Once you submit your application to BW, you are given access to the online applicant portal. This portal allows you to submit other required admission materials (outlined below) and to monitor the status of your application.
- Official high school transcripts (an application can be completed using an unofficial transcript downloaded from the high school's portal)
- School report form (from a high school guidance counselor - may be waived in certain circumstances)
- Teacher recommendation (optional)
- Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) are not required for admission to BW, regardless of a student's cumulative high school grade point average (GPA). BW has a test-optional admission policy. BW still accepts test scores from students who wish to submit them directly from the testing agency. If students believe their test scores show additional evidence of preparation for BW, they can be submitted and will be considered during the holistic review of a student's application to BW.
- During the onboarding process, admitted students will have an opportunity to either use their ACT/SAT test scores or an Accuplacer test for course placement. Students who have already submitted ACT/SAT test scores during the admission process can decide whether to use those scores for course placement. Students who did not submit ACT/SAT test scores during the admission process but would prefer to use ACT/SAT test scores rather than the Accuplacer for course placement will be asked to submit their scores directly from the testing agency.
Please note, test scores are required for all homeschooled students and for international applicants who have taken an English-language curriculum.
- Students from non-accredited schools will also be required to follow the requirements for homeschooled students.
Every admission file is reviewed by admission counselors, who holistically review every facet of the student's file, including the application, transcripts, recommendation letters, and student report form. While reviewing all of the documents, admission counselors look for consistency with personal identifiable information such as name, address, date of birth, transcript dates, etc. If inconsistencies are identified, authorized university personnel may request additional information as needed to confirm the validity of a student's credentials.
Scholarships
Merit scholarships are based on a student's cumulative weighted high school GPA, and the merit level is established at the time an admission decision is made.