First-Year Applicants - How to Apply
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Applicant Information
U.S. citizens and permanent residents, as well as DACA-status students, who are currently attending high school or who have graduated from a secondary school but have not attended a college or university since then, should submit the following items to apply. View "how to apply" information for international non-citizen applicants or transfer and nontraditional applicants.
Know Your Dates
Before applying to Agnes Scott, you’ll need to choose the application deadline that’s right for you. Whether you’re applying Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision, take a look at the options below and make a plan that works for you.
| Application Plan | Admission Deadline | FAFSA Deadline | Admission Notification | Financial Aid Notification | Deposit Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | Nov. 1 | Nov. 1 | Dec. 1 | Rolling | Dec. 15 |
| Early Action I | Nov. 15 | Jan. 15 | Rolling | Rolling | May 1 |
| Early Action II | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 | Rolling | Rolling | May 1 |
| Regular Decision | Mar. 15 | Mar. 15 | Rolling | Rolling | May 1 |
A Closer Look at Each Application Deadline
Explore each option below to learn more about what it means and what to expect.
Planning to apply for financial aid? We recommend submitting your FAFSA and any scholarship applications by the January 15 Early Action II deadline. Applying by this date gives you and your family more time to review your options and plan ahead.
If Agnes Scott College is your top choice or your dream school, you may wish to apply via Early Decision. You must submit an application by the stated deadline. You will be considered for all merit-based scholarships, and you will receive your admission decision within a month.
Important: Applying Early Decision commits you to enroll at Agnes Scott if you are admitted. You may only apply to one college under Early Decision.
Application Checklists
Here, you’ll find the key information you need to complete your application to Agnes Scott. Once you submit your application, you’ll receive access to your Agnes Scott Applicant Portal, where you can keep track of your application and make sure we have everything we need.
- An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:
- Secondary School Report (counselor invitation sent via the Common Application)
- Official High School Transcript
- Optional: Teacher Recommendation (teacher invitation sent via the Common Application)
- Optional: Counselor Recommendation (counselor invitation sent via the Common Application)
- Optional: SAT or ACT scores. Test scores are optional, and you may make the choice about whether or not you would like them to be considered. If you choose to do so, you can self-report your test scores by attaching your score report to the Common Application.
- Optional: Complete a virtual or in-person interview with your admission counselor. These interviews can be helpful if you would like to give context to parts of your application, discuss your interests and goals further or learn more about the college and admission process.
- Midyear Report (when available)
*Following receipt of your application, the Office of Admission may request additional information, such as an interview or recent grades, if necessary to make an admission decision.
- An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:
- Secondary School Report (Filled out by parent or homeschool administrator)
- Official Homeschool Transcript
- Optional: SAT or ACT scores. Test scores are optional, and you may make the choice about whether or not you would like them to be considered. If you choose to do so, you can self-report your test scores by attaching your score report to the Common Application.
- Our Homeschool Supplement
- Optional: Complete a virtual or in-person interview with your admission counselor. These interviews can be helpful if you would like to give context to parts of your application, discuss your interests and goals further or learn more about the college and admission process.
- Two miscellaneous references
- Midyear Report (when available)
*Following receipt of your application, our Office of Admission may request additional information, such as an interview or recent grades, if necessary to make an admission decision.
- An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:
- Secondary School Report (counselor invitation sent via the Common Application)
- Official High School Transcript
- Optional: Teacher Recommendation (teacher invitation sent via the Common Application)
- Optional: Counselor Recommendation (counselor invitation sent via the Common Application)
- Optional: SAT or ACT scores. Test scores are optional, and you may make the choice about whether or not you would like them to be considered. If you choose to do so, you can self-report your test scores by attaching your score report to the Common Application.
- Certificate of Finances
- Optional: Complete a virtual or in-person interview with your admission counselor. These interviews can be helpful if you would like to give context to parts of your application, discuss your interests and goals further or learn more about the college and admission process.
- Midyear Report (when available)
*Following receipt of your application, our Office of Admission may request additional information, such as an interview or recent grades, if necessary to make an admission decision.
FEATURED SCHOLARSHIP
The Agnes Scott $100K+ Promise is available to all students applying for Fall 2027. If you are admitted, you will receive a minimum renewable merit-based scholarship of $25,000 per year, which adds up to at least $100,000 over four years. You may also be considered for higher scholarships based on your academic performance and the strength of your application. Awards range from $26,000 to $34,000 per year, for a total of $104,000 to $136,000 over four years.
Scholarships are awarded based on the weighted GPA from your official high school transcript at the time of application.