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New England Conservatory of Music
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Interested in attending New England Conservatory of Music?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into New England Conservatory of Music, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

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Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into New England Conservatory of Music?

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Using the most up-to-date data on record, NEC accepted % of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 0 people applied and 0 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at New England Conservatory of Music:

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84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into New England Conservatory of Music by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things NEC considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into New England Conservatory of Music?

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Grades

NEC is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

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