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 financial aid should check the appropriate section on the basic application form and the Admission Office will then forward to them the appropriate financial aid application. The financial aid application should be completed and returned directly to the School Scholarship Service in Princeton, New Jersey. In addition, a copy of the completed Parents’ Financial Statement and a copy of the 1040 tax forms should be sent to the Blair Academy Financial Aid Director by February 1. Requests for assistance are reviewed by Blair’s Financial Aid Committee, and the first awards are granted beginning March 10.

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 the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades are required to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). For Post Graduate applicants, the Admission Office prefers candidates submit the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). 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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