Secondary School Requirements The following guidelines are intended to clarify The Juilliard School’s expectations for those who are applying for admission as first-time college students:
Graduation From High School:
Candidates in Dance must be either high school graduates or possess the equivalent of a high school diploma prior to enrollment at Juilliard, or apply under the Early Admissions program (see below).
In addition, The Juilliard School reserves the right to rescind admission to any applicant who does not meet the appropriate state education department regulations as written.
Early Admission Dance applicants interested in Early Admission may apply during their junior year in high school and must be at least 16 years old upon matriculation. They must be highly talented, strongly endorsed by their principal teachers and school counselors, and show evidence of exceptional maturity. If accepted under the Early Admission program, the student would begin studies at Juilliard in lieu of their senior year of high school, and must make arrangements to complete their high school diploma within the first year of study at Juilliard. Students who are planning to graduate early from high school are not considered Early Admission applicants. Early Admission applicants should follow the same application and audition procedures as other candidates. The Dance Division accepts 24 students per year (12 women and 12 men) from the entire applicant pool, and does not distinguish between Early Admission and other applicants in the audition process. As a reminder, applicants are permitted to apply and audition no more than two times to the Dance Division if in receipt of unfavorable results. Only one application and one audition per applicant per admissions cycle is permitted.
Transcripts Documentation of secondary schooling is an essential component of the application process. Applicants must supply official transcripts demonstrating scholastic competence sufficient to succeed in course work at the college level. Applicants who have attended a high school, secondary school, conservatory, college, or university prior to filing this application should send the official transcripts of school records to The Juilliard School. Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope, or be sent directly from the issuing institution. A detailed description and sample of an official transcript are available here: transcript_example.pdf
In order for an application to be complete, a transcript must be on file no later than February 15, 2015. Applicants who are submitting a pre-screening video and/or planning to audition regionally before February 15 may wish to wait until they know the outcome of their pre-screening or regional audition before requesting transcripts from their schools. Dancers who plan to audition in New York will need to submit transcripts prior to their audition.
For students who attend foreign institutions, those studies must be equivalent to a U.S. high school. Equivalency information and translations may be obtained through World Education Services, (212) 966-6311. Applicants must submit official school transcripts accompanied by notarized English translations (if applicable) before February 15, 2015.
All applicants who are offered admission must submit an official final transcript indicating their graduation date no later than July 1, 2015. This applies to both U.S. and international admits. It is the applicant’s obligation to see that the completed records are filed. Report cards, grade reports, and other student records are not acceptable as final records. Juilliard reserves the right to rescind admission to any applicant whose file documentation is deemed insufficient and/or incomplete.
Standardized Tests Juilliard does not require the SAT or ACT tests unless an applicant is homeschooled. However, applicants for whom English is not the native language may submit SAT or ACT scores in lieu of the TOEFL to demonstrate English Language Proficiency (see below for further instructions). The Juilliard School’s CEEB code is 2340. The Juilliard School's ACT code is 2778.
Proof of English Language Proficiency The ability to speak, read, and understand English fluently is an important factor in admissions decisions. All applicants for whom English is not the native language* (regardless of citizenship) must demonstrate English Language Proficiency with a TOEFL, ACT or SAT score which meets the minimum requirement (see list below), with the exception of:
- those who have attended school(s) where instruction was provided entirely in English, on a full-time basis for a minimum of seven out of the past 10 years. This may include primary and/or secondary schools for first-time college applicants. For transfer applicants, this may include years spent at an undergraduate institution.
*The Juilliard School defines "native language" as the language first spoken as a child, and the primary language spoken at home.
TOEFL Minimum Score Requirements
IBT Total: 73
IBT Writing: 11
CBT Total: 200
CBT Essay: 3.0
PBT Total: 533
SAT Minimum Score Requirements
Applicants may submit either section
Critical Reading: 550
OR
Writing: 550
ACT Minimum Score Requirements
Applicants may submit the ACT or ACT PLUS Writing
ACT English AND Reading: 24 on BOTH sections
OR
ACT Combined English/Writing: 24
Graduation From High School:
Candidates in Dance must be either high school graduates or possess the equivalent of a high school diploma prior to enrollment at Juilliard, or apply under the Early Admissions program (see below).
In addition, The Juilliard School reserves the right to rescind admission to any applicant who does not meet the appropriate state education department regulations as written.
Early Admission Dance applicants interested in Early Admission may apply during their junior year in high school and must be at least 16 years old upon matriculation. They must be highly talented, strongly endorsed by their principal teachers and school counselors, and show evidence of exceptional maturity. If accepted under the Early Admission program, the student would begin studies at Juilliard in lieu of their senior year of high school, and must make arrangements to complete their high school diploma within the first year of study at Juilliard. Students who are planning to graduate early from high school are not considered Early Admission applicants. Early Admission applicants should follow the same application and audition procedures as other candidates. The Dance Division accepts 24 students per year (12 women and 12 men) from the entire applicant pool, and does not distinguish between Early Admission and other applicants in the audition process. As a reminder, applicants are permitted to apply and audition no more than two times to the Dance Division if in receipt of unfavorable results. Only one application and one audition per applicant per admissions cycle is permitted.
