First-Year Applicants

FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS

APPLICATION MATERIALS
ApplicationCommon App
$70 App Fee or Fee
Waiver Request
Required
Pitzer Writing
Supplement
Common App Prompts
Teacher
Recommendations
One Required
School/College
Report
Required
Mid-Year
Report
Required
Official
Transcripts
Required
InterviewOptional
SAT or ACT
Scores
Not Accepted
English Language TestRequired for Non-Native English Speakers

* Note: SAT/ACT scores will not be accepted for any students applying for Fall 2022-2025. 

GOOD TO KNOW

  • The Admission Committee looks at each applicant:
    • To determine preparation and potential for college-level work.
    • For demonstrated strong academic ability, maturity and independence.
  • Emphasis is placed on high school transcripts, recommendation letters, leadership positions, work history, involvement in school and community activities, and commitment to Pitzer’s core values.
  • Pitzer is test-free. Read more about our test-free policy here.
  • 请不要将AP成绩与申请一起提交,因为它们不会被考虑在录取决定中. If you are admitted and decide to enroll, you may submit AP scores for potential credit transfer evaluation

BEST PREPARATION
FOR ADMISSION

  • Complete a rigorous college preparatory program through your senior year.
    • 4 years of English—especially courses that emphasize writing.
    • At least 3 years each of:
      • foreign language
      • mathematics and
      • social, behavioral and natural sciences
    • We strongly recommend honors and advanced placement courses.
  • 你的申请应该展示你认为你将如何从匹泽学院受益并为其做出贡献.
Pitzer First-Year Applicants

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS IN LIGHT OF COVID-19

We are living in historic times, 我们知道你可能会担心当前的全球形势会如何影响你未来的大学申请. Pitzer remains committed to supporting our prospective students; when the time comes to evaluate applications, 我们将认真考虑COVID-19可能对您和您的申请产生的影响. This includes but is not limited to:

  • 我们将尊重学校在学术/评分政策上的任何变化
  • We will be lenient in regards to demonstrated interest (i.e. visiting campus, interviewing, etc.)
  • 在这段时间里,我们不会因为你的课外活动减少而惩罚你
  • We have altered our international testing requirements
  • We will continue not to review AP scores with your application

APPLICATION DETAILS

Pitzer Writing Supplement

  • 通用申请中要求的Pitzer写作补充部分的最大长度为650字. You will choose from one of the following prompts:
  • At Pitzer, five core values distinguish our approach to education: social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement and environmental sustainability. 作为变革的推动者,我们的学生利用这些价值观来创造解决世界挑战的方案. Please answer only ONE of the following prompts:
    • Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one of Pitzer’s core values?
    • 描述一下你希望从大学经历中得到什么,以及为什么Pitzer会适合你.
  • 从2023年秋季开始,Pitzer将提供一篇新的250字的可选论文,申请人可以通过通用申请(Common Application)回答. 这不是必需的,但可以给学生额外的空间来写他们的申请. Please see the new prompt below:
    • As a mission driven institution, we value and celebrate the synergy created by our differences and similarities. We welcome you to write about distinctive aspects of your background, identity, or personal interests that you would bring to Pitzer, and how you plan to engage in our community. (250 words or less)

Teacher Recommendations

  • One academic recommendation from a teacher is required. 你的推荐信应该来自在你大三或大四教过你核心学科的老师. 你的大学辅导员的推荐信和一份额外的推荐信将被接受, but both are optional.
  • Recommendations should be submitted electronically through the Common Application website: My Colleges > Pitzer College > Recommendations and FERPA. 您将找到在线或通过离线表格提交推荐的说明,并扫描并通过电子邮件发送给 [email protected].
  • If emailed or mailed, 所有的推荐信必须由推荐人直接寄到我们的办公室.

School Report

  • 需要学校辅导员的报告(可选).
  • The report should be submitted electronically through the Common Application website: My Colleges > Pitzer College > Recommendations and FERPA. 您将找到在线或通过离线表格提交报告的说明,并扫描并通过电子邮件发送给 [email protected].
  • The report must be sent to our office directly by your school counselor.

