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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Barnard community includes undergraduates from all over the world, and we welcome applications from international students. Transcripts and official documents must be in English or accompanied by certified English translations. In addition, applicants whose primary language is not English or who have studied in English for less than five years must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Application Plans Early Decision:  Apply by 11/15 (postmark date) Decision letters mailed on 12/15; email notification, 12/15. Regular Decision: Apply by 1/1 (postmark date) Notification by early April Application The Barnard Application consists of two parts: the Common Application and the required Barnard Supplement to the Common Application. You can download both from our site. (You may choose to submit the Common Application portion online.) Application Fee $55 Required Transcripts Official transcripts from each academic institution you have attended. Required Recommendations 2 Teacher recommendations from the last two years (including your current year) and 1 Guidance Counselor recommendation Required Testing SAT Reasoning Test and 2 SAT Subject Tests of your choice OR the ACT with writing. For more information about our policy regarding the new SATs, please see our Frequently Asked Questions. Applicants whose primary language is not English or who have studied in English for less than five years must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Financing Your Education A small number of need-based scholarships are available to international students each year. To see policies and to find out how to apply for aid please click here. Interviews International students who will be visiting campus should contact Laura Kaub. Personal interviews are recommended but not required for first-year applicants. You may be able to arrange an interview when an Admissions counselor is visiting your area. Please consult our list of fairs and school visits and be in touch with Laura Kaub to try to set up an interview. On-campus interviews are generally available for high-school seniors Monday through Friday from June through mid-December. Saturday interviews are available during the fall semester only. Please click here for more information. Alumnae interviews are available to students who are unable to visit campus and interview with an admissions staff member. While we make every effort to accommodate all interview requests, not all students will have the opportunity to meet with an alumna. Students who do not live within convenient driving distance of an alumna may be offered a telephone interview. Please note that interviews are not a required part of the Barnard application. Click here to request an alumna interview.