William & Mary
Admissions Requirements
How William & Mary weighs each factor in first-time, first-year admission decisions. Source: Section C7 of the official Common Data Set, verified by MyAdmitFit.
What matters most at Mary
The following factors are rated Very Important — the highest possible rating in the CDS: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience. Focus your application strategy here first.
Academic Factors
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Class rank | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| Application essay | Very Important |
| Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Nonacademic Factors
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
| Interview | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Very Important |
| Talent/ability | Very Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Very Important |
| First generation | Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| State residency | Very Important |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Volunteer work | Very Important |
| Work experience | Very Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
Data sourced from William & Mary’s official Common Data Set. Ratings reflect the most current available CDS filing (2024–2025 academic year). CDS is published annually by each institution. MyAdmitFit verifies all entries directly from the institution’s published document. — Visit William & Mary Admissions Office →
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