International Applicants: Instructions and Forms

Like other highly selective liberal arts colleges, Colby requires all international applicants to have completed a pre-university course of study.

Required Application Materials:

• Completed Common Application
• Completed Colby Writing Supplement (short-answer essay questions specific to Colby)
• Official record of secondary school work with all courses and grades, including results from appropriate examinations (e.g., IGCSE, "A" Levels, International Baccalaureate, HSC, WASC)
• Explanation of the grading system used and an English translation of records reported in other languages
• Standardized Tests Scores:
• • SAT or ACT or three SAT Subject Tests of your choice, sent by the testing agency**
  • The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) instead of SAT/ACT scores if the applicant is from mainland China
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required if English is neither your first language nor your current language of instruction**
• Early Decision Agreement Form (required for Early Decision applicants only)

Optional App Materials:

• Art and Music Materials: if you’d like to enhance your application with personal portfolio items
• Colby's Optional Update Form: if you filed your application early in the fall and want to provide new information or accomplishments

Do I need to pay the application fee?

• Are you submitting the application online?
• Does the fee present a financial hardship?

If so, you qualify for an Application Fee Waiver. If not, send the $65 application fee in U.S. dollars (as an international money order or a check drawn on an American bank). Make sure to include your name somewhere on your payment.