Middlebury College International Transfer Process?

I'm an international student considering transferring to Middlebury College. Does anyone have experience with their transfer process for international students? I would appreciate details about acceptance rates and anything I should know about the application.

Hello! Transferring colleges, especially as an international student, can be a complex process, but Middlebury College has established guidelines to make it as smooth as possible.

When it comes to acceptance rates for transfer students at Middlebury, the exact rate varies from year to year depending on the number of applications the college receives and space availability, and Middlebury actually doesn't release the acceptance rate for international students specifically. That said, the school's overall transfer acceptance rate is usually quite low, around 5-10%, so you'll certainly want to demonstrate a strong academic background and clear alignment with the school's culture.

In terms of what you should know about the application, you will need to submit the following:

1. Common Application for Transfer Students: This is the initial application form where you will detail your general information and academic history.

2. College Report: This report should be filled out by the registrar or an appropriate college official at your institution. It confirms your academic and disciplinary standing at your current college or university.

3. Professor Evaluation: You need one evaluation from a professor acquainted with your academic work.

4. College Transcript: An official transcript of all college work to date should be submitted.

5. Mid-Term Report: This report lists your current courses and grade projections and should be filled out by your professors.

6. College Course Descriptions: In addition to your transcript, Middlebury requests that you send in a document with the descriptions of each of your courses from your current institution's course catalogue. This document gives admissions officers a more comprehensive sense of your academic preparation and fit for Middlebury's intellectual environment.

7. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test: Unless your native language is English or you've been studying in an English-medium curriculum for at least three years, you will need to submit evidence of your English proficiency through one of these tests, or proficiency on the Cambridge scale.

8. High School Transcript: You will need to contact your high school and have them send a copy of your complete transcript to Middlebury.

Check for deadlines to ensure all your necessary documents reach Middlebury on time. And remember, demonstrate why you believe Middlebury would be a better fit for you, academically and socially, than your current school.

Best of luck with your transfer process!