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Admissions team
For general inquiries, call 800‑528‑0025 or email inquiry@coa.edu. You can also schedule a visit or book an interview online.
Office of Admission
Casey Schuller-Jordan
Counselor for Transfers and US First-Year Students
Jordan Diemler
Counselor for US first-year students
Linda Black ’09
Todd Miner
Counselor for International Students
Office of Financial Aid
Amy McIntire
Advisor for Service Members
Willow Gibson
Work-Study Coordinator
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For counselors
Each application is reviewed holistically by several members of our admission committee, which includes faculty, current students, and admission staff. We are specifically looking for evidence of:
- Ability to thrive in a self-directed environment
- Strong academic preparation and achievement
- Intellectual curiosity and a love of learning
- Desire to be part of a small college community
- A tendency to seek out intellectual and personal challenges
COA is SAT/ACT‑optional. Our CEEB code 3305.
- Counselor fact sheet
- Counselor inquiry form
- New England College Counselors’ Getaway
- July 29 – August 1, 2026
- Three-day visit with meals, green lodging, campus tours, and Acadia excursions
- Deep dives into our academic program, financial aid, and admissions process
- Opportunity to attend COA Summer Institute sessions
- $100 program fee; travel costs not included
- Apply today!
- Tentative Itinerary
- Early Decision I: apply by Nov 15 → decision by Dec 15 → deposit by Jan 10
- Early Action: apply by Dec 1 → decision late Jan → deposit by May 1
- Early Decision II: apply by Jan 15 → decision by Jan 30 → deposit by Feb 15
- Regular Decision: apply by Feb 1 → decision by Apr 1 → deposit by May 1
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
— Nelson Mandela
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Statement of non‑discrimination
College of the Atlantic admits and supports students without regard to race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or national origin, in accordance with federal and state law.
Questions? Email inquiry@coa.edu or call 800‑528‑0025.
Student Resources
Thorndike Library
Research expertise, specialized databases, and guidance for independent and collaborative projects across disciplines.
Registrar
Registration, course offerings, student forms, transcripts, and support as you design your program of study.
Writing Center
Focused help for brainstorming, drafting, revising, and refining papers, projects, proposals, and presentations.
Career Development
Internship planning and placement, resume and interview preparation, and connections to meaningful work.
Academic Support Services
Study skills, learning strategies, and accommodations designed around your strengths and challenges.
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