Hey there, thanks for checking in! We generally look for the following from prospective students: strong, thoughtful writing, demonstration of challenging oneself—personally and intellectually—thorough understanding of COA, and a desire to begin self-directed study with a human ecological focus. We’re test optional (we’ll consider standardized test scores if you ask us to), and while a strong GPA is significant, we know it doesn’t tell the whole story. Engagement with the world is important to us, so we’re looking for folks who are involved with their communities in ways that are meaningful to them. If you’re into statistics, you ...