If not admitted, Early Decision candidates may be deferred for reconsideration in the regular review, but we will deny admission in the ED cycle if a student is not competitive. In our review of academic credentials, we consider student achievement in high school, recommendations from teachers and counselors and test scores. As a teaching-oriented institution, Colgate believes teacher input is invaluable in our admission process. A student's academic record, including courses taken and grades earned, is the single best predictor of performance at Colgate. Since high schools vary greatly, however, test scores do offer a national scaled comparison.
Extracurricular talents are evident across the entire admitted group.
Generally speaking, the stronger the academic talent, the more likely the student has achieved excellence outside the classroom as well. That is the type of student attracted to Colgate. Student artists, musicians, athletes, leaders, journalists, etc. Students in the lower academic ranges of the admit group generally have some exceptional individual accomplishments, qualities or experiences that would enrich Colgate. Additional information that documents a distinct talent, or speaks to the whole student is welcome.