Q: Will Principia include the score from the new writing section of the SAT or the ACT when determining cumulative or composite scores for scholarship eligibility?
A: No. Only the Critical Reading and Math scores from the SAT and the ACT composite score from the four subset exams (English, Math, Reading, Science) will be used to determine scholarship eligibility.
Q: How does Principia College view AP and IB exams?
A: A student who enters Principia with satisfactory scores in AP examinations (3 or higher), in IB examinations (4 or higher in higher level examinations), and/or CLEP (scores are evaluated according to American Council on Education standards) in subjects that parallel courses given at Principia may receive college credit with approval of the department chairs concerned. No further examination or fee is required.
Q: Does Principia offer any athletic scholarships?
A: As an NCAA Division III school, Principia is not allowed to offer athletic scholarships. Only academic scholarships are offered by Principia.
Q. I want to apply for a scholarship. Is there a deadline to meet?
A. By completing the general application for admission, you will automatically be considered for scholarships. We begin considering applications and awarding academic and alumni scholarships on a rolling basis beginning September 1st. If you are a first-time freshman, the priority deadline for consideration is January 15th, after which awards are given as funds as available. Transfer students should contact their admissions counselor for appropriate deadlines. If you are applying for the Whole Man Leadership scholarship, all applications received by January 15th will be considered, with award notification given in early February. WML scholarships received after January 15th will be considered after March 1st, with award notification given in late March.
Q: If I am admitted to Principia, when do I have to notify them of my decision?
A: While we welcome acceptance notification to Principia College at any time, students must make all application and scholarship decisions by May 1, the national notification reply date.
