International Applicants
Welcome to Skidmore College, a top-ranked liberal arts school in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York.
Do you thrive in a small, personal community rather than a place where no one knows
你的名字? Would you like to count your professors as mentors and friends and learn
by doing in a welcoming, supportive environment? If so, we think you're going to like
在这里.
International Applicant Checklist
Please begin by reviewing 如何申请, as all application steps listed are required for international students. 此外, you will need to pay special attention to:
- 英语 Language Proficiency tests
If 英语 is not your first language and if you have not attended a high school for three years or more where 英语 is the only language of instruction, you must submit a TOEFL, IELTs or Duolingo 英语 Test score. We can waive the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo for students completing an IB diploma program. - Secondary school and university-level transcripts and recommendations
Recommendations not written in 英语 should be accompanied by 英语 translations. Transcripts should include an explanation of the grading scale/system. - CSS档案
International students do qualify for financial aid at Skidmore. To be considered for institutional aid, you must either submit the CSS档案 or the Skidmore International Student Financial 援助 Application. Once you submit your application and receive access to your Skidmore Applicant Portal, you will be able to fill out and submit the Skidmore International Student Financial 援助 form at no cost by clicking the link in your financial aid checklist.
请注意: The $65 入学s application fee will be automatically waived for all international
students who are applying for need based financial aid. You can request a fee waiver
directly within the Common Application or Coalition Application payment page.
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Ready to join us for Fall 2024? Start your application through either the Common Application or Coalition Application website.
More than ever, pursuing study in a country other than your own is not only beneficial to you but vital to furthering global understanding. We hope you'll give Skidmore serious consideration, as our strong and growing family of international students — nearly 300 on 校园 — confirms that Skidmore offers a valuable educational and personal experience.
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Frequently asked international Applicant questions
Skidmore considers an international student to be any individual who does not have United States citizenship or a permanent resident visa. In regard to the application process, the international 入学 counselors evaluate all applications for international students as well as U.S. citizens attending school 在美国以外nited States.
You are eligible to apply if you’ve completed the equivalent of a U.S. secondary school education, are a GED recipient or have completed a secondary school equivalency exam.
The 入学s requirements for international students are the same as they are for US students except for the following:
The residential liberal arts and sciences college is a uniquely American model for undergraduate study. It is a holistic approach to intellectual and personal growth that encourages engagement across academic disciplines and within all aspects of 校园 生活. This broad approach is different from the vocational/professional preparatory model found at large universities around the world. In the United States, undergraduate programs at universities and colleges share similar characteristics.
Currently, there are about 250 international students from more than 60 countries. This represents about 9% of the overall student body of 2,700 students. 我们还有 a number of students with U.S. citizenship who enrolled at Skidmore from a high school 在美国以外.S. and 5% who hold dual passports (U.S. and another country).
Due to the volume of international students, we cannot accommodate all requests for 视频面试s. However, we do offer some interview options for international students.
- A 视频面试 for international students, except for those residing in China.
- For Chinese applicants, we recommend that you use InitialView or Vericant for your interview.
英语 is the language of instruction at Skidmore, and it is necessary that all students be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking 英语. Generally, a score of 96-97 on the TOEFL or a 7.0/7.5 on the IELTS, or a 120 on the Duolingo 英语 Test is regarded as an indicator of minimal proficiency for study at Skidmore.
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We appreciate that choosing a college in many ways is about identifying a 校园 where you'll feel comfortable spending the next four years. But, when you're hundreds or thousands of miles away, that's pretty hard to do. Happily, we've developed several virtual resources we think will help you picture what 生活 is like here.