First-Year Students—Applying for Admission
Hood College requires the following items as part of the first-year application process:
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A completed application for admission. The application is available online at hood.edu/apply or commonapp.org.
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High school transcript, sent directly from the high school to the Office of Admission. An unofficial transcript may be used to award conditional admission, but an official transcript must be provided before the student can begin taking classes.
An essay is recommended but is only required for students interested in applying for Hood's Honors Program. Students are encouraged to supplement their application with an essay or any of the following items:
- Personal Statement
- Portfolio
- Video
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
In some cases, the Office of Admission may request additional supporting information in order to reach a final admission decision.
All applicants for first-year student admission are expected to have completed a full college preparatory curriculum, including the following:
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4 credits of English
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3 credits of mathematics, 4 credits preferred (including at least algebra I, II and geometry)
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3 credits of laboratory or natural science
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3 credits of social science
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2 credits of the same foreign language
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One academic elective
For information regarding International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, credit by examination, and transfer credit policies, please see Undergraduate Academic Policies.