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Still accepting applications for Fall 2023!
How To Apply
Step 1: ONLINE APPLICATION
Step 2: APPLICATION MATERIALS
Submitted through the online application
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 on November 10, 2022.
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 on December 14, 2022.
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 on February 8-9, 2023.
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 26, 2023
- Saturday, April 1, 2023
Attend a Longy Visit Day!
2023 Important Dates and Deadlines
Spring 2023 Applicants
- September 15: application opens
- November 1: application deadline
- November 15: admissions decisions released
- November 25: offer reply deadline
- December 1: I-20 documentation due | international students only
- January 12-13: new student orientation
- January 17: first day of spring semester
Early Action Fall 2023 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
- May 1: undergraduate student reply deadline
Regular Action Fall 2023 Applicants
- September 15: application opens
- January 5: application deadline
- February 10-13: 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
- May 1: undergraduate 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
*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 experience first-hand how Longy is changing the face of conservatory education.
2023 Live Audition Dates
- Brass and Woodwinds: February 11, 2023
- Collaborative Piano: February 12, 2023
- Historical Performance: February 13, 2023
- Jazz and Contemporary Music: February 10, 2023
- Piano: February 12 and 13, 2023
- Strings: February 12 and 13, 2023
- Vocal Studies: February 10 and 11, 2023
Longy Visit Days
- Sunday, March 26, 2023
- Saturday, April 1, 2023
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