Admissions Process 2027
More than just an exam: a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s background, interpersonal skills, and potential. You can demonstrate your readiness through the evidence that best represents you: the Primeira Escolha exam, your certificates and external exam scores, or a combination of both.
Feb/2027
Vila Olímpia, SP
Only 75 spots available
A Three-Phase Process
Worth 100 Points Total
All applicants complete all three phases of their chosen track. No phase is elimination-based: it is the full picture that reveals who you are. Completing all three phases is required for admission.
PREP — Your Presentation
Four online submissions, 5 points each: application form + personal characteristics inventory (with immediate self-knowledge feedback), academic transcript (even if partial), letter of recommendation (submitted directly by the recommender), and an introduction video of up to 3 minutes.
Points are awarded for completion — never for the content, style, or production quality.
Academic Certification
Verification of academic background, through your best evidence: the Primeira Escolha exam and/or external certificates and exams (ENEM, SAT, IB, among others), all converted using a single, public scale — the Scoring TableYour highest score always counts, plus the Essay Essay, which is required for all candidates
Interviews
Two one-on-one, ~25-minute conversations with trained, independent evaluators based on standardized scenarios. They assess three core competencies of future psychologists: Emotional resilience.
Passing requirements: overall score of 50 points or higher + completion of all three phases (including the Essay). Official offers follow the ranking order up to the available seats for the cycle — candidates not called are automatically placed on the waitlist for the following cycle without having to repeat any step.
Three entry pathways
choose yours (or apply to more than one)
Admission tracks are independent processes, each with its own capacity and rankings.
Applicants may apply through multiple tracks (one application fee per track) — PREP and interview scores will apply to all of them.
Rolling Admissions
For those looking for a fast-track process, 100% online. Four cycles, from September
to January: in each cycle, you take the online exam and/or submit external certificates. Didn't get in during your cycle? You automatically move on to the next one, keeping everything you’ve already completed.
Scheduled Track
For those who prefer a traditional, set schedule. In-person digital exam and both interviews on the same day, scheduled by you: November 20, 21, or 22, 2026.
Degree Holders
For applicants who already hold an undergraduate degree — in any field, including degrees earned abroad. Follows the same cycles as Rolling Admissions, replacing the entrance exam with an Extended Essay, and competing exclusively among fellow graduates.
Choose your pathway and start today
Rolling, Scheduled, or Degree Holder: applying takes only a few minutes, and you move forward at your own pace.
100 points, one
public scale
Admission tracks are independent processes, each with its own capacity and rankings.
Applicants may apply through multiple tracks (one application fee per track) — PREP and interview scores will apply to all of them.
Proportional weight scale: PREP 20% · AC 50% · Interviews 30% of.
Academic Certification combines two parts: the Objective Component (up to 40 points) — where your highest score is applied — and the Essay (up to 10 points), completed by all candidates.
Rolling Admissions
Languages up to 20 +
Math up to 20
External Certificates
ENEM, SAT, IB, and others, converted via the Scoring Table: up to 40
Objective Component
the highest value between pathways: up to 40
Essay
public scoring rubric, up to 10
Pathway A and/or Pathway B $\rightarrow$ highest score counts for the Objective Component + Essay, which is required for everyone.
How Certificates Are Converted into Points
The Scoring Table uses the percentile of your score within that test's test-taking population: points = (percentile - 50) x 0,80Scoring at the median yields 0 points; the top percentile yields 40. Each exam has an eligibility floor (≈ percentil 45) to be accepted.
| Exam Percentile | P50 | P60 | P75 | P85 | P90 | P95 | P99+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points (external certificate) | 0 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 39–40 |
| Points (each exam subject) | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19–20 |
Tiebreakers 1st, highest Academic Certification (AC) score; 2nd, highest Interview score; if a tie persists for the last available seat, all tied applicants will be offered admission.
3h30 across two blocks
plenty of time to
demonstrate what you know
Admission tracks are independent processes, each with its own capacity and rankings.
Applicants may apply through multiple tracks (one application fee per track) — PREP and interview scores will apply to all of them.
Objective Section · ~2h Reference Time
16 Languages questions (full difficulty spectrum) + 16 Math questions — with no high-difficulty items: the exam measures core proficiency, not competition tricks. Assembled and scored using IRT (Item Response Theory), with equalized forms across sessions and cycles: no single session is easier or harder than another. Time allocation is generous: the vast majority of test-takers finish with tens of minutes to spare for review.
