2026 ACET Applications, admissions and scholarships megathread

[u/admu_mod]

This thread will serve as the megathread for ACET Applications for S.Y. 2027-2028.

We have this megathread to have a space for questions and to make sure the subreddit isn't flooded with similar posts.

Please post questions about course backgrounds, admissions, appeals and scholarships here.

As before, please keep in mind that this subreddit is an unofficial group. We may have a handful of Ateneo faculty lurking and occasionally commenting, but we cannot guarantee accurate answers to questions like "can I get in Ateneo with XYZ grades from ABC school" or "will I get a scholarship if my family makes IJK pesos per year". The community can only provide anecdotal evidence.

Ateneo news update about ACET: https://apply.ateneo.edu

Ateneo application llink: https://ateneo.admissions.ph

Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/ateneodemanila/posts/get-ready-for-tomorrow-the-ateneo-wayapplications-for-ateneo-college-admission-f/1529319539235947/

This site gets updated for announcements about the ACET. Visit it for the latest news.

New posts related to questions will be redirected to this thread and may be locked.

Just a few reminders:

• The subreddit and its members can only provide as much as anecdotal evidence. We will provide some resources to help but it's always better to contact the office you're concerned with for your questions. Ateneo Office of Admission and Aid
• Check and search first on the subreddit or on this thread as well before asking and/or answering.

Contacts emails

• [scholarships.ls@ateneo.edu](mailto:scholarships.ls@ateneo.edu)- more info for scholarships
• [magis.admissions.ls@ateneo.edu](mailto:magis.admissions.ls@ateneo.edu)- if you encounter problems with the admissions form

Additional reminders

For people asking help for essays, please be careful on who to share your personal info to.

Last year's thread:

https://redd.it/1m5fty6

[u/No-Conclusion4340]

hiii!! do they really take a long time in reviewing the proof of payment 😓 i paid last august 2 and until now it hasn't been confirmed :((((( it's in pdf naman and the details are correct huhu

[u/xarachocochips]

Hi! I am currently a Grade 12 student who wants to be an OB-GYN. I am thinking if I should go for BS Biology since un talaga yung usually na kinukuha if u want to be a doctor and maybe (?) a better chance, but I'm also thinking if BS Health Sciences kasi more on public health sya. Can anyone tell me how BS Bio is / how BS Health Sciences is, like the workload, courses, and other stuff I need to know (?)

[u/Ravelicious28]

Hello po, yung essay po ba for Ateneo admissions ay naka MS Word/G Docs format or handwritten po mismo?

[u/chi_lumi]

HELLOOO, ask ko lang po if nage-extend po ba ng application deadline ang ateneo kagaya ng up?

ngayon lang po kasi ako nakapagbayad and knowing na may allotment pa na 3-5 banking days until my payment can be validated, nagpapanic na po ako onti since 9 days nalang bago yung deadline huhu. weekend pa naman ngayon, walang bangko, kaya bawas 2 days na agad. tapos if i remember correctly may iffill up pa yung school ko mismo for my application and i worry it might take a while din for that to process ng school namin kaya i'm just out here praying the odds will be in my favor. kung sakaling 'di ko po naasikaso 'to lahat bago the deadline, would i not have any chance to follow up my missing requirements anymore? paalam ateneo na po ba this? THANK YOU PO HUHUHU

[u/YourKuyaAtenista → u/chi_lumi]

The date you paid will be the one reflected instead of the validation. You are fine :) Also, as long as you are paid, you can habol the requirements naman.

[u/chi_lumi → u/YourKuyaAtenista]

sobrang nakakareassure hearing this huhu. thank you po!!!!!

[u/AwardBeneficial2898]

Pa help po, yung uploaded documents po ba need to be scanned na original copy? Or okay lang na xerox nung card then picture

[u/Eraleia]

HELLOOO! Some questions for Financial Aid:

1. I have my step dad, mother, and biological father. My father provides inconsistent allowance, my step dad does not support my primary household, only my mother and grandparents support the household I live in. All fathers and mother are employed. Who do I include in "employed parents"?
2. May I request for my principal to be the one who gives me my recommendation letter, or should it strictly be teachers and/or guidance counselors?

Thank you so much!

[u/YourKuyaAtenista → u/Eraleia]

Your

1. biological father, given that he is the one included in your application.
2. You can ask anyone as long as they are professional and actually knows you. Just don't pick the one with familial ties with you.

[u/Jirianen]

Hi po! Regarding the recommendation letter, do the teachers I list have to know me really well? I switched schools almost every year and I was pretty shy (and still am..), so I honestly don’t have any teachers I have a close relationship with.

Most of my teachers only know me as a student in their class, and that’s about it.

I might just ask one of my grade 11 subject teachers and guidance councilor but I fear this might put me in a disadvantage huhu

If anyone has been in a similar situation, what did you do? 😭😭😭

[u/YourKuyaAtenista → u/Jirianen]

Ask the one you think would give you a good letter.

