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College Preparatory Schools Program, 240 West 35th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001

(646) 346-1310 • (800) 562-7865 • www.abetterchance.org • [email protected]

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College Preparatory Schools ProgramApplication Materials and Instructions

Part 1 (Parent & Candidate Section) Postmarked by October 1, 2010Part 2 (School Section) Postmarked by November 1, 2010

Application Instructions and Information

Since the founding of A Better Chance in 1963, our mission has rested on a single goal: to increase substantially the number of well-educated youth of color capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society.

About the Application Process

The College Preparatory Schools Program (CPSP) recruits, places and supports students of color in outstanding college preparatory middle and high schools throughout the nation. At A Better Chance we recognize that students come from different backgrounds and educational opportunities so each application is evaluated on an individual basis. There are no score cut-offs for standardized tests, but test scores are used to assess academic strength along with school transcripts, extracurricular activities and personal qualities.

A Better Chance does not make admission decisions. The A Better Chance Admission Committee evaluates applications and refers qualified candidates to select independent and/or community schools. After a candidate is chosen for referral, A Better Chance submitsthe application directly to Member Schools on your behalf.

Qualified students should:o Be in grades 5 -10 during the application yearo Consistently perform at or above grade level in math and English, averaging a B+ or bettero Rank in the top ten percent of their classo Participate in extracurricular activities o Demonstrate leadership potential either in school or through activities outside of schoolo Receive good teacher recommendationso Be of upstanding character

Students who are accepted to, and enroll in, one of our Member Schools become A Better Chance Scholars. Scholars are eligible to participate in the other programs offered by A Better Chance.

Becoming an A Better Chance Scholar is a three-step process:

Step 1: Complete the 2010 A Better Chance ApplicationCandidates should get started early. Our application process begins one (1) year prior to enrolling. For example, if a student is currently in the 8th grade he or she would be applying for the 9th grade. It is important to complete and submit your application by the deadline dates. The later your application is received, the more limited opportunities for placement become. You must supply an email address in this application, that you commit to checking frequently, as email will be the primary source of communication throughout the process.

The application has two parts: Part I (Parent and Candidate Section) - postmarked by October 1 and Part II (School Section)- postmarked by November 1. For your application to be considered: o You must complete and submit both parts of the application, results from a standardized admission test, and all supporting

documentation (e.g. recommendations, transcripts, etc.) o You must complete the Parent Financial Statement (see “About Financial Aid” Section, p. 2) if you require financial assistance to

attend an independent school

All students are strongly encouraged to interview; each regional A Better Chance office hosts Interview Day programs for prospectiveScholars in the fall. If you do not live in a city where an Interview Day program is being held you should contact your regional ProgramManager to schedule a phone interview.

Step 2: Referral to Member SchoolsQualified candidates are referred to select independent and community schools between November and late January. The process is competitive and students that do not meet the A Better Chance admissions criteria will not have their applications sent to our Member Schools.

Students who advance to the referral phase of the process will be invited to informative workshops about next steps in the admissions process.

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Application Instructions and Information, continued Step 3: Placement at a Member School

Our Member Schools ultimately decide which student will be offered a place at their schools after taking our recommendations and their needs into consideration. Admission decisions are sent in the spring directly from the Member Schools. If you receive an acceptance letter, you will be asked to sign a contract to indicate your commitment to that school for the fall of the upcoming school year. Once you have signed a contract to attend a Member School you may not "change your mind" to sign with another school. Once you have committed to an A Better Chance Member School, you are contracted to attend that school, and your child officially becomes an A Better Chance Scholar. Scholars are then eligible to participate in the other programs offered by A Better Chance.

The first event as a Scholar is a mandatory weekend Orientation the summer before starting the new school. This Orientation is designed to help the student transition as well as meet other Scholars and recent alumni.