Essay Section · ~1h30 Reference Time
A text of up to 3,000 characters on a prompt revealed at exam time, related to psychology, individuals, and society. Free format — personal essay, letter, analytical piece, or reflection: you choose the style; prompt adherence is what matters. Evaluated using a public rubric across two dimensions (writing + expression and dialogue).
Online, via the secure Pi-Browser, with live remote proctoring. Two sessions per cycle — Saturday at 9 AM or Wednesday at 6 PM, your choice. Equipment pre-testing is available in all cycles.
The same exam, in an on-site digital format, followed by interviews on the same day.
You will only attend an exclusive 1h30 Essay session, held on the same days and times.
Candidates applying across multiple cycles can retake the exam — your best score always counts, never just the latest.
Equipment: computer (Windows 10+ or supported macOS) with webcam and microphone; the exam can be taken from Brazil or
abroad. Cell phones and tablets are not permitted for the exam. Applicants requiring specific accommodations have access to specialized support specialized support simply indicate this during registration (section 13 of the Notice of Admissions).
Already have certificates
or ENEM scores?
Use your academic credentials to help build your 100-point total.
Two conversations
not an interrogation
Each applicant completes two individual interviews lasting approximately 25 minutes each, conducted by independent evaluators from Primeira Escolha’s,
trained and calibrated pool, worth up to 15 points each.
Ability to formulate questions to investigate and understand the other person — the foundational gesture of clinical practice.
Truly listening and reconstructing the speaker’s perspective before responding.
Regaining composure in intense human interactions — measured through structured reporting and observation, without any stress induction.
Three cycles, a single test day, and
an extra round in January
Official Brasília Time (BRT). Every stage scheduled on a Saturday
has an equivalent weekday alternative.
| Stage — Rolling Admissions | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 | Cycle 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration, PREP, and certificates deadline | Wed 09/02 | Wed 10/07 | Wed 11/11 | Thu 01/14/2027 |
| Exam — Saturday session, 10 AM | 05/09 | 10/10 | 14/11 | Sun 01/17/2027, 9 AM |
| Exam — Wednesday session, 7 PM | 09/09 | 14/10 | 18/11 | Tue 01/19 to Fri 01/22/2027 |
| In-person interviews | 09/15–09/19 | 10/20–10/24 | 11/24–11/28 | Tue 01/26/2027 |
| Results | Wed 09/23 | Wed 10/28 | Wed 12/02 | Fri 01/29/2027 |
| Enrollment deposit deadline | Wed 09/30 | Wed 11/04 | Wed 12/09 | Wed 02/03/2027 |
Scheduled Track: registration open until Fri 11/06 · in-person digital exam + same-day interviews, schedulable between 11/20, 11/21, and 11/22
· results out on Thu 12/03 · enrollment deposit deadline on Thu 12/10 · second call on Fri 12/11 · subsequent calls 12/01 and 29/01/2027.
January Cycle for
late-released results
Waiting for your November IB, late-year SAT/ACT, A-Levels, or ENEM 2026 results? Applicants who completed all three phases can update their certificates until 01/20/2027 — scores will be recalculated and an additional call will be held, with 15 guaranteed seats.
Submission of new results
IB (Nov), SAT/ACT (Nov–Dec), A-Levels (Oct/Nov), ENEM 2026 — if released by this date.
Single additional call
Based on recalculated rankings — your highest score applies, as always.
In time for the start of classes in February.
Based on recalculated rankings — your highest score applies, as always.
Important for candidates awaiting exam results: declare the exam within your cycle’s deadline (attaching proof of exam registration) and complete the remaining phases — this keeps your application active until the January Cycle. Also, if possible, take the internal test anyway: it will never lower your score.
Seats are limited to
75 per cycle
Secure your participation in your
preferred cycle before registration closes.
Your journey counts
wherever you come from
Submit as many credentials as you have, anytime up to your cycle's deadline: all are converted using the Scoring Table, and your highest score applies. Scores below the eligibility threshold do not invalidate anything — you simply proceed via the entrance exam.
2021–2026 editions · 5 scores $\ge$ 500 · average of the 5 scores
990 score floor · Super Score accepted
17 score floor
30 score floor
BBB score floor
score of 3 on 2+ exams
2.4 score floor
13 score floor
75 score floor
OBMEP, OBF, OBQ, IMO, and others
International school students and exchange students results from November and December (IB, SAT, ACT, A-Levels) have a guaranteed pathway
the January Cycle reserves 15 seats for updated credentials submitted by 01/20/2027.
From Acceptance
to the Classroom
Published by application ID, with direct individual updates via the platform and official WhatsApp.
