Menlo College

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Menlo College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Menlo College's admissions stats.

Menlo College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Menlo College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Menlo College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	April 1	––

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Want to Apply Early to Menlo College?

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Menlo College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Menlo College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

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

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More on Menlo College Admissions

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How To Get Into Menlo College

It is moderately difficult to get into Menlo College. Menlo College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Menlo College **accepted .

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Menlo College, 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 Menlo College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Menlo College

Menlo College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Menlo College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining 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 apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Menlo College

Wondering what factors are considered by Menlo College 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
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

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

Menlo College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement		√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		2.5
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Menlo College?

Menlo College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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

Menlo College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Menlo College does not have a test optional admissions policy. 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 Menlo College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Menlo College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Menlo College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Menlo College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Menlo College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Menlo College.

Does Menlo College accept transfer credits?

✅ Menlo College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Menlo College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

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

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

Do I have to submit test scores to Menlo College?

✅ Menlo College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Menlo College?

❌ Menlo College does not offer early decision.

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