Transcripts Documentation of secondary schooling is an essential component of the application process. Applicants must supply official transcripts demonstrating scholastic competence sufficient to succeed in course work at the college level. Applicants who have attended a high school, secondary school, conservatory, college, or university prior to filing this application should send the official transcripts of school records to The Juilliard School. Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope, or be sent directly from the issuing institution. A detailed description and sample of an official transcript are available here: transcript_example.pdf
In order for an application to be complete, a transcript must be on file no later than February 15, 2015. Applicants who are submitting a pre-screening video and/or planning to audition regionally before February 15 may wish to wait until they know the outcome of their pre-screening or regional audition before requesting transcripts from their schools. Dancers who plan to audition in New York will need to submit transcripts prior to their audition.
For students who attend foreign institutions, those studies must be equivalent to a U.S. high school. Equivalency information and translations may be obtained through World Education Services, (212) 966-6311. Applicants must submit official school transcripts accompanied by notarized English translations (if applicable) before February 15, 2015.
All applicants who are offered admission must submit an official final transcript indicating their graduation date no later than July 1, 2015. This applies to both U.S. and international admits. It is the applicant’s obligation to see that the completed records are filed. Report cards, grade reports, and other student records are not acceptable as final records. Juilliard reserves the right to rescind admission to any applicant whose file documentation is deemed insufficient and/or incomplete.
Standardized Tests Juilliard does not require the SAT or ACT tests unless an applicant is homeschooled. However, applicants for whom English is not the native language may submit SAT or ACT scores in lieu of the TOEFL to demonstrate English Language Proficiency (see below for further instructions). The Juilliard School’s CEEB code is 2340. The Juilliard School's ACT code is 2778.
Proof of English Language Proficiency The ability to speak, read, and understand English fluently is an important factor in admissions decisions. All applicants for whom English is not the native language* (regardless of citizenship) must demonstrate English Language Proficiency with a TOEFL, ACT or SAT score which meets the minimum requirement (see list below), with the exception of:
- those who have attended school(s) where instruction was provided entirely in English, on a full-time basis for a minimum of seven out of the past 10 years. This may include primary and/or secondary schools for first-time college applicants. For transfer applicants, this may include years spent at an undergraduate institution.
*The Juilliard School defines "native language" as the language first spoken as a child, and the primary language spoken at home.
TOEFL Minimum Score Requirements
IBT Total: 73
IBT Writing: 11
CBT Total: 200
CBT Essay: 3.0
PBT Total: 533
SAT Minimum Score Requirements
Applicants may submit either section
Critical Reading: 550
OR
Writing: 550
ACT Minimum Score Requirements
Applicants may submit the ACT or ACT PLUS Writing
ACT English AND Reading: 24 on BOTH sections
OR
ACT Combined English/Writing: 24
- Applicants for whom English is not a native language must submit an official copy of their TOEFL, SAT, or ACT scores by February 15, 2015. Photocopies, faxes, and student copies are not acceptable.
- Applicants will not be admitted without an official score on file which meets the minimum guidelines for admission (see above grid). Applicants should take a TOEFL, SAT, or ACT by January 2015 in order to have the score submitted to the Admissions Office by February 15.
- Juilliard does not grant exemptions to the English Language Proficiency requirement, regardless of an applicant’s citizenship status.
- All admitted undergraduate students must also take the English Language Placement Exam during Orientation at the beginning of the fall semester.
- The Juilliard School’s CEEB code is 002340. The Juilliard School's ACT code is 2778.
- Visit the TOEFL Web site for more information.
- Current and Former Juilliard College Students do not need to submit another TOEFL.
Letters of Recommendation
Dancers who plan to audition in New York will need to submit letters prior to their audition. Requirements for Dance Division applicants are as follows:
- A recommendation letter from a high school academic teacher, preferably in English, history, or other language arts course work, must be submitted. Juilliard continues to renew its efforts to identify and educate leaders in the profession, students who can be outstanding performers and also effective advocates, collaborators, teachers, and community partners. The impetus behind this requirement is to gain insight into the applicant’s abilities in English and should acknowledge the applicant’s speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension abilities.
- In addition to a letter from an academic teacher, Dance applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from a dance teacher. We are concerned with the dancer’s dedication, openness to corrections, technique, performing skills, and citizenship both in and out of the classroom. Any other information the teacher wishes to include will be welcome.