First Year Early Decision Checklist
Early Decision applications (with all additional materials listed below) are due November 1. Admissions decisions will be released by December 15.
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Free Common
Application
(including essay, Supplemental Question, and the Early Decision Agreement Form signed by you, your parent, and your counselor.) - Secondary School Report form, completed by your school counselor.
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Teacher Recommendation, completed by a teacher who has taught you in a core academic course (i.e. English, mathematics, science, world language, history, social studies).
- We prefer letters of recommendation from someone who has taught you in 11th or 12th grade.
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Official high school transcript
Early Decision candidates must request an official transcript be sent to us, including grades from 9th through 11th grade and a complete list of courses in which they are enrolled during their senior year. -
Mid-Year Report and updated transcript
All first-year applicants must request an updated official transcript be sent to us containing their first term senior grades for review by the admissions committee as soon as they are available. -
SAT and/or ACT scores (optional)
SAT and ACT scores will be considered as part of a holistic review process if they are provided, however we do not require students to submit any standardized test scores. If a student chooses to send us scores, they can be uploaded through the L&C Portal, submitted directly from the testing agency, included on an official high school transcript, or sent directly to our office by a high school counselor (as a PDF or screenshot of the online or paper score report). Scores submitted through the Common Application are redacted. Please review our test-optional policy.
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Lewis & Clark’s SAT code: 4384
Lewis & Clark’s ACT code: 3464
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Interview (recommended)
A one-on-one interview with a member of our admissions team is a great way to demonstrate your interest in Lewis & Clark and share information about your prior academic experiences and future goals, which will add depth to your application. Schedule your Virtual Interview online today!
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FAFSA
Early Action applicants who are applying for need-based financial aid should submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline to receive full consideration for all available sources of need-based aid.
Admissions is located in Frank Manor House on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 32
email admissions@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7040
fax 503-768-7055
Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid
Eric Staab
Admissions
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 32
Portland OR 97219