2012-2013 - Sweet Briar College

Mathematics: Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Functions, Analytical Geometry, or Calculus
Science: Physics or Chemistry II
Social Studies: Government or European History
Note: Students are encouraged to opt for Advanced Placement, Honors, or International Baccalaureate
courses where appropriate.
Application Credentials
Application for admission should be made on an application form supplied by Sweet Briar College and
accompanied by the non-refundable application fee. The College also accepts the Common Application
(paper or online) or the online application.
The following credentials are required:
a) Application form, including a required application essay.
b) School records. Official transcripts of all academic work completed to date. Sweet Briar College
accepts the General Education Diploma (GED) in lieu of a high school diploma for first-year, transfer,
and Turning Point adult students. Individuals with a GED are encouraged to contact the Admissions
Office early in their application process.
c) A recommendation of character and academic promise from the high school college counselor,
including information about the candidate’s interests, attitudes, and activities as a member of the school
community.
d) A recommendation from a teacher in an academic subject taken during or after 11th grade.
e) SAT I or ACT standardized test results. All applicants for the first-year class must take the SAT I or
the ACT before an application can be evaluated. Sweet Briar requires that students contact the
appropriate testing agency and have official scores submitted directly to the College. Sweet Briar’s
SAT CEEB code is 5634, and the ACT code is 4406.
Students who are accepted to Sweet Briar must reply to the College by May 1. An enrollment deposit
of $500 is required at that time for those who intend to matriculate at Sweet Briar.
Home schooled Students
Homeschooled students applying for admission to Sweet Briar should submit the application for
admission with all required credentials. A campus visit and interview with an admission counselor is
recommended.
Transfer Students
Sweet Briar welcomes applications from qualified students who wish to enter with advanced standing
from other colleges or universities. Candidates should fulfill the requirements for admission to the firstyear
class, including the SAT I or the ACT, and it is recommended that they have completed at least one