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    Morehouse College Office of Admission recognizes the critical role that counselors play in supporting their students and values our partnership at each point in the admission process.

    Information for Counselors

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    At Morehouse, we appreciate everything you do to support your students as they consider applying to college. School counselors and access professionals play a key role in helping students select the college or university that is right for them. We’re here to help you take your student’s educational dreams and turn them into reality.

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    Counselors are Key to the Admissions Process

    College is a big decision, and we are here to help you and your students make the application process as simple as possible. And weWe support your efforts by providing you with the tools and information you need to help your students decide if Morehouse College is the perfect fit for them. Use this page to get details about the admissions process, find out about events specifically for counselors, request campus tours & school visits, and engage with our Admissions team.

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    OUR ADMISSIONS PROCESS

    A completed application for new first-time applicants includes the following:

    • Essay (choose any of the essay prompts)
    • On-line application fee or valid application fee waiver
    • Two (2) letters of recommendation. One (1) letter must come from the student’s current school counselor
    • Official high school transcript*
    • Official SAT/ACT scores (optional for 2023-2024 application)
    • Student Resume (optional)

    SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS TO MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

    To ensure the timely processing of application materials during the admission cycle, please submit documents via the Common App or other online credential request services.

    Morehouse has also partnered with slate.org, through which you may upload materials directly for applicants. In the rare circumstances thatIf the preceding methods of submission are not options, please contact admissiondocuments@morehouse.edu for other options. If an item has been sent to Morehouse electronically, please do not mail duplicate hard copies.

    *Documents with an asterisk beside it must be submitted directly from the high school and will not be accepted if submitted by the applicant.

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    Michael Gumm Director of Admissions
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    Descatur "Des" Potier Executive Director of Admissions
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    Darrius Pearson Assistant Director of Admissions
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    Paula Resley Chief Brand Officer and VP of Admissions
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    Jacory Bernard Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
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    Marilyn Bibby Student and Family Care Manager
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    Sean Burnett Assistant Director of Admissions
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    Taneshia Lyles Compliance and Document Processing Manager
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    Xavier McKenzie Undergraduate Recruiter