As a charter member, Muhlenberg College participates in the Common Application program, along with more than 200 other selective colleges and universities across the country. Muhlenberg uses this form exclusively as the required application for admission.

Candidates should begin their applications during the fall of their senior year in the secondary school. The complete application file must include the following:

Application for Admission (Common Application Form), completed in detail by the applicant and accompanied by the non-refundable $50 application fee;

Secondary School Transcript, including seven semesters, (10 trimesters) and showing rank in class (if available);

School Report, completed by the applicant's guidance counselor, college advisor or headmaster;

Teacher References, completed by two instructors who have taught the applicant in major academic subjects and

Standardized Test results, forwarded to the College from the College Entrance Examination Board or American College Testing Agency. All candidates are encouraged to take the SAT-I or ACT. Additional subject test are encouraged as a supplement to a student's high school record and other standardized test scores. These other tests should be chosen with academic experience and interest in mind and may be helpful in placing students into advanced levels of Muhlenberg work. Some students may also wish to be considered for admission under Muhlenberg's newly adopted optional standardized testing policy (see "Standardized Tests" above). Details of that program are available from the Office of Admission and are included in each application packet.

The SAT or ACT normally should be taken at least twice, in the junior year and again in November or December of the senior year.

For complete information on these tests, candidates should check with their guidance offices or contact the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT information), or The American College Testing Program (ACT information).

It is the applicant's responsibility to see that the above-listed credentials are received by the College. The preferred deadline for applications is FEBRUARY 15.

Inquiries concerning admission and application procedures should be directed to the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 18104-5586.