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Mannes College of Music

Mannes College of Music
150 W. 85th Street
New York, NY 10024

Official telephone: (212) 580-0210
Fax number: (212) 580-1738
Website: www.mannes.newschool.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2009

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Georgia Schmitt,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 800 292-3040
212 580-1738 (fax)
mannesadmissons@
newschool.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: December 1
Final filing date for fall: December 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: no
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 3%
Application fee: $100
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Admissions requirements:
Audition and institutional entrance exam covering theory, training, and dictation required. Strong musical background, including ear training and command of theory and major instrument, recommended.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used, SAT II not used
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 2 recommended
Math: 2 required
Science: 2 required
Social studies: 2 required
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 important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities 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
Admissions is need blind: no

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by April 15

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of students put on waiting list: 40
Number accepting place on waiting list: 40 (100%)
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 21 (52%)
Tuition deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $250, refundable ?
Admission may be deferred: no