Early Decision Application Checklist

You have a lot going on! To make sure you haven’t missed anything important, keep an eye on this list of everything you need to complete the Early Decision application process.

Early Decision Agreement Form

To apply Early Decision, you must submit a signed Early Decision Agreement Form through the Common Application or Coalition Application.

Didn’t Apply Early Decision but Want To?

If you have already submitted your application and decided that F&M is your top-choice school, you are more than welcome to change your application to Early Decision as long as you haven’t missed the Early Decision deadlines (November 15 or January 15 of your senior year). All you need to do is sign and submit the Early Decision Agreement Form.

The College Application 

Submit your application using either the Common Application or the Coalition Application.

Official Secondary School (High School) Transcript

Official secondary school transcript(s) should be submitted through the Common Application or Coalition Application and should list your courses and grades, including your senior year grades as soon as they become available. 

If your school prefers to submit a paper copy of your transcript, please fax it to (717) 358-4389 or mail it to:

Office of Admission
Franklin & Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003

Academic Letter of Recommendation

An academic letter of recommendation should come from a teacher you have had during your high school years. The letter should be submitted electronically through your Common Application or Coalition Application. For details on how to do this, visit the Recommenders and FERPA section of your application.

If your teacher prefers to submit a paper copy of your transcript, please fax it to (717) 358-4389 or mail it to:

Office of Admission
Franklin & Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003

Counselor Letter of Recommendation

Make sure your counselor submits a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The letter should be submitted electronically through your Common Application or Coalition Application. For details on how to do this, visit the Recommenders and FERPA section of your application.

If your counselor prefers to submit a paper copy of your transcript, please fax it to (717) 358-4389 or mail it to:

Office of Admission
Franklin & Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003

Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) or Standardized Test Option

You can choose to submit standardized test score results or use the standardized test option. ​​If you are submitting your SAT/ACT scores, official scores should come directly from The College Board (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). Test scores will also be considered if they are listed on your official high school transcript, sent directly by your guidance or college counselor to the Office of Admission, or if you include them on your Common Application or Coalition Application.

How to Send SAT Scores

Sign into your College Board accounts, locate Send Scores, and follow the instructions. 

• F&M SAT Code: 2261
  
  

How to Send ACT Scores

Log into your MyACT account and visit your scores dashboard to request to send reports. 

• F&M ACT Code: 3574
  
  

Application Fee

The $60 application fee is paid electronically through the Common Application or Coalition Application.

Mid-Year Report

Ask your counselor to upload your mid-year report through the Common Application or Coalition Application. Be sure to check in with your counselor to make sure they have completed this step.

 

Need-Based Financial Aid

If you intend to apply for need-based financial aid, be sure to review everything you need to know about how to apply. Completing the financial aid process is just as important as completing the application itself. When the process is completed, visit your F&M Application Portal to ensure your application to F&M is final and ready for review. To receive a full and timely application review, you must submit all financial aid documents along with your application materials. Missing financial aid documents can delay the release of your decision and/or adversely affect the outcome of that decision. When in doubt, feel free to email the F&M Office of Admission at admission@fandm.edu or call (877) 678-9111. 

• Check "YES" to the question: “Do you intend to apply for need-based financial aid?” on the Common Application.
• Complete the College Board CSS / Financial Aid profile.
  • F&M’s CSS Profile Code: 2261
• Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • F&M’s FAFSA School Code: 003265
• Upload tax documents and supplemental financial aid forms to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) system.
• Review how to apply for financial aid or contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions.
  • Email: financialaid@fandm.edu
  • Main Office: 717-358-3991
  • Office Fax: 717-358-4462

Optional: Supplemental Materials 

If you’re further personalizing your F&M application with supplemental materials, you can upload them to your F&M Application Portal under the portfolio section. You can also submit paper copies of supplemental material by fax to 717-358-4389 or mail to:

Office of Admission
Franklin & Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003

Optional: Official College Transcripts

If you completed college-level course work while in high school, you should submit official college transcripts for those courses, even if completed at multiple institutions.

F&M cannot accept your college transcripts from you; they must be mailed directly by the institution. 

Please ask your current institution to mail an official transcript to:

Office of Admission
Franklin & Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003

​Electronic transcripts can be addressed and sent directly to the Office of Admission at admission@fandm.edu.