Bennett College

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Bennett Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Bennett's admissions stats.

Bennett 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	64%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	35%
Waitlist	No

Bennett College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bennett College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Bennett?

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Bennett does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Bennett College Admissions

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Transferring to Bennett College

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Bennett

Bennett has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Bennett Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important 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 apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Bennett

Wondering what factors are considered by Bennett 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Bennett for more information on admission factors.

Bennett Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Other Requirements	√			Online Application
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bennett?

Bennett 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

Bennett considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Bennett 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.

In 2021, 64% of Bennett's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 35% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Bennett?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Bennett students scored 480 or higher and 75% of students scored 410 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Bennett students scored 520 or higher, and 75% scored a 410 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Bennett?

To be most competitive at Bennett, you should strive to earn between 14 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bennett's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 14 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bennett students. Only one out of every four students scored below 14.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Bennett College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Bennett. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Bennett during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Bennett Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Bennett?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bennett.

Does Bennett accept transfer credits?

✅ Bennett accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Bennett accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Bennett accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Bennett accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bennett?

✅ Bennett is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bennett?

❌ Bennett does not offer early decision.

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