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How to Get Into Conn College

Around 38% of applicants are admitted. Conn College reviewed 7,338 applications for an entering class of 459, and it is test-optional, so submitting scores is a choice rather than a requirement. Here is the academic profile that keeps you in the running, what Conn College weighs most, and where to put your energy.

What Conn College weighs most

Every college publishes how heavily it weighs each part of your application in its Common Data Set. Here is how Conn College reads applicants, most important first.

Very important
  • Course rigor
  • Grades (GPA)
  • Character and personal qualities
Important
  • The application essay
  • Recommendation letters
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Demonstrated interest
Considered
  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • First-generation status
  • Legacy relation
  • Geographic origin
Test scores

Conn College is test-optional, so you can apply without SAT or ACT scores, though a strong score can still help.

Deadlines

Early Decision I November 1 · Early Decision II January 15 · Regular Decision January 15 · Application fee None (no fee required). Applying early (Early Action or Early Decision, where offered) can modestly improve your odds and signals commitment.

Where to focus

Your grades and course rigor are mostly set by now. The highest-leverage things left are your essays and how you frame your activities. Conn College reads holistically, so a specific, well-told essay is where you separate yourself from other qualified applicants.

How to get into Conn College: FAQ

Is Conn College hard to get into?

Around 38% of applicants are admitted. Conn College reviewed 7,338 applications for an entering class of 459, and it is test-optional, so submitting scores is a choice rather than a requirement. At Conn College, applicants clear a high academic bar first, then stand out through essays, activities, and character.

What does Conn College look for in applicants?

Conn College weighs course rigor, grades (gpa), and character and personal qualities most heavily, alongside a strong academic record. The parts you most control late in the process are your essays and how you present your activities.

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