What's involved in the St. Joseph College admission process?

I'm looking into applying to St. Joseph College and I'm curious about their admission process. Do they have specific requirements or steps that I should be aware of, like deadlines or recommended extracurriculars?

St. Joseph's College, a private liberal arts college with campuses in Brooklyn and Long Island, New York, has a pretty straightforward admissions process.

First off, the application: you can apply either through the St. Joseph’s College Online Application or the Common Application. It's your call—it's the same to them either way.

As far as deadlines for the standard Fall admissions, keep in mind that the priority deadline is March 1, although they do have rolling admissions. So, while applying after that date still means your application will be considered, earlier applications have a better chance of securing financial aid and housing.

Moving onto academics, the college doesn't define any mandatory high school course expectations for prospective students, but does recommend a solid academic preparation including English, Math, Social Science, Science, and Foreign Language. GPA is also quite important, since the average GPA of Saint Joseph's College-New York is 3.5.

Regarding test scores, St. Joseph’s is test-optional. That means you can choose whether or not to submit your standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). If you feel your scores represent you well and highlight your abilities, go ahead and submit them. However, if you feel that your academic record is a better representation of your abilities, you needn't worry about the tests.

In terms of recommendations, you're required to submit one letter of recommendation, and it can come from a teacher or a school counselor.

As for extracurricular activities, while St Joseph's doesn't require students to have certain extracurriculars, they do consider your high school activities and community involvement as they take a holistic approach to the application review process. Demonstrating leadership, commitment, or major achievements through your chosen activities can help to make your application stand out.

Finally, once you've been accepted, you'll need to submit a Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit to confirm your admission.

That's pretty much what you need to know about the application process at St. Joseph's College. Good luck with your application!