About Financial Aid

A Better Chance is not a scholarship organization and does not provide financial aid. Financial aid is awarded to Scholars by the schools to which they are accepted. The amount of aid is determined by each school based on its guidelines and an examination of the candidate's family's total financial situation. It is expected that families will contribute in some way to their child's education. It is important to pay attention to deadlines; financial aid budgets disappear quickly so you must respond immediately to any request for further financial information. Please note that financial information submitted to A Better Chance and its Member Schools is regarded as strictly confidential, and as such, will not be divulged to third parties.

Filing for Financial AidIn addition to the information required on P3 of this application, all families must fill out the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) and submit it to the School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS) by December 1. Please keep a copy of the completed document for yourself. In the case of divorce or where both parents do not live in the home, each parent should complete a separate PFS form.

If you complete the PFS on paper, you must mail it directly to SSS (the address will be found on the SSS application). However, we strongly recommend that you complete the PFS online at nais.sss.org. The electronic application will be processed within 48 hours, while the paper application takes at least one week. When you complete the PFS you must include recipient code 1024 to make sure the report is sent to A Better Chance.

In addition please submit the following: • A copy of last year's w-2 and/or 1099 tax forms• A copy of last year's US Individual or Joint Tax Return (Form 1040) including all schedules

Instructions for filling out the A Better Chance Application

We strongly recommend completing the application online at www.abetterchance.org/apply, as this will expedite the process.

PART 1: Parent and Candidate Section (Postmarked by October 1)Parent Section (P1-P6)The information you provide on this form ensures that you will receive information from A Better Chance throughout the application process. This section includes basic contact information, your school preferences, family financial information, standardized testing dates, and an opportunity for you to tell us about your child. At the end of the parent section you will be required to sign attesting to thetruthfulness of the information submitted.

Candidate Section (C1-C3 due October 1, C4 due November 1)

Students are asked to complete a self-evaluation on his/her academic and personal strengths, respond to essay questions, list their activitiesand submit a graded writing sample.

PART 2: School Section (Postmarked by November 1)School Section (S1-S4)In this section, your child's school counselor or principal will be asked to comment on the candidate’s academic ability, as well as submit transcripts for the last two school years. In addition, your child’s current math and English teachers must submit recommendations. Please remember, you are required to give permission to your child's current school to release these documents to A Better Chance by signing every page in this section. The last page of the School Section is a personal recommendation form. Anyone outside of your immediate family, who is not already completing a recommendation, may complete this form on your child's behalf.

Please review the application checklist on the following page.

Application ChecklistTHE FOLLOWING FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 1, 2010:

P1 General Information

P2 Parent Form

Copy of latest Report Card or Transcript

P3 Financial Information

Complete 2009 Federal Income Tax Return, copies of all W2’s and other proof of income

P4 School Options

P5 Test Registration

P6 Parent Pledge

C1 Candidate Questionnaire C2 Short Essays

C3 Original Essay

THE FOLLOWING FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2010:These sections should be completed after the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year

C4 Graded Writing Sample (current)

This sample must be something you submitted during the 2010-2011 school year

S1 School Recommendation (Completed by guidance counselor or principal)

Submit transcripts from last two (2) years, and current transcripts

S2 Current English Teacher Recommendation

S3 Current Math Teacher Recommendation

S4 Personal Recommendation Completed by appropriate recommender of choice as described on form

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE FORWARDED TO A BETTER CHANCE

SSAT or ISEE scores (recipient code 1024 for SSAT/ 222665 for ISEE) PFS (Parent Financial Statement, recipient code 1024)

Please note that Forms S1, S2, S3, and S4 should be mailed directly to A Better Chance by the school or recommender, or should be given to the candidate in sealed envelopes to be forwarded to A Better Chance.

Until all pieces are received, the application is considered incomplete.

PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF ALL MATERIALS SENT TO A BETTER CHANCE

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It is your responsibility to ensure that all parts of the application are sent to and received by A Better Chance. It is also your responsibility to keep a copy of all materials sent to A Better Chance. The Parent and Candidate sections of the application (P1 - P6, C1 - C3) should be sent in the same envelope with necessary postage affixed. You must follow-up with individuals to whom you have given recommendation forms to make sure they are completed and have been submitted. If you receive a notice of missing parts from A Better Chance, you must follow up immediately.

