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Sterling College - Craftsbury Common

Sterling College - Craftsbury Common
P.O. Box 72
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827-0072

Official telephone: (802) 586-7711
Toll-free telephone: (800) 648-3591
Fax number: (802) 586-2596
Website: www.sterlingcollege.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2009

The admissions information below is valid for the 2008 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Gwyn Harris,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 802 586-7711, ext 1
800 648-3591, ext 1 (toll free)
802 586-2596 (fax)
admissions@
sterlingcollege.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: December 15
Final filing date for fall: February 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $35
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Sterling's programs are designed for those who are academically prepared for college studies, eager to embrace the demands of Sterling College, and willing to participate in all aspects of the curriculum.

We evaluate each applicant individually and ass
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 4 recommended
Science: 2 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 2 recommended
Total: 15 required, 20 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • We offer admission to students who we feel are a good fit¿students who will support our mission, prove to be academically engaged, and become successful members of the Sterling community. Prospective students are encouraged to initiate personal contact wi
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: The Admissions Director is available to discuss a strategy for improving admissibility.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 67%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 67%
Average SAT I: 1080 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1000 - 1210
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by on or before April 1, Students applying Early Action by December 15 will be notified of a decision on or before January 15.
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 97
Number of applicants offered admission: 74 (76%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 30 (41%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 70%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 77%
Tuition deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable; Accepted students may defer enrollment for up to one year by submitting the $500 tuition deposit.
Room deposit amount: $150; All students living on campus for the fall and spring semesters will be charged a $150 room deposit for the year, which is refundable if no damage is assessed at the end of the academic year.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year