High School Preparation
The strongest candidates for admission to Carleton have taken :
- Four years of English
- Three or more years of mathematics
- Two or more years of science
- Three or more years of social science
Applicants should have at least :
- Three or more years of English (with a stress on writing)
- Two years of algebra and a year of geometry
- Two years of social science
- One year of a laboratory science
Most Carleton students go well beyond this minimum. The admissions committee is normally attracted to candidates who do honors or promote placement work, when available. We besides expect students to take two or more years of a foreign or classical language, unless it is not offered at their school.
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Students who take more courses in the subjects listed above are generally stronger candidates. But we may offer entrance fee to an applicant of strange ability and interest who has not taken all these courses. When we do, it is on the basis of his or her school phonograph record, scores on standardize tests, and recommendations of school officials .
Standardized Tests
Carleton is adopting a test-optional policy for freshman applicants applying for admission for introduction in fall 2022. This means results of the SAT or the ACT are not required, but you may calm submit them .
We require TOEFL, IELTS, or DET ( DuoLingo English Test ) for students whose basal terminology of teaching ( or first gear speech ) has not been English .
The results of exchangeable examination helps the admissions committee estimate candidates ’ academician abilities. For applicants who elect to submit test scores, they will be reviewed holistically, in the context of other application materials and indicators of academic ability and promise. For those diffident of whether to submit test scores, applicants are encouraged to consider if their standardized test scores represent their academic ability and potential.
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If you decide to submit test scores, Carleton requires the full results of the SAT or the ACT. We besides require TOEFL or IELTS for students whose primary lyric of education ( or first speech ) has not been English .
For students submitting scores, the deadline for receipt of these test scores is February 1 ( for Early Decision 2 applicants ) and March 1 ( for Regular Decision applicants ) .
Important: students can students can self-report SAT and ACT scores in stead of sending an official seduce reputation from the testing agency.
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Personal Factors
In selecting each class, the admissions committee considers many qualities beyond academic promise. The committee asks questions such as : How active have you been in your school and residential district ? Have you been involved in sports, student government, or your religious community ? Are you person who will lead ? Do you have a sense of humor ? Can you rise to a challenge ?
Arts and Athletics
We recognize accomplishment in the arts, and we encourage you to submit samples of your solve for review by our staff. You can partake these samples through the Portfolio section of the applicant status page after you submit your application. We encourage athletes to fill out the recruit questionnaire and to contact our coaches for more information .
Interviews and Visits
Interviews give us an opportunity to chat with you more about your concern in Carleton. Interviews are completely optional, enough of Carleton students are admitted without an interview. If you are interested in an interview, you should register for and attend either an in-person or virtual information school term and/or campus enlistment, after which you can expect data via e-mail on registering for an consultation. More information is on our interview page .