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Admission Policies Franklin College seeks students who demonstrate intellectual ability and seriousness of purpose. To this end, the admissions office and the admissions committee evaluate each applicant’s academic record, standardized test scores (if submitted), recommendations, essay, school and community activities and personal information supplied by the student. In keeping with our mission statement, applicants for admission to the college are individually and holistically considered. All students, regardless of residency or prior academic record, may submit their application with or without test scores. Applying under the test-optional policy will not affect admissions consideration or the merit aid awarded. While the college does not require a prescribed set of high school subjects, a typical student will have completed a college preparatory program with good quality of achievement. A typical college preparatory program would ordinarily include four years of English, three to four years of mathematics, two or more years of science including a lab science, three years of social sciences and electives to meet graduation requirements. Foreign language is strongly recommended. Students entering Franklin College are required to take two semesters of foreign language unless they test out on Franklin College placement examinations. First year applicants may choose to apply for admissions under the Early Decision Plan. Students apply for Early Decision by indicating their preference on their Franklin College Application or the Common Application no later than November 15. By applying Early Decision, students are indicating Franklin College is their top choice school, and that, if admitted, they are committed to enrolling. The Early Decision Plan is highly encouraged for students who rank Franklin College as their top choice. Student’s accepted through the Early Decision Plan must submit their deposit to Franklin College by the December 15 deadline. If a student is not accepted through the Early Decision Plan, the student’s application will be deferred to the regular decision pool. Traditional incoming first-year students - The following documents are required in order to be considered for admission to Franklin College: 1. The completed application for admission submitted in either online via the Franklin College Application, the Common Application, or paper format. 2. An official secondary school transcript The following documents are recommended for admission (both available online as part of the Franklin College Application for Admission and as part of the Common Application): 1. Recommendation Form 2. Personal Statement General Education Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma- If an applicant has not earned a diploma from a secondary program, an HSE or GED is required. The academic areas of the examination are reviewed in light of the general requirements for admission. Admitted first-year students must submit a $200 enrollment deposit to secure their position in the incoming class. The enrollment deposit is refundable prior to May 1st. Immersive Term enrollment – Franklin College’s preference is for students to start in the Fall or Spring semester. However, students may begin in Immersive Term. The deadline for receipt of all statements and applications for admission during Immersive Term will be no later than December 10th. Spring Semester enrollment – All previously enrolled students who are interested in reapplying for admission and all new students who are interested in applying for admission to Franklin College during the Spring semester must submit their applications to the Franklin College Office of Admissions. The deadline for receipt of all applications for readmission and admission will be no later than January 8th.
