Early Acceptance is a renewable award from Colby-Sawyer College for prospective first-year students. Participants attend an Early Acceptance Day in New London, New Hampshire, receive a non-binding admission decision on the spot, and can earn the award.
The college publishes the award as additional to other scholarships. The program is tied to an in-person campus visit and undergraduate admission.
Benefits & funding
- An additional $1,000 award.
- The award is renewable and may be combined with other scholarships.
Eligibility
- Students entering or already in their senior year of high school may attend.
- Applicants must complete the Early Acceptance process and receive an on-the-spot admission decision by December 15.
- Applicants register for a session, submit a Colby-Sawyer or Common Application, and provide a high school transcript showing grades through junior year.
- The official award and event pages publish no nationality or residency restriction.
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Application process
- 1Register for an Early Acceptance Day session.
- 2Submit the Colby-Sawyer Application or Common Application; the event waives the essay and recommendation letters.
- 3Email a current unofficial or official high school transcript with grades through junior year at least 24 hours before the session; applicants may instead apply on site and bring the transcript.
- 4Attend the campus event for a student-led tour and a non-binding admission decision.
Program timeline
The current event page lists Early Acceptance Day on multiple dates.
October 12 onward
Receive the on-the-spot admission decision by this date to earn the award.
December 15