What We Consider

Knox seeks students who are active, engaged learners. We value students who demonstrate their appreciation for a variety of educational experiences, both in and out of the classroom. Our admission counselors consider you as an individual when making our admission decisions.

In order of importance, we'll consider the following information in evaluating your admission application:

• The types and difficulty of the courses you've taken in secondary school—the more challenging and rigorous your choices, the better prepared you'll be.
• The grades you earned in those courses—in addition to a high level of achievement we're looking for consistency in performance.
• Your personal essay—this is your opportunity to tell us about yourself.  The essay is an opportunity for us to get to know you as an individual. We encourage you to write your essay in your own voice, reflecting your unique thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. While AI tools can be helpful for brainstorming and editing, the essay should be your own original work.
• Your official transcript—show us what you've accomplished already. (A translation is needed if not already in English.)
• The recommendation of your teachers and counselors—these people can verify your achievements and evaluate your preparedness for college.
• Your standardized test scores—such as SAT, GCE (General Certificate of Education), IGSE (International General Certification of Education), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and/or any other comparable standardized test.
• Evidence of your family's ability to afford a Knox education—if you need financial assistance to attend Knox, you should apply for financial aid.

English Proficiency

Proof of English Language Proficiency is required for admission. Proficiency may be demonstrated by any one of the following tests: 

The English proficiency test requirement can be waived for an applicant if one or more of the following applies to them:

• Citizenship of one of the countries listed below is reflected on your application: 
  United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England.
• Citizenship from one of the countries listed below and participation in an English proficiency interview with your assigned admissions counselor:
  Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• Attend a U.S. high school (located within the U.S.) for a minimum of 3 years and will graduate from a U.S. high school.
  Supporting official transcripts from your U.S. secondary school counselor or school official must be submitted as proof. Self-reported transcripts will not be accepted.
• Attend an international school that follows the A-level or IB curricula
  Supporting official transcripts from your secondary school counselor or school official must be submitted as proof. Self-reported transcripts will not be accepted.

International Transfer applicants wishing to waive their English proficiency test should reach out directly to their assigned admissions counselor to see if waiving their English proficiency test is possible based on the applicants' specific circumstances.

Interviews

While interviews are not required for international students, they are a wonderful way for us to get to know you. Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule an interview—or see if we're offering interviews in your area.