Application Process

Blair is interested in students who seek the satisfaction of personal achievement through an experience which is both broad and challenging. The school seeks students who are determined to make the most of their secondary school years and to prepare for college by being active participants in an engaging environment. Blair students are individuals who feel that learning and growing should be enjoyable and gratifying experiences.

Applicants may apply online or print and submit the PDF application to:

Blair Academy
PO Box 600
Blairstown, NJ 07825

Applicants may also complete the information request form online or call (800) 462-5247 to receive a full admission packet including the Blair Admission View book and DVD. Every prospective student must fulfill certain testing requirements. All candidates for the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades are required to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Candidates for the postgraduate year must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Registration material for all testing may be acquired through the Admission Office or via the following Web sites: www.ssat.org or www.collegeboard.com. 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). Application deadline is February 1, 2008.

Personal Interview
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.

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