Getting into St. Albans

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

In my view, the academic "super stars" are members of STA's Cum Laude Society (academic honorary). Of the 16 members in '08 who were inducted, 7 of the 16 were Beauvoir alum. Many of its members were also '08 National Merit semifinalists. Again, unclear when the other members (9) were admitted at STA.

Class of 2008

National Merit Semifinalists: 5 from Beauvoir (All from the same 3rd grade class, actually), 1 entered in 5th, 3 entered in 7th, 1 entered in 10th

Cum Laude: 6 from Beauvoir, 1 entered in 4th, 1 entered in 5th, 5 entered in 7th, 1 entered in 8th, 2 entered in 9th

8 of the 10 National Merit Semifinalists were also members of Cum Laude

So are you saying in your graduating class that roughly 23% of Beauvoir alum were National Merit Semifinalists and about 27% were members of Cum Laude?

There were 22 Beauvoir alum in the 2008 graduating class, correct?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

In my view, the academic "super stars" are members of STA's Cum Laude Society (academic honorary). Of the 16 members in '08 who were inducted, 7 of the 16 were Beauvoir alum. Many of its members were also '08 National Merit semifinalists. Again, unclear when the other members (9) were admitted at STA.

Class of 2008

National Merit Semifinalists: 5 from Beauvoir (All from the same 3rd grade class, actually), 1 entered in 5th, 3 entered in 7th, 1 entered in 10th

Cum Laude: 6 from Beauvoir, 1 entered in 4th, 1 entered in 5th, 5 entered in 7th, 1 entered in 8th, 2 entered in 9th

8 of the 10 National Merit Semifinalists were also members of Cum Laude

So are you saying in your graduating class that roughly 23% of Beauvoir alum were National Merit Semifinalists and about 27% were members of Cum Laude?

There were 22 Beauvoir alum in the 2008 graduating class, correct?

I am not a member of the class of 2008, although I know several families with sons at St. Albans. Those numbers seem correct to me. Of the students from Beauvoir who left St. Albans before graduation, I think most wanted to go to boarding school. Of course, a few families moved away, and one or two boys were asked not to return after the school year, as well.

[Anonymous]

RE: not asked to return...

Are there certain grades where this happens most often, such as just before an entry year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:RE: not asked to return...

Are there certain grades where this happens most often, such as just before an entry year?

I was told it begins to happen in 6th grade/Form A.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:RE: not asked to return...

Are there certain grades where this happens most often, such as just before an entry year?

I was told it begins to happen in 6th grade/Form A.

Academic, sports, social/discpline issues?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:RE: not asked to return...

Are there certain grades where this happens most often, such as just before an entry year?

I was told it begins to happen in 6th grade/Form A.

Academic, sports, social/discpline issues?

I only know of academic issues.

[Anonymous]

Can someone please fill me in - why the obsession with St. Albans school. As far as academics, exmissions, and status, aren't there many, many comparable schools out there?

[Anonymous]

None as old money and fake smarts. These are legacy kids...many are bright, some are handsome, all are rich. But pound for pound, they are no more special than anyone else, but shhhhh, don't tell them that! (Or more, do not tell their PARENTS that!)

[Anonymous]

...or another reason might be that St. Albans isn't just a school, with academics, exmissions and status. It's an institution, with traditions, a shared culture, and high expectations both academically and athletically. Maybe no other school in DC fosters the kinds of bonds that STA does.

[Anonymous]

OK, I've got no links to St Albans and no particular reason to stand up for it, and any old-money nepotism irks me .... But look, you're being ridiculous if you don't admit it's a pretty damn good school. Take a look at any objective measure, and St Albans always ranks near the top. There seems to be a lot of knee-jerk hatred for it on these boards.

[Anonymous]

No...no the school is lovely. The way people go on about it, well, the school might be embarrassed. There is a whiff of "better than everybody else" coming off strong. It is a shame, because the faculty and kids are working hard, but the parents continue to make asses of themselves. Some things never change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No...no the school is lovely. The way people go on about it, well, the school might be embarrassed. There is a whiff of "better than everybody else" coming off strong. It is a shame, because the faculty and kids are working hard, but the parents continue to make asses of themselves. Some things never change.

Maybe you're pointing your nose too close to STA. Go smell something else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:...or another reason might be that St. Albans isn't just a school, with academics, exmissions and status. It's an institution, with traditions, a shared culture, and high expectations both academically and athletically. Maybe no other school in DC fosters the kinds of bonds that STA does. [/quote

Shared culture? Eeeeew.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:...or another reason might be that St. Albans isn't just a school, with academics, exmissions and status. It's an institution, with traditions, a shared culture, and high expectations both academically and athletically. Maybe no other school in DC fosters the kinds of bonds that STA does. [/quote

Shared culture? Eeeeew.

No foolin' I think pp was being sincere. Really.

[Anonymous]

I didn't mean shared culture upon entry (although that may be true too). I meant that this school inspires a definite culture -- STA does things this way, not that. We at STA don't do that. We're STA men. Yata yata yata. But after 6-9 years, it almost is indoctrinated, so the bonds that are formed at that school are maybe stronger than elsewhere. And some people want their kids in that type of culture.