MATA - Academies of Loudoun

[Anonymous]

I don't see anything about the MATA portion of Academies of Loudoun so I thought I would create a thread!

I am wondering how many have kids who were waitlisted for 1 or more pathways? This was a complete shock to my child, and it is the 1st time it has occurred apparently. My child has been planning to attend MATA for welding since middle school and is at a total loss as to what to do, if not accepted off the waitlist. Also is waitlisted for auto mechanics and thinks he should have selected the construction pathway too for all opportunities

My child is very smart, with great grades, but SO NOT interested/motivated by traditional school and has been counting the days until his jr. year when he could attached AOL MATA and learn a trade. He is high energy and these types of hands on classes are exactly what he needs.

Are there any similar options anyone is aware of that we can look into if we never get off the waitlist for MATA? I was thinking of the DECA early release for work, not sure of the qualifications...

[Anonymous]

From my experience it’s a toss up. After the first month or two the chances of you getting in on the waitlist are severely diminished.

[Anonymous]

He won’t get early release as a junior, that is only for seniors. Give it time and reach out to his counselor to ask if he can apply to a different pathway if he was waitlisted for all 3 of his choices on his first application. But, I’m a little surprised you/he are surprised there’s a waitlist- the programs are competitive and space is limited!