The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

Welcome to the Peabody FAQ—the best place to get answers to questions about anything related to the admissions process.

We have noticed that applicants tend to ask a given group of questions according to how far along they are in the application process. To make things easy to find, we have divided this FAQ along those lines. Besides, if you read each section, you will run across some important information you may not have thought to ask about.

The links below will get you started. Note the same links in the menu on the left so you can jump around easily.

First Contact

Getting an application, financial aid forms, visiting the school, early admission, early decision.

When you Apply

Deadlines, transcripts, recommendations.

Requesting a Teacher - Or Not

When and how to request a specific teacher at Peabody...and what happens if you change your mind.

The Audition

Scheduling auditions, repertoire, length, tapes, etc.

Decisions, decisions

General questions about how we make accept/reject decisions, contacting teachers beforehand, etc.

Accepted!

Scholarships, transfer credits, placement in a teacher's studio, deferring acceptance, etc.

International Students

Visas; TOEFL troubles.

General Questions

Stuff that didn't seem to fit anywhere else, relationship between Peabody and Johns Hopkins, difference between degree and diploma programs, campus security, residence halls.