Applying to Bigglebottom

Applications to the Bigglebottom Academy of Magic are due by the Winter Solstice, submitted via Common App. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications include MAT (magical aptitude test) scores, your high school cumulative GPA, a resume, and a short essay response. The prompt for the short essay response will be submitted as a separate entity, in addition to your Common App.

Students taking the MAT.
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Bigglebottom is an SAT-test-optional institution. The MAT (magical aptitude test), however, is required. No additional application is necessary for our merit-based scholarships, but applicants are encouraged to arrange interviews with faculty members during the application process.