Are transfers accepted by Pomona College in the spring?

I'm considering applying as a transfer to Pomona College, but I would need to start in the spring semester. Does anyone know if Pomona has a spring transfer option, and if so, how competitive it might be?

Pomona College does not admit transfer students for the spring semester. They only admit transfer students for the fall semester. As for how competitive it is, transfer admission at Pomona is extremely selective. The college has a transfer acceptance rate of less than 10%, which can vary year by year depending on the pool of applicants. This rate is comparable to the acceptance rate for first-year applicants, which means it's still pretty challenging to get in as a transfer.

Your chances largely depend on the strength of your application in comparison to the overall pool, including your academic accomplishments, essays, recommendations, and extracurricular activities.

You might find it helpful to connect with their admissions office so they can provide specific guidance tailored to your situation, especially around course planning at your current college or university to ensure you're a strong candidate. It would be especially important to highlight how you've excelled in your current academic program and how you plan to contribute to the Pomona community.