First Year Student Application Procedure

The Admissions Committee is interested in identifying strong academic 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.

Students offered admission presented a strong college prep curriculum with an academic grade point average of 3.0. Required course work includes:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of math - including Algebra II
• 3 years of science - including at least 2 lab courses
• 3 years of history/social sciences - must include U.S. History

We strongly recommend that students take a fourth year of math, science, social science, and at least 2 years of foreign language.

Application Deadlines:

Spring Admission - December 1

International applicants preferred deadline for spring term - November 1

Fall Admission - Early Action, December 1

Apply by December 1 and receive your admissions decision by January 1. 

Fall Admission - Regular Decision, February 15

Preferred application deadline is February 15 with admissions decisions delivered on a rolling basis after January 15.

Candidates Reply Date - May 1 (for fall semester)
                                            January 7 (for spring semester)

If you are admitted and wish to enroll at Lesley, a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $300 for commuter students and $600 for resident students is due May 1.

First Year Student Application Requirements

Lesley College is Common App exclusive; all applications and forms can be found on the Common Application website.

• Application Form: Complete the Common Application and return it to the Lesley College Office of Admissions with a $50 application fee.  (Please make check payable to Lesley University). Apply online and the $50 fee will be waived.
• Complete the Lesley College Supplement [pdf]
• 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. First quarter senior grades are required.
• School Report: The Common Application School Report must be completed by your guidance 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) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
• Recommendations: One teacher evaluation (from an academic subject area) and one personal reference [pdf] OR two teacher evaluations (from academic subject areas) are required to support your application.
• 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. On-campus interviews are preferred, however, interviews via phone or Skype can be made by appointment with the admissions office.