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The goal of Reed College is to provide an education in the liberal arts
and sciences with emphasis on the
highest intellectual and scholarly standards. The Reed education pays
particular attention to a balance between a broad study in the various
areas of human knowledge and a close, in-depth study in a recognized
academic discipline.
The
general program consists of a background in humanistic and scientific
study, which delineates the relationships of cultural phenomena and the
modes of thought important in understanding ourselves and our world. The
advanced program provides opportunity for intensive examination of the
subject matter and techniques of a more narrowly defined academic
discipline, culminating in the senior research project and thesis. At
Reed we believe the balance of a general and more specialized education
is best achieved where students and faculty members work closely
together in an atmosphere of shared intellectual and scholarly concern,
and where individual interests and disciplines are pursued not in
isolation, but with a sense of the larger intellectual life of which
they are a part.
Education
of this kind, animated by critical inquiry, is in a real sense its own
reward, but it also contributes substantially to such objectives as
social responsibility and professional success. The effectiveness of
such an educational experience as a foundation for widely varying
careers is indicated by the outstanding records of Reed graduates in
scholarly pursuits, the professions, public service, teaching, business,
and fine arts.
Reed welcomes applications from
freshman and transfer candidates who are genuinely committed to the
pursuit of a liberal arts education and a rigorous academic program.
We realize that home-schooled students may find that our application
forms do not fit their individualized high school programs. Although
individual students may not be able to submit everything that we ask
for, they should send as much information as possible about their
academic background and capabilities. Home-schooled applicants who
intend to apply for financial aid should note that federal regulations
require that students receive either a high school diploma or a GED in
order to be eligible to receive federal financial aid funds. A student
who meets his or her state's requirements for home schooling at the
secondary level may have an alternative to the high school diploma.
This alternative is a self-certification stating that the student has
the academic qualifications necessary for a high school diploma as
approved by the state. The student must be above the age of compulsory
education in the home state. A copy of this self-certification must be
submitted to Reed's financial aid office for federal aid eligibility.
There are no "cutoff points" for high school or
college grades, or for examination scores. |
Reed recognizes that qualities of
character—in particular, motivation, intellectual curiosity,
individual responsibility, and social consciousness — are
important considerations in the selection process, in addition to a
demonstrated commitment to academic excellence. The college is
committed to maintaining a student body distinguished by its
intellectual passion, yet diversified in its range of backgrounds,
interests, and talents. |
To request further information from Reed College, please fill out and
submit the form below.
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