New Saint Andrews College

Moscow, ID · private nonprofit

Admissions

•Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
•Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
•Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
•Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
•Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
•Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
•Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
•School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).

~800 words each.

Please write in the space provided describing your interest in the subject(s) listed above in Academic 1. (Maximum 800 words). In your response, please consider the following three questions: The University of St Andrews offers a range of single (major), joint (double major), and triple honours combinations. Why do you want to study your chosen subject(s) at university, and how have your current studies and research into this degree developed your interest in this area? What aspects of the faculty, academic community, or research at St Andrews have particularly motivated you to apply? St Andrews’ flexible degree structure allows students to explore a variety of subjects during their first two years. How do you think this interdisciplinary approach will enrich your academic experience and shape your intellectual development?

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).