Select an option below to begin your application for admission, complete financial aid forms, or apply for a special scholarship. The application fee is waived for those who apply online!


Common Application

Centre is a member of the Common Application, an association of over 250 selective colleges and universities that allow students to use the same standard application form.

• Common Application - apply online and the fee is waived.

• Supplement to the Common Application - you may download our supplement here or submit it online along with your application.

• International Applicants

• Transfer Applicants

Required Items

The following items must be postmarked by the appropriate application deadline date (see Application Timetable).

The Common Application and the Centre Supplement.

$40 non-refundable application fee (sent with the Common Application) (A fee waiver may be requested if your family's financial situation warrants it and your counselor sends a letter supporting your request.) This application fee is waived for those who apply online.

The School Report completed by your guidance counselor.

An official transcript of your high school academic record attached to the School Report.

A teacher evaluation completed by someone who has taught you in a college preparatory course in your junior or senior year.

Score reports of ACT or SAT-I tests. We use highest composite ACT score or highest combination of SAT-1 Critical Reading and Math scores. Students are encouraged to report all ACT and SAT-1 scores, knowing only the best scores will be used in the admission process.

Midyear Report of grades received in courses taken during the first semester of your senior year

Optional Items
An interview is recommended but not required.


If you submit any creative samples you have done, please send only copies, slides or photographs of your work, as they will not be returned.