Pomona College

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What a year costs

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• Is merit considered automatically with the application?iSince Pomona has no merit scholarships, the page says nothing about whether merit is considered automatically or needs a separate application.UnclearSince Pomona has no merit scholarships, the page says nothing about whether merit is considered automatically or needs a separate application.
• Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iThe admissions page says admission is need-aware for international applicants, so ability to pay can affect the decision, though admitted students get full need met.No21The admissions page says admission is need-aware for international applicants, so ability to pay can affect the decision, though admitted students get full need met.
• Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iInternational aid applicants must submit the CSS Profile (code 4607), or the Pomona International Financial Aid Application if the CSS fee is a burden.Yes22International aid applicants must submit the CSS Profile (code 4607), or the Pomona International Financial Aid Application if the CSS fee is a burden.

Need-aware: applying for aid can affect admission

Scholarships at this school

• Pomona College need-based financial aid (institutional grant)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSeparate application requiredSchool page

  • Renewable in later years
• Pomona named (endowed) scholarshipsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSeparate application requiredSchool page

  The page does not mention international students, and named scholarships only replace general scholarship funds without raising total aid.

Minimum English scores vs other schools

Credit for exams

• AP

  Pomona awards Advanced Standing credit for AP scores of 4 or 5, with at most two Advanced Standing credits applied toward graduation.31

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• IB

  Pomona awards Advanced Standing credit for IB Higher-Level scores of 6 or 7, with at most two Advanced Standing credits applied toward graduation.32

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• A-Level

  Pomona may award Advanced Standing credit for comparable GCE A-Level scores; the page does not state a specific score threshold.33

• AP

  AP scores of 4 or higher are considered for Advanced Standing credit when completed before admission and matriculation.31

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• IB

  IB Higher-Level scores of 6 or higher are considered for Advanced Standing credit when completed before admission and matriculation.32

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• A-Level

  GCE A-Level results with comparable scores may be considered for Advanced Standing credit; the page does not state a specific threshold.33

AP credit by subject

Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit.34 Policy page the college gave College Board