If you have questions at any stage of the application or referral process, please do not hesitate to call us at (800) 562-7865 or (646) 346-1310 or write us an email at [email protected]. Contact information for regional offices can be found at the end of this application.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Candidate lives with: Mother Father Female Guardian Male Guardian Both Parents

How many siblings does the candidate have ___________

Total number of people living in household ___________ Languages spoken at home ___________________________

Male Female

Date of Birth MM/DD/YY

Social Security Number

Current Grade

Candidate’s Name Last First M.I. Home Address Number and Street Apartment City State Zip Home Telephone Candidate's Email

FAMILY INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

P1P1 General Information. Please print neatly and in black ink.

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Date _______________________

ID# _______________________

Region _______________________

Parent/Guardian 1: Female Male

Last Name First Name Relationship to candidate

Home Address (Number and Street) Apartment City State Zip

Home Telephone Work Telephone

Cellular Telephone Email (Will this be the Primary email address for communication? YesNo)

Occupation Employer

Highest Grade Completed College Degree/Certificate, if any Country of Birth

Parent/Guardian 2: Female Male

Last Name First Name Relationship to Candidate

Home Address (Number and Street) Apartment City State Zip

Home Telephone Work Telephone

Cellular Telephone Email (Will this be the Primary email address for communication? YesNo)

Occupation Employer

Highest Grade Completed College Degree/Certificate, if any Country of Birth

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RETURN BY OCTOBER 1, 2010 TO:College Preparatory Schools Program240 West 35th Street, 9th floorNew York, NY 10001-2506(646) 346-1310

CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION: An candidate to A Better Chance must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

If any members of your family have been A Better Chance Scholars, please list their names, relationship to you and the schools they attended:

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Previous School Independent Parochial Public Other____________

Name of School ____________________________________________________________ Grades Attended __________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number and Street ________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________ City State Zip Code

ETHNIC BACKGROUND

Current School Independent Parochial Public Other____________

Name of School ____________________________________________________________ Grades Attended __________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number and Street ________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________ City State Zip Code

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Country of birth ____________________________________________________________________

U.S. Citizen US Permanent Resident (Country of citizenship ____________________________________)

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must enclose documentation of Permanent Residency (copy of Green Card).

Please list all schools you have attended in the last three years:

A Better Chance offers college preparatory opportunities to students of color. With which category do you identify?

African American/Black Asian American Latino/Hispanic American Native American

Multiracial Other/Specify ____________________________________________________

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______________________________________________ Full Name

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______________________________________________ Relationship to You

______________________________________________ Relationship to You

_____________________________________________ A Better Chance School / Year of Graduation

_____________________________________________A Better Chance School / Year of Graduation

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Check all that apply:

Mother is deceased Parents are married Parents are separated Mother is remarried

Father is deceased Parents are divorced Single Parent Father is remarried

Is this your first application to A Better Chance? Yes No If no, what year did you apply?___________________

Would you consider repeating your current grade in order to find placement at a new school, if asked? Yes No

From whom did you receive this application? A Better Chance office Graduate of A Better Chance A Better Chance Web site

Teacher/Counselor (Name: __________________________________________) Other (please specify) ____________________________

CANDIDATE’S NAME: _________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _____________________

You are required to submit your child’s most recent report card with this form by October 1. This can be the Spring 2010 grades if that is the most recent report card you have.

If you have score reports from standardized tests taken recently in school, please submit a copy of those as well.

Candidate’s Name _________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I. Home Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Number and Street Apartment ____________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Home Telephone____________________________ Primary Email ________________________________( )

PARENT/GUARDIAN FORM

P2P2 Parent Form. Please print neatly and in black ink

TO PARENT(S) / GUARDIAN(S): In addition to completing the questions on this form, you are required to submit a copy of your child’s most recent report card.

1. Does your child have any particular academic or extracurricular interests or personal characteristics you wish to bring to our attention?

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2. What other programs are helping you with high school placement?

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3. Would your child’s religious or cultural beliefs affect his/her participation in school activities? If yes, please explain.

