What do Liberal Arts schools look for?

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@MrMom62

They’ll all tell you they want rigor and high grades above all else, and in all five core areas, math (4 years), social studies (3-4 years), English (4 years), science (3-4 years, including at least one class in each of biology, chemistry, and physics), and foreign language (up to Level IV). Those requirements are not cast in stone, but that’s what most of the ideal candidates have,

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<p>Math should include precalculus/trigonometry at the minimum; generally, calculus is desirable if you have the opportunity to take in high school (statistics should be treated as an additional (and often desirable) academic elective, not a substitution for precalculus/trigonometry or calculus). Some schools may prefer or require a visual or performing art course.</p>