If you are considering submitting an application to Cleveland Institute of Music, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is December 1 and the application fee is $110.
Here is an overiew of some of Cleveland Institute of Music's admissions stats.
Cleveland Institute of Music 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Cleveland Institute of Music.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | December 1 | –– |
Cleveland Institute of Music does not offer early decision or early action.
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For more information on transferring to Cleveland Institute of Music, contact the school directly.
In 2022, Cleveland Institute of Music waitlisted 192 students. Of those, 192 eventually got in.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Cleveland Institute of Music during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Very Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Very Important |
Interview | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Important |
Geographical Residence | Important |
Class Rank | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
First Generation | Important |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
State Residency | Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Make sure to check with Cleveland Institute of Music for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Cleveland Institute of Music, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Cleveland Institute of Music's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Letter(s) of Recommendation | 2 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Interview | √ | √ | ||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Cleveland Institute of Music has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Cleveland Institute of Music looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Cleveland Institute of Music has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
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For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 1.
Transfer students can enroll in Cleveland Institute of Music during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Cleveland Institute of Music?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Cleveland Institute of Music.
Does Cleveland Institute of Music accept transfer credits?
✅ Cleveland Institute of Music accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Cleveland Institute of Music accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Cleveland Institute of Music accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits but does not accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Cleveland Institute of Music?
❌ No, Cleveland Institute of Music is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Music?
❌ Cleveland Institute of Music does not offer early decision.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Cleveland Institute of Music?
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The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Cleveland Institute of Music is Dec 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Cleveland Institute of Music is Dec 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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