Application procedures note: For specific details, prospective undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. See contact information and details on the right.
Most candidates' transcripts should include:
- Four years of English
- Four years of mathematics (the Engineering School recommends calculus)
- Three to four years of history & social science
- Three to four years of laboratory science (the School of Engineering & Applied Science recommends biology, chemistry, and physics)
- At least two years of a foreign language
Senior-year transcript should show strong academic success in demanding courses. Most applicants take advantage of honors, advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses - if offered by their high schools. We also take into consideration standardized testing, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and an essay.