The application process at Newbury College is highly personalized and we take the time to get to know you as an individual. Our admissions staff is committed to developing a clear understanding of your accomplishments and achievements inside and outside of the classroom. Every student is assigned to a personal admissions counselor who will help you throughout the process. If you have any questions, please contact us.
How to Apply
- Fill out and submit a completed application. You can apply through one of the following options. Newbury College gives equal consideration to the Newbury application and Common Application.
- A writing sample. Please submit a copy of a graded paper you have written within the past year. It should be a minimum of 250 words and can be on any subject. Some examples are an English composition, a history thesis, a psychology report or a literary critique. Newbury College will accept the Common Application essay in place of a graded writing sample.
- Two letters of recommendation - one from a guidance counselor and the other to be filled out by an English, Math, History, Science, or Foreign Language instructor. Transfer students should provide one from an academic advisor and the other recommendation by a professor.
- Transcripts - all applicants must submit their high school transcript and transfer students must submit all college transcript(s) as well. All transcripts must be official copies.
- SAT/ACT scores are optional. Students may submit scores if they believe the results present a fuller picture of their achievements and potential. Students who do not submit scores will not be at any disadvantage in the admission process.
- Documents may be mailed to: Newbury College, Office of Admission, 129 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445 or faxed to (617) 731-9618.
International Students must also submit: an official TOEFL score. A minimum score of 71 (internet-based exam); 197 (computer-based exam); or a 527- 530 (paper-based exam) is required.
2. Original letter of support from the sponsor’s bank
3. Copy of passport
5. Copy of visa (only if currently studying in the U.S.)
6. Copy of I-94 card (only if currently studying in the U.S.)
7. Copy of current I-20 form (only if currently studying in the U.S.)
Regular Decision and Transfer Admission
Newbury uses rolling decision and students will be notified of a decision within 2 weeks of completing their application. The enrollment deposit must be submitted by May 1 and thereafter, 4 weeks after receipt of admission decision.