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If your question needs an immediate response, or is in regards to the status of your file, please email admissions@carleton.edu.
Otherwise, first browse the links below for answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Q: What is the percentage of students that are offered scholarships through Carleton college, and what is the average scholarship?A: Carleton's financial aid is primarily need-based. This means… (1 answer)
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Q: Why, out of all the other places to attend, should I choose Carleton?A: I chose Carleton because of its quirkiness, its plethora of… (6 answers)
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Q: Any advice for high school students on their college search?A: Listen to your parents, listen to your peers, listen to your… (7 answers)
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Q: What sports does Carleton offer? How can I find out more about your sports programs?A: Carleton offers 20 Varsity Athletic teams competing in NCAA's… (1 answer)
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Q: Do you grant credit for college classes taken in high school?A: Carleton does accept up to 36 credits toward the Carleton degree… (1 answer)
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Q: Does Carleton have regular religious services on campus?A: Carleton's Chapel holds weekly worship services and special… (1 answer)
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Q: What does the social life of a student consist of? Are parties considered a normality or a matter of expulsion?A: The answer to the first question is: the social life depends on… (1 answer)
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Q: What is the difference between a major and a concentration?A: Simply put, a major is student's area of expertise (English,… (1 answer)
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Q: My grades during freshman year weren't very good, but since then they have improved tremendously. Will my freshman grades keep me from being accepted at a rigorous school like Carleton?A: There is no question that we consider GPA in making our… (1 answer)
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Q: Do I still get as much financial aid if I am a transfer student?A: Carleton's financial aid is primarily need-based. This means… (1 answer)
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Q: Does Carleton have a language requirement?A: Carleton does require that all students take four terms of a… (1 answer)
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Q: As an international student, am I eligible for Financial Aid?A: International students are not eligible for federal aid.… (1 answer)
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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)
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Q: Does Carleton offer any pre-veterinary studies courses?A: Because we are a liberal arts school, rather than a… (1 answer)
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Q: What kind of advice/counseling does Carleton offer students who plan to apply to medical schools?A: Carleton does offer a Pre-Medical program. This program is not a… (1 answer)
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Q: How many times a year do the dorms close, when the students need to find alternate arrangements, during holidays and the like?A: All Carleton housing is open during the school year.… (1 answer)
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Q: Does Carleton offer a law program?A: Yes, Carleton does offer a 3-3 law program in conjunction with… (1 answer)
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Q: Do many people interview with Carleton? Is an interview required?A: An interview is not a required part of the application, but it… (1 answer)
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Q: Carleton calls itself a liberal arts college. What exactly does that mean?A: A liberal arts college aims to educate its students broadly and… (1 answer)
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Q: What are the Minnesota winters like?A: Yes, it's cold here in the winter--but far from being a frozen… (2 answers)
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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)
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Q: Are campus jobs available for students who need work?A: Most students receiving financial aid have a part-time campus… (4 answers)
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Q: Your web site says interviews are recommended. Am I less likely to be admitted if I don't do an interview?A: Although we recommend interviews as a way to get better… (1 answer)
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Q: Does Carleton offer merit scholarships?A: Most Carleton financial aid is in the form of need-based aid.… (1 answer)
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Q: Is it hard to afford a private college like Carleton?A: It's important not to get "sticker shock" when you start looking… (2 answers)
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Q: My grades so far in sophomore year aren't great. Are top colleges still going to want me?A: There's no question that GPA matters, especially at leading… (1 answer)
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Q: What kind of extracurricular involvement are selective colleges like Carleton looking for?A: Selective colleges like Carleton are looking for well-rounded… (1 answer)
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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)
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Q: Does Carleton look at weighted GPA based on class strength, or unweighted GPA?A: We'll look most closely at weighted GPA, if that information is… (1 answer)
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Q: I cannot submit a "guidance counselor" recommendation because my school does not have a position like that. What should I do?A: A recommendation from a school official or principal is… (1 answer)
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Q: Is an interview required for international applicants?A: No, interviews are not required in any way for admission.… (1 answer)
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Q: How could I contact current international students at Carleton?A: Our international student web site contains a link which will… (1 answer)
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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)
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Q: Can international students defer their entry to Carleton for a year?A: Yes, but this needs to be requested in writing from our Dean of… (1 answer)
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Q: I'm from another country. Can I work to help pay for my education? Do I need a social security number?A: Yes, if you receive financial assistance from Carleton College… (1 answer)
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Q: There are just too many colleges to choose from. How do I narrow it down?A: The sheer number of college choices can be overwhelming! Most… (1 answer)
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Q: Are college rankings important when choosing the right college?A: Even though Carleton tends to do well in college rankings, we… (1 answer)
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Q: What kind of academic qualifications will get me into selective colleges like Carleton?A: Carleton and most other selective schools will want their… (1 answer)
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Q: Can I show Carleton my art portfolio as part of my application?A: The Common Application has an arts supplement which many… (1 answer)
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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)