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4. Please describe any health conditions that may affect your child’s ability to succeed at one of our Member Schools.

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ID# _______________________

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TO PARENT(S) / GUARDIAN(S): Please attach a copy of your 2009 Federal Income Tax Return (1040) and W2’s or other proof of income to this form. If your child is referred by A Better Chance, you will be asked to submit proof of income for 2010, as well as complete a more detailed Parents’ Financial Statement that will help schools determine financial aid if your child is placed. Acceptable proof of income includes: SSA−1099 Social Security Benefits Statement, Child Support Statement, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children Statement. A pay stub is not acceptable as proof of income. Income is not a factor in determining a student’s eligibility.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

P3Candidate’s Name _________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I. Home Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Number and Street Apartment ____________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Home Telephone __________________________ Primary Email __________________________________

Male ________ Female ________ Date of Birth __________________ MM/DD/YY _____________________________ Social Security Number _____________________________Current Grade

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P3 Financial Information. Please print neatly and in black ink.

INCOME Last Year (2009) This Year (2010) est.

Mother/Guardian $ $

Father/Guardian $ $

Stepfather $ $

Stepmother $ $

Child support $ $

Alimony $ $

Social Security $ $

Public Assistance $ $

Current savings accounts $

Current checking accounts $

Value of investments $

Do you own a home? Yes No

If you own your home:

a) What is present value of house? $ _______________________________

b) What is unpaid mortgage on house? $ ___________________________

Do you own real estate other than your home?

Value of property: $ ____________________________________________

Year and make of automobiles: _____________________________________

Total indebtedness, other than mortgage or automobiles:

$ ____________________________________________________________

Candidate’s medical insurance is provided by:

Private insurance (specify) ________________________________________

Medicaid # ____________________________________________________

Federal Income Tax paid last year: $ _________________________________

Number of children attending tuition charging institutions next year: _____

Please remember that A Better Chance does not provide financial aid. These need-based resources come directly from the Member Schools. You will be expected to contribute to your child’s education, according to your financial profile. Please answer the following statement to the best of your ability:

I/We can contribute $ __________________________ per month or $ ______________________ per year to my/our child’s education.

Dependents Name of School Name of School Type of School Age Grade (including candidate) or Occupation or Occupation (public or private) (this year) (next year)

Families must complete the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) by December 1, 2010. (See detailed information on “Application Instructions” page.)

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A Better Chance works with three types of schools, all of which provide excellent college preparatory programs and access tocompetitive colleges for motivated students.

The types of schools are:

Boarding - Independent School: A boarding Scholar attending an independent school lives on campus in a residence hall and attends classes held on campus. The residence hall is supervised by resident faculty and staff. Independent schools charge tuition; these costs vary from school to school and may be offset by financial aid awards granted by the schools.

Boarding - Community School Program: A boarding Scholar attending an A Better Chance Community School lives in a communi-ty with an excellent school system. A group of Scholars reside in a house, supervised by resident directors and tutors, and attend an outstanding public high school. The program is run by a Board of Directors and supported financially by the community. Tuition, room, and board are free at most CSPs, and most even pay for Scholars’ transportation. There will be some nominal costs to families.

In both boarding options, A Better Chance Scholars live away from home during the academic year, returning home for school vacations and the summer. They may have one or two roommates. Scholars are expected to participate fully in supervised study hours, sports, organizations, and work programs in their school communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and follow established rules.

Day - Independent School: A day Scholar lives at home and commutes to an independent school for classes and school activities. A day Scholar is also expected to participate fully in the academic, athletic, and social life of the school. Students take responsibil-ity for their actions and adhere to established rules. Independent schools charge tuition; these costs vary from school to school and may be offset by financial aid awards granted by the schools.

Indicate your preferences in each of the categories below. Candidates who are flexible have more options for placement.

1) Do you give permission for your child to be considered for a boarding school or CSP option? Yes No

2) Type of school (check all that apply): Boarding (Independent) Boarding (Community) Day Co-educational All Boys All Girls No Preference

3) If you are interested in boarding school, what do you hope your child will gain from leaving home to attend school? What concerns do you have about you child living away from home while attending school? To what geographic areas are you willing to have your child travel?

