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  • Am I Eligible?
  • Program Specific Requirements
  • Application Requirements
  • Application Dates and Deadlines
  • Decision Release Schedule

Pre-College Admissions

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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

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Open to all rising sophomores, juniors and seniors (including Gap Year Students) 

Open to all rising sophomores, juniors and seniors (including Gap Year Students) 

Open to all rising sophomores, juniors and seniors (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

Summer 2023 Application Requirements

  • Online Application Form
  • Unofficial High School Transcript
  • List of Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendations 
  • 500 Word Statement of Purpose
  • Application Fee
  • Additional Writing Sample (Pre-Baccalaureate students ONLY)

 

Application Dates and Deadlines

Applications open: December 1, 2022

Priority deadline (application fee waived): February 11, 2023

Applications close: April 15, 2023

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.  

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