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At Prescott College, first-year students are those who have earned 12 or fewer college credits after high school graduation. First-year students apply by completing our free online application, or the Common Application, and providing a 2-4 page autobiographical essay, high school transcript (official or unofficial), and the contact information for one academic or professional reference. Prescott College is a test-optional school. Prescott offers holistic reviews and seeks to admit students who have demonstrated academic success, leadership skills, and a commitment to making their world a better place.
Transfer students are those who have earned 13 or more college credits after high school graduation. Apply by completing our free online application, or the Common Application, and providing a 2-4 page autobiographical essay, college transcripts (official or unofficial), and the contact information for one academic or professional reference. Students with fewer than 60 transfer credits must submit an official high school transcript. Prescott seeks to admit students who have demonstrated academic success, leadership skills. You can also earn your degree without disrupting your life through our online bachelor’s program.
Prescott College's experiential learning opportunities have changed my life. From studying water politics while canoeing on the Colorado River, to traveling to rural Kenya to learn about history and culture, at Prescott you're surrounded by people who have also sought out something different, and they quickly become friends for life.