Hood College Admission 2023-2024, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

Hood College founded in 1893 is a Liberal Arts college located in Frederick, Maryland. It offers 32 Bachelor’s degrees and 19 Master’s degrees across various academic lines. With an Acceptance Rate of 71% for fall 2018 semester, the college received around 233 fremen enrollments.

• Undergraduate applicants can apply through 2023 Beyond Boundaries Application or through Common Application Portal
• Graduate applications can be made online at Graduate admissions portal.
• GRE/GMAT scores are not required for PG admissions
• SAT/ACT scores are optional for international applicants
• There is no application fee for UG applicants.

Highlights

Hood College Application Deadlines

The admission deadlines for international applicants are as mentioned below:

Hood College International Student Admissions

International Applicants are required to produce additional supporting documents for admissions at Hood College.

Admission Requirements for International Applicants

• Official Transcripts from Secondary/Post-Secondary Schools attended ( Required to be translated by official Translation services such as World Education Services if the documents are not in English)
  • Documents can be submitted with common application or mailed at international@hood.edu.
• SAT/ACT Score, optional
• Minimum GPA
• GMAT/GRE Score, optional
• English Language Proficiency Test Score of TOEFL/IELTS/PTE
• Bank Statements/ Formal Scholarship Notification
• Affidavit of Support
• Copy of Passport
• Additional Writing Samples
• Letters of Recommendation
• Interview with an admission counselor
• Resume

English Proficiency Test Score

International applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English language proficiency. The test scores accepted at the college are TOEFL/IELTS & PTE. The minimum score requirements for admissions are mentioned below:

Visa Process for International Students

• Submit a copy of Passport, Official Bank Statement, Affidavit of Support to receive Form I-20 from the College
• Pay the SEVIS Fee.
• Apply for F-1 Visa.
• Schedule an appointment with the Embassy/Consulate for Visa Interview.

Hood College Undergraduate Admissions

The admission process for bachelors programs at Hood College is similar for all the study areas available. The process and requirements are mentioned below:

How to Apply: 2023 Beyond Boundaries Application or through Common Application Portal

Admission requirements:

• Official Transcripts from Secondary/Post-Secondary Schools attended ( Required to be translated by official Translation services such as World Education Services if the documents are not in English)
• SAT/ACT Score
• English Language Proficiency Test Score such as TOEFL/IELTS/PTE
• Bank Statements/ Formal Scholarship Notification
• Affidavit of Support
• Copy of Passport
• Additional Writing Samples
• Letters of Recommendation
• Interview with an admission counselor
• Resume
• Portfolio
• Core subject requirements:
  • English, Mathematics: 4 Credits
  • Laboratory/Natural Science & Social Science: 3 Credits
  • Foreign Language: 3 Credits
  • One Academic Elective

Hood College Graduate Admissions

Applicatoin Portal: – Graduate admissions portal

Application Fee: – 100 USD inclusive of I-20 Processing Fee

Hood College offers master’s programs in various academic streams that range from Business Administration to Computer Science. The Table given below illustrates some of the popular courses offered by the College.

Other requirements:

• Official Transcripts from Secondary/Post-Secondary Schools attended ( Required to be translated by official Translation services such as World Education Services if the documents are not in English)
• Supporting documents for international applicants: English Language Proficiency Test Score such as TOEFL/IELTS/PTE, Bank Statements/ Formal Scholarship Notification, Affidavit of Support, Copy of Passport

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The college considers school records, recommendations, writing, and test scores while evaluating an application. The college carefully considers candidates' talent, abilities, interests, and personal history. While admission is moderately selective, it is also holistic; no one criterion or score determines acceptance.