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application instructions for first-year students The first-year application is also available online at www.simmons.edu. We are delighted that you have decided to apply to Simmons College. The Admission Committee reviews each application individually, considering not only what you have accomplished, but who you are. We look forward to learning about you. EARLY ACTION Students who are interested in learning about their admission decision early in the application cycle may apply under the Early Action Plan. Early Action is non-binding whereby students submit their application and credentials by the December 1 deadline and are notified of the admission decision by mid-january. The tuition deposit may be submitted at any time before May 1. Under the Early Action Plan, students may be accepted, denied, or reconsidered with other Regular Decision applicants in February. Students may apply to the Honors Program as they apply for admission under the Early Action Plan. They will be notified about the decision on their application to the Honors Program in mid-march. REGULAR DECISION The deadline for Regular Decision applications is February 1. Students will be notified of the committee s decision by by mid-april. Application Plan Early Action Regular Decision Application deadline December 1 February 1 Notification date Mid-January Mid-April Deposit deadline May 1 May 1 FIRST- YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION PROCEDURES CHECKLIST Application Form: Complete the application form and return it to the Oªce of Undergraduate Admission by the appropriate deadline (see box above). $55 Application Fee: A non-refundable $55 application fee or a written request for a fee waiver must be submitted along with your application form. Make check or money order payable to Simmons College. High School Transcript, Secondary School Report and Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form: Complete the top portion of the Secondary School Report and Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form and give it to your guidance or college counselor. Your counselor should complete the counselor recommendation and attach an oªcial copy of your high school transcript, which includes grades from the first quarter of your senior year, if available. Teacher Evaluation: Complete the top portion of the Teacher Evaluation and Recommendation Form and give it to one of your academic teachers. Standardized Test Scores: Applicants must take either the SAT with writing or the ACT. All tests should be taken no later than January of the senior year. Scores will be accepted from oªcial high school transcripts. For scores being sent directly by the College Board, the Simmons College code is 3761. Simmons does not require the SAT Subject Tests. If English is not your native language, TOEFL, IELTS, or a comparable test is required. College Essay: There are three choices of essay topics listed in the application. Essays should be typewritten and your own work. Please ensure that your essay submision is at least 250 (and no more than 500) words. Interview: Strongly recommended. TUITION DEPOSIT If you are admitted to Simmons College, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $250 must be paid by the appropriate deposit deadline to hold your place in the first-year class. To reserve residence hall space, you must submit an additional housing deposit of $250 by this deadline. MAILING AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS All application materials should be mailed directly to: Simmons College Oªce of Undergraduate Admission 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115-5898 The Simmons College admission sta would be happy to answer your application questions. To contact a member of the admission sta please call 800-345-8468 or email us at ugadm@simmons.edu.

admission application for first-year students of 4 SUBMIT TO: SIMMONS COLLEGE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION 300 THE FENWAY BOSTON, MA 02115-5898 TEL: 617-521-2051 800-345-8468 FAX: 617-521-3190 EMAIL: UGADM@SIMMONS.EDU WEBSITE: WWW.SIMMONS.EDU PERSONAL INFORMATION Name last first middle nickname/prefer to be called former name (if applicable) Date of birth Place of birth Social Security # month day year Mailing address street apt. or p.o. box number city state zip country (if not U.S.) Home telephone Cell phone number Email address Permanent address (if di erent from above) street apt. or p.o. box number city state zip country (if not U.S.) CITIZENSHIP U.S. Permanent U.S. Resident Other Country: Dual Citizenship U.S. and Visa type: OPTIONAL QUESTIONS Is English the predominant language spoken at home? Yes No Other languages spoken at home How would you describe yourself? Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes No Check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White APPLICATION INFORMATION I am applying under the following plan (please check one): Early Action Deadline: December 1 Regular Decision Deadline: February 1 I wish to enroll in the term beginning in: Fall/September year Spring/January year Possible area(s) of concentration/major (refer to the list on the inside back cover of the application booklet. You may also choose undecided ). 1. 2. Possible career or professional plans Will you be (check one): Living on-campus Commuting Will you be filing for financial assistance? Yes No Your answer to this question has no bearing on your admission to the College.

