Q: What testing is required for international applicants?
A: General standardized testing (SAT, ACT) is optional for applicants to Connecticut College. If you are applying from outside of the United States we require an official score report of an English-proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE). Connecticut College's code for both the TOEFL and the College Entrance Examination Board is 3284. Our office is unable to provide Duolingo coupon codes.
International applicants may request to waive the English proficiency requirement if they meet the criteria below by submitting our request form. Please note, this form only becomes available after your application for admission is received.
- First Year Applicants: Native speakers of English at home, or applicants who have completed three full years at a high school which uses English as the primary language of instruction.
- Transfer Applicants: Applicants who have completed two full semesters of non-ESL writing intensive, college-level coursework at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
Connecticut College reserves the right to reach out for further explanation or documentation of English proficiency, including the requirement of an official English language exam, if a waiver is initally approved.
Q: What English proficiency test results are competitive for admission?
A: In general, successful applicants score around a 100 on the TOEFL, a 7.0 on IELTS, a 68 on the PTE and a 130 on Duolingo English test (DET).
Q: How can I interview with Connecticut College?
A: Interviews are not a required component of the admission process at Conn, but they're an excellent opportunity to add depth to your application. In-person interviews are available on our campus and in select locations around the United States when our admission counselors are traveling. Online interviews with a Connecticut College representative are also available. All interviews are approximately 30 minutes and equally valued regardless of format. First-year applicants for Fall entry may interview at any time between mid-June and mid-December prior to our January deadlines. To register for a Conn interview, click here.
In lieu of an online interview, applicants attending school outside of the United States are encouraged to submit an InitialView interview. InitialView interviews are conducted in your timezone and can be sent to multiple colleges. Applicants interested in an InitialView interview are encouraged to make a reservation here as soon as possible in order to secure a timely appointment. InitialView interviews must be submitted by December 1 (EDI applicants) and February 1 (EDII & Regular Decision applicants) in order to be considered with your application. Transfer applicants must submit InitialView interviews by November 1 for January admission or April 1 for September admission.
Applicants attending school in the United States are welcome to record a Glimpse video. Glimpse is an opportunity to share a 60-90 second video helping us to get to know you better. Glimpse videos must be submitted by December 1 (EDI applicants) and February 1 (EDII & Regular Decision applicants) in order to be considered with your application.
Q: Do you accept attested photocopies of testing?
A: Applicants are advised to have English test score reports sent directly from the testing agency, or directly from their secondary school college counselor if sending test results directly from the testing agency is a financial burden. Otherwise, it is our strong preference to receive all submitted test scores directly from the testing agency.
Q: Does Connecticut College offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes?
A: No.
Q: Should I submit copies of awards received?
A: No, we prefer that you list your awards, certificates and accomplishments on a separate sheet of paper.
Q: Do you accept applications from non-U.S. citizens for the spring semester?
A: Connecticut College cares deeply about the successful transition of each and every student to our residential community. As a result, non-U.S. citizens (and non-permanent residents) are generally not admitted for the spring semester as first-year candidates.
Q: What is the Verification of Financial Support and how is this submitted?
A: Connecticut College is required by the federal government to verify that international students' financial resources are adequate to cover the anticipated cost of their period of enrollment. All non-US citizens applying for admission must submit a Verification of Financial Support. Applicants are prompted to submit this online form after an admission application is received. The form and required supplemental financial documentation is submitted via the Applicant Status Portal after an application is received.
Q: Does Connecticut College offer financial aid for non-U.S. citizens?
A: Yes. Connecticut College meets demonstrated need for all admitted students regardless of citizenship. Admission is highly competitive. We look for students who have shown outstanding academic ability, a high level of competence in English and notable level of non-academic involvement.
Q: How does Financial Aid Services determine my family's need?
A: Non-U.S. citizens who are applying for financial aid must complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile. All international students, whether applying for financial assistance or not, must submit the Verification of Financial Support.