How to Apply

Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, beginning in early March, and continue until the program is full. As space is limited by the size of our residence halls, students are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials in advance of early May.  (The deadline for students applying for financial aid is April 16, 2012).  A phone call to see if space is still available after that date is advisable.

Eligibility

High school students currently in their sophomore, junior or senior year are eligible to apply as either residential or day students.  Current high school freshman may apply as day students only.

Online application form

• Application Fee of $40 (nonrefundable) 

• Personal Statement (typed, one page minimum, stating why you choose to enroll in the program and what you hope to accomplish) 

• If seeking to enroll in studio art classes, 8 – 10 color slides or photos of recent work & a Description/Summary of photos
  

AND, under separate cover

• Official copy of most recent high school transcript or grade report, sent to us from your high school 

• Two letters of recommendation from teachers who know you well - a link will be provided for you in the application confirmation email
  

• Financial Aid Application (if applicable - deadline April 16, 2012) 

• International Student Visa Application (if applicable)
  

Once you complete the online application form, you will receive an email requesting you contact your refererences with a recommendation form link, and to submit the supporting documents, noted above, to the following address:

    Pre-College Program
    Office of the Dean of Special Programs
    Skidmore College
    815 North Broadway
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Note: Enrollment in Calculus I, Calculus w/Algebra and in either of the Writing Seminars requires a placement exam, which will be made available to students who indicate on their applications that they wish to take either of these courses.

Day Students

Local students who wish to enroll in the program as non-residential day students may enroll as full or part-time students. Tuition fees can be found at Financial Information. Day students are welcome and encouraged to join program activities and events along with their residential peers. For further information or questions, please contact us at 518-580-5548 or summerprecollege@skidmore.edu.

International Students

In accordance with U.S. Federal regulations, all non-U.S. citizens must have a student visa to study in the United States. You may not attend Skidmore on a tourist visa. If you are an international student please click here.

Questions

If you have any questions, contact us at 518-580-5548 or summerprecollege@skidmore.edu.