Admissions
Pre-College Admissions
Am I Eligible?
Each year, hundreds of bright and bold young women apply to a Barnard Pre-College Program. Our students come from all 50 states and over 20 countries.
While each program has slightly different requirements, our successful applicants are:
- At least 14 years of age at the start of the program
- Completing academically rigorous coursework and maintaining strong grades
- Well rounded: able to excel in the classroom and in extra-curriculars, volunteer positions, after school jobs, community engagement, etc.
- Ready to learn and grow in a community of diverse young women!
Program Specific Requirements
Our Spring 2021 Programs are open to current sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Institutes
Open to all rising sophomores and above (including Gap Year Students)
Program Requirements
Open to Juniors, Seniors, and Gap Year Students ONLY
PB candidates are expected to:
- Be enrolled in a robust courseload (AP classes in area of interest and/or enrollment in an IB program)
- Maintain a strong GPA
- Demonstrate strong competency in the area of study they are choosing to apply to
Pre-Baccalaureate Student Expectations
- Attend required office hours with their Barnard College Success Coach
Open to Juniors and Seniors only
Spring 21 Application Requirements
Online Application Form
Unofficial High School Transcript
500 Word Statement of Purpose
$50 Application Fee
Summer 2021 Application Requirements
Online Application Form
Unofficial High School Transcript
List of Extracurricular Activities
Recommendations
500 Word Statement of Purpose
Application Fee (Free until 1/31/2021 Priority Deadline; $75 until 4/15/2021)
Additional Writing Sample (Pre-Baccalaureate students ONLY)
Application Dates and Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students can expect to receive a decision notification (via email) between 2-3 weeks after our office has received their completed application.
Spring 2021 Dates
Applications for the Liberal Arts Intensive are now CLOSED.
The application deadline for the Leadership in Action Intensive has been EXTENDED until 3/15/2021!
Summer 2021 Dates
Summer 2021 Applications Open- 1/2/2021
Summer 2021 Financial Aid Deadline- 2/26/2021
Summer 2021 Applications Close- 4/15/2021
How to Apply
Learn how to apply to one of our SPRING programs by reviewing our Spring Application Guide.
Once you are ready to begin an application, click here to apply for a Spring program.
Check back in late December for a Summer Application Guide. Summer Applications open January 4, 2021.
