Anonymous
03/02/2017 08:46
Subject: Holy Trinity episcopal School
Anonymous wrote:9:39 / 13:53 here. May not be a big deal to you, but I met the director at the open house. Talked at length about admissions. Seemed pretty cold. When I told her we were just starting our search and contemplating many options, she said "well we already have applications in for next year so..." as if she was saying I needed to hurry up and decide. The open house was in early November so I had a little time to make a decision. Didn't like that she was rushing me.
Fast forward a week or so, she called to follow up about whether we were going to apply. She kept talking about how they are the best school in the area and we won't find better. Seemed kind of abrasive to me but I understand their goal is to get applicants. I appreciated the follow up and took the time to ask questions. She offered to waive the application fee if we decided to apply. I thanked her and moved on.
A few days later, I sent her a Follow Up email saying that we would like to apply and I would be interested in the app fee waiver. No response. Called. Left a message. No response. I emailed again. She responds and says they don't offer app fee waivers. I'm like well, you offered it to me via our telephone conversation. No response. Emailed again. No response. I was done at that point. Decided to apply elsewhere and so far, two acceptances.
I would caution you not to judge an Admissions Director too harshly during admissions season (in terms of email responsiveness). They are bombarded with emails everyday and sometimes it is difficult to get back to everyone. Maybe she didn't remember what she offered or maybe she hasn't gotten to your email yet. You should judge the school based on the curriculum it offers, the contentment of its faculty and staff, and its reputation for graduating successful children. Other posts on this board about Holy Trinity are right. It is pretty much among the top three independent/private schools in the area. You will have virtually no contact with Admissions once your child is there.
Anonymous
03/02/2017 06:52
Subject: Holy Trinity episcopal School
9:39 / 13:53 here. May not be a big deal to you, but I met the director at the open house. Talked at length about admissions. Seemed pretty cold. When I told her we were just starting our search and contemplating many options, she said "well we already have applications in for next year so..." as if she was saying I needed to hurry up and decide. The open house was in early November so I had a little time to make a decision. Didn't like that she was rushing me.
Fast forward a week or so, she called to follow up about whether we were going to apply. She kept talking about how they are the best school in the area and we won't find better. Seemed kind of abrasive to me but I understand their goal is to get applicants. I appreciated the follow up and took the time to ask questions. She offered to waive the application fee if we decided to apply. I thanked her and moved on.
A few days later, I sent her a Follow Up email saying that we would like to apply and I would be interested in the app fee waiver. No response. Called. Left a message. No response. I emailed again. She responds and says they don't offer app fee waivers. I'm like well, you offered it to me via our telephone conversation. No response. Emailed again. No response. I was done at that point. Decided to apply elsewhere and so far, two acceptances.
Fast forward a week or so, she called to follow up about whether we were going to apply. She kept talking about how they are the best school in the area and we won't find better. Seemed kind of abrasive to me but I understand their goal is to get applicants. I appreciated the follow up and took the time to ask questions. She offered to waive the application fee if we decided to apply. I thanked her and moved on.
A few days later, I sent her a Follow Up email saying that we would like to apply and I would be interested in the app fee waiver. No response. Called. Left a message. No response. I emailed again. She responds and says they don't offer app fee waivers. I'm like well, you offered it to me via our telephone conversation. No response. Emailed again. No response. I was done at that point. Decided to apply elsewhere and so far, two acceptances.
Anonymous
01/27/2017 00:39
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
Anonymous wrote:Not sure if the admissions director is the same from 2 years ago, but we were also not wowed by her, or the process. My DD was accepted to HT but we opted for a different school solely based on our negative feelings from the admissions process. Specifically, they seemed disorganized. They sent emails to schedule visits, then claimed not have necessary paperwork to move forward. It was all very frustrating, and left me with a poor impression of the school.
I think it is the same person. Our experience with her was good. She answered questions pretty quickly, assessments and everything were easy to schedule and my documents were submitted in advanced. Every experience is definitely different.
Anonymous
01/25/2017 11:10
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
Not sure if the admissions director is the same from 2 years ago, but we were also not wowed by her, or the process. My DD was accepted to HT but we opted for a different school solely based on our negative feelings from the admissions process. Specifically, they seemed disorganized. They sent emails to schedule visits, then claimed not have necessary paperwork to move forward. It was all very frustrating, and left me with a poor impression of the school.
Anonymous
01/24/2017 20:48
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
Anonymous wrote:I went to the open house for Kindergarten a few weeks ago and was impressed with the 1st grade teachers, students, curriculum, and campus. I was not impressed with Kindergarten.
agree with this. any current parents with students in 1-4? any thoughts.
Anonymous
01/08/2017 09:00
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
Wow ? I'm completely shocked by this we were never treated this way when we first applied you need to talk to Mr. Mullins that is not how we were treated
Anonymous
12/23/2016 23:10
Subject: Holy Trinity episcopal School
Anonymous wrote:Any thoughts on the 1 grade class how are the teachers. Any new parents or Any returning Parents
bump
Anonymous
12/16/2016 19:25
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
Just wondering what the admissions director basically lied about?
Anonymous
12/11/2016 14:31
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
Tell us! What happened? Do you think she stretched the truth, or did she say something would be offered and it is not?
Anonymous
12/09/2016 15:22
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
Anonymous wrote:11/30 9:39 here. Not impressed with Admissions Director. She basically lied to me and is now ignoring me. Not a good impression at all. Probably won't be applying.
How so? Also, this isn't the first time I have heard of her completely ignoring people...
Anonymous
12/09/2016 13:53
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
11/30 9:39 here. Not impressed with Admissions Director. She basically lied to me and is now ignoring me. Not a good impression at all. Probably won't be applying.
Anonymous
12/08/2016 15:17
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
My daughter is there now in 1st grade and we like it. Our daughter's teacher is new to the school, but has taught at other schools that use the same curriculum. This is our first year at HT. We did not consider for kindergarten. You may want to consider St. Matthews for kindergarten. We really liked it.
Anonymous
11/30/2016 09:39
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
I went to the open house for Kindergarten a few weeks ago and was impressed with the 1st grade teachers, students, curriculum, and campus. I was not impressed with Kindergarten.
Anonymous
10/16/2016 00:18
Subject: Re:Holy Trinity episcopal School
Bump
Anonymous
09/18/2016 15:07
Subject: Holy Trinity episcopal School
Any thoughts on the 1 grade class how are the teachers. Any new parents or Any returning Parents