The Admissions Committee composed of the Admissions staff and faculty reviews each application and is responsible for all decisions. The Admissions Committee considers many factors in reviewing applications for freshman admission. First, academic preparation is emphasized, and should include course work in english, history, social science, foreign languages, math and sciences. Second, the individuality, creativity, and intellectual promise of each student is recognized and evaluated. A personal interview is recommended, to offer a level of communication between the applicant and the College.
Interviews are evaluative in nature and become part of the student's application.
If distance does not allow travel to the College, please contact the Office of Admissions to arrange for a telephone interview. Students demonstrating the ability to work with great energy and maturity will be considered for admission after the third year of high school. Two teacher evaluations are required in addition to the requirements for regular freshman admission. High school seniors who decide that Eugene Lang is their first choice and who wish to be informed of the Committee's decision early, may apply for admission under the Early Decision Plan. On occasion, the Admission Committee decides to hold off on an decision in order to review further information, particularly first semester senior grades and an additional recommendation or essay.