Our admission process is highly personalized; You are not just a number and you are more than a name!
We do not place emphasis on
standardized test scores and do not require them to be submitted with
the application - we believe that four years of demonstrated academic
ability provide a more accurate understanding of your intellect. Our
“whole
person” approach requires much more individualized attention to students
than is
typical of most colleges, but we believe that such effort is necessary
in order to enroll a highly
qualified class with the greatest potential for success.
New England College has a rolling admission policy. Decisions are made on applications as they become complete (typically within two weeks).
Applications are reviewed throughout the entire year: so it is never too late to apply!
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Application Components
Step I: Submit the following to the Office of Admission:
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Completed online application, Common Application or Student Choice Application.
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1-2 page personal essay. All topics are welcome and we encourage creativity!
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Application fee ($30). Application fee may be submitted directly through the Common Application website; for all other application forms, please visit our online submission option. If you believe that you qualify for an application fee waiver, please contact your admission counselor directly.
Step II: Arrange to have the
following sent to the Office of Admission:
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Two academic letters of recommendation
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High School transcript, including at least one marking period of the senior year. (College preparatory courses are strongly encouraged.) Transcript must contain:
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Subjects studied, marks or grades awarded & grading scale with minimum marks. Year-by-year records must be sent directly to the College from the issuing institution.
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Documents in a language other than English should be accompanied by certified English translations. Certification must be done by an officer of the educational institution or by a United States official.
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Many NEC students have successfully used World Education Services for transcript translation.
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Original Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS, Cambridge or equivalent language proficiency test score(s) if English is your second language.
Step III: Visa Requirements: Once all of the above documents are received and the student has been accepted, only then will New England College process the student I-20. Do not proceed with these steps until you have been accepted.
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Submit $300 enrollment deposit
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Completed Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF) form
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Downloadable copy of "How to fill out the DCF"
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Official bank statements verifying the availability of funds. This must be either a bank statement or a credit reference from a bank indicating a specific dollar amount in the account, or a statement verifying a minimum of the college costs.
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Health forms (can be found on the Health Services page)
Student visa tips:
We have collected some information to help international students prepare for their Visa interview:
Step IV:
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I-901 Form: Once above documentation is received and the student is accepted, only then will New England College process the student I-20. When students receive their I-20, they will be required to complete the I-901 form. Click here to go the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website to complete the form online. After completing the form, students must pay the I-901 Fee, and be sure to print a receipt. Students will need this receipt to enter the United States.
Go to www.ice.gov for more information about your student visas.
