Saint Albans for 10th Grade

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP probably is waiting until 10th since 9th grade admissions are closed already

They are late, but at this point an exception could possibly be made. They should contact admissions ASAP.

+2 the app was due 4 or 5 days ago - they may allow you to submit asap

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:STA will take 0-2 kids for 10th but they are kids moving from out-of-town and/or kids of VIPs and/or pivotal sports recruits (i.e. a quarterback).
I'm sorry. St. Anselm's is a great school!

It is a great school, but it is a lot more work than STA requires -- significantly so. At this level, 7-8 fewer required courses can make a big difference to some boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For 10th - you need to look to Catholics - unless there is something that is a major hook for your child.

"Lots of hobbies" is not a hook.
Nationally ranked Speedskater (I am making this up) might do it. At 10th grade, the spots are for people who are moving to DC - or who are going to get the school positive press

I think the "lots of hobbies" reference was about managing the course load. But was your speed skater comment a reference to the Abbey grad who was a national champion speed skater?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP probably is waiting until 10th since 9th grade admissions are closed already

They are late, but at this point an exception could possibly be made. They should contact admissions ASAP.

+2 the app was due 4 or 5 days ago - they may allow you to submit asap

Agree with this! Call admissions Tuesday. Applications were due Jan 5th. the chances for 9th are slim but 10th is impossible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP probably is waiting until 10th since 9th grade admissions are closed already

They are late, but at this point an exception could possibly be made. They should contact admissions ASAP.

+2 the app was due 4 or 5 days ago - they may allow you to submit asap

Agree with this! Call admissions Tuesday. Applications were due Jan 5th. the chances for 9th are slim but 10th is impossible.

+1000. Get the application ready, call, and try now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is a current student at Saint Anselms with about average grades. He has a lot of hobbies and does a lot in his free time. Currently in 8th grade and we are looking to get him into Albans for 10th. How likely would he be to get in?

OP, with average grades, his chances of getting in are close to 0.

The boys admitted in 9th are stellar candidates. The overall admissions rate is under 10%, with a lot of highly competitive scholar-athletes applying. Unless what he does in his free time is athletic and he is exceptional in his sport(s), as in nationally ranked, he’s not likely to get very few spots. It’s also possible there will be no openings in 10th, because spaces open up only if someone leaves after 9th. The admissions office will have a list of kids who kids who almost made it the previous year and would likely reach out to them, too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP probably is waiting until 10th since 9th grade admissions are closed already

They are late, but at this point an exception could possibly be made. They should contact admissions ASAP.

+2 the app was due 4 or 5 days ago - they may allow you to submit asap

Agree with this! Call admissions Tuesday. Applications were due Jan 5th. the chances for 9th are slim but 10th is impossible.

+1000. Get the application ready, call, and try now.

Shame giving false hope. Average grades = rejection.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Most of the St. Anselms US kids can manage to transfer to a local Catholic parochial school if needed. That’s the most realistic landing place, but you can always apply to St Albans too.

Are there any parochial high schools? I thought a parochial school was, by definition, affiliated with a specific parish. I can’t think of any around here.

For boys or co-ed catholic high schools, here are the ones I know of.
SAAS
GCHS
Heights
Good Counsel
DeMatha
SJC
DJO
BI
PVI

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-catholic-high-schools/m/washington-dc-metro-area/

[Anonymous]

They took 4 new boys for 10th grade in the 2021-22 school year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is a current student at Saint Anselms with about average grades. He has a lot of hobbies and does a lot in his free time. Currently in 8th grade and we are looking to get him into Albans for 10th. How likely would he be to get in?

How are his test scores? Good recommendations? 10th grade doesn’t have spots unless there is attrition. Are you asking about 10th because of admissions deadlines? If so it doesn’t hurt to ask for an extension. You never know. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They took 4 new boys for 10th grade in the 2021-22 school year.

2021-2022 was an unusual year because of Covid. Unemployment. Hybrid school. Nuff said.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son is a current student at Saint Anselms with about average grades. He has a lot of hobbies and does a lot in his free time. Currently in 8th grade and we are looking to get him into Albans for 10th. How likely would he be to get in?

How are his test scores? Good recommendations? 10th grade doesn’t have spots unless there is attrition. Are you asking about 10th because of admissions deadlines? If so it doesn’t hurt to ask for an extension. You never know. Good luck!

St. Albans doesn’t accept test scores this year.

[Anonymous]

Maybe reach out about boarding for 9th there?

[Anonymous]

Back to OP question, your chances are highly unlikely. Your son is not doing well at an academically rigorous middle school. St. Albans would assume he’s not going to do well at their school. Unless you have a very convincing story about why he can do better at St Albans, it’s not going to happen. Perhaps your son has an outstanding sports talent or other hook for St. Albans entry, but from the original post details I’d say not likely at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son is a current student at Saint Anselms with about average grades. He has a lot of hobbies and does a lot in his free time. Currently in 8th grade and we are looking to get him into Albans for 10th. How likely would he be to get in?

OP, with average grades, his chances of getting in are close to 0.

The boys admitted in 9th are stellar candidates. The overall admissions rate is under 10%, with a lot of highly competitive scholar-athletes applying. Unless what he does in his free time is athletic and he is exceptional in his sport(s), as in nationally ranked, he’s not likely to get very few spots. It’s also possible there will be no openings in 10th, because spaces open up only if someone leaves after 9th. The admissions office will have a list of kids who kids who almost made it the previous year and would likely reach out to them, too.

An average SAAS student is still a very strong student. They administer the OLSAT as part of admissions and and generally require gifted range to get in. Plus the course work is very difficult. I’m guessing this student will find STA easier on the whole than SAAS. SAAS’s rigor is part of the reason we chose it (a big reason). Yes, there is a lot of work and DS has to earn his grades, but he’s improved his study skills tremendously in just one semester.