Admissions

ACCREDITATION

Pratt Institute is a coeducational undergraduate institution with graduate degrees offered at the Brooklyn campus, which is chartered and empowered to confer academic degrees by New York State. The certificates and degrees conferred are registered by the New York State Education Department. Pratt is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Pratt Schools of Art and Design and PrattMWP are each members of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

PrattMWP attracts highly motivated, talented students from a variety of backgrounds. Applications are welcome from all qualified students, regardless of sex, gender, race, color, religion or creed, marital status, age, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, political beliefs, disability, citizenship, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin. The Admissions Committee bases its decisions on a careful review of all credentials submitted by the applicant. Although admission standards at PrattMWP are high, extraordinary talent may sometimes offset a lower grade point average or test score.

If a student is not accepted, this decision is neither a negative reflection on the student’s chances for successful completion of similar studies at another institution, nor does it preclude the student’s eventual admission to the Institute.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS HOURS

*Note that as of June 2020, the admissions office is closed to all visitors, and all campus visits have been replaced with virtual online visit options, including campus tours, portfolio reviews/counselor meetings and interviews, and national portfolio days, as a result of COVID-19. See mwpai.edu for the most up-to-date information about campus openings.

The Office of Admissions is open weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

CAMPUS TOURS AND PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

Students who visit PrattMWP choose to study at PrattMWP, it’s that simple. The vast majority of students who visit our campus decide to attend PrattMWP. Whether you are a senior in high school applying to PrattMWP or an underclassman exploring your options, we invite you to visit campus and see our modern, spacious studios and residence halls, view the quality of our student work, as well as chat with our esteemed faculty and staff.

Campus tours are available on Fridays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Students also have the option of having a portfolio review after a campus tour. Tours take approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Please allow an additional thirty minutes for an optional portfolio review. You may schedule online at mwpai.edu/admissions, by phone at (800) 755-8920 or by email at admissions@ mwpai.edu.

Families are encouraged to visit the MWPAI Museum of Art after a campus tour, free of charge. The Museum of Art is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (First Fridays until 8 p.m.) and Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The museum is not open on Mondays.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES

Applicants to PrattMWP must apply using Pratt Institute’s online application, where they may select PrattMWP in Utica. The application is available at pratt.edu/apply. You may apply to one or both schools at the same time. If you have already applied to Pratt in Brooklyn and want to activate your application at PrattMWP, simply email bgaffney@mwpai.edu.

Fall Deadlines:

November 1: High school applicant early action deadline (non-binding) January 5: High school applicant regular decision deadline February 1: Transfer applicants

Application Requirements:

All required application materials for high school and transfer applicants must be submitted to Pratt Institute by the application deadline, however high school applicants have up to two weeks after the deadline to send official high school transcripts.

Mailed materials may be sent to:

Pratt Institute Office of Undergraduate Admissions 200 Willoughby Ave Brooklyn, New York 11205.

High School Applicant Requirements:

1. Online Application (online required) with fee of $50; international applicant fee is $90. 2. Official transcript from your last high school attended (as long as it includes any prior years at other high schools). If it does not, you must submit official transcripts from any schools not included. If you took the GED, you must submit official scores in addition to transcripts. 3. Pratt and PrattMWP are test-optional for high school applicants applying for the fall 2021 semester due to the COVID-19 virus, however students for whom English is a second language must still submit test scores (see details on page 75-76). Students who have taken a test or tests and want to submit them should submit results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). The essay portion of the SAT is not required. The writing test is optional for ACT. Note that Pratt and PrattMWP superscores the SAT/ACT and accepts the TOEFL My Best Score. If you indicate you plan to submit a test, your application will not be complete until you submit the test results. Whether or not you submit an SAT or ACT will not affect your chances for admission.

4. Portfolio: A visual portfolio is required for all majors. Portfolios must be submitted at pratt.slideroom.com. 5. Optional letter of recommendation. See details below. Note that a letter of recommendation is not required.

CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS

Check the status of your application online through the application portal using your email address and the password you created when you submitted your application. Note that you will not be able to check your status until your application has been completed and submitted.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT DETAILS

1. Application Form with Fee: Pratt’s application must be used to apply with the appropriate non-refundable application fee ($50 for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents, $90 for international applicants). Fees may be paid by credit card or electronic check. In cases of extreme financial hardship, applicants may request a fee waiver. All applicants must apply online. Please note that a required essay is part of the online applicaiton and is submitted online.

Fee Waivers

Undergraduate applicants may request a college application fee waiver on the basis of family financial hardship using either the NACAC form or the SAT Fee Waiver form. Please follow the instructions on the College Board or the NACAC website to obtain either form and bring it to your guidance counselor. The criteria are listed on both sites. Applicants who have already received an application fee waiver code from the College Board do not need to request a fee waiver code from the Pratt Institute admissions Office. The College Board code can be entered directly onto the online application by clicking the “Save, Pay, and Send” button at the end of the application once it is complete. This will take you to the application fee payment screen where you will choose the option to enter the College Board application fee waiver code to submit your application. Applicants who have not received an application fee waiver code from College Board must first email a scanned copy of their waiver form to apphelp@pratt.edu or fax it to 718.636.3670 with a cover sheet saying “Attention: PrattMWP Application Fee Waiver Request” before completing your online application. You will be emailed a one-time use waiver code to use on your online application once your fee waiver request is received and approved. Please let your guidance counselor know that we do not recommend mailing the fee waivers. They may email or fax us. Make sure you print information clearly and legibly on the forms. If faxing the form, you must include an email address to which the fee waiver code can be emailed. Failure to do so will prevent the processing of your request. Please allow up to five business days for the emailed requests and ten business days for faxed requests to be processed. The data you provide may be checked against the FAFSA. Please email apphelp@pratt.edu if you have questions about fee waivers. The application fee waiver code can only be used once and will be assigned to a specific applicant. Attempts to share the code will result in loss of fee waiver and possible withdrawal of your application. Please note that only the online application fee can be waived; we are not able to waive the Slideroom visual portfolio submission fee.

2. Official High School Transcripts: A high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission to all of Pratt Institute’s undergraduate programs. Applicants should request official transcripts from all secondary schools attended and have them sent by the school. If your school uses Naviance, your guidance office may send transcripts electronically. If they do not use Naviance or another electronic system such as Parchment, BridgeU, EScript, Scrib, National Student Clearing House, or CIALFO, transcripts must be mailed to the admissions office at the address on page 74. Applicants who have received a high school equivalency diploma are required to have official High School Equivalency Examination (GED) scores sent to the admissions office in addition to official transcripts from all high schools attended. Students who are taking college-level classes while in high school must have the college send an official transcript to Pratt in order to receive college credit. High school transcripts should be sent no later than two weeks after the stated application deadlines.

International Transcripts: International applicants must submit official transcripts (academic records) of all secondary school studies as well as any post-secondary studies. Applicants also must submit official results of all external examinations. These include: General Certificate of Education, Hong Kong School Certificate of Education, Israeli matriculation or Bagrut, Secondary School Certificates and Baccalaureate Part I and Part II. Transcripts must be translated to English. If your school cannot provide this, you must have them translated by some other reputable service such as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org). A NACES evaluation is not required for secondary school transcripts.

3. Pratt and PrattMWP are test-optional for the fall 2021 semester (Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1) or American College Testing Program (ACT) Scores): Pratt is offering citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. whose first language is English the ability to be reviewed for admission for our four- or five-year programs without submitting results from the SAT or ACT. Students who qualify may opt into this process by selecting this option within the online application. All applicants for whom English is a second language must submit one of the following: TOEFL, TOEFL ITP Plus,(for students from Mainland China), IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE . The TOEFL required score is 71 and 550 for TOEFL ITP Plus. IELTS required score is 6.0; the PTE required score is 53; the Duolingo required score is 105 for tests

taken after July 15, 2019 and beyond. It is recommended that international students submit the SAT or ACT in addition to or instead of the English proficiency exams listed above. There is no specified minimum for SAT or ACT. Please have official scores sent by the testing company. Note that Pratt accepts the TOEFL My Best Score. To ensure that we receive scores by our posted deadlines, students should take the tests as early as possible but no later than one month before the application deadline. Please be sure to have your scores sent directly to Pratt. The writing section is optional for the SAT and ACT.

