Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 45.1% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1440–1559 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 33–35 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $29,744 |
| Grad rate | 87% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $92,751 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
- Describe how your experiences, both personal and academic, have shaped your decision to pursue your interest in the Joint Program. How have your academic experiences prepared you for the Joint Program, and what are your academic interests in, and aspirations for, the program? Successful essays should not only identify and describe specific elements of the Joint Program that meet your needs as a student, but should also explain how your Jewish studies at JTS complement the courses you intend to take at Columbia, and how this program is compatible with your future aspirations.· ~400 words
- At List College, the interdisciplinary discourse between the courses at Barnard and the Jewish studies courses at JTS is central to the academic experience. What excites you about interdisciplinary education and how does this type of learning fit your academic interests? Why are you interested in pursuing this unique course of study at List College?· ~300 words
- List College’s distinctive community promotes innovation and curiosity. Our students explore their identities, envision the future, and find comradery together. How do you imagine contributing to the Jewish living and learning community at List College? In what ways will Columbia/Barnard bolster your co-curricular and extra-curricular experience?· ~300 words
- If you could choose one Jewish person—an historical figure, fictional character, or modern individual—to converse with for an hour, who would it be? Why does this person intrigue you? What would you talk about? What questions would you ask them?· ~300 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).