The application for the Fall 2023 Preview Pitzer Program will go live this summer! Applications will be due Sunday, August 27, 2023.
Please note: The application will require a copy of your unofficial high school transcript through the end of your junior year. You will also be asked to write one essay, and we recommend writing this essay before starting the application. This essay prompts are the same ones you will find on the Common Application, and you can use the same essays for both applications. You’ll find the essay prompts below:
At Pitzer, five core values distinguish our approach to education: social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement and environmental sustainability. As agents of change, our students utilize these values to create solutions to our world’s challenges. Please answer only ONE of the following prompts in 650 words or less.
- Describe what you are looking for from your college experience and why Pitzer would be a good fit for you.
- Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one or more of Pitzer’s core values?
Additionally, all applicants are REQUIRED to answer the following prompt in 250 words or less:
- As a mission driven institution, we value and celebrate the synergy created by our differences and similarities. We welcome you to write about distinctive aspects of your background, identity, or personal interests that you would bring to Pitzer, and how you plan to engage in our community. (250 words)
