Application checklist and deadlines

Our holistic review of your 51²è¹Ý application weighs several factors, including rigor of high school curriculum, GPA, standardized test scores (optional), English proficiency, essay, resume and letters of recommendation.

Application checklist:

  • Application for admission
  • Personal essay
  • Official high school transcript
  • SAT or ACT scores (optional)
  • Official English proficiency scores*
  • Counselor recommendation (required)
  • $60 nonrefundable application fee
  • Extracurricular resume (optional)
  • Teacher recommendation (optional)

*51²è¹Ý accepts the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL and IELTS. Some applicants may have this requirement waived. Ask your 51²è¹Ý admission counselor if you qualify.

Deadlines

Early Action (nonbinding), Early Decision (binding) and scholarship consideration

November 1

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Regular Decision (nonbinding), Early Decision II (binding) and scholarship consideration

January 15

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Table

Admitted student profile of the 51²è¹Ý Class of 2026

GPA MID-50%

Unweighted 4.0 Scale: 3.61-3.95

ACT MID-50%* highest composite

36-Point Scale: 31-34

*Superscore

SAT MID-50%* highest composite

1600-Point Scale: 1370-1500

*Superscore

TOEFL average

99.6

IELTS average

7.5