Hampshire College

James Baldwin Scholars Applicants

• The Common Application (including the personal essay)
• Hampshire Supplement (including the analytical essay)
• James Baldwin Scholars Application (pdf)
• Official high school transcript
• Official transcript(s) from any and all colleges attended (if applicable)
• Interview
• Two letters of recommendation are required of all applicants.* 
  • Teacher recommendation (pdf)
  • School Report: counselor recommendation (pdf)

*If you are not currently enrolled in school and cannot obtain an academic or counselor recommendation, you may substitute letters from an employer or other non-related adult who knows you well. 

Optional

• Creative option
• SAT or ACT test scores

Printable Application Checklist (pdf)

Note: Please submit each of the items by the stated application deadline.