Admission
The Admission Department’s Process
To contact the Admissions office:
Email: admissions@lawrenceville.org
Phone: (800) 735-2030 or (609) 895-2030
Fax: (609) 895-2217
Address: 2500 Main Street, PO Box 6008, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Please note: Our new Online Inquiry form and Application will be available by September 1, 2011.
Candidates for admission to The Lawrenceville School should complete the following steps:
Step 1: Complete the online Inquiry Form. Request a Prospectus online with the SSAT Inquiry Form. This link will take you to the SSAT website. Create or use your SSAT Web Login ID to sign in. Your Web Login ID will create an account for you to request a Prospectus, register for the test, and file your Lawrenceville application. The Inquiry Form must be completed prior to scheduling an interview appointment.
Step 2: Schedule a Tour and Interview on campus any time from September to January.
The deadline for scheduling an off campus interview has passed. If distance prohibits you from traveling to the School we will waive the interview requirement. After the admission committee reviews your application, they may contact you for additional information.
Requests must be made prior to December 1 and should be completed by Jan 15. Applicants need to submit an Inquiry Form and part 1 of the on line application before contacting an Alumni interviewer.
If the deadline for scheduling an interview has passed, we will waive the interview requirement. After the admission committee reviews your application, they may contact you for additional information.
Step 3: Take the appropriate test.
Candidates for grades 9 and 10 must take the SSAT (www.ssat.org). It will be given nationally in November, December, January, and also in February. The December testing date is preferable. Be sure to list the Lawrenceville code (4564) when you register for the test. We only accept test scores directly from SSAT; we do not accept copies from your school or consultant. To prevent delays be sure to list us as a score recipient when you register for your test. We will also accept the ISEE in lieu of the SSAT.
| TEST | CODE |
| SSAT | 4564 |
| TOEFL | 9153 |
| ISEE | 310680 |
| ACT/PSAT/SAT | Have your school counselor add your scores to your transcript or send us a copy of your official score report directly via fax or email. |
- Candidates for 11th grade may submit the results of the PSAT, SAT, ACT or the SSAT.
- Candidates for 12th grade and Post-Graduate year may submit results from either the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT.
- Postgraduate Candidates. Candidates whose applications are received by January 31 receive a decision on March 10. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling admission basis until all spaces are full. Students who will turn 19 before September 1 of their enrollment year are not eligible for interscholastic competition.
Step 4: File the Application Online using the Standard Application Online from SSAT (SAO) with the $50 application fee ($100 for international applications). To begin the process, visit www.ssat.org. Payment options include MasterCard and Visa. Lawrenceville uses the Standard Application Online from SSAT (SAO). This is the only official Lawrenceville application. Please be sure to complete the Lawrenceville Supplement which is available from the Standard Application Online from the SSAT website. An option to complete the (SAO) will occur when a candidate selects Lawrenceville (school code 4564). Please follow all directions for completing the Standard Application Online from SSAT. Questions about submitting your online application can be directed to apply@ssat.org.
Note: The School reserves the right to request additional information, including complete files from schools attended.
Non-Standard Materials: If you choose to send additional materials that are not required such as, personal recommendations (other than Math, English and Principal/Head), photographs, artwork, CD/DVDs, or other media, copies of awards/certificates, do not send them to the SSAT Processing Center. Submit these or similar materials directly to The Lawrenceville School.
DATES TO NOTE:
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The applications for boarding students are due January 31, and January 14 for day students. The Admission Committee makes every effort to give full consideration to all completed applications that arrive by the deadline. Late applications will be processed on a waiting-list basis.
NOTIFICATION DATE
Admission decisions will be available on March 10 to candidates whose applications are received by the deadline.
REPLY DATE
Admitted students are asked to notify the Admission Office of their decision by April 10.
FINANCIAL AID CANDIDATES
Check the financial aid request box on the Inquiry Form.
Parents who will apply for financial aid should complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) online at www.nais.org with the School and Student Services (SSS) by February 1. Be sure to list the Lawrenceville School code 4564. Send a copy of your current Federal Income Tax Return and W-2 Form to SSS and follow directions listed on the SSS website.
In case of divorce or Separation, both parents are required to complete the Parents' Financial Statement.