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4) Understanding that referral is not guaranteed, please list any Member Schools in which you have a strong interest. Member Schools are listed on the last page of this application.

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P4 School Options. Please print neatly and in black ink.

SCHOOL OPTIONS

P4

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Date _______________________

ID# _______________________

Region ________________________

Candidate’s Name Last First M.I.

Home Telephone ( ) Primary Email

Date of Birth __________________ MM/DD/YY Current Grade ________________

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Candidate’s Name _________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I.

Home Telephone ( ) Primary Email

P5 Test Registration. Please print neatly and in black ink.

TEST REGISTRATION

P5

Date of Birth __________________ MM/DD/YY Current Grade ________________

All candidates must take either the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) or the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination). The tests listed on the next page are administered for A Better Chance candidates. Please check the date on which you would like to sit for the exam. This is not an official registration. You will be contacted by your Program Manager administering the test with further information about the exam. A limited number of waivers is available to families who are unable to afford the test registration fees. Waivers are issued on a first come, first serve basis to those who qualify.

If you are unable to take one of the tests listed, you must register for a national test given by the testing agency. Information about these tests can be found on the testing agency’s website or by contacting the agency directly. When registering, it is important to use the corresponding reporting code for A Better Chance. Entering the A Better Chance code will ensure that the testing service sends your score report directly to us. If you do not list our reporting code when registering for the test, we will not receive your score report, and your application will remain incomplete. We strongly encourage candidates to take an October or November administration of the SSAT or ISEE.

ISEE Registration (for test dates not listed)

To register for an administration of the ISEE, visit www.iseetest.org or call (800) 446-0320. (There is an additional $20 charge for phone registration.) The A Better Chance Score Reporting Code for the ISEE is 222665.

SSAT Registration (for test dates not listed) To register for an administration of the SSAT, visit www.ssat.org or call (609) 683-4440. The A Better Chance Score Reporting Code for the SSAT is 1024.

Which test should I take?All A Better Chance candidates need to take either the ISEE or the SSAT. Most independent day schools prefer the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) and most independent boarding schools prefer the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test). For information on which test the schools in your area prefer, refer to the back of this page or contact your home region (offices listed on the last page of this application).

When should I take the test?Your A Better Chance application is not complete until we receive your ISEE or SSAT scores. You should plan on taking a standardized test in October or November. If you are applying for independent day school, the testing deadline is earlier. For information on deadlines for schools in your area, refer to the back of this page or contact your home region (offices listed on the last page of this application).

How should I prepare for the test?A Better Chance does not offer test preparation classes. Test preparation books for the ISEE and the SSAT are available at most major bookstores. For more information about the ISEE visit www.iseetest.org, and for more information about the SSAT visit www.ssat.org.

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ID# _______________________

Region ________________________

Fees and Fee Waivers

The cost of the ISEE is $89 (online) or $109 (fax, phone) and the cost of the SSAT is $110. A Better Chance has a limited number of fee waivers available for our candidates. Fee waivers are distributed according to need on a first come first serve basis. To request a fee waiver please check one of the boxes below. To be considered for a fee waiver A Better Chance must have received Part 1 of your application in its entirety, and you must have selected one of the tests listed on the next page, or written in the date of the test you plan on taking. Note: Fee Waivers are distributed according to need. No one is guaranteed a fee waiver.

I am requesting a fee waiver for the: ISEE SSAT

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Test Registration Instructions - Please Read Carefully

Northeast Region(NY, Northern NJ, CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

NY and Northern NJ candidates interested in day schools MUST take the ISEE before November. Candidates interested in boarding schools should take the SSAT. Candidates interested in both day and boarding schools should take the ISEE and SSAT.

CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT candidates for grades 6-8 (currently in grades 5-7) should take the ISEE. Candidates for grade 9 and higher (currently in grade 8 and higher) should take the SSAT.

