DANVILLE, KY—Centre College offers two admission application plans, and the deadline for the early action plan is fast approaching.

Students who apply by Dec. 1, 2005 will be notified of admission decisions by Jan. 15, 2006. Admitted students under the early action plan will also receive early notification of merit scholarships (in late January) and need-based financial aid (in March).

Applications received by the regular decision deadline of Feb. 1 will be notified of admission decisions by March 15.

Applying online is easy—and it’s free. Just go to http://centre.gotoextinguisher.com/application/login/ and follow the step-by-step instructions. The following items must be postmarked (or submitted online) by the appropriate application deadline date:

• Centre Application for Admission (parts 1 and 2) or the Common Application (available in most guidance offices)
  
• Secondary school evaluation form completed by your guidance counselor

• Official transcript of your high school academic record

• Teacher evaluation completed by someone who has taught you in a college preparatory course in your junior or senior year

• Score reports of all ACT (including subscores) or SAT-I tests

• Official school report of grades received in courses taken during the first semester of your senior year

Optional Items:

• Interview—recommended but not required.

• The Parent Recommendation adds a welcome perspective to your application but is not required.

For those applying via mail, the application fee of $40 is non-refundable. A fee waiver may be requested if your family's financial situation warrants it and your counselor sends a letter supporting your request.

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Founded in 1819, Centre College is ranked among the U.S. News top 50 national liberal arts colleges. Centre alumni, known for their nation-leading loyalty in annual financial support, include two U.S. vice presidents and two Supreme Court justices. For more, visit http://www.centre.edu/web/elevatorspeech/

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