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  • Application Instructions

    The Admission Process

    It takes more than just a quick review of grades and test scores for us to select an incoming class of men and women for whom Bard is the right choice. To assess whether a student can succeed at Bard, we consider achievement, motivation, and intellectual curiosity; we appraise the standards of the secondary school curriculum; and we carefully review application essays. We consider commitments of time and effort to classes and out-of-class activities, and we pay close attention to recommendations.

    Applicants are expected to have pursued the strongest program of study their high school offers, which should include a full four-year sequence in English, social sciences, and mathematics; the study of at least one foreign language for a minimum of three and preferably four years; and three (preferably four) years of study in the laboratory sciences. The SAT is not required. The Admission Committee looks for evidence of ability, motivation, discipline, and love of learning.

    To apply to Bard, use the Common Application (link is below). All applicants may choose the regular application process or the Early Action process. These processes are nonbinding; all accepted candidates have until the standard candidate’s reply date of May 1 to respond to an offer of admission.

    Early admission candidates—students seeking admission to Bard before completing secondary school—may be accepted if they have an exceptionally strong high school record and the recommendation of a guidance counselor or principal. An interview with an admission counselor is required. Early admission candidates should apply through the regular application process.


  • Common Application
    These are a single set of forms that can be completed online by the student and his or her counselor and sent as the application for admission to any of the colleges and universities participating in the Common Application Program.

    Completed application forms and fees should be received by the Admission Office prior to January 1 (postmarked on or before January 3, 2012). Candidates are notified of a decision by April 1 and have until the standard candidate's reply date of May 1 to respond to an offer of admission.

    If you are applying Early Action, CLEARLY indicate that at the top of your application.

    A complete application includes: two essays, letters of recommendation from at least two of the student's junior- or senior-year academic teachers (one of whom should be a mathematics or science teacher), the guidance counselor recommendation and school report, and a transcript with grades from the senior year.

    When using the Common Application you must submit the Supplemental Essay Question.

  • Download FileCommon Application Supplemental Essay Question

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  • Conservatory of Music Applicants
    Visit www.bard.edu/conservatory for application instructions.

    Conservatory applicants must apply both to Bard College and to the Conservatory.

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