Applying as a First-Year Applicant to Simmons University
Applying to Simmons is easy and free using the applications below! Unsure of what to do next? Reach out to your Admission Counselor with questions!
Applying to Simmons as a first-year student is free!
Apply with the Common Application
Information for International applicants can be found here.
Application Requirements
- High school transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Counselor recommendation
- College essay
- Applicants have the option to submit Standardized test scores: Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Assessment (ACT).
- Applicants whose native language is not English should see the test requirements for English Proficiency Requirements.
View our application deadlines
What we look for
The Simmons admission committee will review your application holistically to learn not only what you have accomplished, but also who you are, including your participation in leadership and co-curricular activities. We highly recommend interviewing with our admission team.
Students should have taken a challenging college preparatory curriculum including:
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Math (at least one year beyond Algebra 2)
- 3 years of Social Science
- 3 years of Foreign Language
- 3 years of Science (4 years for those interested in nursing, nutrition, and physical therapy)
- We accept AP & IB credits
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