What’s it like at St. John’s in DC?

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Anonymous wrote:I was under the impression that everyone got in

Your impression is wrong. 1200 applications for less than 300 spots.

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Anonymous wrote:OMG. You're asking about financial aid?

I think you're asking because you're not used to paying tuition. One of my friends did the same thing. They have multiple houses and take trips to Europe...and want financial aid.

We make way less than you do and pay about $22k. You have to prioritize and budget differently. SMH

Again, OP, I know three families that make >$300k and get some merit based aid.

The scholarships they offer are merit based so income is irrelevant. They never ask for HHI before awarding them.

That said, the academic ones are pretty hard to get. OP's kid would need straight As at Deal (easy) but also a 99% HSPT (fairly difficult) and some luck (harder still).
My kid and several friends had several of these (straight Deal As and the 99% HSPT) but did not get offered merit aid.

It’s the “ a commitment to extracurricular involvement” verbiage that signifies it’s not just scholastic related. Again, kids get merit scholarships (mainly athletic), it’s not just a HSPT thing.

There's no such thing as a merit scholarship for athletics.

Lmao..you really believe that don’t you? Bless your heart.

You can't apply for an athletic scholarship.
https://www.stjohnschs.org/admissions/tuition-assistance

Correct but athletes get the various listed scholarships. There are many kids in the powerhouse athletics that pay about 50% despite families making $$$.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I was under the impression that everyone got in

Your impression is wrong. 1200 applications for less than 300 spots.

I think the freshman classes have run 315-320. Senior class, I think is 280. No idea how many accept and go elsewhere, and I don't care. SJC is a very nice community.

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Anonymous wrote:OMG. You're asking about financial aid?

I think you're asking because you're not used to paying tuition. One of my friends did the same thing. They have multiple houses and take trips to Europe...and want financial aid.

We make way less than you do and pay about $22k. You have to prioritize and budget differently. SMH

Again, OP, I know three families that make >$300k and get some merit based aid.

The scholarships they offer are merit based so income is irrelevant. They never ask for HHI before awarding them.

That said, the academic ones are pretty hard to get. OP's kid would need straight As at Deal (easy) but also a 99% HSPT (fairly difficult) and some luck (harder still).
My kid and several friends had several of these (straight Deal As and the 99% HSPT) but did not get offered merit aid.

It’s the “ a commitment to extracurricular involvement” verbiage that signifies it’s not just scholastic related. Again, kids get merit scholarships (mainly athletic), it’s not just a HSPT thing.

There's no such thing as a merit scholarship for athletics.

Lmao..you really believe that don’t you? Bless your heart.

You can't apply for an athletic scholarship.
https://www.stjohnschs.org/admissions/tuition-assistance

Correct but athletes get the various listed scholarships. There are many kids in the powerhouse athletics that pay about 50% despite families making $$$.

Where do you get your info?

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Anonymous wrote:I am the poster above who said I thought the open house was terrific! But one question for SJC parents -- I know the Scholars program is supposedly great -- and there was alot of talk about it at the open house -- but that is only for 50 kids per grade. I have a DS who is very bright, gets great grades, but he loves sports and definitely does not want to take all honors classes. His pre-HSPT score is within the Scholars requirements, but he does not want to apply.

So long way to ask -- how is SJC for bright, motivated boys who want to have a more balanced high school experience? Can SJC be a great education for those outside of the Scholars program? Maybe he would take 3 honors classes?

Yes, a lot of guys on the lax teams are not in the s Hilary program but won academic achievement awards and take AP’s.

Thanks, lax bro!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was under the impression that everyone got in

Which shows how little you know about this topic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I was under the impression that everyone got in

Your impression is wrong. 1200 applications for less than 300 spots.

It’s about a 25% acceptance rate. I know because our child got one of the spots out of 1350 applications. It’s more competitive than Gonzaga.

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Anonymous wrote:I was under the impression that everyone got in

Which shows how little you know about this topic.

And now we are certain that pp has no idea about SJC.

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Anonymous wrote:I am the poster above who said I thought the open house was terrific! But one question for SJC parents -- I know the Scholars program is supposedly great -- and there was alot of talk about it at the open house -- but that is only for 50 kids per grade. I have a DS who is very bright, gets great grades, but he loves sports and definitely does not want to take all honors classes. His pre-HSPT score is within the Scholars requirements, but he does not want to apply.

So long way to ask -- how is SJC for bright, motivated boys who want to have a more balanced high school experience? Can SJC be a great education for those outside of the Scholars program? Maybe he would take 3 honors classes?

Yes, a lot of guys on the lax teams are not in the s Hilary program but won academic achievement awards and take AP’s.

Thanks, lax bro!

Yep

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Anonymous wrote:I am the poster above who said I thought the open house was terrific! But one question for SJC parents -- I know the Scholars program is supposedly great -- and there was alot of talk about it at the open house -- but that is only for 50 kids per grade. I have a DS who is very bright, gets great grades, but he loves sports and definitely does not want to take all honors classes. His pre-HSPT score is within the Scholars requirements, but he does not want to apply.

So long way to ask -- how is SJC for bright, motivated boys who want to have a more balanced high school experience? Can SJC be a great education for those outside of the Scholars program? Maybe he would take 3 honors classes?

Yes, a lot of guys on the lax teams are not in the s Hilary program but won academic achievement awards and take AP’s.

Thanks, lax bro!

Yep

Number 1 lax team in the DMV and nationally ranked, btw.

[Anonymous]

#1 Men’s soccer program in the DMV as well and field hockey is undefeated and playing fir the wcac championship in November.

[Anonymous]

Current parent. Too much emphasis on sports. To the point where the rest of the experience truly sucks unless you are a top notch college recruit type athlete. For a better overall experience both socially and academically, I would recommend a different school.

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PP again, all of the immediate posts before my posts speak for how the sports program is emphasized way too much. Decide if you have a regular smart kid if you want them to deal with this mentality.

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Anonymous wrote:Current parent. Too much emphasis on sports. To the point where the rest of the experience truly sucks unless you are a top notch college recruit type athlete. For a better overall experience both socially and academically, I would recommend a different school.

You don’t sound like a current parent, at all.

Our DD plays two sports but is not being recruited. She’s also in 4 clubs and the entrepreneurial program. A lot of her friends aren’t involved in sports but the arts, which are excellent at SJC.

Not sure you really are a “current parent” .

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The social sevens at SJC is amazing as is the scholars program.Top academics. If you have a child at SJC and the child is unhappy, please find the right school for your child. Your child should be happy. You will also be freeing up a spot for students who really want to be at SJC!