November 1 Deadline Is Approaching for Early Decision I and Merit-Based Scholarships

Today, I flipped my calendar from October to November and saw a big red circle around the date “November 1.”  November 1 is an important day.  First of all, it is the date when I (along with most of the Admission staff) return to Scripps after two months of visiting high schools, attending college fairs, hosting receptions, and interviewing prospective students.  We really enjoy seeing our friends and families, sleeping in our own beds, and eating home-cooked meals!

But more importantly, November 1 is an important deadline for Admission at Scripps College.  If you are planning on applying to the College through Early Decision, November 1 is the date by which you need to submit the Common Application, Scripps College supplement, and supporting documents (including high school transcript, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, and graded analytical paper).  Keep in mind that November 1 is a POSTMARK deadline.

Additionally, if you are applying as a Regular Decision OR Early Decision candidate and would like to be considered for merit-based scholarship, you also need to apply by November 1.  Scripps requires merit-based scholarship seekers to apply by an earlier deadline because we will name scholarship finalists in early January; finalists are invited to campus, at the College’s expense, in early February for our Scholars Program.  This program includes a faculty interview, multiple academic and co-curricular sessions, the opportunity to sit in on classes, and full coverage of all costs related to the program.  Keep in mind that November 1 is a POSTMARK deadline.

While Early Decision and scholarship consideration share the November 1 deadline, they are not tied together.  Prospective students may apply for merit-based scholarship under both the Early Decision and Regular Decision application plans.  Under the “Future Plans” section on the Common Application, you must check the Merit-Based Scholarship box to be considered for Scripps College scholarships.

If you have any questions about Scripps’ admission deadlines or application requirements, feel free to email our office at admission@scrippscollege.edu or call 800-770-1333.  We can’t wait to read your application!

Take care,

Laura, Director of Admission