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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Homeschool test policyOptional
Next deadlineNov 1, 2025

Application deadlines

November 1, 2025
Early Action
Non-binding early application
November 1, 2025
Early Decision
Binding application option
February 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Standard application deadline

Quick facts

Acceptance rate
ACT / SATOptional
Letters of rec1 (+1 Optional)
Institution typeprivate
Application fee$70

Applicant guide

Thank you for considering WPI\! In addition to the first-year application process, home-schooled students need to give additional information noted below.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please be certain to reach out to us at admissions@wpi.edu.

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You must show that you have:

  • completed math coursework through pre-calculus,
  • completed two lab science courses, and
  • completed four English courses.

Please provide one of the following:

  • A transcript from a recognized home school clearing house program, or
  • A transcript from a traditional high school program you attended for part of your high school career, or
  • Official high school equivalency results, such as GED, HiSET, or TASC, or
  • Provide an official home-school transcript signed by your home school counselor/supervisor, as well as a detailed list or documentation of academic coursework at the high school level. If you have registered for coursework at the college level, we would encourage you to send a copy of the college transcript to WPI as well as part of your admissions application review. Should you be offered admission and enroll, you would want to provide an official college transcript with final grades in order to be considered for transfer credit. WPI’s transfer credit policy is available at www.wpi.edu/+transfercredit.

Complete the Common Application School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form or the WPI Home School Supplement.

Home-schooled students applying for financial aid must submit one of the following prior to attending WPI:

  • Final high school transcript, or
  • GED equivalent, or
  • Certification that student has met local school district's graduation requirements.

Required transcripts and letters of recommendation should be submitted directly from the sending institution or recommender. Our preference is that they are sent through the Common Application. Mailed or emailed credentials sent from the student are not official and will be discarded.

Please note, we cannot process non-scannable items such as CDs, DVDs, books, slides, or certificate binders.

If you must send materials directly to WPI, please include applicant’s full name and date of birth and send to the following:

WPI Undergraduate Admissions Bartlett Center 100 Institute Rd Worcester, MA 01609

Last updated 7/22/2025