Application Process
The B.Phil. is a highly selective degree for students who are intellectually ambitious and eager to engage in interdisciplinary, research-driven study. Each year, we admit a small cohort of students committed to asking the big questions and doing the hard work of answering them.
Who Should Apply?
The B.Phil. is designed for students who:
Have a record of academic excellence (GPA of 3.8+ and top test scores: 1450+ SAT, 33+ ACT, or 100+ CLT)
Thrive in small seminar-style discussions
Are motivated to pursue original research
Want to pair their love of ideas with practical impact
Application Process:
Students interested in the Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.) must first apply to Baylor University through goBAYLOR.
How to Apply to the B.Phil.
Students interested in Great Texts must first apply to Baylor University through goBAYLOR.
The Elite Opportunities Application opens each fall on August 1. Once you’ve applied to Baylor, you’ll need to select the B.Phil. through the University’s Elite Opportunities Application in goBaylor, where you will find full details on our programs, application steps, essay prompts, and important deadlines.
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