The Admission Committee evaluates all admission candidates who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents without regard to financial circumstances. A letter of recommendation from your high school counselor. A letter of recommendation from one of your classroom teachers. An official transcript of your high school record to date. Scores from SAT I or ACT tests.
Interviews are optional in the admission process.
Interviews may be conducted on campus or with an alumni interviewer . CMC accepts two types of electronic applications and allows you to request a traditional paper application. Students for whom Claremont McKenna College is clearly the first choice may apply under an Early Decision option. Candidates who are admitted under Early Decision are expected to enroll at Claremont McKenna College and to withdraw all other applications and to initiate no new ones. The decision is binding.