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Application Checklist

How We Read Applications

Each and every application is read at least twice, in its entirety. During each read, all components of the application (transcript, extracurricular activities, recommendations, essay(s) and any optional materials submitted) will be reviewed and assessed for their overall strength relative to the overall application pool.

Each read is also done contextually, considering a student’s background, their high school environment and extenuating circumstances to assess your accomplishments with as much information as possible. 

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Application Checklist

To apply to W&M, you must submit the following:

  1. Common App
  2. High School Transcript
  3. Essay
  4. Recommendation Letters
  5. Optional Application Materials 

When completing the Common App, we strongly encourage you to submit up to three of the “optional essays.” Whether you apply to W&M or other great colleges and universities, these writing components of the application provide admission committees with a better opportunity to get to know you. There will be a $75 non-refundable application fee payment. You can also submit a fee waiver request.

Dates & Deadlines

If you are applying to William & Mary, we ask that you submit your Common App by either Nov. 1 (Early Decision I) or Jan. 5 (Early Decision II and Regular Decision). The application is due by 11:59 p.m. in your time zone on the day of the deadline. Supplemental materials including transcripts, test scores and recommendations may still be submitted after the deadline.

See all dates and deadlines

After You Apply

Upon receipt of an application, first-year applicants will receive an email from us providing them with credentials to access our Application Status Portal.