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Skidmore College is an institution that truly takes advantage of its small student population in a way that makes each individual–new and returning–feel immediately at home. While the transition to a new school is oftentimes daunting, Skidmore takes the guesswork out of the change with its First Year Experience Program. Students are grouped into introductory seminars and live with their peers in mandatory on-campus housing, and are also paired with an older student who serves as a mentor. This give-and-take setup signifies how comfortable upperclassmen are serving as college liaisons. While the college has all the makings of a traditional liberal-arts institution, it also offers extracurricular opportunities that encourage its more adventurous students to pursue their interests. As such, in addition to the school’s array of 100 student-run clubs and organizations, Skidmore also allows 40 entering freshmen a chance to spend their first semester in London. On-campus kitchens call for the culinarily-skilled students to cook in public, and students may even design their own majors for a truly personalized college experience.

Even if not designing his or her own major, the typical Skidmore student will experience many uniquely beneficial academic opportunities while attending the school. Students are encouraged to not only take on research projects, but to do so with a faculty-mentor. This distinct student-faculty partnership, along with Skidmore’s relatively low student-to-teacher ratio reinforces the personalized academic experience that the college hopes to demonstrate. This focus on research is doubled by the school’s compulsory science or math class for each student; such aspects act as a balance to the school’s traditionally liberal-arts focus, and ensures that each student receives a well-rounded education.

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While traditionally considering academic factors, Skidmore College's admissions look to a wide range of considerations for a prospective student. For example, the school rewards an applicant who demonstrates a strong and unwavering desire to attend: nearly 79% of applicants to Skidmore's binding early decision program are admitted annually. Thus, it is this combination of determination and achievement that will put an applicant high on Skidmore's list for admission.

The most important factor for admission at Skidmore is the difficulty of an applicant's high school education. This is followed closely by considerations such as the student's class rank, character, recommendations, GPA, and work experience. Notably, such factors as standardized test scores and interview are considered on a secondary basis.

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