Admissions

Checklist for Applying

First Year Applicants, Regular Decision

• $65 application fee. No application can be processed until fee is received or a request for a waiver has been submitted
• Common Application
• Skidmore Supplement
• Secondary School Report filled out by secondary school guidance counselor (includes official high school transcript)
• Two academic Teacher Evaluation Reports
• Midyear Report filled out by secondary school guidance counselor
• Standardized testing scores (from the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with Writing Examination) sent directly to Admissions from the appropriate testing service (Skidmore's CEEB code is 2815; the ACT code is 2906)
• If applying for financial aid, follow the instructions on the Financial Aid website

International Applicants

• Requirements as listed above
• TOEFL scores for those for whom English is not their first language
• Secondary school and university-level transcripts and recommendations;those not in English should be accompanied by an English translation. Transcripts should include explanation of grading scale/system
• CSS Profile, available on Skidmore Financial Aid website

Early Decision Applicants

• Requirements as listed above
• Early Decision Agreement form, including student, parent/guardian, and guidance counselor signatures
• Testing must be completed by November of senior year for Round 1 and December for Round II (Skidmore's CEEB code is 2815;the ACT code is 2906)
• If applying for financial aid, complete the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid PROFILE no later than November 15 (Round 1), or January 15 (Round II)

If submitting an art portfolio (not required)

• Each image should be submitted as a separate file in .jpeg format. Individual file sizes should not exceed 3MB.

• All portfolios must be accompanied by a printed contact sheet (thumbnail page) of images. Do not affix any adhesive labels to your CD/DVD.

• Portfolios must be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than January 15. 

• Applicants who wish to have their portfolios returned should include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

And keep in mind: Due to the number of portfolio submissions, applicants should adhere to the following guidelines to ensure that their portfolios are reviewed: 

• At least four works must be drawings from direct observation. 

• Artworks should demonstrate a command of elements of visual language, including composition, line, form and color. 

• Portfolios should reflect the abilities and experience of the applicants. 

• Portfolios should demonstrate conceptual skills, a willingness to experiment, a respect for craftmanship, and a commitment to visual expression and communication.