There is no single type of student that we look for, nor any single criterion that we use in making decisions. Instead, we try to get as complete a view as possible of each applicant before deciding if they are a good “fit” for Deep Springs and if Deep Springs is a good “fit” for them.

What does college look for in a student?

What Do Colleges Look For in Applicants? Colleges use your scores (SAT/ACT scores, GPA/transcript, class rank, and other test scores) as well as your extracurriculars, application essays, and letters of recommendation to judge your readiness to attend their school.

How many students attend Deep Springs College?

Deep Springs offers a rigorous and top-tier liberal arts curriculum —not too dissimilar from those offered by other elite schools across the US—but students here experience it in the context of a compact intellectual village, where, because we number only thirty, interpersonal relationships tend to be close and deep.

Do colleges look at 8th grade grades?

Colleges will not look at any of your middle school grades, unless you are currently taking classes for high school credit. However, admission officials won’t pay very much attention to your 8th-grade transcript, even if you are in credit courses.

What grade does college look at most?

Generally colleges care most about the grades you got junior year. These grades are the most important because, when you apply in the fall of your senior year, they’re the most recent grades the college has access to, so they give them the best idea of your current abilities.

Is Deep Springs College accredited?

Deep Springs was first accredited as a college in 1957. Currently Deep Springs is fully accredited through 2024 as a degree granting two-year institution, by the ACCJC of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Where do students go after Deep Springs?

After completing Deep Springs’ two-year program, most students transfer to four-year institutions to finish their BA or BS. Students receive support and guidance throughout the transfer process. Many students go on to world-class universities including Yale, Stanford, Brown, and Chicago.

Where do Deep Springs graduates go?

In recent years, Deep Springs graduates have most commonly finished their degrees at Yale, Brown, Stanford, UC Berkeley, University of Chicago and other well regarded universities and colleges. Some students choose not to immediately attend another college, preferring to travel, work or volunteer for a year or two.

Which college has the smallest campus?

10 of the Smallest Colleges in the U.S.

• 1. California Institute of Technology. Location: Pasadena, CA.
• Soka University of America. Location: Aliso Viejo, CA.
• Harvey Mudd College.
• Sweet Briar College.
• Thomas Aquinas College.
• Alaska Pacific University.
• Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
• Wabash College.

How is Deep Springs College funded?

Deep Springs runs an annual operating budget of about $2.5 million supported by its $25 million endowment, donations and farm-related revenue.

Is Hampshire College private?

Hampshire College is a private institution that was founded in 1965. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 522 (fall 2020), and the setting is Rural. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.

What is the chance of getting into Harvard?

With an acceptance rate of 4.5%, admission to Harvard is extremely competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the top of your class and have an SAT score of at least 1560, or an ACT score of at least 35.