Getting into St. Albans

[Anonymous]

Does STA accept any kids going into 8th?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would you just look at this perennial thread? Closing in on 1200 posts...and admissions seasons is just getting underway! Is there an older thread under this section?

The thread started in 2008.

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Anonymous wrote:Does STA accept any kids going into 8th?

It's not an entry year, but on occasion a new kid will enter in 8th (ie, political families needing to move to DC mid-year).

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I know few, if any, enter in 8th. If one is really interested in STA, is worth a shot applying to 8th, or would it annoy the admissions staff if that family were to apply again for 9th?

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Anonymous wrote:Yeah, I know few, if any, enter in 8th. If one is really interested in STA, is worth a shot applying to 8th, or would it annoy the admissions staff if that family were to apply again for 9th?

My feeling is that it would be worth applying only if there were exceptional circumstances (ie, not just to "give it a try"). Not only would that include moving to the area mid-year, but also if you have a daughter and this is an entry year for her to NCS, then you might want to (for logistical reasons) have them on the same campus the same year (even if for StA it's not an entry year).

But just applying in 8th grade for the sake of trying a year earlier I think would not be fruitful.

[Anonymous]

Good advice above from PP except it may be worth posing the question to the Admissions Director/office. They may know of someone leaving the class for example and they may be looking for a replacement -- you don't know unless you ask.

[Anonymous]

Any idea if there are spots open for 10th grade? Just generally, does STA take a few kids for that class or no.

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Anonymous wrote:Any idea if there are spots open for 10th grade? Just generally, does STA take a few kids for that class or no.

I was told earlier this year by the AD that they only take a few for 10th grade as boarders, not as day students.

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What is considered the most competitive entry year to gain admission to STA?

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Anonymous wrote:What is considered the most competitive entry year to gain admission to STA?

Ninth grade; good number of applicants with enough of a track record to make grades and scores more important.

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Anonymous wrote:Any idea if there are spots open for 10th grade? Just generally, does STA take a few kids for that class or no.

They will occasionally look at admission of a top athlete, even as a junior--but that is rare.

[Anonymous]

Is there a presumptive admission for siblings?

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Anonymous wrote:Is there a presumptive admission for siblings?

Not guaranteed, but yes, siblings have preferred admission.

[Anonymous]

Smart senior class at STA this year! 14 National Merit Semifinalists and another 24 National Merit Commended Students, out of a class size of about 90, I think.

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Interesting blip in 2010!