SSAT Saturday, October 23, 2010 Newark, NJ

SSAT Saturday, October 30, 2010 Boston, MA (currently in grade 8 and higher)

SSAT Saturday November 20, 2010 New Haven, CT (currently in grade 8 and higher)

SSAT Saturday, November 20, 2010 New York, NY

SSAT Sunday, November 21, 2010 New York, NY

ISEE Sunday, October 17, 2010 New York, NY

ISEE Saturday, October 23, 2010 Newark, NJ

ISEE Saturday, October 30, 2010 Boston, MA (currently in grades 5-7)

Mid-Atlantic Region(DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, Southern NJ)

Mid-Atlantic candidates for grades 6-8 (currently in grades 5-7) should take the ISEE. Candidates for grade 9 and higher (currently in grade 8 and higher) should take the SSAT. Candidates for day school in this region should test by the end of November.

SSAT Sunday, October 10, 2010 Philadelphia, PA

SSAT Sunday, October 31, 2010 Philadelphia, PA

ISEE Sunday, October 10, 2010 Philadelphia, PA

ISEE Sunday, October 31, 2010 Philadelphia, PA

Northwest Region(Northern CA, AK, CO, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA)

Candidates in this region are encouraged to take both the SSAT and the ISEE. All candidates in this region MUST test by November 15, 2010.

SSAT Saturday, November 13, 2010 SF Bay Area, CA

ISEE Saturday, November, 20 2010 SF Bay Area, CA

Midwest Region(IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, NE, MI, MN, MO, OH, OK, WI)

Midwest candidates for grades 6-8 (currently in grades 5-7) should take the ISEE. Candidates for grade 9 and higher (currently in grade 8 and higher) should take the SSAT.

Please contact the National Office of A Better Chance.

Southeast Region(AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN)

All candidates in this region, with the exception of students in Charlotte, NC, must take the SSAT. Students in Charlotte, NC must take the ISEE. All candidates for boarding in this region should test by the end of November.

SSAT Saturday, October 16, 2010 Atlanta, GA

SSAT Sunday, December 5, 2010 Atlanta, GA

Southwest Region(Southern CA, AZ, HI, NV, NM, TX, UT, WY)

Southwest candidates interested in day schools should take the ISEE. Candidates interested in boarding schools should take the SSAT. Candidates interested in both day and boarding schools should take the ISEE and SSAT. All candidates for day schools in this region MUST take the ISEE by the end of November.

SSAT Saturday, November 13, 2010 Los Angeles, CA

SSAT Sunday, November 14, 2010 Santa Ana, CA

ISEE Saturday, October 31, 2010 Los Angeles, CA

A Better Chance gives the SSAT and the ISEE in some areas. Applications are not complete and will not be referred to any school until A Better Chance receives test scores. To register for one of the A Better Chance administrations of a standardized test, find your home region below and check the box next to the test you for which you’d like to register. You will receive information from a Program Manager about your test date once we receive part 1 of your application. If you have any questions, contact your regional office listed on the last page of this application. PLEASE CHECK ONLY ONE (1) BOX PER TEST AND TEST DATE.

Other Test Dates

If you are planning on taking a test not listed, please write in the test date and location below. Note: By writing a test date on the line below, YOU ARE NOT REGISTERING FOR THE TEST. This information is for A Better Chance purposes only. You MUST register for the exam directly with the ISEE (www.iseetest.org) or SSAT (www.ssat.org).

SSAT Test Date: ________________________________________________

ISEE Test Location (City, State):_____________________________________________

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I declare that:

The information in this application is true, correct and complete.

Upon receipt, this application is property of A Better Chance and it will not be forwarded to non-Member Schools, or returned to the family of the candidate. As such, I also waive my right to read confidential recommendations.

I understand that all information is treated as confidential.

I authorize A Better Chance to share the information contained in this application with its Member Schools and other authorized persons affiliated with A Better Chance.

I understand that referral of a candidate to a school is not guaranteed and is based on the relative strength of all parts of the application when viewed as a whole.

I am aware that the A Better Chance Admissions Committee makes referral decisions but that final admissions decisions are made by the individual schools.

