1. be a high school graduate with
   • a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, or
   • a minimum SAT composite score of 880, or
   • a minimum ACT composite score of 18, or
2. hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate with a minimum score of 246.
3. be a student who holds an associate's degree that fully transfers to a bachelor's program or higher degree from a recognized accredited institution may submit proof of the associate's degree or higher degree to satisfy the high school or GED requirement.

A student seeking admission to The Art Institute of Philadelphia's Associate of Science or Diploma programs must:

1. be a high school graduate with
   • a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 1.8, or
   • a minimum SAT Composite score of 800, or
   • a minimum ACT Composite score of 17, or
2. hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate with a minimum score of 235.

All home-schooled students entering The Art Institute of Philadelphia shall provide proof of graduation through a state or accreditation-issued credential or a GED. Proof of accreditation is the responsibility of the student and may take the form of certification documents from accrediting bodies such as high school districts or other recognized agencies. If no such documentation is available, the student may show graduate status through successful completion of the GED. The Art Institute of Philadelphia recognizes state approved home schooling.

Each individual who seeks admission to The Art Institute will be interviewed either in person or by telephone by an Assistant Director of Admissions. The purpose of these interviews is to:

1. explore the prospective new student's background interests as they relate to the programs offered at The Art Institute;
2. assist prospective students in identifying the appropriate area of study consistent with their background and interest; and
3. provide information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available at The Art Institute.

All requests for accommodations must be received 60 days prior to the class start or an applicant's start date could be postponed.

Each applicant, after completing the appropriate application materials, is then evaluated by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee is comprised of faculty and staff who are committed to student success, and who have been trained in evaluating writing samples and transcripts. The Committee will review the following for each applicant:

1. The applicant's high school cumulative grade point average, transcripts or GED scores and diploma,
2. The applicant's written essay of approximately 150 words, and
3. Letters of reference when available.

The goals of the Committee are to:

1. determine that the applicant has a reasonable chance to be successful based on past academic records, and
2. determine that the program of study chosen by the applicant is appropriate based on the applicant's stated career goals.

Every applicant must provide high school transcripts or GED scores and a diploma and must complete the writing sample in order to be evaluated for admission by the Admissions Committee. Applicants who have not submitted a transcript or GED scores and a diploma no later than two weeks prior to their quarter start date may be required to take additional testing and/or submit a college transcript. In those cases, the Admissions Committee will use the results of the testing and/or college transcript in order to evaluate the applicants. The Committee may then grant conditional acceptance, although the applicant will still be required to submit proof of high school or college graduation or GED by a date established by the Director of Admissions in order to achieve full acceptance.

The Art Institute does not recognize a certificate of completion or a diploma from special education programs or certificates based on less than standard academic requirements as fulfillment of the requirements for admission.

In addition to high school transcripts or GED scores and diploma, all applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended prior to beginning classes. These transcripts must be submitted whether or not the applicant will receive or transfer credit for any institutions attended.

By exception, applicants who have not yet submitted all transcripts may be allowed to begin class on a conditional acceptance basis, but must provide all required transcripts by a date established by the Director of Admissions.

Enrollees requiring additional educational or tuition assistance will be referred to appropriate government agencies or other educational institutions equipped to handle such situations. For information, please contact the Director of Admissions. The Art Institute of Philadelphia reserves the right to request any additional information to evaluate an applicant's potential for academic success.