<p>livandlearn- that is correct. The writing major is really strong and the kids are incredibly talented.</p>
<p>Thank you. I have really come to believe that Interlochen is such an incredible place. They really seem to know how to engage kids in all areas of learning, and to make it very enjoyable. And it's such a happy place! Full of excitement, very down to earth, and they seem to produce incredible results. From what we learned, kids go on to do many things in addition to their art. It is so unique. I don't think there's a school like it anywhere else in this country. It is quite far for most people, but the kids there sure didn't seem to mind. Great, great school.</p>
<p>To the OP -</p>
<p>It sounds like your daughter could be a reasonable candidate at most of the boarding schools mentioned on this forum. She is a good student with established interests whose requirements could be met by most of the schools discussed on this board. (The only major bs I know of that tends to be more mathy is Exeter, but not everyone there fits that category.) If swim team is something she has enjoyed and learned from but doesn't need to continue in high school, don't be constrained by it because that is one sport some bs's do not have. If she has time, she might try another sport at her school this spring.</p>
<p>I don't know what you mean by practice SSAT, a real one taken for practice versus a practice test in a book you somehow scored, but she should take an actual SSAT (for practice) this spring to get a better sense of her score ballpark and what to work on some more. You can also think about any other needs such as size of school and geography.</p>
<p>You have another child in bs. Would that school be a potential good fit for this child as well? Were there other schools you considered in that search that might meet this child's needs? Maybe there are some things about the older child's school that you do or do not like that can help you narrow your search for this one. She really sounds like a straight forward candidate. </p>
<p>I also have heard that Interlochen is a great school, but most students just entering high school are not ready to choose a specialized school. That is probably why they get most of their students later.</p>
<p>Have you looked into Choate.</p>
<p>Strong theatre and arts program. Arts concentration available. You would not believe the students are amateurs. I am amazed at their individual and collective talent. </p>
<p>Some talented artsy and theatre alumni also. Not sure if that matters. Edward Albee, Glenn Close, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Douglas, Ali McGraw, Paul Giamatti etc. </p>
<p>Check out their website</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. I do know something about Choate. My sister in-law attended and my brother used to be a chaplain there. It is a great school--one I will definitely add to the list. Thanks!</p>
<p>The surest way not to get into St. Paul's is not to apply. I don't know anything about the other schools but I do know about St. Paul's. Admission is needs blind. If your daughter loves the place for the right reasons and is willing to give to the community as much in spirit, love and energy as she is likely to get back for heavens sake tell this to admissions. Why does she not compensate for her relative weakness in mathematics by say learning enough latin to qualify for the classical honors programme/scholarship at St. Paul's. Get Oersted's Lingua Latina and work through the first book on your own. Piece of cake</p>
<p>I attend St. Paul's soo if you have an questions go ahead =0</p>
<p>The more I hear about SPS--the more appealing it becomes. Everyone associated with the school mentions the commitment to a tightly-knit community with a warm, friendly atmosphere. It is definitely number one on our list. </p>
<p>Now, if I can just teach my daughter how to conjugate regular Latin verbs into any of the six tenses of the indicative mood, and into either active or passive voice. :)</p>
<p>Jennycraig:</p>
<p>My son took the SAT in December of 7th grade and scored high enough to take CTY courses, including a writing one online. He mentioned it in all his boarding school interviews. St. Paul's said that really impressed them.</p>
<p>Thanks Damaris for the tip. I appreciate the information. II hadn't heard of CTY before and did a little research on their website. My state is not part of the talent search, but I think my daughter can still participate in the program. Did your son's school suggest that he apply to the CTY program? Does he attend St. Paul's</p>