Resident Degree Program

Admissions counselors are available to assist you in any way during the application and admissions process.

Admissions
At Prescott College, you are much more than a number - even in the application process. The Admissions Committee thoughtfully and carefully considers all applications to the College, looking beyond the paperwork to see the individual who wants to be a member of this community. In addition to the Admission criteria listed below we also consider a student's potential for growth and success at Prescott College.

Admission criteria include, but are not limited to:

• Evidence of previous academic success and promise
• Good citizenship and community involvement
• Commitment to interdisciplinary academic pursuits
• Clearly articulated academic goals
• Evidence of self-direction
• Well-developed college essays

The majority of our applicants have received B or higher grades in previous academic work. While transcripts have an important role in the admission process, we utilize a holistic review process that acknowledges other strengths and characteristics of students' ability to be successful at Prescott College.  We do not require that all students submit test scores but, if you have already taken them, we like to include these scores as a part of your admissions review. Of the 400-500 applications received for the Resident Degree Program each year, 60-75% are fully accepted, 20-25% are conditionally accepted, and 5-10% are not admissible.

The required application items include:

• A completed application form
• One essay - a two to four page autobiographical essay reflecting on your past academic experiences and your educational goals
• $25 application fee
• One letters of recommendation - from an academic source for freshmen and from anyone else to whom you're not related or dating for transfer students.

Please contact the admissions office with any questions.  Apply now!

Visiting the Campus
Students who are considering applying to Prescott College should attempt to gain a thorough understanding of the College's educational philosophy and practices by reading the view book and visiting the campus. Interviews are recommended and in some cases are required. (Contact the Admissions Office for more information.)

Most students who enroll have made a prior visit to the College. During a scheduled visit students can expect to meet with an Admissions Counselor and are encouraged to attend classes and meet faculty and students. The information gained during a visit is helpful to students in determining if Prescott College is suited to their educational goals and expectations.

To make arrangements for an on-campus tour and interview, and to receive more information about scheduled tours, call the Admissions office at (800) 628-6364 or (928) 776-5180. Please make appointments at least two weeks prior to an anticipated visit.

Admissions Calendar

Applications received after the priority filing date are accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.  Students who send in deposits after an incoming class has filled are placed on a waiting list.

High School Applicants
You will need to submit grades for the first year of your senior year to be ready for review by the admissions committee.  If you have received your G.E.D., please submit that, in addition to any high school transcripts you have. 

Homeschool Applicants
If you did part or all of your high school work as a home schooled student, you will need to submit evidence of academic readiness through a portfolio that may include.  At minimum, the portfolio should be five to ten pages and include: course titles, course descriptions, and bibliography.  Some prior applicants have chosen to also include writing samples, photography, and CD-ROMs of artwork.

Transfer Students
Transfer students who have successfully completed two full years of college study (90 transferable quarter credits or 60 transferable semester credits with grades of C or better) are not required to submit high school transcripts.  All other requirements apply.  Transfer students must be enrolled as full-time students at Prescott College for at least two years before they can receive a Prescott College degree.

International Students
Applications from international students are welcome; however, the College has very limited financial resources available to you because you usually do not qualify for the state and federal financial assistance that is available to United States citizens.  Therefore, as an international student, you should be prepared to meet all costs personally.

International students must exhibit a competency in the English language, with a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based test or at least 213 on the computer-based test. You may be required to have transcripts evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service and the student will be responsible for all costs associated with this service.

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