St. Lawrence seeks to enroll students who are intellectually curious, self-motivated and who have a clear sense of purpose. St. Lawrence students should be poised to embrace the mission of a residential, community-based liberal arts university and appreciate the value of learning in, and about, a diverse community and world. Because the University maintains a focus on personal as well as academic development, our students should also be prepared to assume leadership positions and have the ability to balance a variety of academic and extracurricular commitments. We also seek students who will increase the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body. Applications for admission are evaluated with a holistic approach, weighting heavily the rigor of secondary school curriculum, trend of achievement, final or predicted final examination results if available, and what we learn about students from letters of recommendation as well as the information they provide in their applications and personal statements. Competitive candidates for admission typically present: 1. Four years of English 2. Three years each of social studies, mathematics, foreign language and science, with additional years of study in the areas of greatest interest to the student 3. Coursework in other areas as determined by the requirements of their secondary school or Ministry of Education and the interests of the student. Competitive candidates should be completing or have completed the equivalent of 12 years of education (primary and secondary) or the program of study that leaves them eligible for admission to university-level study in the educational system in which they are enrolled. For example, students in Quèbec who are completing or who have only completed Form V (Year 11) should not apply and will be at a competitive disadvantage for admission and financial aid consideration. Candidates should apply when they are completing their 12th year of pre-university study.

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