Admission to Mills is selective. If you have completed a college preparatory curriculum and you believe you could benefit from a Mills education we invite you to apply. Positive consideration is given to students who have prepared for the college experience by taking advanced courses. We recommend a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and SAT scores above 1500 combined.

Application
Complete the Mills application form by printing the pdf, filling out our online application, or using the Common Application. Please type or print in ink. Be sure to sign and date the application on page six.

Writing Sample
Provide a one- to seven-page graded analytical paper (or, if unavailable, a 300- to 500-word essay) as an example of your recent academic work.

$50 Application Fee
Make check or money order payable to Mills College. Please write your name on your check or money order. (See the inside front cover of the application for exceptions.)

Secondary School Report
Ask your counselor or principal to complete this form well before the application deadline. He or she should mail the form directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Official Secondary School Transcript(s)
Required of all applicants. Ask your high school to send your transcript directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. It should include all course work undertaken since grade nine, a cumulative grade point average, and an interpretation of the grading system. School records in other languages must be accompanied by a certified English translation. If your name on the transcript is different from the name you use now, be sure your current name is noted on the transcript as well.

High School Documentation
Either a high school transcript, a GED, or a state-approved high school proficiency exam.

Official College Transcript(s)
If you have enrolled in college courses and the grades do not appear on your secondary school transcript the college transcripts are required.

Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be sent directly to Mills from the issuing institution. Transcripts must indicate courses in progress. If your name has changed, be sure your current name appears on the transcript as well.

Two Recommendations
Ask two teachers of academic subjects who know you well to write on your behalf, using the forms provided here. They should mail the form directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. A formal letter of recommendation may be substituted for these forms. Resuming students may substitute an employer recommendation in place of teacher recommendations if they have not attended college in the last two years.

Official SAT (Reasoning Test) OR ACT
(American College Test) Score Report
Required of all first-year applicants and transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable semester hours. All international students and all students enrolled in secondary schools outside the U.S. must submit scores. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for resumer students and international students who have 24 or more transferable semester hours.

Interview
While interviews are not required, we strongly encourage applicants to have an interview, either on the Mills campus or in their own area. Call or write the Office of Undergraduate Admission for additional information.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Required of international students for whom English is a second language. Score reports should be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Also required: bank statement; official copies of school-leaving examinations; official SAT results; and the International Supplements.

*A nonbinding Early Action Program is offered to first-year students who wish to receive an admission decision in December.

Are there specific course requirements for admission to Mills?
Our subject requirements are flexible, but we strongly recommend a full college preparatory curriculum. Positive consideration is given to students who go beyond the minimum requirements listed below. It should include:

What are the average grades and test scores for admitted students?
Generally, if you have over a 3.0 GPA and over 1500 on the SAT, your application will be given serious consideration. In a recently admitted class, the average entering GPA was 3.7. The SAT scores for the middle 50 percent: 1570–1870.

What is Early Action? Should I apply for Early Action?
The Early Action admission plan allows you to receive a decision from the admission committee in December. You must indicate that you are applying under this plan and submit all required materials by November 15. You will have until May 1 to make your decision about attending Mills, so the plan is not binding.

How are Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes treated?
Taking AP classes in high school is a great way to indicate your interest and motivation in school and to prepare for college. You may earn college credit by taking the AP examination. The amount of credit awarded is based on your examination score. Generally, scores of 4 or 5 will earn up to a year of credit in that subject area. Mills also awards credit for the higher level of the IB. Credit is granted for scores of 5, 6, and 7. Please check the online catalog for scores and credit awarded.

How do I meet guys?
Lots of ways! Mills students have no problem going out in groups to local cafes, clubs, or parties and meeting people there. Many students meet men through other students. Another way a Mills student can go about meeting men is by cross-registering at one of the nearby coeducational colleges. The most popular are UC Berkeley and California College of the Arts.

What is the policy regarding homeschooled students?
Homeschooled students may apply for admission to Mills, and follow the same guidelines for first-year admission. The SAT examination is required. If you have been homeschooled, we require that you take three SAT Subject Tests, in English, mathematics, and a third in an area of your choice. Homeschooled students must submit the official results of the GED or the California High School Proficiency Examination. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission early in the application process to discuss other required credentials.