Sewanee accepts the Common Application exclusively for freshman, international and transfer admission.
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Common Application Supplement Form (only if using the paper version)
Merit-based Scholarship Application Form (required to be considered for scholarships)
Early Decision Commitment Form
Financial Aid Application Form
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Deadlines 2007-2008
- Early decision: November 15
- Merit-based scholarships: December 9
- Early decision II: January 2
- Regular decision: February 1
- Transfer admission: April 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester
- Need-based financial aid forms: March 1
What you need to know about our application process
Sewanee admits students who are prepared for its challenging academic environment. The following are strong recommendations for competitive applicants:
- Four years of English
- Two or more years of a foreign language
- Three or more years of math (most students have four), including algebra I and II and geometry
- Two or more years of lab science (most students have four)
- Two or more years of social science, including history
- Competitive standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) with the writing sample submitted for either test
- Strong high school GPA showing consistent or increasing strength in class work
- Extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, church groups, or work experience with demonstrated leadership
- Admission essay written clearly and passionately
- Positive recommendations from teachers and school counselors with an optional recommendation from church leaders, work supervisors, or volunteer coordinators
Mid-Range Scores for the Class of 2011 (students entering in 2007)
- Mean GPA: 3.50 (on 4.0 scale).
- Middle 50% SAT (critical reading and math): 1170–1340
- Middle 50% ACT (composite): 26–30
