Fisher College 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Boston, MassachusettsLocation

CollegeSchool type

Estd1903established year

1923enrollment

Private (Not for Profit)

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With an acceptance rate of 69%, Fisher College Boston exhibits a moderately selective admission policy. Prospective students can take admission across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs at Fisher College in more than 25 programs across arts, business and various other disciplines. The college enrolls over 1500 students in an academic year.

Fisher College accepts admission applications for fall and spring sessions. Students can apply to their favorite programs through the college admission portal or Common Application. Students need competitive scores in standardized exams to study in USA for admission to different levels of program in the college. The undergraduate students are granted scholarships of more than 15 million USD annually by the college.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Portal
Application Fee	50 USD
Acceptance Rate	69%
International Student Population	184
Academic Calendar	Semester
Applications Deadline	Fall - July 1 Spring - December 1
English Proficiency Scores	TOEFL, IELTS, PET, STEP, ESPT, iTEP accepted
Admission Test Scores(Recommended)	SAT(730-920), ACT(15-20)
Financial Aid	Grants, Scholarships, and Loans
Admissions Department	www.fisher.edu/admissions admissions@fisher.edu Phone (617) 236-8818 Fax (617) 236-5473

Fisher College Admission Deadline

The admissions at Fisher College are accepted twice a year, for the fall and spring semester. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but the college has a priority deadline for international applicants. Following are the application deadlines for admission to the Fisher College:

Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1

Note: International students are required to submit completed applications before priority deadlines.

Fisher College International Student Admissions

Fisher College accepts international applicants, based on their completion of High School Education or equivalent(GED) with the college preparatory curriculum, fulfilled the minimum grade point equivalency, provided required official academic records, adhered to the appropriate deadlines, and verified financial support for the required academic year.

The admission process is similar for both domestic international applicants willing to study in the USA. However, international applicants need to meet some additional requirements.

Application Portal: International Application

Note: There is a separate online form, for domestic and international undergraduate applicants.

Application Fee: 50 USD

Admission Requirements: International applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for Fisher College admissions:

A completed application form
Official high school transcripts in English
Official English proficiency test scores
A notarized, updated bank statement verifying financial support
Official college transcripts in case of graduate admission or transfer admission, along with the written course descriptions.
Transfer release form in case of transfer admission, with no judicial or criminal complaints against them.
Complete health and immunization records
Proof of health insurance.

Optional Requirements: Personal Essay and LOR.

English Proficiency Requirements

International applicants for Fisher College are required to present TOEFL/ IELTS scores to demonstrate English proficiency. Students with lower scores could be conditionally accepted for admission, or are required to attend language development courses. The minimum required scores by the college are:

Test	Minimum Required Score
TOEFL-iBT	61
IELTS	6.0

Visa Process for International Students

Students need a visa to study in US to be eligible for admission to the college. The F-1 Student Visa is obtained when students are accepted by the college and issued a Fisher College Form I-20. They can apply for a student visa right after an application letter is issued. Students whose applications have been approved will be issued the I-20 Form. Aspirants will be required to submit the following documents while applying for a visa:

Valid passport
Proof of health insurance
Current United States address and phone number
Original I-20 Form
Receipt of 200 USD for I-901 fee payment

After the submission of the completed I-20 form and payment of the SEVIS fee, students can schedule an interview with the nearest US embassy.

Fisher College Boston Undergraduate Admissions

Fisher College also offers part-time or online bachelor degree through its school of graduate and professional studies. It offers a variety of programs in undergraduate admissions

Application portal: International Application

Admission requirements: For Undergraduate Admissions the requirements to be fulfilled are

Completed Application Form along with the 50 USD application fee.
High school transcript request form.
SAT/ACT scores (if applicable).
LOR.

Fisher College Graduate Admissions

The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Fisher College offers students the option of completing their course through on-campus, part-time bachelor degree programs(weekend, and evening), and online classes.[xiii]

For Graduate Admissions the requirements to be fulfilled are

Program-specific requirements.
Unofficial transcripts demonstrating the completion of a bachelor's degree and official transcripts after acceptance.
Personal essay or SOP.
Two LOR.
Resume or CV.
Transfer Credits of up to nine graduate credits from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimum grade of B- is required.
GRE/GMAT/MAT (if applicable).

Here are specific academic requirements and details for the graduate programs offered by Fisher College:

Requirements	Master of Business Administration	Master of Science in Criminal Justice	Master of Counseling Psychology	Master of Arts in Psychology
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMAT/GRE/MAT	GMAT Optional	GRE/MAT Required	GRE/MAT Required	GRE/MAT Required
English Proficiency Scores	TOEFL iBT 80; TOEFL PBT 550; TOEFL CBT 210; IELTS 6.5	TOEFL iBT 80; TOEFL PBT 550; TOEFL CBT 210; IELTS 6.5	TOEFL iBT 80; TOEFL PBT 550; TOEFL CBT 210; IELTS 6.5	TOEFL iBT 80; TOEFL PBT 550; TOEFL CBT 210; IELTS 6.5
Work Experience	Not required	Not required	Coursework required (conditionally)	Coursework required (conditionally)
Resume/CV	Required	Required	Required	Required
Recommendations	2 LORs	2 LORs	2 LORs	2 LORs
Personal Statements	Essay	Essay	Essay	Essay
Interview	Not required	Not required	Conditionally required	Conditionally required

All programs offered at Fisher College are either full time, part-time, or online courses. Applicants are recommended to submit the applications long before the deadlines to increase the chance of getting selected. It may take some time for the successful processing of the application and arrival of a decision. Students are notified about the admission decision via post and mail. The admission letter guides the student about further procedures and requirements for admission and residence. Upon acceptance, international students need to apply for an I-20 form.