admission application for first-year students 2of 4 FAMILY INFORMATION Parent 1 Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss Parent 2 Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss full name full name Living? Yes No Living? Yes No Home address if di erent from yours: Home address if di erent from yours: street street city state zip city state zip telephone cell phone telephone cell phone email address email address occupation occupation name of business or organization name of business or organization college attended degree year college attended degree year professional or graduate school degree year professional or graduate school degree year If not with both parents, with whom do you make your permanent home? Please check if parents are: married separated divorced other Name and address of legal guardian if other than parent name street city state zip country (if not U.S.) Please give names and ages of your brothers and sisters. If they have attended college, give names of institutions attended, degrees and approximate dates. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION List in chronological order (most recent first) all secondary schools you have attended, or are currently attending. Name of school Location CEEB school code Dates attended List all colleges at which you have taken courses for credit. List courses on a separate sheet. Have transcripts sent from each institution as soon as possible. Name of college Location Dates attended Degree candidate? Yes Yes Yes No No No If you are not currently attending school, describe in detail, on a separate sheet, your activities since last enrolled.

admission application for first-year students 3of 4 TEST INFORMATION Simmons College requires the SAT or the ACT for first-year applicants. Please list your test information below. SAT American College Test (ACT) TOEFL, IELTS, or comparable test* *Required if English is not your native language dates taken/to be taken math critical reading writing dates taken/to be taken highest composite score dates taken/to be taken test name score SENIOR YEAR CLASSES Please list the classes that you are taking in your senior year. Indicate Honors, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate where appropriate. Fall semester Spring semester HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Briefly describe any scholastic distinctions or honors you have won beginning with ninth grade. List your principal extracurricular, community, and volunteer activities. Check those activities you hope to pursue in college. Please attach a separate sheet of paper if you cannot include all activities in this space. Grade level, Approximate Positions held, Plan to participate Activity Post Secondary (PS) time spent honors earned in college? 9 10 11 12 PS hrs/wk wks/yr Yes No 9 10 11 12 PS Yes No hrs/wk wks/yr 9 10 11 12 PS Yes No hrs/wk wks/yr 9 10 11 12 PS Yes No hrs/wk wks/yr 9 10 11 12 PS Yes No hrs/wk wks/yr WORK EXPERIENCE List any jobs (including summer employment) that you have held during the past three years. Specific nature of work Employer Approximate time spent Approximate dates of employment hrs/wk hrs/wk hrs/wk

admission application for first-year students 4of 4 WORK EXPERIENCE ( CONTINUED) In the space below, briefly discuss which of these extracurricular, personal activities or work experiences has had the most meaning for you, and why. RELATIVES WHO ARE SIMMONS ALUMNAE/ I OR CURRENT STUDENTS Name last first maiden class year relationship Name last first maiden class year relationship ESSAY Please write and attach a 250 500 word essay on one of the following topics. Be specific and write clearly and effectively. Label all pages with your name and address. The essay must be typewritten. 1. Compare yourself to your favorite character in a book. How are you alike or dissimilar? 2. Describe an experience that forced you to question a previously held opinion. 3. A topic of your own choosing. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION How did you first learn about Simmons College? Simmons student College fair where name Online college guide name Simmons publication Advertisement Guide book Guidance counselor Familiar with Boston area Friend/relative Internet search name where name Teacher Simmons s Web site Alumnae/i name Why have you chosen to apply to Simmons College? (Please rank the following items from 1 8 with 1 being the most influential.) Campus visit College night Friend Guidance counselor Simmons publications Admission Counselor Parent(s) Simmons Website Email communication Open house Other, please specify SIGNATURE We cannot process your application without your signature below. I hereby agree that the information given on this application is complete, factually correct to the best of my knowledge, and honestly presented. In addition, I certify that I have not attended institutions other than those listed. signature date

supplemental application for the honors program at Simmons College SUBMIT TO: SIMMONS COLLEGE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION 300 THE FENWAY BOSTON, MA 02115-5898 TEL: 617-521-2051 800-345-8468 FAX: 617-521-3190 EMAIL: UGADM@SIMMONS.EDU WEBSITE: WWW.SIMMONS.EDU Simmons s Honors Program provides an enriched curriculum offered through small seminars, team-taught courses, study abroad opportunities, research projects, and/or honors independent study. The program is designed to encourage depth of study in the student s chosen major, and to enhance knowledge through interdisciplinary study and global awareness. The program also includes career exploration courses, cocurricular activities on campus and in Boston, and assistance with applying for graduate school and national awards, such as the Fulbright, Truman, and Boren grants. Any prospective student of Simmons College may apply for admission to the Honors Program. Those who are admitted into this highly selective program are self-motivated, intellectually curious, and eager for challenge. They graduate near the top of their high school class and have a solid record of honors, AP, or IB courses. To apply to the Honors Program you must complete the standard admission application PLUS the supplemental application for the Honors Program, on the reverse side of this page. The priority deadline for all Honors Application materials is March 1. Questions should be directed to the Director of the Honors Program at honors@simmons.edu. Please note: Honors applicants may apply under the Early Action Plan and submit the Honors application earlier than March 1. Review of Honors applications begins mid-january. Applications will not be accepted after April 1. * Please note: This supplement is optional.

