Applying to CMC as an International Student

CMC only accepts the Common Application. Students must also submit the CMC Supplemental Form.

  • School Report and Transcript: Your college counselor must complete The School Report and you must submit an official transcript of your secondary school record and the results of national exams, such as the GCSE 'O' and 'A' level and International Baccalaureate exams. * All transcripts and exam results not in English must be accompanied with a certified translation of the records.
  • Two Teacher Evaluations: A letter of recommendation from two teachers in a solid academic area (English, mathematics, languages, sciences or social sciences).
  • Midyear Report: This form must be completed by your counselor and should not be submitted until your first semester or trimester senior grades are available.
  • Essays: You must complete the Common Application Personal Statement and the CMC Analytical Essay (essay topic located in the Supplemental Form).
  • Standardized Tests: Students submitting the ACT must also submit the ACT Writing Test. The Admission Committee will consider your highest individual SAT scores or highest composite ACT score. All scores must be submitted directly to CMC by the appropriate testing agency. Scores received via any other means (i.e. fax or on a high school transcript) will not be considered valid. TOEFL (The Test of English as Foreign Language) is required of all students whose first language is not English. A score of 250 or higher is required on the computer-based test, or a score of 100 or higher is required on the TOEFL iBT exam.
  • Credit may be awarded for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate for some exams. Departments may grant credit for AP scores of 4 or 5, and IB (higher level only) scores of 6 or 7.
  • If you have or will need a form I-20 for F-1 student visa, you will need to submit the Claremont McKenna College Financial Certification Form, along with proof (or your family's proof) of ability to pay for educational and living expenses while in the U.S.

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact:

Victoria Romero

Director of Admission
Office of Admission & Financial Aid
890 Columbia Avenue
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA 91711-6425
USA

Tel: 909-621-8088
Fax: 909-621-8516
E-mail: admission@claremontmckenna.edu

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