I acknowledge that A Better Chance does not provide financial aid. These need-based resources come directly from the Member Schools.

I will immediately notify A Better Chance if I am applying to additional schools on my own, so that A Better Chance can advocate most effectively on my behalf.

I authorize the candidate's current and past schools to release school records, including official transcripts and the results of academic testing, to A Better Chance.

In the event of my child's placement with a Member School, I authorize the sharing, on an annual basis, of official transcripts, academic testing, social adjustment reports, college placements, and financial aid information with A Better Chance and other authorized persons affiliated with the program.

In the event of my child’s placement with a Member School, I authorize A Better Chance staff and other authorized persons affiliated with the program to meet with my child at their Member School, individually or in a group setting.

I understand that there is an expectation of my participation in the activities of A Better Chance beyond the placement of my child in one of the Member Schools and, as such, our family is willing to play an active part as a member of our local Parents-as-Partners organization.

For students applying for 9th grade or higher: In the event of my child’s placement at a Member School, my child will attend the mandatory orientation the summer before starting at the new school (July 7-10, 2011 for West Coast candidates, July 28 -31, 2011 for East Coast and Midwest candidates).

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Please keep a copy of this signed statement, along with the rest of the application, for your records.

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Date _______________________

ID# _______________________

Region ________________________

PARENT PLEDGE

P6TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please read the following oath in its entirety and affix your signature as confirmation of your understanding.

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CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE

C1CANDIDATE INFORMATION

C1 Candidate Questionnaire. Please print neatly and in black ink.


Candidate’s Name _________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I.

Home Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Number and Street Apartment ____________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Candidate Cell-Phone __________________________ Candidate Email ____________________________


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1. Please list the activities you enjoy and participate in. (i.e. arts, athletics, hobbies, work, chores, etc.)

Arts

Sports

Hobbies

Music

Community Service

Leisure/Free Time

Work Experience

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

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2. Each day you come into contact with things and people that can influence you. Choose someone or something that has had a positive or negative influence on you and the choices you have made. How do you think your life would be different if this influence was not present?

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3. What do you like about your current school?

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4. Is there anything about your school that you would change?

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5. What are your academic strengths? What academic honors have you won?

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PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY: Write, in your own handwriting in ink in the space below, an original essay (300-500 words) on one (1) of the following topics. Check the box of the topic you are answering. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary.

ORIGINAL ESSAY

C3CANDIDATE’S NAME _________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ____________________

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Topic 1: If you were a reporter for your local newspaper, what would you write a story about and why?Topic 2: If someone were to donate a large amount of money to your school, how do you think it should be spent and why?Topic 3: Choose one figure from history or literature whom you would like to have as a classmate. Explain your choice and what you

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TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please attach a copy of a graded essay the candidate wrote THIS SCHOOL YEAR for an assignment in English, Language Arts, history, or social studies class. The essay should include teacher comments and a grade. Be sure to answer all of the questions below and sign at the bottom of the page. This is due by November 1.

C4: Graded writing sample

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3. What date was it submitted to your teacher?

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RETURN BY NOVEMBER 1, 2010 TO:College Preparatory Schools Program240 West 35th Street, 9th floorNew York, NY 10001-2506(646) 346-1310

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TO THE COUNSELOR OR PRINCIPAL: A Better Chance is an independent, nonprofit organization that refers students of color with academic potential to affiliated independent and select public schools. Your candid evaluation of this candidate’s academic and personal ability to participate in a rigorous academic experience will not be shared with the candidate. Please attach transcripts with course names, grades, and any standardized or city-wide test scores. The parent or guardian has given A Better Chance permission to obtain this information and has waived the right to read the confidential recommendations.

TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please read and sign the statement below and then give this form to the candidate’s counselor or principal.

I waive my right to read the confidential teacher recommendation and the school report for the student listed above.

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SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION

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Academic Evalution

1. Please describe the student's outlook on learning and school.

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2. How does the student interact with his/her peers?

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3. How does the student interact with adults?

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4. Please describe the student's strengths and weaknesses.

