Does Pomona offer early decision or early action programs?
Pomona offers students for whom the College is their first choice the option of applying under binding early decision programs (see the Application Deadlines section of the Admissions web site for more details). These programs allow students to receive an early decision from the College on their application for admission with the understanding that the student is committed to enrolling, should they be admitted. Like regular decision applicants, early decision candidates who require scholarship support are reviewed without regard to need and the College will provide financial support (without requiring loans) to meet 100% of demonstrated need. Typically, the College enrolls less than 30% of its freshman class through its early decision programs. Students should only apply to Pomona College using an early decision program if they are positive Pomona is their top college choice. Please note that international students who intend to apply for financial aid can only apply to the College und
