Regular Decision (January 16, 2025)

Approximately 3/4 of Webb’s applicant pool applies Regular Decision. In order to be considered for Regular Decision, you must submit your admissions application by the deadline and submit all required materials within two weeks of the deadline.

In late February, finalists will be selected and invited to spend the night on campus, during which they will be interviewed by the Webb Institute President and a Webb faculty member and be asked to take a short math assessment and respond to a writing prompt. These finalist visits occur during the month of March. Final decisions for all candidates will be released by April 1st and students have until May 1st to submit their Enrollment Form and $1000 Enrollment Deposit.  Note that accepted students who qualify for financial need have a reduced enrollment deposit. 

Transfer Students:

If, as of today, you have already earned your high school diploma AND have taken courses at a college or university as a full-time or part-time student, you are considered by Webb Institute to be a transfer applicant. However, note that all students who are accepted to Webb, regardless of educational background, number of college credits, AP scores, etc. begin their Webb experience as first-semester freshmen.  Approximately 1 to 3 students in each class of 28 are transfer applicants.

The admissions requirements for transfer applicants include:

• Common Application for Transfer (www.CommonApp.org)

• Non-Refundable $70 Application Fee or Fee Waiver*

• Official High School Transcript and College Transcript(s). Note that all students must have completed coursework in Calculus I and Physics at the high school or college level.

• SAT or ACT (No more than 2 years old)  SAT/ACT will be required  for those applying to the Class of 2029)

• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (preferably one from a math or science teacher / professor)

• Proof of Citizenship (i.e., birth certificate, valid US passport, US permanent resident card (This requirement is for students who are selected as finalists in Webb’s Admissions Process)

• If applying for Financial Aid above and beyond Webb’s full-tuition scholarship, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

To apply as a transfer applicant, the student must submit a Transfer Application through the Common Application.

Non-US Citizens

Homeschool Applicants

Superscoring Policy: Webb recommends that you report all of your available standardized test scores so that the Admissions Committee is certain to review the strongest score in each category, across all of the exam(s) you’ve taken. You may, however, choose to submit superscores.

Our College Board SAT code is 2970. Our ACT code is 2987.

Admissions Timeline for the Class of 2029:

$70 Application Fee or Fee Waiver*

*students can request a fee waiver via the Common Application under the “Profile” tab.  Typically, students who meet at least one of the following indicators of economic need qualify for a fee waiver:

• The student receives or is eligible to receive an ACT/SAT testing fee waiver
• The student is enrolled in or is eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program (FRPL)
• The student’s annual family income falls within the income eligibility guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
• The student is enrolled in a federal, state or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs such as Upward Bound)
• The student’s family receives public assistance
• The student lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home or is homeless
• The student is a ward of the state or an orphan
• The student can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid officer, or community leader

Note that such students may also qualify for financial assistance in Webb’s Prospective Freshman finalist process, which requires that students travel to campus. Webb will refer to the student’s FAFSA to determine the amount of financial assistance.

High School Transcript including Senior Grades and College Transcript (if applicable)

All applicants are required to send their High School transcript and, if applicable, their college transcript(s) to Webb. These transcripts must come directly from the high school or college through the Common Application (or other program such as Naviance, Scoir, or Parchment) or mailed to Webb Institute (Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, 298 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542).  Prospective students who are selected as finalists are required to send their first quarter or trimester grades no later than the last week of November.  Students applying Regular Decision should submit their first semester or trimester grades by mid-February.  All applicants will be required to send their senior grades as part of their application when they become available.

Note that all applicants are required to have taken Calculus I or Calculus AB as well as Physics to enroll at Webb.

Note that transfer applicants must send both their high school and college transcripts.

Secondary School Report Form

The Secondary School Report Form is completed by the high school college counselor and provides additional context about your school that helps the Admissions Committee evaluate your application more holistically.

SAT or ACT :

Webb requires that all students submit an SAT or ACT with their application. These scores may be:

• sent to Webb directly from CollegeBoard / ACT;
• added by a counselor to a student’s transcript; or
• self-reported on the Common Application (or via screenshot to ude.bbew@snoissimda). Note that those who self-report their scores must submit an official score report if accepted and choose to enroll at Webb.

