<p>In my opinion, they take a more holistic approach to the application process.
My SAT score was 1040 without writing.
SAT IIs: Spanish 760
Math 1: in the 500s,
Math2: 610.<br>
I had a couple Cs, 1 A and the rest B's frosh and soph year, but I improved junior and senior year. The essay is really important, and I did not do many extracurriculars, so I think the essay helped me out a lot. I did not do any sports in high school.
My cumulative GPA was just below 3.0, so they had me take the ACT and wanted my fall grades, but they accepted me early action in December anyway, even though I didn't take the ACT until February.<br>
Apply early action anywhere that has it, it's a great opportunity. Don't apply ED if you need financial aid or are not 100% sure of the school or haven't visited it.</p>
<p>I have chosen to attend in the fall, as a freshwoman. My impression is that Mills is a friendly, community based school. All the women are very active in the school, no matter what it is. When I sat in on an advanced english class, the girls called the prof by her first name. To be honest, I've heard that most people who double major will not graduate in 4 years, so it's better to major and minor, but there are several 4+1 programs that you can read about on the website. Although the campus is not tiny, it is easy to navigate, and walking around on a Monday afternoon, it was very peaceful and not overwhelming as it would be at a larger university. Computer Science is one of their stronger programs, and gets women excited about it and in contact with women in the field. A lot of courses are only offered during one semester or every other year, so it is essential to stay on track.</p>
<p>But what I love most about Mills is the diversity. There are traditional students, but also older students as well. The english class that I sat in on had this range of people. I remember there was a older woman, who looked like a woman who would have grown children, and she had a Spanish accent. There were other women her age there too, but also traditional aged students. There are also many GLBQT people, but everyone is open and friendly about it.
If you're worried about the all-women aspect, men are allowed in the grad school, and there is a cross register program with UC Berkeley, cal arts, etc. read about it on the website.
I have heard that social life is dead on the weekends, but it's really what you make of it. There is a free shuttle to Berkeley, and many students go there, and the Laurel district is close by too. Just don't walk alone outside campus, it's in a not so safe neighboorhood, but the campus is heavenly. You need to visit when school is in session to get the real feel for it.</p>