How to Get Into The Lawrenceville School
Key Dates and Information
- Location: Lawrenceville, NJ
- Grades: 9-12
- Application deadline: January 15, 2025
- Financial aid deadline: Parents’ Financial Statement by January 15, 2025
- Interview deadline:
- Day students: November 8, 2024
- Boarding students: January 15, 2025
- Admissions tests (required):
- 9th-10th grade: SSAT, ISEE, and/or any state or district standardized test scores
- 11th grade: SSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT
- 12th grade and postgraduate: PSAT, SAT, or ACT
- Admissions decision: March 10, 2025
Introduction
The Lawrenceville School is a boarding and day school for students in 9th-12th grade located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Lawrenceville offers unique opportunities for students, including experiential learning programs, a house system where students build community, and more.
We’ve created this guide for you to learn more about opportunities at Lawrenceville and the application process. We recommend using it in conjunction with our Admissions Assist Courses, which will give you the tools needed to create your best application. Through our courses, you’ll prepare for the interview, learn how to write great application essays, and gain confidence as you navigate the application process.
Application
The following steps are required to apply to Lawrenceville:
- Complete the inquiry form through Lawrenceville’s website
- The inquiry form can be completed at any point, but must be received before other application materials
- Sign up for an interview and a campus visit
- Applicants will be contacted to schedule the interview after completing the inquiry form
- Interviews are offered on campus and virtually and conducted from September through January
- Note: day students must complete their interview by November 8, 2025
- Complete the online application through Gateway to Prep Schools (preferred) or the Standard Online Application
- Application fee: $50 for domestic applicants, $100 for international applicants
- Request and submit recommendations
- Principal or counselor from current year
- English teacher from current or previous year
- Math teacher from current or previous year
- Submit official school reports and transcripts from the current and previous two years
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
- Take an admissions exam
- 9th and 10th grade applicants: SSAT, ISEE, and/or any state or district standardized test scores required
- 11th grade applicants: SSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT required
- 12th grade and postgraduate applicants: PSAT, SAT, or ACT required
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
- Take an English language exam (if applicable)
- International applicants who do not speak English as a first language and have not attended an English speaking school for the past four years are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English exam
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
- Complete the financial aid application (if applicable)
- Deadline: the financial aid application must be submitted through the Clarity platform by January 15, 2025
Please refer to Lawrenceville’s admissions page for more information on application requirements and deadlines.
Admissions Interview
Applicants will receive a link to sign up for the interview after submitting the inquiry form. Interviews are offered both in-person and virtually and are conducted from September through January. Day students must complete their interview by November 8, 2024.
Applicants and parents/guardians both attend the interview, which typically lasts about one hour. The applicant will interview for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes for the parents/guardians to ask questions.
Preparing for the interview is the key to making the most out of the limited time and leaving a lasting impression. Test Innovators’ Interview Prep Course is here to help you prepare. Through our course, applicants and parents practice common interview questions, complete activities, and strategize on how to ace the interview.
In addition, it is important to do your research for the interview so you can highlight specific reasons for applying to Lawrenceville. Read up on their approach to learning, and learn about the house system and other facets of student life. Look into academics at Lawrenceville, including the different departments and experiential learning opportunities. Check out their athletics program and explore teams of interest. Take a look at various clubs and organizations that you can get involved with. Genuine excitement will come across in your interview, so share what makes you excited about Lawrenceville!
Admissions Tests
Lawrenceville requires applicants to submit the following test scores by January 15, 2025:
- 9th and 10th grade: SSAT, ISEE, and/or any state or district standardized test scores
- 11th grade: SSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT
- 12th grade and postgraduate: PSAT, SAT, or ACT
Taking an admissions test is an important step in the application process, and Test Innovators can help you prepare for test day. As an official practice partner of the SSAT and the only official practice partner of the ISEE, we have the experience to help you achieve your desired results. Through our platform, you will take full-length practice tests and receive a detailed score breakdown after each test. You’ll receive additional support and practice problems in areas with room for improvement. In addition, you can compare your scores with target scores for Lawrenceville and other schools of interest, and keep practicing until you are prepared.
Check out our SSAT Prep Guide and ISEE Prep Guide; we’ll be here when you are ready to start preparing.
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Financial Aid Application
Lawrenceville celebrates diversity in all forms, and is committed to making a Lawrenceville education accessible for qualified students. About one-third of Lawrenceville students receive financial aid based on need.
Families interested in applying for financial aid should check the financial aid request box on the inquiry form. They should then submit their financial aid application through Clarity.
Visit Lawrenceville’s website for more information on tuition and financial aid.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Athletics
The following athletics teams are offered at Lawrenceville:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
To learn more, check out Lawrenceville’s athletics page.
Arts
Arts at Lawrenceville are incorporated in the curriculum. They have departments in visual arts and performing arts, where students are able to explore their creativity and develop their talents. Performing arts opportunities include music, dance, and theater, and visual arts enthusiasts can explore a variety of mediums and projects at the Gruss Center for Art and Design. Refer to Lawrenceville’s website to learn more about visual arts and performing arts.
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning allows students to apply their knowledge to the world around them and is a key part of a Lawrenceville education. Lawrenceville offers many exciting opportunities for students who are looking to learn beyond the classroom. Students can explore 12 travel programs in 10 different countries, with topics ranging from climate change in Iceland to math, philosophy, and cultural studies in Greece. The outdoor classroom helps students develop their sense of responsibility and leadership skills, while the Big Red Farm supports students’ understanding of sustainable agriculture and community. Clubs and organizations also allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. Take a look at Lawrenceville’s experiential learning page to learn about all the opportunities the school offers.
Boarding and Campus Life
Both boarding and day students participate in Lawrenceville’s house system. A student’s house is their home base during their time at Lawrenceville for both studying and socializing. Residential houses also have their own designated area in the dining halls, giving students even more opportunities to connect with their peers. Read more about dining services and student life at Lawrenceville to get a more complete picture of what life here could look like for you.
Conclusion
Lawrenceville has established itself as a place of academic and personal growth, making it a popular choice for applicants. Test Innovators is here to help you create a stand-out application, from your interview to your test scores and everything in between.
Preparation Resources:
- Enroll in our Admissions Assist Courses
- Learn more about preparing for the SSAT
- Learn more about preparing for the ISEE
- Learn more about preparing for the PSAT
- Learn more about preparing for the SAT
- Learn more about preparing for the ACT
- Learn more about The Lawrenceville School
Originally published on November 7, 2022. Updated on September 3, 2024.
