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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

Open to all rising sophomores, juniors and seniors

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 to which they are choosing to apply.

 General Application Requirements

  • Online Application Form
    • Unofficial High School Transcript
    • List of Extracurricular Activities
    • Teacher Recommendations 
    • 500 Word Statement of Purpose
  • $75 Application Fee (after priority deadline)
  • Additional Writing Sample (Pre-Baccalaureate applicants ONLY)

 

Application Dates and Deadlines

Applications for Summer 2026 are now closed.

Applications for Summer 2027 open on Dec 1, 2026.

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