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First Year Applicant Info

You’re on your way to Berea College. You’ve taken the first step by starting your application—now let’s get it across the finish line. Use the checklist below to complete required materials like your transcripts and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or explore application electives to highlight what makes your story unique.

Application Checklist	Application Electives (Optional)
✔ Online Application	+ Quick Chat
High School Transcript OR GED	+ Student Self-Inventory
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)	+ Recommendations
Test Scores (optional)	+ Short Statement
Proof of Residency (if required)	+ Essay
	+ Personal Submission
	+ Activities Resume
	+ Alumni Vibes

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Application Deadlines

Started an Early Action application? Submit all pending checklist items by November 26 to guarantee a December decision.

Important Dates	Early Action I	Early Action II	Regular
Application Deadline	November 1	January 31	March 31
Decision Notification	Mid-December	Mid-February	April
Commit Deadline	May 1	May 1	May 1

Resources

Explore Campus

Tour campus virtually or schedule an in-person visit!

Complete the FAFSA

Applicants are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Berea's code is 001955.

Submit Test Scores

We offer test-optional admissions. We are still happy to accept ACT or SAT scores. Our ACT school code is 1492 and SAT school code is 1060.

Optional Application Electives

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