Preparation

Freshman applicants should supplement the University's required a-f subject pattern by including in their high school program four years of mathematics, and chemistry and physics to fulfill the laboratory science requirement. In addition, students are encouraged to include a minimum of one year of mechanical drawing.

In selecting students, grades from 10th and 11th on the a-f approved subject list, advanced placement and honors courses, national college aptitude (SAT I: Reasoning Test or ACT) and SAT II: Subject Test scores are considered. Additional factors such as special achievements and awards, content of the personal essay, and qualification for programs such as Affirmative Action and Educational Opportunity are also carefully considered.

Because of the timing of admission decisions, it is extremely important that all testing be completed by the December test dates of the student's senior year.