We look for students who…

Ask too many questions.

Choose the unexpected path.

Are a little too into things.

These qualities draw attention, and make people wonder. Oddly, these are the qualities of the people that others ultimately follow. The insatiably, incurably, relentlessly curious. And these are the qualities we look for in our applicants.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Warren Wilson College is a selective process based on both the potential and academic qualifications of the applicant. All available information is considered, and we holistically review all materials submitted in your application.

Potential Warren Wilson College applicants will possess a high school diploma and successfully complete a college preparatory curriculum. The average high school GPA for admitted students is a 3.6, though students were admitted with GPA’s ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 depending on other qualifications.

We welcome students from traditional public and private high schools, and those with non-traditional high school experiences, including:

• homeschool students
• semester school students (for example, Conserve School, Chewonki, and others)
• students returning from a Gap Year experience
• Waldorf, expeditionary, and project-based learning schools

Steps for Applying

Interviews

Admission interviews are not required. However, they can allow Warren Wilson to get to know you and your interests beyond what an application can tell us. During an admission interview, students have the opportunity to ask questions about Warren Wilson and explain any special personal circumstances that may have shaped high school experiences.

There are several options and formats of interviews available:

• In-person interviews are available for students visiting campus and are conducted by Admission Counselors. High school juniors can schedule an interview in the spring semester and high school seniors and transfer students can schedule interviews throughout the academic year. To request an on-campus interview, please indicate your interest when you schedule your visit.
• Admission Counselors also offer off-campus interviews in cities throughout the country from September to January.
• Virtual/online interviews (through Skype, FaceTime, or Google Hangouts) are also available with admission counselors.