Pratt Institutional Codes

• • • • • SAT code is 2669 CLEP code is 2669 AP code is 2669 ACT code is 2862 TOEFL code is 2669

ACT and SAT test requirements will continue to be waived for any firsttime freshman applicants if they have graduated from high school five or more years prior to their application. Students choosing to submit scores must have your scores sent directly to Pratt. If you applied early action and took the October SAT or ACT, the admissions office will consider your file when we receive the score. Pratt superscores SAT/ACT.

4. Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt. slideroom.com. See details below. • • Include 15 to 20 images of your best work. Include at least 3 to 5 observational drawings. Examples may include landscapes, self-portraits, life drawings, still life, etc. • Sketchbook work may be included as well. • Photography majors may submit a portfolio of photographs only or a general visual portfolio.

Portfolios must be uploaded to pratt.slideroom.com. Select high school applicants or undergraduate transfers.

Portfolio Reviews are available at PrattMWP’s admissions office as well as off-campus throughout the United States in the fall at national and regional portfolio day events. Portfolio reviews are not required but are an excellent opportunity to meet with a counselor or faculty member to discuss your portfolio before formally submitting it and to learn more about PrattMWP. More information about scheduling a portfolio review with the admissions office and the National Portfolio days that PrattMWP attends is available online at mwpai.edu/admissions.

5. Letters of recommendation (optional) are not required, however if you intend to submit one, we prefer that you follow the instructions for submitting letters of recommendation included in the online application. Note, however, that we will accept recommendation letters by mail, fax or through Naviance/Parchment as well if you do not intend to have them submitted through the online application. Only applicants who have submitted recommendation letters through the online application will be able to track and see if the letters have been received through the application console. Those who do not submit the letter through the application will not be able to check and see if letters have been received. Note that we do not provide status checks for letters of recommendation since they are not required. If you are having letters submitted through the online application, you will need the email addresses of your recommenders. A request will be sent to them through the online application. We recommend emailing them first to let them know they will receive an email. You may submit up to three. If you have not attended high school for three or more years, you may have your present or former supervisor provide recommendations.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS

•Online Application with have a fee of $50 for domestic applicants and permanent residents and $90 for international applicants. Applicants must apply using Pratt Institute’s online application at pratt. edu/apply. If you intend to apply with an application fee waiver, see details under “More Information.” • High School Transcripts: all transfer students except those who have completed 48 college credits or more must submit high school transcripts from all high schools attended. • College Transcripts: transfer students must submit transcripts from each college attended.

Official transcripts should be uploaded when you complete your online application. Request an official student copy from your school, either digitally or physically, scan it, and upload it. It must have your name and the name of the school on the transcript. Transcripts from all colleges attended should be uploaded when you complete the application. Although we prefer to receive them online as they will immediately be recorded as received in our checklist system, you may mail them to Pratt Institute as per the instructions below. Although official transcripts are not required until you are accepted and deposit, they may also be mailed in a stamped and sealed envelope directly from your university for admission. All transcripts uploaded to the Admit system are considered unofficial. If you are accepted and decide to enroll, you must then submit your final official transcripts.

Mailing transcripts: If you attended college in the US, and need to mail transcripts you may request your college transcripts online at the National Student Clearinghouse and have them sent electronically to Pratt Institute. Most US schools are now listed at the National Student Clearinghouse. If they are not available through the clearinghouse, request them through your university’s registrar’s office and have them mailed to Pratt Institute’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

*International college transcripts (other than Japan and Korea): international students are asked to submit an evaluation of their post-secondary (college)