King's College

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Kings Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Kings's admissions stats.

Kings 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	44%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	No

King's College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for King's College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 1	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	––

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Want to Apply Early to Kings?

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Kings offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 1

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

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

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More on King's College Admissions

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Transferring to King's College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Kings

Kings has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Kings Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating 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 admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Kings

Wondering what factors are considered by Kings 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Kings for more information on admission factors.

Kings Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Kings?

Students admitted to Kings have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5. Kings considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 68% submitted a class rank. At Kings 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 75% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At King's College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	30.3%
3.75 and 3.99	17%
3.50 and 3.74	13.1%
3.25 and 3.49	11%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	12%
2.00 and 2.49	5.1%

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 Kings 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

Kings considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Kings is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 44% of Kings's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Kings?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Kings students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Kings students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Kings?

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to King's College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Kings. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Kings during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Kings Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Kings?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Kings.

Does Kings accept transfer credits?

✅ Kings accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Kings accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Kings accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Kings accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Kings?

❌ No, Kings is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Kings's acceptance rate?

✅ Kings has an acceptance rate of 96%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Kings?

✅ Kings offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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