Anonymous
Post 02/28/2026 18:33     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
We didn't get in and did not get waitlist either. We thoguht we had a good interview but I guess not.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2026 13:11     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
Great interview and my child got in. We will accept as I have heard from other former parents that this program is a game changer.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2026 12:01     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
Anonymous wrote:I’m one of the PPs who had a good interview where they seemed to indicate we would get in. My kid was accepted. It’s in my kid’s top 2 so we’re debating and will attend the admitted family events before we decide. We’re full pay, not catholic and coming from a non-catholic private.


Same as well. Are you also trying to decide between Benilde and Ryken?
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2026 10:20     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
I’m one of the PPs who had a good interview where they seemed to indicate we would get in. My kid was accepted. It’s in my kid’s top 2 so we’re debating and will attend the admitted family events before we decide. We’re full pay, not catholic and coming from a non-catholic private.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2026 21:08     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
We got an interview but didn't get in. Coming from a public school.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2026 15:41     Subject: Re:St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
Well, got an interview, it went well. Got WL’ed.

Thankfully got in other places. We are also not Catholic and are coming from a public so knew it was a bit of a long shot.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 14:12     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
No one wants to pay $50k to be shut out. Let’s be honest, part of the perks of being in a private school is this very reason.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 14:10     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Notification of being accepted. At this current time decisions have already need made and if your child is already at a private, the administration already knows who got in.



Why would administrations at applicants’ current schools know this?


Private schools have a vested interest in making sure their kids are placed. You can’t be serious asking this question?
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 11:45     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
Anonymous wrote:Good luck, everyone today. Does anyone know if we don't get a letter in the mail today does that mean you aren't accepted?


Letters are being mailed today per the portal so I would say no. You may not get a letter until next week. You can check the portal tomorrow and defections will be there.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2026 08:45     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
Good luck, everyone today. Does anyone know if we don't get a letter in the mail today does that mean you aren't accepted?
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 18:10     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
The archdiocese principals know.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 17:31     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
I can tell you, 100%, HoS are notified. I know this to be true 100%
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 17:10     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I do not think schools are notified in advance. That is nonsense. Maybe for a specific kid if they need more info or if the principal is pushing for them, but not all.


From my experience, they are notified!


Your experience is limited
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 14:21     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
When will decision be out? Will we get notification by mail or email.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2026 08:28     Subject: St. John's Benilde Program - interview?
Anonymous wrote:I do not think schools are notified in advance. That is nonsense. Maybe for a specific kid if they need more info or if the principal is pushing for them, but not all.


From my experience, they are notified!