Courses and Standardized Tests
Middlebury does not require specific secondary school courses, but the following program of study is suggested:
- Four Years of English
- Four years of one foreign language (preferred to two years of two languages)
- Four years of mathematics and/or computer science
- Three or more years of laboratory sciences
- Three or more years of history
- Some study of music, dance, art or drama
Candidates must submit standardized tests and may select from a menu of three different test options. The requirement may be met by submitting either the ACT; or the SAT I administered on or after March 12, 2005; or three SAT II exams in different areas of study.
Please note that many high schools no longer report tests on their transcripts, so it is the candidate's responsibility to have all tests sent to Middlebury from the appropriate testing service.
The Application
Middlebury's Pre-Application Supplement with $65.00 application fee.
The Common Application.
Supplemental Essay: "Middlebury values a sense of place and community in all forms. Please tell us about where you have grown up. How has it influenced you and your vision about the kind of college community you would like to join next year?"
A photocopy of a recent, brief analytical or critical essay (not a research paper) showing teacher notations and comments. Be sure to identify the nature of the assignment.
Two teacher recommendations
Secondary School Report
Senior mid-year grade report
Supplementary Materials
We welcome any supplementary information that may assist us in getting to know the candidate. Art portfolios must be submitted in 8" x 10" clear plastic slide holders. Note the title, date, medium and dimension of each work. Music tapes or CDs should note the instrument and the piece played or sung. Dance tapes should clearly identify the role performed by the candidate. Please make sure your name is on all submissions.
We will return your work if you include a stamped self-addressed envelope.
Early Decision Programs
Candidates who have identified Middlebury as their first choice are invited to apply for an Early Decision. ED candidates may be admitted to the Fall Semester or Spring Semester, denied admission or deferred for reconsideration with the Regular Decision applicants.
ED candidates may not apply to other colleges for an Early Decision and must agree to enroll and withdraw applications to other colleges if admitted. Middlebury will withdraw an offer of admission if a student fails to comply with these stipulations.
Results of the October ACT or the November SAT II will normally arrive in time to be reviewed for Early Decision 1, and tests taken during December will usually arrive in time to be considered for Early Decision 2. Tests taken in January will not arrive in time to be used for Early Decision 2.
Application Deadlines
Note: All supplementary materials including the graded essay and the Pre Application Supplement essay must be mailed by November 15 for Early Decision 1 and by January 1 for Regular Decision or Early Decision 2.
Admissions Office
The Emma Willard House
5405 Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT 05753
Application Deadlines |
| Applying for: |
Pre-Application |
Common Application |
Notification Date |
| Early Decision 1 |
Nov 1 |
Nov 15 |
Mid-Dec |
| Early Decision 2 |
Dec 15 |
Jan 1 |
Early Feb |
| Regular Decision |
Dec 15 |
Jan 1 |
Early Apr |
| Transfer: Fall Admission |
Not Required |
Mar 1 |
Mid-Apr |
| Transfer: Spring Admission |
Not Required |
Nov 15 |
Mid-Dec |