Frequently Asked Questions
The two most frequently asked questions by parents are:
- What are high schools looking for in an applicant?
- What matters most? Grades? Test scores? Essays?
High schools want students and families who support the school’s mission and who will be a good fit for its program, academically and socially. While the student is at the forefront of the application process, high schools also want families that are collaborative partners.
As to what matters most, there is no exact answer to this question. Most schools look at a combination of several factors, including grades, recommendations, the student interview, the application and essays, and test scores; however, each school weighs these factors in its own particular way.