Online request + payment equivalent to the first monthly tuition. Full refund for cancellations up to 12/11/2026.
From Cycle 2 onward, confirmation is made directly through the contract; prior seat reservations convert seamlessly with no change in conditions.
100% digital documentation. High school seniors graduating in 2026 must submit their diploma by 01/29/2027. Classes start in February.
Values
Application fee: R$ 250 per track (PIX, bank slip, or credit card, with automatic confirmation) — Scholarship policies, fee waivers, and special payment conditions, when instituted, are governed by a specific notice and published on the official page. Benchmark monthly tuition: R$ 6.700. Seat Reservation = equivalent to one monthly tuition payment, deducted from the start of the program.
Merit Scholarships
For top-ranked applicants: as set forth in item 17, evaluated from the final ranking list of Rolling Admissions and the Scheduled Track list — six scholarships in total, under a dedicated Scholarship Notice. Need-based scholarships and special payment terms have their own dedicated policies published on the site.
In the event of any discrepancy between this page and the Notice of Admissions, the rules set forth in the 2027.1 Admissions Notice shall always prevail.
Six commitments
to every applicant
Academic background, interpersonal skills, and potential all count together — 100 points across three complementary phases.
Entrance exam, ENEM, SAT, IB, olympiads... submit whatever you have, retake whatever you choose, and your best score always applies.
All registered applicants go through all three phases. Those not admitted in a given cycle remain active for the next, without having to redo anything.
Scoring Table published in the Notice, public writing rubric, online calculator, and IRT-equalized test forms.
Three cycles + single-day process + January Cycle, with guaranteed seats at every stage: applying later never means a closed door.
Barrier-free specialized accommodations (medical reports can be submitted later), chosen name honored from registration, options for Sabbath observers, nursing room, and an official WhatsApp channel.
Ready to take the
next step?
Our team will support you through every stage of the admissions process.
Read, Simulate,
Decide, and Apply
The Notice of Admissions is the official governing document; the Candidate Guide breaks down everything in plain language.
In the event of any discrepancy between this page and the Notice, the Notice shall prevail.
The complete guide in plain language: phases, tips, deadlines, and FAQ.
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The full official document, complete with all appendices and the Scoring Table.
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Institutional data and updates on the governance transfer process, with dated history.
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Registration & Fees
Applications open with the publication of the Call for Applications (08/10/2026) and can be submitted through the secure application portal or via the official WhatsApp. The official process channel (+55 11 99174-7580) will verify your number and send all notifications; additional submissions and interactions via WhatsApp will be enabled progressively. Cycle 1: through September 2nd, Cycle 2: through October 7th, Cycle 3: through November 11th; Phased Process: through November 6th
BRL 250 per category/application track, payable via PIX, bank slip (boleto), or credit card, with automatic payment confirmation and immediate access to the subsequent steps.
Scholarship and fee waiver terms and conditions, when available, are published in a dedicated Notice/Call for Applications on the official webpage.
Yes. The application requires consent from your legal guardian, and the enrollment contract must be signed by them.
Yes — the CPF is your primary identifier to access the application process and a requirement for enrollment. Foreign applicants can obtain a CPF free of charge at Brazilian diplomatic missions abroad, or through Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue) offices and online services. For enrollment, a CRNM (National Migration Registration Card, formerly RNE) or an equivalent official receipt/protocol is also required.
Yes, provided you pay an application fee for each category. Your PREP results and interviews will count toward all of your applications — you won't need to repeat any stage.
Submissions deemed invalid can be resubmitted up until the cycle deadline without penalty — the platform will flag what needs to be adjusted. Note: providing false information at any point will result in disqualification.
Submissions can be sent before or after payment; however, review and validation by our team will only begin once payment is confirmed. If a request for adjustment is issued after the deadline, applicants will have 2 business days to resubmit.
PREP — the four submissions
No. Points are awarded solely for completion (5 points), and responses are not interpreted for selection purposes. Upon completion, you will immediately receive personalized self-knowledge feedback — a gift from the process, with no impact on your score.
Any teacher/professor, advisor, or principal/director who knows you. You generate an individual link on the platform and send it to them; they fill out a structured form and submit it directly. You will be able to track submission confirmation without having access to the content of the letter.
No. Points are awarded solely for a valid submission (5 points) — never based on the content of the recommendation or the prestige of the person signing it.
In up to 3 minutes: who you are, your background/journey, and why Psychology and APSY. A suggested outline is provided in the Applicant Handbook. Production quality, editing, and public speaking fluidity are not evaluated — points are awarded simply for submitting it. não são avaliadas — vale a entrega.
