Berklee College of Music

If you are thinking about applying to Berklee College of Music, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the application fee is $150. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may be eligible for an application fee waiver.

Students who apply for Fall should receive an admissions decision no later than March 31.

Considering Applying Early to Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

Mark your calendar! The Early Action deadline is November 1, which is coming up fast! Berklee College of Music will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 31.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Berklee College of Music?

Getting into Berklee College of Music is moderately difficult. Berklee College of Music evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Berklee College of Music accepted 52% of all applicants., around 4,056 of the 7,860 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Berklee College of Music, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult. In 2021, Berklee College of Music waitlisted 39 students. Of those, 30 eventually received an admissions offer.

What's Most Important to Get In to Berklee College of Music?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Berklee College of Music must submit the following items. Double check with Berklee College of Music's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Berklee College of Music?

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. Berklee College of Music doesn't consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Berklee College of Music is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Transferring to Berklee College of Music

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Berklee College of Music.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is January 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by March 31.

Transfer students can enroll in Berklee College of Music during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term Summer Term

Berklee College of Music Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Berklee College of Music?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Berklee College of Music.

Does Berklee College of Music accept transfer credits?

Berklee College of Music accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Berklee College of Music accepts:

Does Berklee College of Music accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Berklee College of Music accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music. is not test optional. Test scores are will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

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