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Before you apply to Skidmore, you’ll need to decide if you want to apply Early Decision I, Early Decision II, or Regular Decision. Then, you'll begin your application directly within the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the QuestBridge Application.
Dates and Deadlines
| ED I | ED II | RD | |
| Application | Nov. 1 | Jan. 8 | Jan. 8 |
| Supporting Materials* | Within one week of deadline | Within one week of deadline | Within one week of deadline |
| Financial Aid** | Nov. 8 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Quarter Grades | Nov. 22 | Jan. 22 | N/A |
| Mid-Year Grades | March 1 if enrolling |
March 1 if enrolling |
Feb. 10 |
| Decision Notification | Mid December | Mid February | Mid March |
| Reply Deadline | Early January | Late February | May 1 |
| Final Transcript | July 15 | July 15 | July 15 |
| Verified Test Scores if submitted |
July 15 | July 15 | July 15 |
*Required supporting materials: school report, two academic teacher recommendations,
official transcript
**Skidmore only requires the FAFSA upon enrollment, so the delayed release of the simplified FAFSA will not have a negative impact on our financial aid processes or decision release. Early Decision applicants will be reviewed using information on the CSS Profile. International students may either submit the CSS Profile or complete the International Student Financial Aid application form in their Skidmore Applicant Portal.
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Additional information
We offer two tools to help estimate your Skidmore costs and eligibility for need-based financial aid. Use the Quick Cost Estimator as a tool for general estimates. Use the Net Price Calculator for in-depth estimates.
Skidmore has been test-optional since 2016 and we do not require SAT or ACT scores.
Students may submit their SAT or ACT scores if they feel their test results best represent their academic potential. We will not make any assumptions as to why some students choose to submit scores while others do not. All applicants will be given equal consideration in our holistic evaluation approach.
Self-reported scores
Students who submit standardized testing may self-report their scores as follows at the time of application:
- Include on the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the QuestBridge Application.
- Send a screenshot or PDF of the Student Score Report to admissions@photographywaltz.com (Name must be visible.)
- Complete the self-reported scores form inside your applicant portal
Students who apply with self-reported scores must submit verified scores upon enrollment that match self-reported scores.
Prospective majors for Art, Music, or Dance are not required to submit a portfolio. If you choose to submit a portfolio, it must be uploaded through your Skidmore Applicant Portal within a week of the application deadline for your round.
Studio Art:
- At least four works must be drawings from direct observation.
- Artwork 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.
Music & the Filene Music Scholarship:
- Repertoire guidelines are on the Filene website
- Musicians who are not applying for the Filene Music Scholarship should follow the same general repertoire guidelines.
Dance:
- Video portfolios should be no longer than three minutes in length.
- Portfolios may demonstrate any dance discipline(s) or style(s) that best exemplify the dancer's strengths and command of their physicality and practice.
- Portfolios should include at least one longer clip, at least 30 seconds, that demonstrates the dancer's ability to execute more complex choreography.
Theater:
- Any submission that expresses passion for theater arts is welcomed, including acting, directing, and design, as well as dramaturgical, technical, and management skills.
- Video portfolios should be no longer than three minutes in length.
Hungry for adventure? Consider applying for the First-Year Experience in London, an opportunity to spend your first semester immersed in the historical and cultural riches of England's capital city.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once your application is submitted, you'll receive a confirmation email. When your application has been processed, the Office of Admissions will send login credentials for the Skidmore applicant portal which you can use to check on the status of your application and eventually receive your admission decision.