Yes — the requirement is an official document issued by your school or institution, legible and properly identified, even if partial.
Yes. The process is open to current high school seniors as well as graduates from any year. High school equivalency certifications obtained through ENEM, Encceja, or adult education (supletivo) exams are fully accepted upon enrollment.
Exam and Essay
It lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes, divided into two sections: a 2h30 Multiple-Choice Section (16 Language items + 16 Mathematics items across all difficulty levels, and 16 Mathematics items without high-difficulty questions) and a dedicated 1-hour Essay Section. The test assembly and grading use Item Response Theory (IRT) with equated forms — ensuring no test session is easier than another.
In each cycle, there are two sessions available — Saturday at 10:00 AM or Wednesday at 7:00 PM — and the choice is yours.
Yes, by applying in more than one cycle (or in the Phased Process as well). Your highest score will always stand — retaking the exam will never lower your score.
A computer (Windows 10+ or a supported macOS version) for which you have administrator privileges, equipped with a webcam, microphone, and a stable internet connection, located within national territory. Mobile phones and tablets are not permitted. Prior to each cycle, there is a mandatory equipment pre-test so you can check and validate everything in advance.
No — the system automatically saves your answers. Reconnect immediately and notify the proctor through the platform. Any technical failure confirmed by the audit trail that cannot be resolved during the session guarantees your rescheduling to the other session within the same cycle, with no penalty or disadvantage.
No. The format is open — personal essay, letter, analysis, critical reflection: you choose the structure. The prompt is revealed at the time of the exam and is related to psychology, people, and society. Length: up to 3,000 characters (minimum of 1,200 characters required). The only mandatory requirement is staying on topic.
Through a public rubric across two dimensions: A — writing standards and fundamentals (20 points), graded with the aid of an automated system alongside full human validation; B — expression and engagement/dialogue (30 points), evaluated exclusively by human readers. The final score (0–50) is converted to a 0–10 scale on your total score. No grade is determined solely by automated decisions.
Yes — the written essay is mandatory for all applicants (a federal regulatory requirement) and adds up to 10 points to your Preparatory Certification (Certificação Propedêutica). Applicants competing solely through standardized exam scores will take part in a dedicated 1-hour Essay session held on the same dates and times as the exam. Failure to complete the essay results in disqualification.
No. Cultural and thematic references are desirable, never mandatory: no one is penalized for not having read the assigned works, and any relevant, well-applied reference is equally valued — purely decorative citations do not earn points.
Free rescheduling until the application deadline for the respective cycle (Cycle 1: 09/02).
Certificates and External Exams
ENEM (2021–2026), SAT, and ACT (with official score reports sent directly by the testing agency), IB Diploma, A-Levels, AP, Abitur/DIA, Baccalauréat, Maturità, and academic olympiads listed on the official roster. Other international high school completion certificates may be accepted subject to review by the Admissions Committee.
The arithmetic average of your five scores (the four test subjects + the ENEM essay) is calculated; this average is then converted into that edition's national percentile, which is translated into points: (new rule: all five scores ≥ 500$, simple
average, bracket according to Appendix E) × 0,80. Any edition from 2021 through 2026 is valid — and you may submit more than one.
It is the minimum score required on each exam (approximately the 45th percentile) for that criterion to be accepted: SAT 990, ACT 19, IB 30, A-Levels BBB, AP score of 3 on 2+ exams, Maturità 75, and so on (full table in Appendix C of the Call for Applications). Below this cutoff, the credential is not counted — however, you remain eligible through the standard entrance exam. Between the floor cutoff and the 50th percentile, the credential qualifies you but earns 0 points.
As many as you have, at any time before your cycle deadline. All certificates are converted using the same grading scale, and your best score will stand.
No — that is precisely the purpose of the January CallDeclare the exam by your cycle's deadline along with proof of exam registration, and complete the remaining stages: your application remains active, you submit your scores by 01/20/2027, and you will compete in the 01/26 admissions call, which has 15 guaranteed spots.
Yes — taking the exam will never lower your score (your best result stands). It is a free second chance to improve your Objective Component.
From 24 points (honorable mention / entry-level medal) to 40 points (international medal), depending on the award level, earned during high school and verified through official public rosters. The list of eligible olympiads is specified in the Call for Applications (OBMEP, OBF, OBQ, OBI, IMO, IPhO, among others).
Interviews
There is no "correct answer" to memorize: conversations stem from standardized scenarios (a short video or a descriptive case) to observe how you ask questions, listen, and compose yourself. The best preparation is to simply be yourself — evaluators use an anchored rubric along with your PREP file for context.
