Lawrenceville School review by Cornell University student.
I received an excellent foundation in the humanities, especially in art history, history, and literature, as Lawrenceville approaches these subjects primarily from an interdisciplinary standpoint. In terms of the academics, I find that my college experience does not compare to that which I gained at Lawrenceville. Sitting around a Harkness table with twelve to fifteen other bright students, all whom you know inside and outside of the classroom, as well as with an engaging and inspiring teacher is an invaluable learning experience to which a simple explanation could not do justice. But most simply put, Lawrenceville educators teach their students how to think and, as a result, Lawrenceville students naturally grow into mature adults whose opportunities are limitless.
I first met with my college counselor during the winter of my junior year. I.... Get the real inside story on college counseling at Lawrenceville School as experienced by former pupil and Cornell University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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They have contacts at most of the major universities and feel perfectly comfortable picking up the phone and advocating for a student to get accepted somewhere they feel is a good fit for that student. However, these counselors are certainly not magic bullets. They cannot guarantee that a student will get into an Ivy League university...
For those wishing to move on to Oxford or Cambridge, the provision is second-to-none. In the months running up to application and interview, every subject faculty offers classes (often run by former Oxbridge tutors) exploring further areas of their subject as well as offering advice on personal statements, interview technique and more...
I do not remember the guidelines for secondary school testing, but I know that they.... Get in-depth insights and personal advice on admissions to Lawrenceville School by former pupil and Cornell University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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For the interview, dress conservatively. Try to be very clean and put together. Also, I was a tour guide for two years and at the end of every tour, we were asked to evaluate the candidate so if you think the tour is not apart of the process, you are very wrong. Ask questions and be interested. Also, tip for the parents: the kids speak on the tour. Do not ask their questions for them...
Most younger siblings have an easy time in the admissions process. I can only think of one case of a younger sibling not being admitted. About half of the students who entered with me had come from public schools. The remainder came from private K-6 schools, or had transferred from other New York private schools The Elizabeth Morrow School and St. Bernard were two of the larger feeder schools...
Housing is excellent. Food is excellent. Social events are very fun and you meet amazing people at Lawrenceville, often who are very different from you. Teachers are there for the student - they are coaches, houseparents, mentors, teachers, and they genuinely care about their students.... Get the real inside story on quality of school life and extracurricular offerings at Lawrenceville School as experienced by former pupil and Cornell University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review