Requirements for First-Time Freshmen

To apply for admission, simply click here!  In addition to your application, you will also need to submit the following items:

• A non-refundable $30 application fee (This fee is waived for any student who visits campus.  Click here to schedule your individual visit!)
• A letter of recommendation from your high school guidance counselor or teacher, employer, pastor or youth minister (Optional for any student who meets our minimum admissions requirements)
• An official transcript of high school credits indicating class rank and grade point average

High school core class requirements should include four years of English, three years of science, three years of social studies, three years of math (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry), and at least one year of a foreign language.  

• An official SAT or ACT test score report
• An essay about yourself and what you will add to our campus.  How will you enhance the quality and spirit of a Christ-centered, student-focused, service-driven school like Montreat?

This essay should be between two paragraphs and one page long.  Since it's an important part of your application, your essay should have correct spelling and punctuation.  For content, you may want to share about leadership skills, your school spirit, desire to learn new things, desire for service and/or ministry, etc.  If you choose to apply online, you can include your essay in the personal statement section of the application.

Montreat College requires a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.75, as well as a 1000 SAT score (combined from the critical reading and math sections) or a 21 ACT score.  If you don't quite meet our minimum requirements, don't let that discourage you from applying.  Admission is based on your total application, so a student who does not meet our minimum criteria can still be accepted, pending an interview with the Director of Admissions.

Questions?  Click here to "Ask Montreat," or contact the Admissions Office at: