First Year Student Application Process
Admissions Requirements:
- Common Application (paper or online). To apply online click here.
- Application fee - $15 for the paper application. (Please make checks payable to Wheelock College.) Applying using the online Common Application is free.
- Official High School Transcript (must include at least first quarter senior grades)
- College Essay
- Guidance Counselor Recommendation
- Academic recommendation
- SAT and/or ACT Scores
- TOEFL score (if English is not your native language)
- Financial Aid - if you wish to apply for financial aid, you must also submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Assistance). Instructions can be found at the financial aid website.
Admissions and Financial Aid Deadlines:
- Early Action: December 1
- Regular Decision (Rolling Admissions): March 1
- Financial Aid (FAFSA): February 15
Early Action
First year students who are interested in learning about their admission decision early in the application cycle may apply under the Early Action Plan. Students must submit their application and credentials by the December 1 deadline and are notified of the admission decision by January 1. The tuition deposit must be submitted by May 1.
Regular Decision/Rolling Admissions
Wheelock uses rolling decision, and students will be notified of a decision within four weeks of completing their application.
Interviewing at Wheelock
Interviews are not required but are encouraged as part of the admissions process. This is an opportunity to discuss your particular educational and life experiences, as well as your goals. To set up an interview please contact the Office of Admissions at 617-879-2206 or click here.
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