Apply as a First-Year Student
Hobart and William Smith students launch adventures. They create their own paths, contribute locally and globally, land prestigious internships and explore the frontiers of science. They are prepared to lead lives of consequence through a multitude of experiences within our community. Apply to join our community and discover your own academic passions, enhance your worldview and create change on an actionable scale.
As a first-year applicant, we expect that you have chosen a rigorous high school curriculum and applied your talents to the betterment of your school and community. We’ll carefully review your application, transcript, essay and recommendations. The character you’ve shown through interactions with our counseling staff and the greater HWS community will also be reviewed. Many of the characteristics we value are not well identified through examination of standardized test scores, therefore you will have the option of whether we use those scores (SAT or ACT) when you apply for admission to Hobart and William Smith.
If HWS is your first and only choice, we welcome your application through the Early Decision program. Learn more about the Early Decision process.
