San Francisco Conservatory of Music

If you want to apply to San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the regular decision application deadline is December 7 and the fee for the application costs $110.

Students who submit their applications to San Francisco Conservatory of Music for fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 30.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of San Francisco Conservatory of Music's admissions stats.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Waitlist	Yes

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	December 1	March 30

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music does not offer early decision or early action.

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

Getting into San Francisco Conservatory of Music is very difficult. San Francisco Conservatory of Music evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 42% of students, around 182 from the 429 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like San Francisco Conservatory of Music, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco Conservatory of Music has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does San Francisco Conservatory of Music 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 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 strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Curious about the factors that are considered by San Francisco Conservatory of Music 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
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with San Francisco Conservatory of Music for more information on admission factors.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			audition, pre-screen recording in select areas
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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

San Francisco Conservatory 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 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

San Francisco Conservatory of Music considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music 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.

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More Information on Transferring to San Francisco Conservatory of Music

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 1. Applicants should hear back by April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in San Francisco Conservatory of Music during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Does San Francisco Conservatory of Music accept transfer credits?

✅ San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does San Francisco Conservatory of Music accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ San Francisco Conservatory of Music does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

✅ San Francisco Conservatory of Music is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is San Francisco Conservatory of Music's acceptance rate?

✅ San Francisco Conservatory of Music has an acceptance rate of 42%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at San Francisco Conservatory of Music?

❌ San Francisco Conservatory of Music does not offer early decision.

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