With every admission cycle, it seems as though the support of the extended Blair community increases alongside the number of applications we receive. Whether it is our international families hoisting the Blair flag across the globe or faculty and staff rallying around Revisit Day events or even smiling students helping a lost visitor find the Blair Room, we couldn’t do it without each and every one of you. Thank you—your support allows us to continue to grow and shape the next generation of leaders at the Academy.

I am often asked what Blair is looking for in an applicant, and although there is no “golden ticket” into Blair, we certainly focus on finding kind, high-character students first and foremost. We then gauge their intellectual curiosity and classroom presence, how they will engage with our community and how they will take advantage of the numerous opportunities available on the hilltop. In the end, we aim to build a wonderful cohort of kind and connected individuals who are bright and will enhance and contribute to the community in various ways.

As we continue to grow our reputation and physical plant, overlapping admission with other top-tier institutions, the admission team is traveling more than ever, building a bigger rapport with prospective students and their families with repeat visits. The spring was another full travel season, with admission representatives traveling throughout the Northeast and to California, Florida, North Carolina and Bermuda through April and May.

Each year, we are attracting stronger applicants, with a record number of applications for this school year. As such, our strategic initiatives focusing on our rigorous advanced curriculum, college testing preparation and residential life curriculum play an important role in helping families discern the nuances that make Blair so special. It’s truly a collaborative effort, with dedicated professionals leading every Blair department as we seek to provide an outstanding educational experience.

During the spring admission season, prospective students and their families have taken great notice of what sets Blair apart. We have received positive feedback on our commitment to academic excellence, our strong dual-advisor support system, and our culture of kindness and inclusivity. They value the warmth and connections formed throughout the admission process as they meet students, teachers, coaches, and other faculty and staff. This supportive environment not only fosters meaningful relationships but also reflects our dedication to nurturing each student’s potential.

Blair continues to be in a position of strength in this competitive admission landscape. Our environment, coupled with our rich academic, athletic and artistic opportunities, makes Blair an exceptional place for students to grow, be supported and be challenged throughout their adolescent years. We will continue to proudly wave the Blair flag to ensure we enroll applicants who will not only thrive at Blair but also go out into the world as leaders and changemakers—individuals of whom we can all be proud.