Will you get into Berklee College of Music?

Berklee College of Music admitted student profile

• Acceptance rate: 44%

Berklee College of Music is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.

What you need to get into Berklee College of Music

Compare your GPA and scores to Berklee College of Music's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.

Is Berklee College of Music a reach, target, or safety for you?

Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Berklee College of Music's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Berklee College of Music with schools in each tier.

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