ADMISSION

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR Are you so obsessed by one area of interest that you’re not aware of, say, English or political science or chemistry? Do you insist on studying alone, in dark corners, far from the corrupting touch of other humans? Do you think the point of college is to train yourself for a long, mediocre career doing the same thing over and over? Yes? Then—and we’ll try to be tactful here—we’re not looking for you. Are you really talented in math, science or engineering, but really interested in

pretty much everything? Do you enjoy the company of others? Do you think the point of college is to know more, do more, be more and to live a bigger, brighter, bolder life? Are you, in other words, a full-blooded, broad-minded, curious, complicated, constantly expanding human being? OK. Great. Please apply.

A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW In a typical year, over 2,500 students apply for 190 spaces in our first-year class. A lot of them have impres- sive GPAs and standardized test scores. We care about the numbers, but we’re mostly concerned with what those numbers tell us about your non-numerical self: Do you seek challenge? Do you have an imagination, a love of learning, a life? You need to take the SAT, the Math 2 subject exam, and a subject exam in a

different discipline. (You can also take the ACT, including the optional writing section, which can replace the SAT but not the subject tests). You need to have taken a full-year (or equivalent) or college course in the fields of chemistry, phys- ics and calculus while in high school. An interview is not required, but we cordially invite you to consider one—

ideally before you submit an application. We conduct them on campus or on the road during the fall. If you have an unusual academic background (alternative programs, home

school, plan to graduate early, etc.), you should talk to us about ways to present your experiences completely and accurately.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome applications from international students. If English is your second (or third, or fourth) language, or if it has been your primary language for fewer than five years, we require the TOEFL or IELTS. You’d be competing for a limited pool of financial aid funds; if you need financial aid, you may not apply Early Decision.

HOW TO REACH US

PHONE 909.621.8011 MONDAY – FRIDAY E-MAIL ADMISSION@HMC.EDU

MAILING ADDRESS HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE OFFICE OF ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID 301 PLATT BOULEVARD CLAREMONT, CA 91711

TRANSFER STUDENTS You should apply as a transfer student if you’ve spent at least one year in full-time college coursework and are not receiving concur- rent high school credit. You’d need to enroll as a sophomore or junior, enter in the fall term, and spend at least four semesters at HMC. We look for a strong academic record and a high caliber of coursework; we also like to see that you’ve taken courses that are compatible with our Core Curriculum. Feel free to ask us for details.

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GETTING STARTED Complete a Common Application at www.commonapp.org. Don’t forget to fill out the required HMC supplement too.

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH EARLY DECISION? If HMC is your one true love, the center of your multiverse, then you might want to consider applying Early Decision. Early Decision is binding–meaning you’re committed to attend HMC if we admit you—and you’re allowed to submit an Early Decision Application to only one school. Them’s the rules.

DEADLINES Program

Early Decision I November 15 Early Decision II

January 2 Regular Decision January 2 44 H A R V E Y M U D D C O L L E G E | t h e m a n u a l

Application Due Date Response Date Last chance to take SAT/ACT December 15 February 15 April 1

November December January