you to choose whichever one fits best. Both give you the option to submit an essay and test scores ... or not. Ready to apply right now? The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Application has only 22 required questions and should take less than 5 minutes!

 

Your Path to Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Applying to Â鶹ÊÓƵ is simple—and we’re here to help at every step. From required materials like your transcript to optional items like test scores and recommendations, this checklist keeps you on track. Plus, you’ll get your admission decision and scholarship info fast—often within two weeks of a completed application. Everything you need is just a click away in your .

 

Checklist

 

  1. High School Transcript (Required)
  2. Essay (Optional)
  3. Test Scores (Optional)
    1. Be sure to select test optional if not submitting your ACT or SAT scores. Â鶹ÊÓƵ accepts self-reported test scores, the student score report, official scores from the testing center, or the scores reported on your official high school transcript.
  4. Letters of Recommendation (Optional)
    1. We welcome recommendations from teachers and counselors. They may submit their own letters or use the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Recommendation Form.
  5. (Recommended)
  6. Fine Arts Scholarships (Optional)

 

Status and Notification

 

  • Admission decision within two weeks of a completed application!
    • Students will be notified of their decision two weeks after receipt of their application and required materials (beginning September 1 for Early Action applicants and December 1 for Rolling Admission Application).
  • View your admission decision on your
    • This website is your one-stop shop for updating your information, uploading materials, scheduling a visit, and viewing your admission decision. Within a few days of submitting their application, all applicants will receive an email providing access to their portal.
  • Scholarship award
    • At the time of admission, you will be notified of any scholarships for which you’re qualified.

Dates and Deadlines

August 1 | Application opens for 2026 enrollment

October 1 | FAFSA opens.

November 1 | Completed Early Action applications due

November 8 | Priority deadline for fine arts scholarship applications.

December 1 | Rolling Admission application review begins.

Mid December | Financial aid offers start to release.

March 15 | $2,000 FAFSA Filer Award preferred deadline.

May 1 | Enrollment deposit due.

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Scholarships

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Early Action vs. Rolling Admission

If you're ready to apply and consider Â鶹ÊÓƵ a top college choice, you should apply Early Action. You'll get a decision and financial aid offer sooner, but you'll still have until May 1 to decide if Â鶹ÊÓƵ is right for you. Early Action applications are due November 1. 

 

Need more time? Then go ahead and apply Rolling Admission. We'll start reviewing those applications on December 1.

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