St. Paul's School Concord NH

Prep School Admissions
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<p>The fact that whoever is in charge of preparing the menu at SPS insists on calling the enchiladas “burritos” has become a running joke in our family. </p>

<p>While I don’t find the food especially good, I don’t really care. My D clearly is not starving and I like getting to spoil her by cooking her favorite things when she comes home (well, I’ve only had the chance once so far, but I enjoyed it!). What does bother me is how loud the big (Middle) dining hall is. D said she usually eats in the smaller one instead. I guess I just didn’t notice it when I was a student.</p>

<p>7D - while the new library is wonderful, Sheldon had a certain charm in its days as the library. I spent many hours studying there and more than a few napping. The porch area leading toward the steps to the pond is where the card catalog was housed. (When I mentioned this to my daughter as we were standing there during her admissions visit she said “the what?” I guess that’s one thing libraries don’t need to provide space for any more.)</p>

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<p>@creative1: thanks for sharing your experience and particularly the link to the menu. While it might not seem to be the best, which is far from what I’m asking for, it doesn’t seem like they have any food issues. We had a Saturday lunch, which might explain our experience. If DD gets accepted and to revisit, I guess then we’ll have a better idea.</p>

<p>@friendlymom: we had that “burritos,” and despite identity crisis, that was one of better available menus that day:)</p>

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<p>Is there a lot of variety? How about healthy choices and food for athletes?</p>

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<p>If you’re on Facebook, there’s a daily photo contest going from now until the end of school on the St. Paul’s School Alumni page. It’s a great source for pictures that give some insight into the school.</p>

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<p>Sharing Gift - The food does seem to be a bit of an issue. My son thinks it’s terrible, so we send him a lot of care packages, or he hangs out at Tuck.
As for SEWinter’s comment, I’m not sure the attitude was necessary. Clearly no one goes to boarding school for the food, but for $50k a year I do indeed expect better.</p>

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<p>From the SPS website:</p>

<p>Meyer Scholarship Offers Full Tuition to Qualified Students from South Carolina</p>

<p>12/13/2012
St. Paul’s School has announced the establishment of the Austin and Lane Meyer South Carolina Regional Scholarship, which awards full three- or four-year tuition and fees to its scholars. The Meyer Scholarship was established in 2012 by South Carolina native Austin Meyer, a 1988 graduate of St. Paul’s, and his wife, Lane, to honor their love for and commitment to the state of South Carolina and to provide other South Carolina natives with academic opportunities similar to those experienced by Mr. Meyer.</p>

<p>“It is really gratifying to know that by making one commitment now,” said Mr. Meyer, “families across South Carolina will be sitting around the dining room table discussing previously unimagined possible futures for their children – for generations to come.”</p>

<p>The Meyer Scholarship may provide for full or partial payment of tuition and/or fees, depending on a student’s financial aid needs. When appropriate, a Meyer Scholarship may provide for the payment of School-related expenses, such as travel to and from St. Paul’s for the Meyer Scholars and their families, School-sponsored trips, summer enrichment opportunities, a laptop computer, books, supplies, equipment, and a small stipend.</p>

<p>The Meyer Scholarship provides funding to benefit one new Third or Fourth Form student from South Carolina annually, so there eventually may be four Meyer Scholars at St. Paul’s at one time. Meyer Scholars will be selected through the standard admissions process by the School, which will give preference to families for whom financial considerations are critical in making educational decisions.</p>

<p>The Meyers’ decision to sponsor the scholarship was, in part, based on the success of similar SPS programs, including, among others, the Cook Scholarship for qualified students from the state of Montana, and the Greene Scholarship, which offers the same opportunities for students from Alabama.</p>

<p>All St. Paul’s applicants who live in South Carolina will be considered for the Meyer Scholarship. In addition to meeting the School’s admissions requirements, selected students will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the potential to make meaningful contributions to the School community. The St. Paul’s School admissions office will notify scholars on March 10.</p>

<p>“This an extraordinary opportunity for a young person of exceptional promise,” said Rector Mike Hirschfeld, “and a remarkable opportunity for the School to better establish a presence in the state of South Carolina.”</p>

<p>The School expects to enroll the first Meyer Scholar in the fall of 2013.</p>

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<p>What a fun video!</p>

<p><a href=“https://www.sps.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=52562&a=148243&play=1&rc=1&bl=%2Fpodium%2Fpush%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fs%3D36%26i%3D31909%26snd%3D24ab43a7-788e-40dd-9be0-68f8c94ba2bb[/url]”>https://www.sps.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=52562&a=148243&play=1&rc=1&bl=%2Fpodium%2Fpush%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fs%3D36%26i%3D31909%26snd%3D24ab43a7-788e-40dd-9be0-68f8c94ba2bb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks for sharing!</p>

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<p>Hi, I’m a freshman in high school now and applying for 3rd form at St. Pauls School. I have stellar recommendations and great short answers and essay. I am applying for financial aid. MY SSAT scores are definitely weak, VERY weak. Could anyone say what my chances of acceptance are? I am from Montana, which I hear has a higher acceptance rate. Thank you!</p>

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<p>SSATs aren’t the most important factor, not even close. Also, Montana has a scholarship that it offers to a student each year.
How are your grades? Obviously with weak SSATs grades become very important.
One other factor that helps is athletics or a specific talent, a la music or art.</p>

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<p>Don’t admit to being an NRA member though.:)</p>

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<p>I have straight A’s and a 4.0 since 7th grade. I am a talented singer. I know about the Cook scholarship (:</p>

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<p>Not a member of the NRA hahahaha (:</p>

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<p>The St. Paul’s School Office of Admissions facebook page is probably the best place to find photos of life at SPS. </p>

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<p>Can anyone shed light on the Classical Honors Program? Aside from a booklet that happened to be on the rack in the waiting area, there is very little else about it on the website. When we called admissions the woman didn’t seem to know anything about it and when she asked around, neither did anyone else in the Office with whom she spoke.</p>

<p>Does it still exist? It suggests that the applicant to it has to take a Latin test-- is that before or after admission? Does being in the CHP increase admission chances?</p>

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<p>@etondad: The Classical Honors Program definitely still exists, even though the information about it is scarce. You could probably email the head of the program with any questions. It probably increases chances if the students aces the test and has stellar latin grades and recs.</p>

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<p>+1 on choatehopeful’s reply. Jennifer Hornor is head of Languages and emailing her at <a href=“mailto:jhornor@sps.edu”>jhornor@sps.edu</a> is a good place to start. You could also ask your AO to put you in touch with the correct person.</p>

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<p>I know I saw a thread or question about this somewhere but I can’t find it now. I just came back from a visit to SPS. I really loved it, and I think I have at least a little chance of getting in, but I also noticed that it seemed more religious than I thought it would be. I’m Jewish and don’t want to have to participate in Christina prayers, but I also don’t want to be left out of the center of campus life. How does that work there?</p>

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<p>I don’t know if state statistics exist, but does anyone know the acceptance percent of Montana students? It seems to be higher.</p>

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<p>Hi everyone! I was wondering if a lot of applicants had additional letters of recommendation for part of their application? More than just the English Teacher, Math Teacher, School Report, and Personal Recommendations? A friend who’s also applying said he had about 6 additional letters of recommendation and I had no idea that you could do that, and am now freaking out that my application isn’t strong enough. My SSAT scores are already very weak.</p>