Pre-College Admissions
Pre-College Admissions
Each year, hundreds of bright and bold young students apply to the Barnard Pre-College Programs. Our students come from all 50 states and over 20 countries.
While each program has slightly different requirements, all applicants must be:
- A current high school student and at least 14 years of age at the start of the program
- Enrolled in academically rigorous coursework and maintain strong grades
- Well rounded: able to excel in the classroom and in extra-curriculars, volunteer positions, after school jobs, community engagement, etc.
Program Specific Requirements
Institutes
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, seniors and 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 2025 Application Requirements
- Online Application Form
- Unofficial High School Transcript
- List of Extracurricular Activities
- Teacher Recommendations
- 500 Word Statement of Purpose
- Application Fee (after priority deadline)
- Additional Writing Sample (Pre-Baccalaureate students ONLY)
Application Dates and Deadlines
Applications open: December 1, 2024
Priority deadline (application fee waived): February 10, 2025
Applications close: April 15, 2025
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*.
*Decisions will be released starting January 13, 2025.