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Application Procedure for Dix Scholars

Please note that all admission materials and supporting documentation become the property of Simmons and may not be returned to the applicant at any time.

  1. Application Form: The Simmons application or the Common Application should be submitted on- line to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by the appropriate deadline.
  2. High School Transcript: An official transcript from the secondary school from which the student graduated or GED/HiSET scores must be sent directly to Simmons. Students who have already completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree will have this requirement waived upon receipt of their college transcript(s).
  3. College/University Records: Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended should be sent directly to Simmons. If the student is currently enrolled in college, they will need to file a supplementary transcript with final grades before enrolling at Simmons. College or university transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must be officially evaluated by the Center for Educational Documentation, P .O. Box 170116, Boston, MA 02117. Phone: 617-338-7171; Fax: 617- 338-7101; Email: info@cedevaluations.com
  4. Recommendation: Students must submit one recommendation letter. Academic recommendations are strongly preferred for applicants who have recent coursework.
  5. Standardized Test Scores: Simmons will not require students applying for the fall 2021-2027 to submit standardized test scores.. The policy will be re-reviewed to determine if it will continue beyond that time period. For those choosing to submit test scores, directly by the College Board/SAT Score Report, the Simmons code is 3761. Simmons does not require SAT Subject Tests. If English is not the native language, TOEFL, IELTS, or a comparable test is required. Applicants with significant college coursework taught in English should contact their admission counselor to determine if the English proficiency test requirement can be waived.
  6. Résumé: Recommended for all applicants.
  7. Statement of Purpose: Dix Scholars must prepare an essay that is a reflection upon their personal and professional experiences, and how these experiences have influenced them to attend college as an adult student. Statements should be double-spaced and between two to four pages in length.
  8. Nursing License: Registered nurses applying for the RN-BSN degree completion program are required to submit a copy of their registered nurse license.