Bard College at Simon's Rock

It is moderately difficult to get into Bard College at Simon's Rock. Bard College at Simon's Rock admitted 34% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 368 applications received in 2023, 125 students were offered admission.

Consult with Bard College at Simon's Rock's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who apply to Bard College at Simon's Rock for fall semester should anticipate a decision by October 15.

Bard College at Simon's Rock Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Bard College at Simon's Rock's admissions stats.

Bard College at Simon's Rock 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	60%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Bard College at Simon's Rock Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bard College at Simon's Rock.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 15	October 15

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Applying Early to Bard College at Simon's Rock?

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Bard College at Simon's Rock does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Bard College at Simon's Rock Admissions

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Is Bard College at Simon's Rock Challenging To Get Into?

Bard College at Simon's Rock is a moderately difficult school to get into. Bard College at Simon's Rock evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Bard College at Simon's Rock accepted 34% of all applicants, around 125 from the 368 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Bard College at Simon's Rock, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Bard College at Simon's Rock

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Bard College at Simon's Rock

Bard College at Simon's Rock has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Bard College at Simon's Rock?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Bard College at Simon's Rock

Curious about the factors that are considered by Bard College at Simon's Rock during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
First Generation	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered

Make sure to check with Bard College at Simon's Rock for more information on admission factors.

Bard College at Simon's Rock Application Requirements

To apply to Bard College at Simon's Rock, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Bard College at Simon's Rock's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Interview	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	school report, parent, writing supplement
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bard College at Simon's Rock?

Students admitted to Bard College at Simon's Rock have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 41% submitted a class rank. At Bard College at Simon's Rock 60% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 81% were in the top 25% and 96% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Bard College at Simon's Rock, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bard College at Simon's Rock directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Bard College at Simon's Rock is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Bard College at Simon's Rock

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Bard College at Simon's Rock. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Bard College at Simon's Rock during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Bard College at Simon's Rock Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Bard College at Simon's Rock?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bard College at Simon's Rock.

Does Bard College at Simon's Rock accept transfer credits?

✅ Bard College at Simon's Rock accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Bard College at Simon's Rock accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Bard College at Simon's Rock does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bard College at Simon's Rock?

✅ Bard College at Simon's Rock is not test optional.

What is Bard College at Simon's Rock's acceptance rate?

✅ Bard College at Simon's Rock has an acceptance rate of 34%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bard College at Simon's Rock?

❌ Bard College at Simon's Rock does not offer early decision.

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