International First-Year Application Checklist
Language Proficiency Exams
If you have fewer than three years of English language instruction, you’re required to complete any of the following language proficiency examinations: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Duolingo English Test (DET), or Pearson PTE Academic (PTEA).
You will not be required to complete a language proficiency exam if:
- English is your first language
- You’ve been studying in an English-speaking curriculum for at least three years
- You are enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and have
obtained or are predicted to obtain the following IB scores:
- IB English Standard Level (SL) examination with a predicted score of 5 or higher
- IB English Higher Level (HL) examination with a predicted score of 4 or higher
If you believe you’re eligible to have your language proficiency requirement waived, please email the Office of Admission at intladmissions@fandm.edu after you submit your application.
Submit your application using either the Common Application or the Coalition Application. 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 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 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 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. Sign into your College Board accounts, locate Send Scores, and follow the instructions. Log into your MyACT account and visit your scores dashboard to request to send reports. The $60 application fee is paid electronically through the Common Application or Coalition
Application. 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.The College Application
Official Secondary School (High School) Transcript
Franklin & Marshall College
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Franklin & Marshall College
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Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003Counselor Letter of Recommendation
Franklin & Marshall College
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Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) or Standardized Test Option
How to Send SAT Scores
How to Send ACT Scores
Application Fee
Mid-Year Report
If you intend to apply for financial aid as an international student, you will need to submit the CSS Profile (Fall 2024/Spring 2025) or the Application for Financial Assistance. Please keep in mind that while the amount of aid is generous, it is also limited.
If you require a high level of aid, the admission process becomes more competitive.
If you’re admitted to F&M, we will meet 100% of your institutionally determined financial
need for all four years on campus based upon your family contribution and the information
provided to F&M prior to admission. You will not be required to file a new CSS Profile
each year. If the College's standard tuition, fees, room and board change in future academic years, your financial
aid will be adjusted to reflect those changes. However, changes in circumstances that affect your acceptance or in subsequent years
will not be considered.
If you’re not requesting financial aid, you must submit a Certification of Finances
form. If you’re admitted to F&M without financial aid in your first year, you will
not be eligible for financial assistance in subsequent years.
Completing the financial aid process is just as important as completing the application itself. Your application will not be reviewed until we have all your financial aid documents, whether they include the CSS profile or Certification of Finances form. When completed, visit your F&M Application Portal to ensure your application to F&M is fully complete and ready for review. When in doubt, feel free to inquire about your status by emailing the F&M Office of Admission at intladmissions@fandm.edu or calling at (877) 678-9111.
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 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 Electronic transcripts can be addressed and sent directly to the Office of Admission
at admission@fandm.edu.Optional: Supplemental Materials
Franklin & Marshall College
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Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003Optional: Official College Transcripts
Franklin & Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604‐3003