United States · South Hadley, MA
Mount Holyoke College
Oldest women's college; Five College consortium.
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Admission at Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College admits about 38% of applicants, which makes it selective. Admission is holistic: four years of transcript and course rigor first, then essays and activities, then recommendations and test scores. Grades and rigor carry most of the decision; well-written essays and a clear intended major help at the margin.
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.
Mount Holyoke College supplemental essays, 2025-26
- Why Mount Holyoke (optional)250-400 words
What unique characteristic about Mount Holyoke makes you interested in attending?
- Community and context (optional)250-400 words
Every day, our students cultivate the competence, confidence and courage to make an impact — whether on a personal, community or global level. Tell us about the context in which you have grown up, what forms your aspirations and how your community has shaped your outlook.
- What fascinates you (optional)250-400 words
What do you find fascinating? Choose a person, place, concept, idea, or theory and tell us why!
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 · Biology / Pre-med · Politics / IR
Data verified September 2026. Universities change requirements each cycle; confirm on mtholyoke.edu before you apply. Spotted a change? Tell us.