High School Counselors
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What's New?
We've launched our One Stop Student Services, a quick & easy resource for your students regarding admissions, financial aid, billing & payment and more.
Deadlines and Notifications
November 1
- November 1 Binding (Early Decision) - for students who commit to attending Baylor if accepted; receive a decision no later than December 15
- November 1 Non-Binding (Early Action) - receive a decision no later than January 15
February 15
- February 15 Non-Binding (Regular Decision) - non-binding; receive a decision no later than April 10
Application Reminders
- The Baylor Application is FREE!
- Please remind your students there is NO fee to apply.
- All prospective students MUST create a goBAYLOR account.
- Regardless of the application program they use, students are required to create a goBAYLOR account to see the status of their application file and get important updates along the way. If a student applies with the Common App or ApplyTexas, he/she should wait to receive an email from Baylor prior to setting up his/her goBAYLOR account. Please allow 24-48 hours to process.
- Please note: If your student starts his/her application in the Common App but later chooses to submit his/her application outside of the Common App (via another application portal), any required documents attached to the Common App file will NOT be sent to Baylor, and he/she will need to submit the required documents via goBAYLOR, mail, or electronically through approved methods such as Naviance.
Test Reminders
- Baylor University will be test optional through the entering class of Fall 2025. Learn more about our Test Optional policy.
- Students can self-report their highest ACT/SAT scores on the application.
- Should a student be accepted, Baylor will need these scores in an official format.
- Baylor does not require the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
- Students can submit short answer responses in goBAYLOR to provide more about themselves.
FAFSA and CSS Profile
2025-2026 Academic Year
To be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid, you must submit both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile. The CSS Profile opens on October 1 and should be submitted by the deadline below that matches your chosen admission plan. The 25-26 FAFSA is currently open and is available to apply for until June 30, 2026. The application must be completed in order to receive an official financial aid offer. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for any remaining funds.
Federal Student Aid
- Freshman November 1 Binding (Early Decision) and November 1 Non-Binding (Early Action) Priority Deadline: November 1
- Final Deadline to submit the CSS Profile for all Freshman Admission Plans: February 1
- Priority Deadline to submit the FAFSA for all Freshman Admission Plans: March 1
Send us your electronic transcripts!
- Electronic transcripts are received and processed much quicker than paper transcripts. They can also be tracked online to verify delivery, and test scores or other documents can be included as attachments. It's a win-win for you and your students!
- Baylor accepts electronic transcripts through a secure source (i.e. Parchment, Naviance, TRex, Slate.org, Scribbles, National Clearinghouse, SCOIR and Greenlight). If the electronic service requires an email address please have the company email documents to admissions@baylor.edu. Contact Admissions for more information.
Don't make these top 3 transcript errors!
- Every year we receive hundreds of transcripts that are missing crucial information, which then holds up the students’ admissions file and slows down the decision process. Here are the top 3 missing components you should be extra mindful of:
- Class rank and class size
- All grade levels--we have to have 9th, 10th and 11th grades even if the student did coursework at another school.
- Early Grad Statements for early graduating seniors (separate document that should come with the transcript)