Mid-Year Report/Final Report

  • 年中报告应在第一学期或第一学期高年级可用时尽快提交.
  • 被录取的学生和已经完成高中学业的学生必须提交一份包括最终成绩单的最终报告.

High School Transcript

  • 如果仍在高中就读,申请人必须提交所有可用的正式成绩单.
  • 高中毕业生只需要提交毕业日期的最终成绩单.

International Applicants

  • Pitzer要求母语不是英语的学生证明其英语水平.
  • This must be done by:
    • 提交英语作为外语考试(托福)或IBT特别家庭版
    • Or submitting the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • Or submitting the DuoLingo (DET)**
    • Or submitting and being granted an English Language Test Waiver (Click here to find out more about the process)
  • In order to be considered for regular admission, students must submit official scores or be granted a waiver. For students who submit testing, a minimum score of 106 IBT, 7.5 IELTS, or 135 DET
    • 成绩在以下范围内的学生将需要在第一学期参加为国际学生设计的两门课程组合:100-105 IBT, or 7 IELTS, or 130 DET**
    • However, 除英语水平外,其他各方面都符合匹泽学院入学要求的学生也有资格通过 International Scholars Program. Applicants must:
      • Achieve at least a 70 IBT, or 6.5 IELTS, or 115 DET.
      • Or have submitted an English Language Test Waiver 并被告知他们将被考虑通过国际学者计划录取.
  • Pitzer can only accept the IELTS, the Internet Based Testing version of TOEFL, the Internet Based Testing Special Home Edition of TOEFL, or the DuoLingo (DET). 匹泽目前不接受英语水平的替代测试(托福笔试等).), but they may be included in your English Language Test Waiver to support your request.
  • For more information about applying as an international student, please click here.

**For the 2022-23 application cycle, 我们将接受多邻国测试代替托福或雅思,以适应受COVID-19影响的学生. We will continue accepting TOEFL and IELTS scores as well.**
Deferring Entrance

  • 被录取的学生可能会被考虑延期一年去追求非学术目标. Deferrals are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Pitzer admission staff.
  • Students may not enroll at another institution during their deferral year, and will not receive credit at Pitzer for any courses taken.
  • 被录取的学生必须在5月1日之前提交他们的承诺保证金,以便在推荐十大正规网赌网站大学获得一席之地. Admitted students are also required to submit a Gap Year Request Form explaining their gap year plans and requesting deferred entrance.
  • 匹泽招生工作人员只会考虑提交给招生办公室的延期申请. Requests will be approved on a first come basis.
  • The deadline for submitting deferral requests is May 10. 其他问题或疑虑可直接向匹泽招生工作人员在 [email protected].

COLLEGE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM EXAMS

  • 请不要将AP成绩与申请一起提交,因为它们不会被考虑在录取决定中. If you are admitted and decide to enroll, you may submit AP scores for potential credit transfer evaluation
  • AP credits are applied toward the 32 course credit graduation requirement, but may not be used to satisfy an Educational Objective requirement.
  • In general, AP credits do not apply to field of major requirements. 对于可能的例外情况,需要与适当的顾问/外地小组协商.
  • In all cases when credit has been awarded for AP exams, 如果修的课程与AP课程重复或明显重叠,该学分可能会被取消. Please consult with the appropriate field group.
  • 学生在毕业前可以计算不超过四个AP和IB学分(合并)

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

  • Four credits may be granted for an IB diploma.
  • 考试学分只有在更高级别的考试中才能获得,分数至少为5分,每次考试的学分比例为4个学期, with a maximum of 16 transferable semester units.
  • If certification diploma is not completed, 为取得证书而完成的个别课程或考试可获得学分.
  • Credit will not be awarded for subsidiary exams.
  • IB credits are applied toward the 32-course graduation requirement, but may not be used to satisfy the Educational Objective requirement.
  • In all cases when credit has been awarded for IB exams, 如果所修课程与IB课程重复或明显重叠,该学分将被取消.

REV 7/6/2023