Testing - All applicants must submit the results of either the SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test) or the ACT (American College Test) by arranging for the centers to send scores to Grinnell by the application deadline date. If SAT I or ACT scores are recorded on the high school transcript, a report from the test center is not required.

Interview - An interview is strongly recommended but not required. On-campus interviews for transfer students must be completed by the application deadline. If you cannot visit campus, you may be able to make arrangements for an interview with a Grinnell alumni admission volunteer in your area by calling the Office of Admission. Alumni interviews will need to be requested at least two weeks prior to the application deadline.

Other Options - We offer the Grinnell College application online and we accept the Common Application, which is available in high schools and online. Both online options are available through the College website: http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/apply/
Students who apply to Grinnell using the Common Application will also be required to submit the Common Application Supplement Form. This supplement can be found at the "applying" section of Grinnell's website, and is also available on the Common Application website: www.commonapp.org
Students who do not provide e-mail addresses will be sent the supplement in the mail within two weeks of receipt of the Common Application. The deadlines for the Common Application are the same as Grinnell's own application. If you have applied using the Common Application and wish to be considered for financial aid or scholarship, you will need to submit the Grinnell College Application for Financial Aid and Scholarships (AFA), found on our website, by the appropriate deadline.

Actual Expenses for 2002-2003
Tuition ................................................... $22,960
Fees ............................................................. 570
Room and Board...................................... 6,330
Total Expenses.................................. * $29,860
*Students should also budget for books, travel, and personal expenses.
 

In Case You're Wondering...
Answers to some common questions transfer students have:

1. Should my teacher recommendations come from college or high school faculty?
   Often the best letters come from teachers who have known you most recently. They can speak to your current academic work and future potential for success. Although we prefer letters from college faculty whenever possible, you are welcome to send one or both letters from high school faculty if you have been out of high school less than one year and/or have kept in touch with them.
2. Does my high school guidance counselor need to send a recommendation?
   If you have been out of high school less than one year, we would like to receive a letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor and/or college adviser. All transfer applicants must submit an official copy of their high school transcript regardless of how many years they have been out.
3. I've been accepted to Grinnell before but enrolled elsewhere. I would like to transfer to Grinnell. What is the application procedure?
   Please send a note to the Office of Admission indicating your interest in reactivating your application. You will not need to complete the entire application again but will be asked to provide updated information. Once we receive your request, we will let you know what you need to send us.
4. Why does Grinnell require the SAT I or ACT? Isn't my college transcript enough?
   Although we believe that standardized tests are of limited importance in evaluating transfer applicants, we still require them as an additional measure of your academic ability. If your scores are listed on your high school transcript, you do not need to have results sent from the test center.
5. I have further questions about the application process. Whom should I contact?
   Please call, write or e-mail the Office of Admission.

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