Hi everyone!
I am trying to get into The Lawrenceville School. I am starting high school next year (2026-27). I don’t have any SSAT scores yet and will be taking them soon.
Overview
- I am a student based in the US
- I am from the NJ area.
- I am currently in public school in NJ.
Academics
- Straight A student
- Competed in Community Project (a part of Future Problem Solving Program International) for 3 years running.
- Placed first in the States 2 years in a running.
- Made it to the International conference 2 years in a row.
- Placed 2nd place in the world.
- Received the Project Management Award.
- Raised support to help get the New Jersey Freedom to Read Act passed, and successfully got it passed.
- Educated students and the community about financial literacy concepts free of charge.
- Enrolled in the highest classes offered (all subjects)
- Teachers have stated that I have consistently submitted high quality work as well as being responsible and going above and beyond.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Student Council (Held Secretary Position)
- Selected to represent the school at an international competition (1 of 20 in the school)
- Helped rising 6th grade students ease the transition into middle school.
- Helped to plan dances and other activities at/around the school.
- Have been studying Tamil at a weekend program for 5 years
- Have taught younger levels about the language.
- I have taken the beginner and intermediate levels of the Tamil Virtual University Exams (run by the government of India).
Sports
- Have been playing water polo for around 3 years
- Played at the Junior Olympics in California
- Scored 1 goal
- Got at least 10 steals
- Played at the Junior Olympics in California
- Have been playing cricket for around 1 year.
- Captain for all seasons
- My team was the first team in my Academy’s history to go to the quarter finals.
- Captain for all seasons
Music
- I have been playing Tabla for around 8 years.
- I performed at the World Culture Festival.
- I have had numerous solo performances.
- I have performed with a group for numerous performances.
- Only Tabla player in the school and only 1 of 2 in the district.
- I have been in Choir for over 5 years
- I am a Bass but can sing tenor part as well
Would anyone have any other recommendations on what I can do to improve my chances of getting into Lawrenceville, if so, I would be open to suggestions. I am planning to join the Youth Civil Air Patrol as well as trying out for my school’s Future City team. Thanks in advanced!