Selection Process

There are no prerequisites other than interest and motivation. Anyone may apply. The pool of applicants is drawn from the following sources:

• Nominations by faculty and fellow students

• Lists of students with high grades or test scores

• Self-nomination

The rigorous selection process takes place in October of the sophomore year and includes the following procedures:

1. Submission of an academic essay written within the previous year

2. A timed essay on an interdisciplinary topic

3. A lengthy interview with two University faculty

4. Interviews and simulations organized by current Proudians