Anonymous
Post 11/08/2008 21:52     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Anonymous wrote:Who said I was bragging? I just said my son got into STA without knowing anyone or giving significant money.


What sport does he play?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 19:06     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Who said I was bragging? I just said my son got into STA without knowing anyone or giving significant money.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 14:30     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes on off the charts testing (no shmoozing or donations though!). Yes on Beauvoir. Why would that matter?


Are you serious? You're bragging about getting into STA without shmoozing or donations? You got into STA the day you got accepted into Beauvoir!!!

Got into Beauvoir withouth shmoozing or donations......
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 13:36     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Good Lord, I wonder how many times people need to hear the information before it sinks in: it does not matter what sport they are playing. They are not being evaluated for their athletic ability.


True. But why so snippy. PP asked a simple question. If you know, and are willing to share, please do so.


I guess because I can't imagine what difference it would make to your ... preparation? ... in whether they were playing crab soccer or knee football this year.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 13:32     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

At our visit, they did not have the boys play a sports game because of the construction.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 13:16     Subject: Getting into St. Albans

No, because they'll all stay in town and become highly paid lobbyists and association presidents.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 12:28     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Will the Republican exodus mean more spots open up at STA?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 11:48     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Anonymous wrote:Good Lord, I wonder how many times people need to hear the information before it sinks in: it does not matter what sport they are playing. They are not being evaluated for their athletic ability.


True. But why so snippy. PP asked a simple question. If you know, and are willing to share, please do so.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 11:43     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Yes. My son (who's not the best athlete in the world, but loves to play) remarked that there was one kid during the game period who made it clear that he HATED sports. Probably not the right school for that kid.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 11:02     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Anonymous wrote:What sport are they making the kids play this year during the interview?


It seems to me that if you think of it as "making the kids play" a sport, rather than giving the kids a chance to play, St. Albans may not be the place for your son. While STA is not evaluating on athletic ability, and they certainly have students who are more passionate about academics or art than about athletics, it might not be a comfortable place for a kid who actually dislikes sports.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 10:52     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Good Lord, I wonder how many times people need to hear the information before it sinks in: it does not matter what sport they are playing. They are not being evaluated for their athletic ability.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 10:39     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

What sport are they making the kids play this year during the interview?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2008 10:11     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Not true...Beauvoir kids don't automatically get into STA or NCS.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2008 16:15     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Anonymous wrote:Yes on off the charts testing (no shmoozing or donations though!). Yes on Beauvoir. Why would that matter?


Are you serious? You're bragging about getting into STA without shmoozing or donations? You got into STA the day you got accepted into Beauvoir!!!
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2008 16:12     Subject: Re:Getting into St. Albans

Yes on off the charts testing (no shmoozing or donations though!). Yes on Beauvoir. Why would that matter?