Transition to SAT/ACT-required policy:  Students who prepared to apply on the basis of Webb’s prior test-optional policy should contact the Office of Admissions.

Superscoring Policy: Webb recommends that you report all of your available standardized test scores so that the Admissions Committee is certain to review the strongest score in each category, across all of the exam(s) you’ve taken. You may, however, choose to submit superscores.

Our College Board SAT code is 2970. Our ACT code is 2987.

AP Test, or IB Tests (Optional): 

Standardized tests beyond the SAT or ACT are not required for admission to Webb; however, AP Exams or IB Exams, particularly those in math and the sciences, can demonstrate a student’s strengths in those areas to the Admission Committee.  In those cases, we recommend that students submit these scores as part of the application process.  The most popular tests submitted to Webb include: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL, IB Physics HL, IB Chemistry HL

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Webb requires applicants to submit a letter of recommendation from a high school or college counselor as well as two letters of recommendation from teachers, preferably from a math or science teacher and preferably from a student’s junior or senior year.  Additional letters may be submitted if the student feels it can add a different perspective to his or her application.  These additional letters can come from employers, coaches, club advisors, etc. These letters must come directly from the recommender through the Common Application website or mailed to Webb Institute (Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, 298 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542).

Other:

A copy of your birth certificate, valid US passport, or US Permanent Resident Card

To qualify for Webb’s full-tuition scholarship, students’ must submit a copy of their birth certificate, valid US Passport or US Permanent Resident Card during their overnight finalist visit to Webb.

Portfolio

Students who have additional work that they’d like to share with the Admissions Committee may do so by providing Webb with a link to a personal website on the Common Application or by creating an account via ZeeMee, which is a social media platform that allows students to upload videos, photos, and stories for admissions officers to see. In the past, students have shared photos or videos of a boat they are working on or racing, of their Eagle Scout Project, or of them playing music… This may all help bring your application to life for the Admissions Committee. 

For Waitlisted Applicants

Due to Webb’s small size and high yield rate, very few students above and beyond the targeted number of incoming students (28) are accepted to Webb.  Because of this, Webb typically plans on using the waitlist to complete the class.  In the past three years, between zero and five candidates have been admitted off the waitlist.  If you are waitlisted, you can always send additional information to the admissions office.  This can include updated grades, updated test scores, accomplishments since submitting the application, an additional letter of recommendation, etc. However, please note that the Admissions Committee reserves the right to make final decisions on waitlisted applications prior to receiving additional information. Materials received after a final decision will not affect that decision.

Change of Contact Information

The Admissions Committee communicates with applicants primarily through email, and at times, via the applicant’s preferred phone number listed on the Common Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update Webb immediately with a new email address if needed. Failure to check or update your email may result in you missing key information, which could jeopardize your admission and/or place in the class. Please note that Webb is not responsible for any technological issues (including email filters, etc.) that prevent applicants from receiving our communications.

Deferred Admission/Leave of Absence

Webb may grant admission deferrals for those who wish to take a Gap Year or Leave of Absence. Please note that these requests must be submitted by April 15.

Enrollment Deposit

By April 1st, a non-refundable enrollment deposit is required to secure your place in Webb’s incoming class.  Enrollment deposits will not be refunded for any reason.

Admissions Decision Appeals

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to release a decision at any time during the application process. Students may choose to appeal the decision if new information was received by the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs after the decision was released. Note that appeals will no longer be considered after 28 commit to Webb.

Mandatory Orientation 

Successful completion of Webb’s orientation is a prerequisite for enrollment at Webb. Orientation is scheduled the week before the start of classes.

Transfer Credits, AP Scores, IB Scores, etc.

Webb does not accept any transfer credits and does not provide credits for any AP or IB exams.  All students begin their experience at Webb as first semester Freshmen.

Notice of Right to Change Information at Any Time

The policies, requirements, course offerings, schedules, activities, tuition, fees and calendar of the School and its departments and programs set forth on this website are subject to change without notice at any time at the sole discretion of the administration. Such changes may be of any nature, including, but not limited to, the elimination of the School, programs, program options, locations, classes or activities; the relocation or modification of the content of any of the aforementioned; and the cancellation of scheduled classes or other academic activities. Payment towards the student bill shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights set forth in this paragraph.

Policy Statement

Webb is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, students and staff members without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.