Requirements - Procedures

Personal Interview

Muhlenberg believes that an interview with a member of the Admission staff is of value both to the applicant and to the College. A personal interview is strongly recommended for all applicants and required for students who choose not to submit the SAT or ACT. Arrangements for all appointments should be made well in advance of the intended visit by calling the Office of Admission at (484)664-3200. Interviews are conducted for seniors through February 15 and juniors may plan their visits after March 15.

Campus tours are available in conjunction with the interview appointment or separately. Arrangements may be made by calling the above listed number.

Early Decision

The Admission Committee will make a formal early commitment of acceptance to candidates whose qualifications indicate strong promise for successful college performance. Muhlenberg subscribes to the "first choice" option of the Early Decision Plan Agreement of the College Entrance Examination Board. This agreement stipulates that Early Decision candidates may file regular decision applications at other colleges with the understanding that they must be withdrawn if accepted under the Early Decision Plan at Muhlenberg. When filing an application for Early Decision, applicants must sign the Early Decision commitment form (included in the application packet) stating that they will abide by the provisions of the Early Decision agreement. It is strongly recommended that students wishing to be considered for Early Decision make arrangements for a personal interview with a member of the Admission staff by January 15.

The Early Decision application deadline is February 1. Notification will be sent from the Admission Committee between December 1 and February 15 provided all application materials are received by the February 1 deadline. Those candidates not accepted under the Early Decision plan, but whose credentials warrant further consideration, will be deferred to the regular decision applicant group where full review will again be made at a later date when additional information is available.

Because Muhlenberg values the energy and enthusiasm Early Decision candidates bring to the campus, Early Decision applicants receive a degree of benefit of the doubt for both admission and financial aid. For the class entering in Fall 2006, 304 seats were filled via Early Decision.

Early Admission

The process of Early Admission is available to students who wish to attend college following the completion of their junior year in secondary school. Each Early Admission request is judged on its individual merit and circumstances. The Admission Committee will only consider Early Admission candidates who represent exceptionally strong academic preparation (as evidenced by their school record and standardized test scores) and demonstrate high levels of social maturity.

Students interested in Early Admission should follow the application procedures stated previously. Early Admission candidates are required to arrange an on-campus interview with a member of the Admission staff prior to January 15.

Notice of Admission

Muhlenberg grants admission to regular decision candidates by April 1, contingent upon the successful completion of their senior year. The college subscribes to the National Candidate's Reply Date of May 1 for confirmation of enrollment.