Application Checklist

Applying to NESOP is the first step toward your career as a professional photographer. 

This checklist will keep you on track throughout the process.

All Applicants: 

• Fill out your Admission Application completely, including your signature and the date.

• Enclose the non-refundable $25.00 application fee (payable by cash, check, money order, credit/debit card—please do not mail cash).

• If you are mailing the non-refundable $25.00 application fee, sign and date your check and make it payable to New England School of Photography or NESOP.

• If you are paying the non-refundable application fee by credit card or debit card, complete the credit card/debit card authorization form. This form is attached to the Admission Application.

• Make arrangements to have a complete, official high school transcript sent to NESOP.  Your official transcript must include the date of your graduation.  While NESOP may accept any college transcripts in addition to an applicant’s high school transcript, a complete high school transcript is one of the requirements for admission to the Professional Photography Program. 

• International Applicants Only: Please make sure to translate your complete official high school and/or complete official college/university grade transcripts to English, if necessary.

• International Applicants Only:  Submit a document, along with your application, certifying your ability to meet the financial costs of tuition, photo supplies, equipment and living expenses. 

• International Applicants Only: Submit a school or test certification of your ability to speak 
and understand English.

• Schedule an appointment to meet with Admissions for your personal interview
and tour of NESOP.

• If you are unable to come to NESOP for your interview, schedule an appointment
for a telephone interview with Admissions.

• If you are mailing your completed application along with the $25.00 non-refundable application fee, address the envelope to:

New England School of Photography
Admissions Department
537 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215