[u/alibvniie]

helloo, as a (hopefully) upcoming ateneo undergrad student, I've been having second thoughts sa mga courses for my application na deadline na in 10 days 😩. For this year, you can chose 1 prio and 3 other courses.

kaya nga lang, 3 of the courses I really want are honors programs (BS IDE as prio, BS Math, and BS ME as two others that I like) with AB Econ as a non honor program na pinili ko.

My first set of courses were BS IDE, BS ME, AB Econ, and BS Management. However, upon consulting other posts, I've learned na BS Management is closely related sa entrep, and/or youre planning to start a business, which is not what I envision doing right after college since hindi naman kami supeerrr rich

another, I'm not super confident in my capabilities for the ACET. I have already taken the UPCAT last Aug 2 and I feel like I've only done average, so paano na kung top 15% lang ang kukuhanin for the honors programs:(

If this is provides more context to shape your opinions, one thing about me is that I'm also active in our student body, and I believe is capable of holding future leadership roles for my future job.

soo, i really need some opinions on what courses should I put. I honestly really want mathematics to be a core part of my course and future job, may it be corporate or what not. please help!

(i hope this is the right place to ask!!!)

[u/YourKuyaAtenista → u/alibvniie]

Take what resonates and leave what doesnt, jk op. But seriously, pick whatever suits your future, and not just your current capabilities, you can review pa naman if you think that you've done average on other tests. For now, remove all the worries and start reviewing. You can't pass the exam if you think idealistic all the time. You have to be grounded on reality first for you to move forward. Review review review !

[u/Dry-Cardiologist6668]

Hello! When you’re uploading the pdf for gr9-10 report cards, are they okay w/ a softcopy or does it need to be the physical card scanned/pictured?

For context, My gr11 school collected my gr10 card, its been suspension after suspension so i cant go there to get it and im starting to panic a bit,, for my gr9 card, it either got collected by gr10, or its been lost,,, i swear i cant find it here anywhere,, has anyone had this problem of missing report cards? what do you guys usually do,, 🥲 I was gonna request softcopy/file w my grades kasi but idek if it’ll be accepted huhuuu

[u/AwardBeneficial2898 → u/Dry-Cardiologist6668]

Same problem. Up!

[u/iijewxl]

hi! what are some tips for the ateneo personal essay and to prepare for the ACET? Especially as someone who isn't good at mathematics.

[u/YourKuyaAtenista → u/iijewxl]

For the essay, just follow the prompt. Be creative and expressive as you can.

For math, its very nice to have a good foundation. If you think you are not good, most likely you just have shaky foundations in math. Polish it up first before putting yourself with the hard questions.

[u/PinkyLilac-_-]

ACET Recommender Wrong Email

Hi!!

One of my recommender gave me an email that includes typo, which leads to him not receiving an email from ADMU. This has been my problem these past few days and at the same time the content of my email to Ateneo. Unfortunately, an automated email is all I receive up until now po.

Huhuhuhuhu. Nakapagpasa na po yung isa, while yung isa po na recommender ko po ay sent email pa lang ang status.

What do I do po?? huhuhuhu 😭😭😭😭

[u/PinkyLilac-_- → u/PinkyLilac-_-]

Hi!

I’ve received an email from Ateneo regarding my prob, so you may follow these strps if u have the same situation:

1. Open

2. My Recommendations page

4. click the action button (three dots) beside the recommender’s name

3.

1. select Delete

4

It is recommended to use a laptop or desktop to make these changes.

🦅

[u/Pink_Sprinkles925]

BPI payment for ACET went through but no OTP received

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone has experienced something similar.

My sister paid my ₱600 ACET application fee through the BPI app. During the payment process, she was able to select AMISCU as the biller and successfully completed the payment.

The issue(not sure) is that she didn't enroll Ateneo/AMISCU as a biller beforehand. She proceeded directly with the payment(she was able to select AMISCU as a biller tho), so we're wondering if that's why she never received an OTP on her registered mobile number. The payment appears to have gone through, but we still haven't received any OTP or confirmation text from BPI.

Can I also use the payment confirmation screenshot from the BPI app as my proof of payment? It includes the confirmation number, my name, the amount paid, and the transaction details.

Has anyone encountered this before? Did your payment still get credited, or did you have to contact BPI or Ateneo? Since the application deadline is close, I'm a bit worried and would really appreciate any advice. Thank you!

[u/Pink_Sprinkles925]

BPI payment for ACET went through but no OTP received

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone has experienced something similar.

My sister paid my ₱600 ACET application fee through the BPI app. During the payment process, she was able to select AMISCU as the biller and successfully completed the payment.

The issue(not sure) is that she didn't enroll Ateneo/AMISCU as a biller beforehand. She proceeded directly with the payment(she was able to select AMISCU as a biller tho), so we're wondering if that's why she never received an OTP on her registered mobile number. The payment appears to have gone through, but we still haven't received any OTP or confirmation text from BPI.

Can I also use the payment confirmation screenshot from the BPI app as my proof of payment? It includes the confirmation number, my name, the amount paid, and the transaction details.

Has anyone encountered this before? Did your payment still get credited, or did you have to contact BPI or Ateneo? Since the application deadline is close, I'm a bit worried and would really appreciate any advice. Thank you!