一年级学生

DEADLINES FOR THE SPRING 2024 SEMESTER

申请日期:1月5日星期五
报名日期:1月10日星期三


As a first year applicant, MCLA evaluates you for admission based on high school academic performance and strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, and a personal essay in accordance with guidelines established by the Massachusetts Department of Higher 教育(她). Additionally, we encourage you to visit MCLA for a tour and to schedule a meeting with an admission counselor.

Application Requirements for 一年级学生s:

  • 第一年申请者常见的黄金城电子手游程序
  • Official high school transcript, including first quarter senior grades and any transcripts for college level courses taken (such as dual enrollment or early college courses). MCLA must receive verification of your high school diploma before you enroll.
  • Personal Statement/Essay (250 - 650 words)
  • 推荐信


MCLA is piloting a test-free policy for fall 2024 applicants. National and institutional data point to high school work being indicative of student success in college and a more equitable means of assessment. 此外,作为一个机构 we have a staunch commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the use of SAT/ACT scores in admission decisions is posing a significant barrier in carrying out that 我们的使命宗旨.

申请审核流程

The MCLA Office of Admission will continue to require only high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statements to review first year applicants. As always, students can submit additional materials, such as portfolios and supplemental essays. We will rarely ask for additional documents. 我们的目标是更多地了解 our applicants, outside of test scores, in an effort to enroll students who are prepared for and eager to engage in education and experiences that will elevate them as a whole individual, a leader, and a communicator, fully empowered to make their impression on the world. The MCLA Admission Committee will thoroughly review first year applicants using, but not limited to, the following criteria:

  • 学术严谨 
  • Progression of performance (upward trend of grades)
  • Writing capabilities and demonstration of growth, development, and leadership
  • Extracurricular activities, work experience, and community involvement & service
  • Recognition of special achievements

This policy will go into effect for all applicants, including U.S. 公民和国际 students, first-year applicants and transfers, and students attending public and private schools, and homeschooled applicants. 

国际学生 Application Requirements can be found HERE

申请截止日期:

  • December 1: Early Action (optional and non-binding). 申请人将获通知 an admission decision on or before Friday, December 16.
  • March 1: Regular Decision (after March 1, decisions will be made on a rolling basis, 空间允许的话)

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