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At Wentworth, we look for students who are qualified and motivated to succeed in technology-oriented careers. Wentworth practices rolling admissions, which means applications are reviewed as they are received. However, we recommend that you submit your application by February 15 if you will also be applying for financial aid.
Information on the application process
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Criteria
Wentworth Institute of Technology assembles a diverse and talented
incoming class each and every year. Students seeking technology-focused
careers and who appreciate the role of technology in society find their
way to the Wentworth campus in the heart of Boston.
Each student applicant is unique – different backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents – as a result, Wentworth evaluates students on
a wide variety of factors.
Academic achievement is evaluated based on a student's official high
school transcript. Transcripts are only considered official if sent
directly by the high school. The transcript is supplemented by at least
one recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher. A student may
submit additional recommendations if they choose (i.e. from a coach or
employer).
All applicants must complete a mathematics course of study through
the Algebra II (2) level. Students applying for Architecture, Computer
Science, Environmental Science, or Electromechanical Engineering must also have taken, or
currently be taking, Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry. At least one
laboratory science course (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics) is also
required for all applicants.
All students must take either the SAT or ACT. Wentworth will look
at the new SAT Reasoning Test Writing Score, including both the multiple
choice and essay sub-scores, but these items will not play a direct role
in the admissions decision. It is
preferred that students send official scores direct from the College
Board complete with the Essay Locator ID. Wentworth's College Board code
is 3958.
No student is defined solely by his or her grades or performance on
standardized tests. Therefore, Wentworth includes extracurricular
interests in the evaluation process. Community service, athletic teams,
employment, special interests, and various clubs and organizations are good examples
of what makes a well-rounded student.
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How to apply
Students are strongly encouraged to use Wentworth's online application for admission.
Benefits to applying online include:
- Reduced application fee ($10 for online vs. $30 for a paper
application)
- Secure server transaction for credit card or electronic funds
transfer (e-check) payment
- Prompt acknowledgement response
- Quicker evaluation and decision review turn-around time (paper
applications require a minimum of two to three weeks for initial
processing)
- Ability to track the status of an application on the Internet at
any time
- Ability to track the receipt of documents required for the application
file to become complete (e.g. transcripts, recommendations, or test scores)
Additional features of our online
application include the ability for you to:
- Work on the application over the course of multiple sessions by
logging in and out with personal user ID account and password
- Preview and print out a PDF version of the application any time
before (or after) it is completed or submitted
- Upload a pre-formatted word document essay (required personal
statement) and/or re-upload a newly revised version
- Register recommender(s) to receive an automated e-mail notification after the application has been submitted that will remind him/her to submit a recommendation
Students who do not wish to apply online may print out and send in a PDF application for admission.
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Application requirements
The following components must be submitted in order for an
application file to be considered complete and evaluated:
- Completed Wentworth application form ( online electronic submission is the
preferred method)
- Preferred enrollment term (e.g. Fall 2008)
and major selected
- Official high school transcripts (transfer student
applicants must supply a final high school transcript as well
as transcripts from all other institutions of higher learning
attended)
- Official SAT or ACT scores (standardized test
scores are welcome but not required for transfer student applicants, unless within a year of high school graduation)
- Personal statement or essay (students may upload
a pre-formatted Word document into the online application)
- Letter of recommendation from a high school guidance
counselor or a teacher familiar with overall academic abilities
(students may register their recommenders in the online application)
- Students who are not native English speakers must
submit a TOEFL score or other recognized demonstration of English
proficiency
- Please note that Precalculus/Trigonometry is a pre-requisite for students applying to Architecture, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Electromechanical Engineering
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Optional application components
Students may also submit:
- Additional letters of recommendation (e.g. teacher,
employer, coach, etc.)
- Wentworth does not require incoming freshmen to
submit a portfolio for Interior Design, Industrial Design,
Architectural Engineering Technology or Architecture. However,
transfer students who wish to be evaluated for possible transfer
credit in design or drawing courses need to submit a portfolio.
- Students who wish to be evaluated for AP, IB (International
Baccalaureate), Test Prep, or CLEP credit, must submit an official copy
of their transcript(s) and test results (if applicable) for credit
evaluation
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Where to get help along the way
Wentworth's goal is to assist students and their families as much as
possible as they move through the admissions process. Every applicant
has a regional Admissions Counselor to contact
with questions.
Students are welcome to visit our campus and meet with current
students, staff, and faculty. Please see our Visit web page – www.wit.edu/visit – for campus tour schedules, event
descriptions, and our online registration form.
In addition, we have online information to address specific
concerns of International students, transfer students, and home school students.
You can also try to find answers to your questions with our admissions virtual advisor.
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Deferred admissions
Occasionally an admitted student may wish to defer his or her enrollment
for medical, personal, financial, or other reasons. If an admitted
student has submitted a tuition deposit for Fall 2007, he or she may request
a defer to Fall 2008 by submitting a Defer Request Form no later than two weeks prior to the start of fall classes. Students
whose requests are approved will receive a new acceptance packet for the
next fall semester.
Please contact the Admissions Office with
any questions about the defer process.
If you have any difficulties with finding the information you need on
our website as a prospective student, or if you have suggestions for
improvements that you would like to see on our admissions pages, please
contact admissions@wit.edu or call 617-989-4000 or 800-556-0610.
updated: 10/26/06 | 
