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Admission Procedures

Candidates for admission follow the procedures indicated below in Steps 1, 2, and 3. Students applying under the Continuing Education program see Continuing Education. Applicants who complete these steps may also specify that they are applying under the Early Decision Plan. When Steps 1, 2, and 3 have been completed, each student's credentials will be reviewed. Applicants are judged on their academic achievement and ability as measured by high school performance, standardized tests, qualities of leadership, and strength of character.

  • Step 1. Application for Admission
    An application for admission should be filed as far in advance of the proposed entrance date as possible, preferably during the first semester of the senior year in high school and not later than March 1. Applications received after March 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.

  • Step 2. Transcript of High School Record
    The applicant's high school principal or counselor must send to Cornell College a transcript of the applicant's academic record and a school recommendation. Transcripts are to be sent directly to the College by school officials on an appropriate form regularly used by the high school. Admission is granted on the basis of the candidate's record for the first six or seven semesters of high school. Remaining secondary school courses must be completed satisfactorily and a final transcript furnished after high school graduation.

  • Step 3. Test Scores
    All candidates for admission are required to take either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. These tests are given at various times during the academic year at test centers throughout the United States. A student may arrange to take either test by consulting her or his high school guidance office or college counselor and should arrange for Cornell College to receive an official report of these test scores.

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