Academic transcripts
We encourage you to submit your first quarter grades as soon as possible.
a personal statement (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests; this can be completed as part of your Common Application
GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record
Students enrolling in a Visual & Performing Arts program (excluding Art History): submit a portfolio or complete a music audition
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or PTE (53) scores.
Applicants may waive the language score requirement if their secondary institution provides written verification that the means of instruction is in English, they are enrolled in an IB curriculum, attend American School or enrolled in a curriculum that leads to Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE/O-level and GCE/A level exam.
SAT or ACT results:
We recommend that you have the official results of your SAT I (math and critical reasoning) or ACT sent to us by the Educational Testing Services. Our College Board code is 3786. Our ACT code is 001906.
We can accept scores from your school as long as they are recorded on an official transcript. It is important to have your scores sent as early as possible in your senior year to ensure a complete evaluation of your application.
Applicants who have been out of high school for more than three years, or who have earned at least 24 transferable college credits, are exempted from the SAT requirement. You may also claim an exemption (see below) from the SAT/ACT requirement if you have a learning disability.
There is a no-test option for applicants to the Charlton College of Business, College of Visual & Performing Arts, and College of Arts & Sciences (Biology and Chemistry require test scores).
The Charlton College of Business prepares accounting students with the essential financial knowledge and practical skills necessary to become problem solvers and decision makers. Because accounting is an information system, we emphasize information technology skills, including the use of accounting, spreadsheet and database applications as well as the use of technology for accounting and tax research.
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Courses require sophomore standing (30 credit hours) plus prerequisites
Junior Year
Courses require junior standing (60 credit hours) plus prerequisites
Senior Year
Courses require senior standing (90 credit hours) plus prerequisites
Senior Year Program Choice; Choose General or Accounting Information Systems
General Option
General Program: Choose 2 of the following 6
Accounting Information Systems Option
Accounting Information Systems Program: Take both courses
There are four major career paths in accounting:
You'll prepare for a successful career in a public accounting firm, a private corporation, or the nonprofit sector.
An accounting degree from CCB will help you to prepare for the CPA, CMA, CFE (Certified Fraud Examination), and other professional accounting certifications.
