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The second step in the process was preparing for the tests and interviews.  For my son, St. Albans considered his WISC IV score, his ERB results, as well as the testing St. Albans administered (math and reading, plus an essay).  That, plus his two interviews (this may be Beauvoir-specific...I believe other children only have one interview).

What is a parent to do?  Well, I could act as if you shouldn't worry at all, let your child be himself, it will all work out.  But sincerely, this is not helpful for anyone who really strives to get their child "in" to one of these top schools.  If you think it is unfair or somehow unethical to support your child through this process, you should know that the other children with whom your child is competing have parents who HAVE studied the process and have prepared their children (though not always effectively). I don't know many parents from Beauvoir whose children walked into this process blind.  In a nutshell:

Your child will need to do well on the tests (ERB and St. Albans testing).  Many hired tutors, many self-taught.  To prepare for the 3rd grade ERBs or the St. Albans admissions test, a good rule of thumb is to simply go through standardized test books for 1-2 grades up.  Have your child practice the math and reading from a standardized test book and he will improve.  It does NOT need to be intense.  In fact, it is better if you just sit with your child 10 minutes a night and do a few of the test questions with him.  You're not trying to give homework, you're trying to solidify the skills he needs for these tests.  Simple as that.  Make it painless, fun, just a little something you do when there is time.  But do it, because it improves scores and it improves your chances.
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Are non-Beauvoir children required to take the ERB for 4th grade admission to St. Albans?  From the website, I was under the impression that only the St. Albans administered test is required for admission.

Also, someone on another thread mentioned that all but about a dozen 4th grade spaces at St. Albans are filled with Beauvoir graduates.  For those dozen spaces, are these kids from all over or are there (in general) certain public schools and private schools that seem to fair better with admissions.[/quote]

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