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High School Counselor Resources

Find everything you'll need to help your students learn about and navigate the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Admission experience

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"ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has given me access to so many beautiful and bright minds that inspire me to think about how things influence communities and how we make sure the work we do does good in the world."

Alexa

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Student

#1 Best School for Making an Impact

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ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ produces engaged, socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sustainability.

We're excited to partner with high school counselors as they help guide our prospective students to academic success.

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In-Person Tours and Info Sessions

Explore ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s campus with the help of a student tour guide.

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Virtual Tours & Info Sessions

Can't make it to campus? Schedule a virtual tour or info session with our student guides.

Students work in the Pit Stop Cafe

Preview ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Program

The Preview ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ program is a chance for students who are first generation or from lower-income backgrounds to spend a weekend living on campus and exploring everything that ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has to offer — completely free of charge.

Learn about the Program
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ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ on the Road

Each fall, our admission counselors go on the road to visit schools, meet prospective students, and answer questions about ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. View our ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ on the Road schedule to see if we'll be making a stop in your area.

A group of students on the Mounds

Online Tour Video

Looking for a preview of a full campus tour? View our online tour video.

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Application Resources

Applications to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ require the following items:

  1. Completed Common Application
  2. ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Writing Supplement — A maximum of 650 words on one of two prompts that offer an opportunity for your student to expand on why ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ is the right fit for them
  3. One academic recommendation from a junior- or senior-year teacher in a core subject
  4. A Common App School Report
  5. Official transcripts
  6. Mid-Year and Final Year reports showing grades from the fall and spring of a student's senior year, respectively

We offer Early Decision I and II applications for students who are ready to commit to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. For more information, including application deadlines, visit the first-year applicants page.
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We meet 100% of demonstrated financial need, and last year students received an average of $57,516 in aid. Financial aid packages typically include grants, scholarships, work-study, and a small federal loan; they are structured to keep student debt manageable.

Through the resources of the renowned Claremont Colleges, students can choose from 2,100 classes per semester, 295 shared organizations, clubs, and affinity groups, and interact with 6,300 undergraduates on five contiguous campuses.

The value of a ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ degree goes far beyond landing a job, though our 96% placement rate speaks for itself. Here you learn to think critically, lead collaboratively, and approach old problems in new ways.

Contact Us

Office of Admission

(909) 621-8129