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  • Q: Is there any financial assistance for students who meet the minimum of preferred test scores at Carleton?
    A: Carleton operates a need-based financial aid system, not a… (1 answer)
  • Q: What standardized test scores does Carleton require with my application?
    A: Carleton requires each applicant to submit results of the SAT I… (1 answer)
  • Q: I am not a very good test taker. I have A 4.0 GPA but only an average ACT score. Do I have a chance of getting into Carleton?
    A: When making admission decisions, our counselors look at a… (1 answer)
  • Q: The SAT tests are not available in my country, what should I do?
    A: We will waive this requirement for students in this situation.… (1 answer)
  • Q: Can you give me an idea of preferred scores for TOEFL and IELTS exams?
    A: We have found that students with scores in these ranges are… (1 answer)
  • Q: I live outside the U.S. Can I send admission documents by fax or email?
    A: Yes, you may fax them to 507-222-4526 or email… (1 answer)
  • Q: Do I need to achieve a certain GPA or admission test score for colleges to consider me?
    A: At Carleton, no. We want to get the whole picture before we make… (1 answer)