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Application Checklist
How We Read Applications
Each and every application is read by our admissions committee, including your regional counselor, in its entirety. During our review, all components of the application (transcript, extracurricular activities, recommendations, essay(s) and any optional materials submitted) will be reviewed and assessed so that we can best understand your talents, achievements and potential within the context of the overall application pool.
Our review of your application is also done contextually, considering your background, your high school environment and extenuating circumstances to assess your accomplishments with as much information as possible.
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Application Checklist
To apply to W&M, you must submit the following:
When completing the Common App, we strongly encourage you to submit up to two of the “optional essays.” Whether you apply to W&M or other great colleges and universities, these writing components of the application provide admission committees with a better opportunity to get to know you. There will be a $75 non-refundable application fee payment. You can also submit a fee waiver request.
Dates & Deadlines
If you are applying to William & Mary, we ask that you submit your Common App by either Nov. 1 (Early Decision I) or Jan. 5 (Early Decision II and Regular Decision). The application is due by 11:59 p.m. in your time zone on the day of the deadline. Supplemental materials including transcripts, test scores and recommendations may still be submitted after the deadline.
After You Apply
Upon receipt of an application, first-year applicants will receive an email from us providing them with credentials to access our Application Status Portal.