Admission Philosophy and Standards
Dean’s admission philosophy is inclusive as opposed to exclusive. We frankly don’t care much about how our statistics read or our ranking in U.S. News. We are interested in finding and admitting the students that will best benefit from the advantages of a Dean education. To this end, we read every application file, and letters of recommendation are extremely important in our review, particularly the counselor letter.
With regards to standardized tests: These are a required element of our process. However, we view them differently than many other schools. We are using standardized tests as an indicator of an ability to pursue college level coursework, not as a barrier to admission. We also use these test scores in conjunction with campus based placement testing to determine course placement in the first academic semester. One more note: We encourage students who don’t score well on testing to take both the SAT and ACT exam. We routinely find that students who score poorly on one may often do much better on another, and we will always consider the highest scores available.
Deadlines
Dean College is rolling admission and admits new students throughout the year.
Required Application Components
- Application for Admission
- Official Transcript
- SAT or ACT Test Scores
- Guidance Counselor and/or Teacher Recommendation
- Essay or Personal Statement
Additional Application Requirements
Applicants to our world renowned Dance program are asked to create an evaluative DVD showcasing 1 minute of ballet barre and 2 minutes of dance (free or choreographed) in a style or styles of the students choosing. In addition, Dance applicants are asked to provide a full length photo in dance attire and a performance resume.
Admission Standards
Dean College does not have minimum requirements for admission, though the vast majority of students enter with a minimum GPA of 1.8 in academic courses and scores of 350 on each the SAT CR and SAT MATH or a 14 ACT composite score. The evaluation process takes into consideration academic course work and achievement and special notice is taken of grade trend, as many Dean applicants are identified as “late bloomers”.
Middle 50% Ranges
- SAT CR MATH 750 – 970
- ACT Composite 14 – 19
- Academic GPA 1.9 – 2.9