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1. Complete the Common Application and Macalester Supplement:

• Common Application and Macalester Supplement online

• Common Application Download PDF
• Macalester Supplement Download PDF

The Macalester Supplement is required of all applicants. Submit these two forms by the appropriate deadline

2. Review the Application Checklist (below)

3. Check Your Application Status

Application Checklist

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1. Common Application and Macalester Supplement

The Macalester Supplement is required of all applicants.

Submit these two forms by the appropriate deadline:

• Common Application and Macalester Supplement online

• Common Application Download PDF
• Macalester Supplement Download PDF

2. Other Things to Do

Application Fee

Submit the $40 fee or fee-waiver request

Instructor Evaluations

Complete the the top portion of both Instructor Evaluation forms and ask two faculty members to complete them and send them to Macalester. If you have been out of college for more than one academic year and have difficulty obtaining an academic recommendation, contact the coordinator for transfer admissions at Macalester to explain your situation.

College Official's Form

Fill in the top portion of this form and give it to the Dean of Students at your current or most recent college to complete and mail to Macalester. Be sure to give her/him ample time to complete the form prior to the application deadline.

College/University Transcript

You must have an official transcript of all college-level coursework sent to Macalester. A transcript issued to the student is not considered official. You must have transcripts sent from all colleges you have attended.

Secondary School Transcript
Request that your secondary school send Macalester an official final transcript of your classes and transcript grades beginning with 9th grade. If you attended more than one high school, check to make sure all years are included on the most recent transcript.

Official Test Scores
You must request that scores from either the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) or the American College Test (ACT) be sent to Macalester College unless test scores are included on your high school transcript. Results from SAT II subject tests are not required, but will be considered if submitted. Macalester’s identification codes are: SAT (6390) and ACT (2122). Students whose primary language is not English must also submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Additional Supplements
Athletic
Arts Supplement

If these activities are important to you fill out the forms. Return the Athletic Supplement only if you plan to participate in intercollegiate sports at Macalester.

International School Supplement
Home School Supplement

If applicable, fill in the applicant sections of these forms and give them to the appropriate people for completion.

Financial Aid

If you wish to be considered for financial aid, visit the Financial Aid Website for instructions.

Tracking Your Application

Track receipt of your application materials here. You will receive a username and password soon after the Common Application has been received.

You may have your transcripts evaluated for the transfer of course credits by the Registrar's Office. This evaluation is only preliminary, but is complete enough to be helpful in planning for transfer.

All candidates for a Macalester College degree must successfully complete at least four semesters on the Macalester campus.