In person on campus, in date blocks per cycle (always Tuesday through Saturday). Applicants who declare an inability to attend in person may request to take the interview via videoconference during scheduling — through a simple self-declaration, with assisted support.
Yes, subject to consent, strictly for calibration, auditing, and quality control purposes, with restricted access and disposal within the timeframe specified in the Call for Applications' data policy.
No. Interviews are conducted only once per admissions cycle/edition, and your score is applied to all categories in which you compete.
Results, Cutoff Scores, and Available Seats
50 out of 100 points, along with the completion of all three stages (including the Essay). Offers of admission follow ranking order up to the seat limit for each category within the cycle.
It does not disqualify you — but in that scenario, admission would require maximum scores in both the PREP and the Interviews. In practice, anyone who submits a valid Essay already earns at least 1 point on the CP (Certificação Propedêutica).
On the official Admissions website, listed by applicant ID, on the scheduled calendar dates — with individual notifications sent via the platform and official WhatsApp.
There is no appeals stage, given the competitive ranking nature of the admissions process and the built-in integrity mechanisms: a public scoring rubric, double human review of written submissions, full human validation of any assisted scoring, and an audit trail for all test administrations.
You are automatically placed on the waitlist for the subsequent cycle, retaining all completed components — and you may, if you wish, attempt to improve your score (retaking the exam, submitting new certificates). Withdrawals reopen admissions calls until classes begin.
Not on your track: the Call for Applications guarantees a minimum offering of 15 spots in Cycle 2, 15 in Cycle 3, and 15 in the January Call. If prior admission calls exhaust the available balance, the total number of spots is expanded through a Supplemental Notice — those applying later will never find the door closed.
Enrollment, Tuition, and Scholarships
It is the confirmation of your spot following an offer of admission: an online request + a payment equivalent to the first month's tuition. In Cycle 1, confirmation is completed via Seat Reservation; starting in Cycle 2, the enrollment agreement is signed directly (prior Reservations are converted without any change in terms).
In full, for cancellation requests submitted by 12/11/2026. After this date, no refunds are issued for voluntary withdrawal — full statutory refunds provided by law remain unaffected (denial of enrollment, failure to complete high school on time, or institutional changes).
Government-issued photo ID, CPF, birth or marriage certificate, proof of residence, a recent photo, high school transcript and certificate of completion (ENEM, Encceja, and high school equivalency certificates are accepted), and proof of military clearance and voter registration compliance where applicable — all in digital format. Applicants under 18: documentation of their legal guardian. In all cases, a financial guarantor must be designated.
No problem: you reserve your spot and sign the enrollment agreement as usual, submitting your certificate of completion by 01/29/2027. If high school completion cannot be verified, your enrollment is voided with a full refund of all payments made.
For enrollment, you will need a Certificate of Academic Equivalence issued by the Brazilian educational authorities and a sworn translation of your academic transcript and graduation certificate, along with an Apostille. For the admissions selection process itself, foreign documents are accepted without translation.
Reference rate: R$ 6,700, to be confirmed in the enrollment agreement. Merit scholarships are awarded to top-ranking applicants — per the terms in Item 17 — on the final rank lists of both the Continuous and Phased admissions tracks (governed by a separate Scholarship Notice); need-based scholarships and special terms follow a dedicated policy published on the website.
Accessibility, Personal Data, and Institution
Indicate this in the designated form during application or until the deadline for your cycle. The medical report can be attached later — not having it ready does not block your request or your application. The admissions team's initial outreach is supportive, aiming to understand your needs and coordinate accommodations; extra time is applied per section of the exam.
Yes, without any additional procedures beyond selecting your dates: every Saturday session has an equivalent alternative (Wednesday exam, Phased track on Friday or Sunday, interviews Tuesday through Friday).
Yes — this preference is collected right at the beginning of registration, and the social name is used in all communications, lists, and credentials throughout the admissions process.
Screen, audio, and video of the session, with live monitoring by proctors. Recordings have restricted access and are discarded within 12 months after the conclusion of the admissions cycle, unless an investigation is ongoing — all in accordance with the LGPD. For applicants under 18, specific consent from a legal guardian is required.
The institution is currently undergoing a transfer of its sponsoring entity (transferência de mantença) with the MEC (Ministry of Education). The MPT is the public document that compiles institutional information subject to updates during this administrative process, including a dated history of each change. This process does not affect regular operations, the validity of the program's official acts, or any conditions set forth in this Call for Applications — and in case of any discrepancy, the terms of the Call for Applications prevail.
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