How to Apply to Centenary

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Additional Materials

A complete application consists of the following:

• High school transcript mailed or sent electronically from the high school to Centenary College

• Essay topics (choose one):

  • Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. 
  • Saint Augustine said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” How has traveling impacted your education or how do you hope it will in the future? 
  • Why Centenary? What has made Centenary stand out to you amid your college search process.

Test Scores Considered

• American College Test (ACT) and/or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) results sent directly to Centenary College from the testing service (we will also consider scores that are listed on an official high school transcript as official)

  • ACT Code for Centenary: 1576
  • SAT Code for Centenary: 6082
• Strongly preferred but not required:
  • Resume
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal interview with an admission counselor

Test-Optional

In addition to the high school transcript and essay, students who choose to apply test-optional will also need to submit the following items:

• Letter of recommendation
• Personal interview - contact your admission counselor to schedule this! 
• Resume (strongly preferred but not required)

*Note: Students must have a core high school GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 to apply test-optional and be considered for admission. Test scores may be required for top merit award consideration.