Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

The acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 88%. Out of 172 applications received in 2023, 152 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $60.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's admissions stats.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	June 2	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	–

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Applying Early to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is June 2.

The early decision acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 100%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 88%.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts accepts approximately 88% of early action applicants and 88% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2021, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts admitted 6 of the 6 students who applied early decision. Last year, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts admitted 49 of the 56 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

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

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More on Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Admissions

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Transferring to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

For more information on transferring to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating 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 put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

What does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered

Make sure to check with Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for more information on admission factors.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	portfolio of artwork
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 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 highlights 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.

Standardized Test Scores

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts does not have 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.

More Information on Transferring to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Admissions FAQs

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Does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts accept transfer credits?

✅ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

✅ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is not test optional.

What is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's acceptance rate?

✅ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has an acceptance rate of 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

✅ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts's early decision acceptance rate was 100% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts was 88% in 2021.

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