United States · Clinton, NY
Hamilton College
Open curriculum with a writing focus.
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Admission at Hamilton College
Hamilton College admits about 12% of applicants, which makes it highly selective. Admission is holistic: four years of transcript and course rigor first, then essays and activities, then recommendations and test scores. At this admit rate a strong profile is a reach for everyone; the essays and the activities list are where the decision is made.
GCC applicants: international curricula (IB, American Diploma with APs, A-levels) are read in their own terms. English proficiency tests are usually waived for English-medium schools; check the university's waiver rule. Saudi students on a Ministry scholarship should confirm the programme is on the approved list before applying Early Decision.
Hamilton College supplemental essays, 2025-26
- Know Thyself perspective essay350 words
At Hamilton, we each bring different backgrounds and perspectives, and we teach one another about the world through our individual and shared experiences. In the spirit of Hamilton's motto, Know Thyself, please reflect on your unique perspective and how Hamilton might shape it, as well as how your perspective will shape Hamilton.
Every US applicant also writes the Common App personal statement: 650 words, seven prompts. Admitify's coach reads drafts line by line and never writes for the student.
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Liberal Arts · Politics / IR · Economics
Data verified September 2026. Universities change requirements each cycle; confirm on hamilton.edu before you apply. Spotted a change? Tell us.