Does Skidmore College use Common App for transfers?

I'm planning to transfer schools and I've heard Skidmore College is great. Is it part of the Common App for transfer students? How does their application process differ from first-year applicants?

Yes, Skidmore College does accept the Common Application for transfer students. This is quite convenient as you will be able to apply to multiple colleges using the same platform.

The application process for transfer students is somewhat similar to that of first-year applicants, with a few key differences. To apply as a transfer student, the following items are required:

- Common Application and Skidmore Supplement

- College Official's Report from all colleges previously attended

- Professor Recommendations (2)

- Official college transcript(s)

- Secondary school transcript

- Course descriptions

Unlike first-year applicants, Skidmore College does not require standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) from transfer applicants unless they have completed less than one year of college study.

Additionally, Skidmore does ask for course descriptions from all college-level courses. You can usually find these in your school's course catalog or website. This documentation can assist admission officers in understanding each class you've taken, thus, aiding the credit transfer process.

Remember that Skidmore places a strong emphasis on one's previous college records and recommendation letters during transfer evaluations. Hope that helps! Feel free to reach out if you have other questions.