| Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Blair looking for in its applicants?
A. Blair
is interested in students who seek the satisfaction of personal
achievement through an experience that is both broad and
challenging. We are looking for motivated students with strong
character who are determined to make the most of their secondary
school years and are looking to prepare for college and beyond
by being active participants in an engaging environment.
Q. Is an admission interview required at Blair?
A. Yes.
All applicants are required to visit Blair Academy for a
personal interview and tour of the campus. Seeing the school
and meeting some of its people are the best ways for you
to discover what Blair is really like. A personal interview
is most helpful to the Admission Committee as it attempts
to make a decision that is truly in the applicant’s
best interest. When significant travel makes a campus visit
impossible, please contact the office to schedule a telephone
interview.
Q. Is financial assistance available?
A. Financial
Aid at Blair Academy is awarded on the basis of demonstrated
financial need. Families interested in applying for assistance
should visit the financial
aid section for detailed information
regarding the application process and associated deadlines.
Q. Does Blair offer any merit-based scholarships?
A. No.
All of our financial aid awards are based solely on the demonstrated
financial need of the family.
Q. What standardized tests
are required for applicants?
A. All
candidates for 9th and 10th grade are required to take the
Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). PLEASE NOTE:
For domestic applicants, the Independent School Entrance
Examination (ISEE) will now be accepted as an alternative
to the SSAT. All candidates for 11th grade and the postgraduate year are
required to provide results of the Preliminary Scholastic
Aptitude Test (PSAT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT),
the American College Testing Program (ACT) or the SSAT. Applicants
from foreign countries are also expected to take one of the
above mentioned examinations in addition to an appropriate
test of their ability to communicate in English, such as
the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Q. How important are standardized test scores?
A. While
standardized test scores do give us some important information
about a candidate, they do not tell the whole story. We pride
ourselves in looking thoroughly at all aspects of the application.
Q. Does Blair have an English As A Second Language (ESL) program?
A. Blair does not offer any
ESL support and all students are required to be fluent in the
English language.
Q. When should I begin the application process?
A. We encourage families
to schedule their interviews and campus visits during the fall
months as our interview schedule fills up very quickly, especially
our Saturday appointments. Applications are mailed to all interested
families starting in late August.
Q. What is the deadline for applying to Blair?
A. The completed application
deadline is February 1. The completed application includes
the following: the written application, admissions interview,
student questionnaire, official school transcript, test results,
teacher recommendations ( English and Mathematics) , and the
special interest/talent form (optional). We will notify students
of the admission decision on March 10.
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