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Pomona College

Pomona College
333 North College Way
Claremont, CA 91711

Official telephone: (909) 621-8000

Website: www.pomona.edu



Screen last updated on: January 22, 2010

The admissions information below is valid for the 2008 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Bruce Poch,
Dean of Admissions
Contacting the office: 909 621-8134
909 621-8952 (fax)
admissions@pomona.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 2
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: no
Application fee: $65
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
High school graduation is: not required
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with alumni representative
Visit for interview by: January 15
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests that are required or recommended: The two SAT subject tests should be in different academic areas and, in cases where multiple levels are offered (Math I and Math II) the higher level exam should be pursued. Students who are home schooled are expected to present the results of four or more SAT Subject tests in different areas and students whose schools do not provide grades are strongly encouraged to submit results from four SAT Subject tests or some combination of SAT Subject tests and Admanced Placement Examination results.
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: January 2 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 3 recommended
History: 3 required, 3 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 4 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 2 recommended
Total: 17 required, 20 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 95%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 60%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by April 5
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 1 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 6,293
Number of applicants offered admission: 981 (16%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 382 (39%)
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 69%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 67%
Tuition deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year



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