How To Apply

Step 1: ONLINE APPLICATION

START APPLICATION
Our 2024 application is now open!

Step 2: APPLICATION MATERIALS

Artistic Résumé
Personal Statement
Two letters of recommendation

Transcripts – all transcripts must be in English. Applicants must upload an unofficial copy of transcripts from prior undergraduate and/or graduate work as part of their online application for admissions. Official transcripts are required only after an offer of admission is made and accepted.

English Proficiency Scores – for non-native English speakers only. Unofficial TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required for the application. Official scores are required only after an offer of admissions is accepted. See the International Students page for score requirements.

International Applicants – see additional requirements.

Step 3: AUDITION / INTERVIEW

Spring performance applicants will audition by uploading video recordings to their online application. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in November 2023.

Early Action Fall performance applicants will audition by uploading video recordings to their online application. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in December 2023.

Regular Action Fall performance applicants may choose to attend live auditions in February. However, we strongly encourage you to audition by video recording. We would rather you feel confident in the recordings you prepare, then join us on campus for a Longy Visit Day. We’ll curate a day full of exciting activities, where you can explore our historic buildings, engage meaningfully with our community, and see how Longy is changing the face of conservatory education. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in February 2024.

Visit our Audition page for repertoire requirements.

Step 4: ATTEND A LONGY VISIT DAY!

Join us on campus for a Longy Visit Day! We’ll curate a day full of exciting activities, where you can explore our historic buildings, engage meaningfully with our community, and experience first-hand how Longy is changing the face of conservatory education.

Longy Visit Days

  • Sunday, March 24, 2024
  • Saturday, March 30, 2024
2024 Important Dates and Deadlines

Spring 2024 Applicants

  • September 15: application opens
  • November 1: application deadline
  • November 10: admissions decisions released
  • November 20: offer reply deadline
  • November 25: I-20 documentation due | international students only
  • January 11-12: new student orientation
  • January 16: first day of spring semester

Early Action Fall/Summer 2024 Applicants

  • September 15: application opens
  • December 1: application deadline
  • January 31: admissions decisions released
  • February 15: FAFSA priority filing deadline | U.S. citizens and permanent residents only
  • April 15: graduate student reply deadline

Regular Action Fall/Summer 2024 Applicants

  • September 15: application opens
  • January 5: application deadline
  • February 9-12: live auditions on campus | optional 
  • February 15: FAFSA priority filing deadline | U.S. citizens and permanent residents only
  • March 15: admissions decisions released
  • April 15: graduate student reply deadline

After the January 5 application deadline, Longy processes applications on a rolling basis. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more details.

Live Auditions and Visit Days

Applicants who are applying Regular Action have the choice to attend live auditions. However, live auditions can be stressful and costly. It is our promise that applicants who audition by video recording are not disadvantaged in the admissions process. If you can’t join us at live auditions, you are welcome on campus for a Longy Visit Day.

2024 Live Audition Dates

  • Brass and Woodwinds: February 10, 2024
  • Collaborative Piano: February 11, 2024
  • Historical Performance: February 12, 2024
  • Jazz and Contemporary Music: February 9, 2024
  • Piano: February 11 and 12, 2024
  • Strings: February 11 and 12, 2024
  • Vocal Studies: February 9 and 10, 2024

Longy Visit Days

  • Sunday, March 24, 2024
  • Saturday, March 30, 2024
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