Education Corner Weekly: Applying for Independent Schools
As many students prepare to take the ISEE this fall, some will also be gearing up for the long process of completing the Independent School application process.
If you are looking to apply for any independent school in the Boston region (i.e. Roxbury Latin, Milton Academy, Bucking Browne and Nichols, Noble and Greenough, etc.), there are a number of steps to the process that you should plan for. Please see some helpful reminders below:
1. Check the school’s admissions website for application details- This website will contain detailed information on the application requirements and deadlines. See an example here: http://www.roxburylatin.org/Page/Admissions/How-to-Apply
2. Attend an Open House- Many schools will be hosting an Open House this fall. It is a great opportunity for you to visit the campus and learn more about the school.
3. Schedule an interview- This is a crucial component of the independent school application process. This is the school’s opportunity to get to know students and for families to ask any questions they might have about the school. Aim to schedule your interviews this fall.
4. Begin filling out the application(s)- This can be a time consuming process. Not only do you have to fill in logistical information, but both students and families are also required to submit written short and/or long essay responses to a number of questions. This is another crucial part of the application process, and one that you do not want to postpone until the winter!
5. Make sure you are registered for the right test- Most independent schools require the ISEE, but some may require the SSAT. Visit the school’s website to determine which test is required to gain admission.
6. Complete financial aid- An independent school education is an investment. The good news is that most schools can provide financial assistance if you complete the financial aid application. Depending on the school, you should complete either the PFS or FACTS financial aid application. Information on which financial aid application is accepted can be found on the school’s website.
At A+, we are here to help in whatever way we can! If you would like your student to receive independent support in interview training and completing excellent independent school applications, please do not hesitate to reach out to us regarding our private tutoring services.
申請私立學校的步驟
這個秋季，很多學生正在忙碌地準備ISEE的考試。然而，對於要申請私立學校的學生來說，他們還面對著除了考試外的其他復雜步驟，這將是一個漫長的過程。如果您的孩子要申請波士頓地區的私立學校（如Roxbury Latin, Milton Academy, Bucking Browne 和Nichols, Noble and Greenough等），這個秋季，您和孩子將要完成申請中的一連串步驟。請閱讀全文了解您需要完成的私校申請步驟。
1. 查看要申請學校的招生網站，閱讀該學校的申請詳情。學校的官方招生網站會包含非常詳盡的申請要求信息和截止日期。這裏是Roxbury Latin的招生網站供家長參考：http://www.roxburylatin.org/Page/Admissions/How-to-Apply
2. 參加學校的開放日——很多學校會在秋季期間舉行開放日。這是一個非常好的機會讓家長去參觀學校並對學校有更多更深的了解。
3. 預約面試—這是私立學校申請過程中非常關鍵的一環。這是學校了解學生和學生家庭、並讓學生和家長對學校提問題的重要時機。請計劃好在秋季時間與學校預約面試。
4. 開始填寫申請表格——這是一個非常耗時的過程。您不僅要填寫個人和家庭資料，學生和家長還需要分別對一連串的申請問題進行小作文和長作文的回答。申請表的填寫是申請過程中另一個十分關鍵的環節，家長和學生需要盡早規劃，不要拖延到冬季才開始準備。
5. 確保您為孩子註冊正確的申請考試——很多私立學校要求學生考ISEE，但有些學校可能要求SSAT。家長需要登錄要申請學校的網站看學生應該考哪一門考試。
6. 完成助學金申請——進行私立學校學習是一個投資。好消息是，很多私立學校在收到助學金申請後會為學生安排提供助學金。根據學校的不同，您需要填寫PFS 或 FACTS 助學金申請。同樣地，家長可以在學校的官方網站上查詢到該學校接受哪一種獎學金的申請。
A+ Program希望能給家長和學生提供您需要的信息和幫助！如果您需要得到特別的申請指導、面試輔導等完成優秀的私立學校申請，請隨時聯系我們的個性化申請規劃項目或一對一私教課程。
