I'm planning on applying to Pomona College and I want to make sure I meet their regular decision deadline. Can someone tell me when the deadline is? And is there anything specific I need to include in my application?
Pomona College's regular decision deadline is January 8th. Make sure you have all your application materials prepared at least a few days in advance, that way you're not stressed out or rushing on the day of the deadline itself.
In terms of application materials, Pomona College generally requires:
- A completed Coalition Application or Common Application, both platforms accepted by Pomona College.
- Your high school transcript.
- Counselor Report and School Profile – These are typically submitted through the application platform and supplement your transcript with more information about your high school's curriculum.
- Two teacher evaluations – These should be from teachers in major subjects like English, math, science, social studies, or foreign languages.
- Mid-Year Report – This should be submitted when your first-semester or second-trimester grades are available.
Lastly, while Pomona College does not require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, they are test-optional, meaning you can choose to submit them if you feel they will strengthen your application. If you're submitting artistic work of any kind, Pomona may require additional materials, so make sure to check their requirements for artistic submissions if that applies to you.
As always, remember to personalize your application essays so they reflect who you are as an individual and they highlight what you would bring to the Pomona community.
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