It is highly selective. Factors such as strength of academics, community and high school involvement as well as an interview are aspects of the selection process.
Strong preference is given to children of alumni.
Amy Cunningham entered the University of Delaware in the fall of 2000 as an art conservation major, with a strong interest in becoming an art conservationist. In addition to being a member of the Honors Program, Amy also plays intramural soccer and is involved in hall government at the University. In her free time, she volunteers at the New Castle Historical Society. Amy is from Newark, DE and attended St. Mark's High School. While she was there, she was a member of her school's honor society, student council and played various sports.