Requirements

Application Mailing Address:           

Undergraduate Admission               Processing Center 
P.O. Box 11    
Randolph, MA  02368-0011



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Boston College
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Devlin Hall 208
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA  02467-3809


phone: 617-552-3100
           1-800-360-2522

fax: 617-552-0798

STANDARDIZED TESTING

Students have two options through which to complete the standardized testing requirement for admission to Boston College.

• The first option is for the applicant to complete the SAT I test and two SAT Subject Tests of the student's choice, both administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. For the SAT Subject Tests, students are encouraged to choose two exams in subjects they have enjoyed and highlight their particular academic strengths. Students who have previously taken the old examination must also take the new exam, although we will combine your best individual section scores, regardless of when you sat for the exam.
• As a second option, in place of both the SAT I and SAT Subject Tests, applicants may take the American College Test (ACT). Students who choose this option MUST also take the optional ACT Writing examination.

ACT results from the September administration, and SAT results from the October administration will be considered for the Early Action program.  Early Action and Regular Decision applicants must submit all standardized testing requirements (SAT I and 2 SAT Subject Tests or ACT with optional writing section) by the application deadlines. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that the Office of Undergraduate Admission receives all standardized test scores.  Test scores must be sent directly to Boston College from the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program. All standardized tests are used for evaluation in the admission process.

OPTIONAL CREDENTIALS

Because we review the applications of so many artistically talented applicants, we are only able to review supplemental art, music, or theatre pieces for the applicants listed below. Applicants who do not intend to formally pursue their talents at the University, but for whom The Arts have been a large part of their lives, are encouraged to tell us about their experiences in the "Short Answer" section of the Common Application.

• For applicants to the Studio Art Major: A Fine Arts Faculty Committee is available to review portfolios of five to eight slides of artwork submitted by applicants to the Studio Art major only. All slides should be clearly identified and forwarded to the chair of the Department of Fine Arts, Devlin 434, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. The admission office does not encourage the sending of videocassettes as part of an application.
• For applicants to the Music Major: Students interested in the music major or minor, or students interested in the Orchestra or Chamber Music Society can submit a CD or cassette to the Department of Music, Lyons 407, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
• For applicants to the Theatre Major: Students interested in the theatre major, or with a strong interest in theatre or dance, are encouraged to send samples of their works to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, Devlin 208, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
• For applicants interested in joining the Boston College Band: All instrumentalists, jazz vocalists, bassists, guitarists, pianists, and drummers wishing to submit recorded samples for review may send recordings to the Boston College Bands, Conte Forum 213N, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. The CD or cassette should be clearly labeled with the name of the performer, instrument or voice, and the title of works played.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to return any portfolios, tapes, videos, slides, or other pieces of work; therefore, we do not recommend that students send original copies. All materials must be received by the appropriate department by October 15 for Early Action candidates, and by December 1 for Regular Decision candidates. Submissions received after these dates will not be reviewed.