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Curtis Institute of Music

Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Official telephone: (215) 893-5252
Fax number: (215) 893-9065
Website: www.curtis.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2013 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Chris Hodges,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 215 893-5262
215 893-7900 (fax)
admissions@curtis.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 11
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: no
Application fee: $135
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Audition required of all applicants.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: neither required nor recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I required, ACT considered if submitted, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: June 1 for SAT I/ACT
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by April 1
Acceptance of admission: Reply is required within two weeks of acceptance.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Tuition deposit amount: $1,200, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: no

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