You have gotten some great advice from a number of people already.
- Do some research and ask the admissions office at Williston/look online to find out what the % of FA is. This will vary by year.
- Attend the open house/admissions events to get an understanding of what it is like to be a student at the school.
- Continue to clarify for yourself why Williston? This will also be beneficial when you speak with your parents about the possibility of applying.
Williston has a very robust academic offering and several signature academic programs. There are both Honors and AP courses.
You can find almost all of this information online.
I’ve only briefly read through some of the comments on the thread from folks offering their opinion or perception of Williston.
These are the facts:
431 Upper School students
21%domestic students of color
26% international students
286 boarding
149 day
25 states-35 countries.
40% self-identify as students of color.
There is no one type of Williston student. There is not a rich kid vibe.
There is a strong sense of community, respect and identity that is multi-dimensional.
Good luck!