supplemental application for the honors program at Simmons College (continued) Please complete all four sections (and submit with the standard first-year application) SECTION ONE Name last first middle Address street apt. or p.o. box number city state zip country (if not U.S.) Home telephone Cell phone number Email High school currently attending Date of birth month day year High school cumulative grade point average Class rank of SAT scores Intended major math critical reading writing ACT composite SECTION TWO Please submit an original graded paper. SECTION THREE Please submit either Essay 1 or 2 below and answer in approximately 350 400 words. 1. The Honors Program encourages students to experience life in another country. If you were to study abroad for a month or a semester, what country would you prefer to visit and what would you hope to learn from your experiences in another culture? 2. Honors students at Simmons often take an active role in student government and organizations, including our student newspaper The Simmons Voice. Write the lead editorial for the Voice on an issue of local, national, or global importance. SECTION FOUR Think about the books you have read during your high school years (inside and outside of the classroom); rank the three best in order. Explain the reason for your top selection. Please clearly label your answer Section Four. The priority deadline to submit an application for the Honors Program at Simmons College: March 1, regardless of whether you apply under the Early Action or Regular Decision application plans.

secondary school report and guidance counselor recommendation form SUBMIT TO: SIMMONS COLLEGE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION 300 THE FENWAY BOSTON, MA 02115-5898 TEL: 617-521-2051 800-345-8468 FAX: 617-521-3190 EMAIL: UGADM@SIMMONS.EDU WEBSITE: WWW.SIMMONS.EDU TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Applicant Information Applicant: After filling in your name and address below, please have your guidance or college counselor complete the remainder of the form and mail directly to the Simmons College Oªce of Undergraduate Admission. Name last first middle Home address street apt. or p.o. box number city state zip Home telephone Cell phone number Email School name Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, I waive my right of access to this recommendation. I retain my right of access to this recommendation. Date of birth month day year signature date TO BE COMPLETED BY A GUIDANCE OR COLLEGE COUNSELOR After filling in the information below, use this form to describe the applicant. Please send an oªcial transcript, a school profile, and a transcript legend. Please note: Simmons College requires the SAT with writing or the ACT. If English is not the student s native language, the student must also take the TOEFL, IELTS, or comparable test. Please include these test scores with the school records whenever possible. The Admission Committee finds candid evaluations helpful in assessing an applicant s potential for success at Simmons. Thank you for your help. Counselor s name Counselor s title Complete school name CEEB code number School address street city state zip Telephone Email address Cell phone number Fax number Check one: The application is enclosed. The application will be submitted under separate cover by the student. Early Action Deadline: December 1 Regular Decision Deadline: February 1

ACADEMIC RECORD This applicant s cumulative grade point average is on a scale for semesters. Of this applicant s graduating class % plan to attend a four-year college. This applicant ranks in a class of students. The rank covers a period from to. The rank is weighted unweighted This school does not rank. How long have you known the applicant? In what context have you known the applicant? What are the first words that come to your mind when describing this applicant? RATINGS Compared to other students in your school who are applying to selective colleges, how does the applicant rate in terms of academic skills and potential? Please mark the appropriate boxes below: Ability Motivation Character below average average good very good excellent outstanding (lowest 40%) (middle 20%) (next 20%) (top 20%) (top 10%) (highest 1%) WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION Please feel free to attach additional information you would like the admission committee to know about this student. Include a description of academic and personal characteristics. We are particularly interested in the applicant s intellectual promise, motivation, relative maturity, integrity, independence, originality, initiative, leadership potential, capacity for growth, special talents, and enthusiasm. We welcome information that will help us to di erentiate this student from others you have known. OPTIONAL SECTION I recommend this student with reservation fairly strongly strongly very strongly SIGNATURE Submitted by signature date

