What are the transfer requirements for Skidmore College?

I'm planning to transfer to Skidmore College next year and I'd like to know what the transfer requirements are. What materials do I have to submit with my application, and are there any GPA or coursework prerequisites?

Skidmore College specifies a few key components that you'll need to successfully complete your transfer application. Here they are:

1. Application: Skidmore allows transfer applicants to use the Common Application. You'll have to complete the application in its entirety, and this will include writing the personal essay.

2. Official College Transcript(s): For each post-secondary institution you attended, you'll have to ask the registrar or records office to send an official transcript to Skidmore, to provide a clear picture of your academic record after high school.

3. College Report: This form, available on the Common Application and Coalition Application, should be completed by an official at the institution you are currently attending or most recently attended. It includes information about your standing at that institution.

4. Two recommendations: These should be from professors or instructors who have taught you at your current college. If you have been at your current institution for less than a year, one of these must be from a high school teacher.

5. High School Transcript: You must submit your high school transcript to give admissions a better understanding of your overall academic journey. If you've been enrolled in college for less than one year, you must also submit your standardized test scores (unless you graduated from a test-optional high school).

6. Mid-Term Report: This form, available on the Common Application and Coalition Application, needs to be completed by all of your current instructors, if you are currently enrolled in courses. This allows Skidmore to assess your academic progress in the current term.

In relation to prerequisites for transfer, Skidmore does not explicitly specify a minimum GPA for transfer admissions. That being said, Skidmore is known for its rigorous academics, so admissions counselors will definitely look for a good record of achievement in your college coursework. As always, higher GPAs tend to be more competitive.

As for coursework prerequisites, you should ideally have completed courses that align with the General Education Requirements at Skidmore. But again, there are no explicit course prerequisites. Remember that it's not just about meeting requirements, but being a competitive applicant overall. Good luck!