First Year Student Application Procedure

The Admissions Committee is interested in identifying students who have a desire to impact the world around them, in small or large ways. Lesley is a dynamic place and our students are actively engaged in learning. Their strong college prep backgrounds have given them an appreciation for academic challenge and motivate them to take full advantage of their college experiences inside the classroom and beyond.

Most successful candidates for admission will graduate from high school with a total of at least 20 college-prep units of study which would include the following:  English, 4 units; mathematics, at least 3 units (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II); American history, at least 1 unit; and science, at least 3 units (minimum of 2 labs).  Admitted freshmen will typically have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.  Average SAT scores last year were approximately 1600 (includes CR, M, and WR scores). The average ACT score was 22.

Application Deadlines:

• Early Action Applicants- December 1st
  
  Students for whom Lesley College is a first- choice or who are interested in learning about their admission decision early in the application cycle may apply under the Early Action plan. Early Action is a non-binding plan whereby students submit their application and credentials by December 1 and are notified of their admission decision by December 31.
• Regular Admission Applicants- February 15 (Preferred deadline)
  
  Decisions are made within three weeks of a completed application, after January 15.  If you are admitted and wish to enroll at Lesley College, a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $300 for commuter students and $600 for resident students is due by May 1. (Please make check payable to Lesley University.)
• All Mid-Year Applicants: December 1
  
  If you are interested in applying as a first year student for the January semester your application must be received no later that December 1. Decisions are made within three weeks of a completed application. If you are admitted and wish to enroll at Lesley College, a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $300 for commuter students and $600 for resident students is due within two weeks of acceptance. (Please make check payable to Lesley University.)

First Year Student Application Requirements

• Application Form: Complete the application form, including a personal statement, and return it to the Lesley College Office of Admissions with a $50 application fee by the appropriate date listed above. (Please make check payable to Lesley University.)
• Official High School Transcript: Please have your guidance counselor issue an official copy of your transcript including courses and grades from grade 9 to present. A Secondary School Report is enclosed in the application. This form should be completed by your counselor and attached to your transcript.
• Standardized Test Scores: The New SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Essay is required. The College Board code for Lesley is 3483. The ACT code is 1850. For students whose first language is not English but who are attending school in the U.S., we recommend taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
• Recommendations: At least one recommendation from a teacher and one personal reference is required to support your application. Recommendation forms are enclosed in the application packet and are also available online.
• Personal Interview: A personal interview with an admissions counselor is a great way to get to know you beyond your academic record. Although interviews are not required as part of the admissions application; it will give you a valuable opportunity to see the campus, experience the atmosphere of the community, and get direct answers to all your questions.