Bocconi Admissions: What Actually Matters

Unlike most competitive universities, Bocconi’s admission process is straightforward and transparent. Your application is evaluated on exactly two criteria:

There are no interviews, no essays, no recommendation letters, and no extracurricular activities considered. This makes Bocconi’s process more merit-based and quantifiable than most top universities — and it means your preparation should focus entirely on test performance and understanding how your GPA will be calculated.

Application Sessions for AY 2026-27

There are three admission sessions. Apply as early as possible — places fill rapidly.

The Spring session is not a fallback safety net — it has very few spots remaining by that point. If you are not admitted in the Early or Winter session, your chances in Spring are significantly lower. Plan your test timeline accordingly.

Test Deadlines You Must Know

You must complete the Online Bocconi Test and receive your score before submitting your application. The test must be taken at least two days before the application deadline. Key dates:

Test slots near deadlines fill up very fast. Do not wait until the last week to book — preferred dates are often fully booked weeks in advance.

The Apply2B Application Portal: Step by Step

All applications are submitted through Bocconi’s Apply2B online portal. Here is what to expect:

1. Create your Apply2B account. Use your personal email. Note: creating an account does not start your application or incur any fees.
2. Start your application during an open session window. You can save and return to a draft before submitting.
3. Enter your personal information — name, nationality, date of birth, contact details.
4. Select up to 4 program preferences. Rank them in order of preference. Your preferences are used if you qualify but your first choice is full.
5. Enter your high school GPA. You will be asked for your grades from 3rd-last and 2nd-last year (e.g., for a student graduating in 2026: grades from academic years 2023-24 and 2024-25). Physical education, behavior, and religion are excluded from the calculation.
6. Link your test score. If you have multiple scores (e.g., Bocconi test + SAT), enter all of them. The portal will automatically use your highest score.
7. Pay the €100 application fee. This is non-refundable and is per application, not per session. You can apply to multiple sessions by paying the fee each time.
8. Submit. You cannot edit your application after submission.

Understanding Your GPA Conversion

Bocconi converts your high school grades to a standardized scale for comparison. Key points about the GPA calculation:

• Only grades from your 3rd-last and 2nd-last year of secondary school are used (not final year grades, which are often not yet available at application time)
• Physical education, behavior/conduct, and religious studies grades are excluded from the GPA calculation
• If your school uses a grading system different from the Italian scale, Bocconi applies a conversion formula
• You are responsible for accurately entering your grades. Bocconi will request official transcripts for admitted students.

Which Test Score to Submit

Bocconi accepts multiple test types for undergraduate admission:

If you have both a Bocconi test score and an SAT score, enter both in Apply2B. The system automatically selects your highest score for the admission calculation.

After You Apply: What Happens Next

After submitting your application, Bocconi will:

1. Confirm receipt of your application by email
2. Process applications and release results on the published results date
3. Notify admitted students by email with instructions for enrollment
4. Admitted students must confirm their enrollment by the stated deadline and pay an enrollment deposit
5. Request official transcript documents from admitted students (typically after acceptance)

If you are not admitted in one session, you may apply again in the next open session by paying a new €100 application fee and — importantly — by retaking the test to improve your score if possible.

Application Checklist

• ☐ Online Bocconi Test score received (at least 2 days before application deadline)
• ☐ High school grades from 3rd-last and 2nd-last year ready to enter
• ☐ Up to 4 program preferences selected and ranked
• ☐ Apply2B account created
• ☐ €100 application fee prepared
• ☐ Application submitted before the session deadline

Author: Adam Girsault, Founder of Your Dream School. With over 10 years of experience in international university admissions consulting, Adam has guided hundreds of students through the Bocconi application process.