Knox College

“Be yourself and talk about what makes you anApr 22 2019Education
Be yourself and talk about what makes you an interesting, important person and not just your grades or test score
Female

“I studied hard, took theFeb 27 2017Political Science
I studied hard, took the ACT a couple times, worked hard on my academics so I could keep up with my extracurricular activities.
ACT: 26 Male

“To get into Knox you need to show aAug 24 2016Physics
To get into Knox you need to show a willingness to grow and to contribute to the community. Showing involvement in extracurricular activities is always good. So is showing a willingness to take full advantage of what a liberal arts education has to offer. I highly suggest finding the right college for you (through visits and research).
Female

“I applied through the Common App and wrote aJun 23 2014Music - Performance
I applied through the Common App and wrote a fun application essay that detailed a day in my life as a student at Knox. I did a lot of research and used that information in my essay, eg. I mentioned talking to the swim coach and looked him up so I could use his name in the essay.
One cool thing a bout Knox is that it is a test-optional school, you can apply with just a transcript and not have to take the SAT's or ACT's.
Male

“I made sure to maintain a good GPA throughoutFeb 26 2014Philosophy
I made sure to maintain a good GPA throughout my high school years. I would not recommend waiting till junior year to strengthen that, Knox as well as other colleges want to see consistency. In terms of my test scores, I decided not submit them, but I would recommend trying to score as high as you potentially can because there is scholarship money out there for you. One of the most important components of your application is your essay. Make sure to take this component seriously as well as have it proofread. It is important to be the best overall student that you can be, and there can be a financial incentive in that too.
Female