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Applying to Bard College at Simon's Rock

Your application is not a set of numbers but an expression of your character, ambitions, imagination and intelligence. We ask for all of the standard information—recommendations and transcripts—but we also ask you to do a good deal of writing. For all applicants, we require a personal interview with a member of our staff. There’s no script, no set list of questions, and no right answers; we just want to know you as a live, talking, thinking person. College entrance tests are optional for most students, and we welcome applications from home-schooled and international students.

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We accept applications from students wishing to start in either the Fall or Spring semesters. More information about the application timelines, as well as applying for merit scholarships and for transfer applications, can be accessed below.

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Merit Scholarship Applicants

Merit scholarships are an investment made by the college... | more | 
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Fall Entry

For regular fall admission, applications must be received by May 31... | more | 
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January Entry

We enroll a small class every January... | more | 
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Transfer Applicants

Simon's Rock accepts transfer applicants... | more |