teacher evaluation and recommendation form SUBMIT TO: SIMMONS COLLEGE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION 300 THE FENWAY BOSTON, MA 02115-5898 TEL: 617-521-2051 800-345-8468 FAX: 617-521-3190 EMAIL: UGADM@SIMMONS.EDU WEBSITE: WWW.SIMMONS.EDU TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Applicant Information Applicant: After filling in your name and address below, please have a teacher complete the remainder of the form and mail directly to the Simmons College Oªce of Undergraduate Admission. Name last first middle Home address street apt. or p.o. box number city state zip Home telephone Cell phone number Email Date of birth School name Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, I waive my right of access to this recommendation. I retain my right of access to this recommendation. month day year signature date TO BE COMPLETED BY A TEACHER The Admission Committee finds candid evaluations helpful in assessing an applicant s potential for success at Simmons. We are particularly interested in having your observations of the applicant s academic and personal performance in your classroom. Thank you for your help. Teacher s name Subject Complete school name School address street city state zip Home telephone Email address Cell phone number Fax number BACKGROUND INFORMATION How long have you known this student and in what context? What are the first words that come to mind when describing this student? List the courses that you taught this student, noting for each the student s year in school (9, 10, 11, 12) and course diªculty (AP, accelerated, honors, etc.).

RATINGS Compared to other college-bound students whom you have taught, how does the applicant rate in terms of academic skills and potential? Please mark the appropriate boxes below: below average average good very good excellent outstanding no basis (lowest 40%) (middle 20%) (next 20%) (top 20%) (top 10%) (highest 1%) Creative, original thought Motivation Independence, initiative Intellectual ability Academic achievements Written expression of ideas E ective class discussion Disciplined work habits Potential for growth Overall evaluation EVALUATION Please feel free to write and attach separately whatever you think the admission committee should know about this student. Include a description of academic and personal characteristics. We welcome information that will help us to di erentiate this student from others you have known. OPTIONAL SECTION I recommend this student with reservation fairly strongly strongly very strongly SIGNATURE Submitted by signature date Early Action Deadline: December 1 Regular Decision Deadline: February 1

application instructions for financial aid SUBMIT TO: SIMMONS COLLEGE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION 300 THE FENWAY BOSTON, MA 02115-5898 TEL: 617-521-2051 800-345-8468 FAX: 617-521-3190 EMAIL: UGADM@SIMMONS.EDU WEBSITE: WWW.SIMMONS.EDU FIRST- YEAR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCEDURE Application for financial aid begins at the same time as application for admission. The two decisions are made independently and application for aid will in no way influence the decision for admission. For additional information regarding financial aid at Simmons, visit www.simmons.edu/admission/financial-aid/ or refer to the publication titled Financing Options. To receive a copy of this publication please contact the Oªce of Undergraduate Admission. For individual assistance or for answers to your specific questions concerning financial aid, a Simmons College financial aid counselor is available to assist you. Please call 617-521-2001 to speak to a member of the Student Financial Services sta. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is available at your high school guidance oªce in late fall. The FAFSA form requires your family income information for the previous year. If you or your parents did not file a Federal Income Tax Return last year, you should use estimated information based on the year-ending salary listed on your pay stubs or W-2 forms. Simmons College Title IV institution code for FAFSA is 002208. Put your Social Security number on all forms submitted. Be sure to save a copy of your FAFSA form as well as any materials you submit to the Oªce of Student Financial Services. Visit the Oªce of Student Financial Services Web site at my.simmons.edu/services/sfs for more information, to download forms, or link to other related Web sites. FINANCIAL AID REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND DEADLINES The deadlines for completing each stage of the financial aid application process are listed below. It is important that you meet these deadlines in order to receive full consideration for need-based financial aid from Simmons College. Required documents Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Title IV institution code: 002208) Action required Mail to federal processor, address on form. Deadline February 1

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SIMMONS College of Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Admission 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115-5898 Phone: 617-521-2051 or 800-345-8468 Fax: 617-521-3190 Email: ugadm@simmons.edu www.simmons.edu Simmons College does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities in accordance with state and federal law, including but not limited to, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Code of Federal Regulations Parts 100, 104, 106, and 110. The College s Director of Human Resources, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA, 02115 (telephone: 617-521-2084) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College s nondiscrimination policies concerning employment. All other inquiries should be directed to the Office of the President, Simmons College, MCB 202, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA, 02115 (617-521-2073). Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrimination policies may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 330 C. Street, SW, Washington, D.C., 20202