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DEADLINES APPLICATION DEADLINES

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES

Early Decision I Application due November 15 Notification of admission decisions by December 20

Early Decision I Applicants December 1

Early Decision II Application due January 3 Notification of admission decisions by February 1 Early Action Application due December 1 Notification of admission decisions by February 1 Regular Decision Application due January 3 Notification of admission decisions by April 1 Fall Transfer Application due March 15 (priority deadline); accepted through summer as space is available Notification of admission decisions by May 1

Early Action Applicants December 10 Early Decision II Applicants January 15 Regular Decision Applicants February 1 Fall Transfer March 15 Spring Transfer Applicants November 1

Spring Transfer Application due November 1 Notification of admission decisions by early December

Application checklist We require:

o A completed Common Application (all pieces are required). o The Bennington Supplement. o A graded, analytical paper. This is a paper that was written and graded for an academic class. It must be an

original analysis or thesis, which uses secondary sources when appropriate. We do not accept a creative writing sample, journal entry, handwritten essay, in-class assignment, or research paper to fulfill this portion of your application. o Teacher recommendations from teachers of at least two different subject areas. Choose from English, mathematics, foreign languages, science, and social studies. You may submit additional recommendations from other teachers, mentors, and employers. (Use the form provided by the Common Application.) o School reports/transcripts. o A $60 application fee.

We encourage, but do not require:

o An interview. These one-on-one conversations with an admissions counselor, student intern, or alumni volun-

teer allow us time to get to know you, to hear about your goals and interests, and to learn about the questions that drive you and your work. Likewise, these discussions are a good opportunity for you to ask us about Bennington. Schedule time with us while you’re visiting campus, while we’re visiting your high school or local college fair, or arrange time to talk with us by phone. o Supplementary materials such as photos, music, writing, etc. (submit at bennington.slideroom.com).

Optional:

o Test scores, such as the SAT or ACT.

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Bennington College Office of Admissions One College Drive Bennington, Vermont 05201

BENNINGT ON

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