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Applying to Bryn Athyn
Bryn Athyn College takes a holistic approach to evaluating applications.  In addition to secondary school transcripts and standardized test scores, the Bryn Athyn College Admissions Committee uses essays, recommendations and personal interviews to determine if applicants are qualified and would be a good fit for the College. Candidates for admission not only have solid academic backgrounds, but will also contribute positively to the moral and religious life of the College.  The Admissions Committee selects those candidates for Admission who, it feels, are best suited for personal and academic success at Bryn Athyn College.

Deadlines
Bryn Athyn has a rolling admissions policy. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Priority deadlines for admissions are as follows:

Fall entry - Feb. 1 
Winter entry - Oct. 1
Spring entry - Jan. 1

Required Documents for Admission
A completed application file consists of the following:

• Completed application form [PDF].   Apply online.
• Official secondary school transcripts  (High School Diploma or GED required for admission)
• Official SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) or ACT with Writing Test scores
• Teacher recommendation [PDF] and guidance counselor recommendation [PDF]
• Employer recommendation [PDF] (for applicants out of school 1 year of more

Academic Standards
Bryn Athyn College students are inquisitive and engaged learners.  Freshmen offered admission at Bryn Athyn College have generally taken part in college preparatory programs at their secondary schools.  The following represents the minimum academic preparation standards required for admission to Bryn Athyn College.

• English: 4 years (incl. Composition and Literature)
• Mathematics: 3 years (incl. Algebra I & II & Geometry)
• History/Social Science: 3 years
• Natural Science: 3 years
• Foreign Language: 2 years (in one language)
• Minimum grade point average of "C+", 78%, or 2.20 on 4 point scale
• SAT: score must reflect promise of success in college work
• ACT with writing component: score must reflect promise of success in college work

Minimum TOEFL score: 520 (paper), 190 (computer-based), 70 (internet-based)

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