Bentley University Admissions Process

Because Undergraduate Admission staff look at each applicant holistically when designing the class, it is extremely important that they have all necessary information to evaluate each candidate. Students and their college counselors should familiarize themselves with these requirements.

Application Requirements

The requirements for domestic freshman applicants include:

Application Form With $50 Fee

Bentley accepts the Common Application with a Bentley Common Application supplement, which can be either mailed in or submitted online. It is advised to complete and submit both documents at the same time. Students with financial hardship may submit the College Board Fee Waiver, to be completed by their high school counselor.

**Please note: Home-schooled students should use the code 970000 for the secondary school block on the Common Application.

Official High School Transcript

Students should submit an official transcript for all high schools attended, including their most recent grades available at the time of application. It is imperative that Bentley receives grades from students’ first marking period of their senior year, as soon as they become available. In addition, mid-year grades should be forwarded once released.

College Essay

Students may respond to one of the several essay topics listed in the application.

Recommendations

Bentley requires two letters of recommendation, one from a counselor and one from a teacher, who can speak to the student’s academic strengths and talents. Letters should be mailed to the following address:

Bentley University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452

Standardized Tests

The university requires that students take the SAT or ACT with Writing test. Results may be sent directly from the testing agency or indicated on the official high school transcript.

If English is not the student’s primary language, he or she must also submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing Systems exam (IELTS).

Students applying for financial assistance must submit the following documents by February 1:

• Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• CSS Profile
• Student’s and both parents’ tax returns for the previous year