Thank you for considering The Lawrenceville School! Detailed below are all the steps in the application process in order. The Inquiry Form will always be the first step for all applicants.
The Admission Team is always here to help! If at any time you have questions or comments or need assistance with any part of your application, please reach out to us at admission@lawrenceville.org.
Inquiry and Interview
You'll begin the application process by telling us a bit about yourself and learning a lot about Lawrenceville.
Step One:
Inquiry Form
Submitting an Inquiry Form is always the first step for all applicants. An Inquiry Form may be submitted at any time of year but must be received before any other application materials, so please allow enough time to complete the rest of the process.
Step Two:
Tour and Interview
Once you've submitted your Inquiry Form, you'll receive a link to sign up for an interview. Interviews are typically conducted from September through January. Prior to your interview you'll have opportunities to attend online information sessions, with members of our Admission Team and one of our Tour Guide, in order to become a bit more familiar with Lawrenceville before your scheduled interview. To register for one of our Virtual Information Sessions, please visit our Travel and Events page.
On the interview date you select, you’ll meet with one of our Admission Counselors. Whether your interview is in-person or virtual, you will receive ample communication and instruction from our office prior to the date of your interview.
International students attending school in China, Hong Kong, or Brazil who have not completed their interview and are interested in applying to Lawrenceville must schedule their interview through Vericant, a trusted video interview service. We are proud to join the list of top colleges and universities as well as peer independent schools utilizing Vericant to provide you with this personal touch to your application. You can schedule your interview with Vericant here.
If you’ve scheduled a campus tour, you'll have the opportunity to see our campus through the eyes of a student tour guide. Your tour guide will share their own experiences as a Lawrenceville student in addition to information about the campus and community. During your visit you will also have the opportunity to connect with other members of our community. Please note: face masks must be worn at all times during your visit and we ask that you maintain appropriate social-distance. For more information about visit guidelines, please visit our Campus Visit page.
Lawrenceville offered life-changing experiences. Living and learning alongside students from all around the world exposed me to multiple perspectives and taught me that everyone has something unique to contribute. This broad gamut widened my thinking and provided valuable “life” education that proved to be even more formative than my college years; it truly impacted the person I became.
Andrew C. '83 P'21
Testing
Required testing must be completed by January 15. Please see below for your specific requirements.
Step Three:
Testing
Second and Third Form (9th and 10th Grade) Candidates
You must submit the results of your SSAT, ISEE, and/or any State, county, or district standardized test scores you have or plan to take.
Fourth Form (11th Grade) Candidates
You must submit the results of your SSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
Fifth Form (12th Grade) and Postgraduate Candidates
You must submit the results of your PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
International Applicants
All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English. For applicants whose native language is not English, and whose language of instruction for the most recent four years of schooling has not been English, the TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS is required. Lawrenceville does not offer a formal ESL program; however, academic support is available for international students on a limited basis.
Fee Waiver
Boarding school applications and testing fees can add up, however there’s good news. Fee waivers are available for SSAT test takers and Gateway and SAO applicants. To request a waiver, please email admission@lawrenceville.org and include "Application Waiver Request" as the subject line. Include as much information as possible about the applicant. One waiver per applicant. Please visit the SSAT website for instructions and restrictions.
If you feel you will have trouble meeting these admission requirements, please contact us at admission@lawrenceville.org or (609) 895-2030.
Lawrenceville School
Test Codes
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 by email to admission@lawrenceville.org.
IELTS: Contact your IELTS Test Center to request that your official results be sent to Lawrenceville. We do not accept IELTS Test Reports directly from students. No institution code is required.
Each of our three boys found their own avenues at Lawrenceville. They gained the confidence to pursue new and different opportunities, learned to navigate setbacks, and felt supported in being responsible for their own success.
Dan and Harper C. P'18 '20 '23
Application
The Lawrenceville application deadline is January 15.
While Lawrenceville accepts both the Standard Application Online (SAO) and the Gateway to Prep School Application, we recommend using the Gateway application.
Step Four:
Application
You can see the steps to completing a Gateway application in this video. Please refer to the Gateway checklist to make sure you've submitted all required documents for the Lawrenceville application process:
- Official School Reports and Transcripts (current and past 2 years)
- Principal/Counselor Recommendation (current year)
- English Teacher Recommendation (Humanities - English/History/Social Studies/Social Sciences). This can now be completed by teachers in the current or previous year.
- Math Teacher Recommendation (STEM - Math/Science/Engineering). This can now be completed by teachers in the current or previous year.
Application Fee
$50 for Domestic Candidates / $100 for International Candidates
Domestic candidates please email our office at admission@lawrenceville.org to request an application fee waiver if you are experiencing financial hardship.
Scholarship Aid
Parents who will apply for scholarship aid must complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) online at solutionsbysss.com/parents with the School and Student Services (SSS) by January 15. Be sure to list The Lawrenceville School code 4564. Send a copy of the past year Federal Income Tax Return and W-2 Form to SSS and follow instructions listed on the SSS website. In case of divorce or separation, both parents are required to complete the Parents' Financial Statement.
Step Five:
Character Skills Snapshot
The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is recommended but not required and can be submitted alongside your other test scores.
The CSS will provide richer information about you than will academic test scores alone. It was designed by test experts and independent school admission professionals to measure seven skills that can be developed and augmented by a Lawrenceville education, including intellectual engagement, teamwork, initiative, resilience, self control, open-mindedness, and social awareness.
How to Take the Test
If you will be taking the SSAT test, you can register for both the test and the CSS at the same time. You can begin by creating an SSAT account. The CSS can only be taken from the student account, not the parent account. The student must be logged in to see the CSS access.
For students not taking the SSAT test, please click here for directions on how to register for the CSS. The fee for the CSS is $35.00 for students not taking the SSAT. Domestic families for whom this would create a financial hardship may ask for a fee waiver by emailing admission@lawrenceville.org.
Click here for step-by-step instruction on how to access the CSS and to also view a list of frequently asked questions, review a sample score report, register for a free webinar, and learn much more about the CSS.
Admission
Decision
Admission decisions will be released on March 10. Applicants will be able to view their decision on their Admission Portal. For admitted students, there will be several opportunities to get to know Lawrenceville even better in March and April.
Discovery
Days
For admitted students, there will be several opportunities to get to know Lawrenceville even better in March and April. The main event is a visit to campus with the chance to attend class, meet future classmates, teachers, and coaches, and learn about what life is like as a Lawrentian.
Enrollment
Notification
We ask families to confirm their enrollment at Lawrenceville by April 10, as we welcome another incoming class of Lawrentians!