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Pennsylvania School of Art and Design

Pennsylvania School of Art and Design


Official telephone: (717) 396-7833
Fax number: (717) 396-1339
Website: www.psad.edu
Screen last updated on: September 2007

The admissions information below is valid for the 2002-03 academic year.
Pennsylvania School of Art and Design
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Wendy S, Sweigart,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 717-396-7833
717-396-1339 (fax)
admissions@psad.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: no
Application fee: $35, $110 for international applicants
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required
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
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 2.95
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Tuition deposit amount: $200
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year