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Application Requirements

Incoming freshmen:
  • an ACT composite score of 28 or higher (or the SAT equivalent)
  • a high school GPA of at least 3.5
  • two letters of recommendation from people familiar with your academic motivation, achievement, and abilities. At least one letter (or both) must be from a teacher of one or more of your current or recent high school classes. It is your responsibility to ensure that the recommendation letters are sent.
  • entrance essay (see below)
Students with college experience:
  • demonstrated academic ability at the college level (minimum GPA of 3.25)
  • two letters of recommendation from college faculty
  • entrance essay (see below)
Entrance Essay

Write a 1000-word, double-spaced essay that develops a thesis, uses the categories listed, and includes examples, to address the following question:

How have your academic experiences (identify specific courses, projects, books, teachers), interests, and aspirations given you a sense of calling as a Christian scholar?

Use the standard essay format, including heading and title.

The essay will be entirely your own work, without any help in writing or editing. You must send a signed statement to that effect for your application to be considered.

For more information, contact one of the co-directors.


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