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5. Describe the student's overall behavior, positive and negative.

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6. If there is negative behavior, what approach has worked best for you?

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Has the student ever been dismissed, suspended, placed on probation or received other serious disciplinary sanction? Yes No

Has he or she withdrawn from school voluntarily for an extended period of time for reasons other than health? Yes No

If the answer to either or both of these questions is yes, please provide a full explanation below or on a separate sheet of paper.

Please remember to attach the candidate’s transcripts with this form. Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.

Signature Date Please make a copy and mail original directly to A Better Chance at the address on the previous page or enclose in an envelope, seal and sign the envelope across the seal, and return it to the candidate. If applicable, the form may be returned to the person at your school who is coordinating A Better Chance applica-tions. Thank you.


TO THE TEACHER: A Better Chance is an independent, nonprofit organization that refers students of color with academic potential to affiliated independent and select public schools. Your candid evaluation of this candidate's academic and personal ability to participate in a rigorous academic experience will not be shared with the candidate. The parent or guardian has given A Better Chance permission to obtain this infor-mation and has waived the right to read the confidential recommendations.

TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please read and sign the statement below and then give this form to the candidate's current English teacher.

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1. In what course(s) have you taught the student?

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3. Does the student read independently? Please characterize the student as a reader.

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4. How well does the student think abstractly about the things he/she reads?

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5. Briefly describe the student as a writer.

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6. Has he/she been disciplined in any way for misconduct or academic dishonesty? If yes, please describe nature, seriousness, and the year it occured.

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Please make a copy and mail original directly to A Better Chance at the address on the previous page or enclose in an envelope, seal and sign the envelope across the seal, and return it to the candidate. If applicable, the form may be returned to the person at your school who is coordinating A Better Chance applications. Thank you.


Please evaluate the candidate according to the following chart:

Excellent (top 10% this year)

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Personal Traits:

Responsibility

Leadership

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Ability to organize and communicate ideas

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Overall Recommendation:Overall evaluation as a student

Overall evaluation as a person

Please use the space provided below for any additional comments that would help us to know this student better. Please comment on any "Below Average" responses.

Signature Date

What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student?

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Ability to organize and communicate ideas

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Overall Recommendation:Overall evaluation as a student


Please use the space provided below for any additional comments that would help us to know this student better. Please comment on any "Below Average" responses.

TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please read and sign the statement below and then give this form to the candidate's current math teacher.

CURRENT MATH TEACHER’SRECOMMENDATION

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Second Year Algebra (not including trigonometry)

Second Year Algebra (includes numerical trigonometry through the laws of sine and cosine)

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Basic First Year Algebra (does not include extensive studyof rational expressions, irrational numbers and quadratic equations)

First Year Algebra (a thorough course which includes quadratics)

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By June 2011, the student's mathematical background will include:

TO THE TEACHER: A Better Chance is an independent, nonprofit organization that refers students of color with academic potential to affiliated independent and select public schools. Your candid evaluation of this candidate's academic and personal ability to participate in a rigorous academic experience will not be shared with the candidate. The parent or guardian has given A Better Chance permission to obtain this information and has waived the right to read the confidential recommendations.

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1. In what course(s) have you taught the student?

2. What is the course median grade?

3. Which textbook(s) is being used in the course(s)?

4. Does the student approach things creatively? Does he/she think outside the box?

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Please use the space provided below for any additional comments that would help us to know this student better. Please comment on any "Below Average" responses

Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.

Signature Date Please make a copy and mail original directly to A Better Chance at the address on the previous page or enclose in an envelope, seal and sign the envelope across the seal, and return it to the candidate. If applicable, the form may be returned to the person at your school who is coordinating A Better Chance applications. Thank you.

CANDIDATE'S NAME: _________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _____________________

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Personal Traits:

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Willingness to accept the challenge of more difficult problems and excercises

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What are the first three words that come to mind to describe this student?

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TO THE RECOMMENDER: A Better Chance is an independent, nonprofit organization that refers students of color with academic potential to affiliated independent and select public schools. Your candid evaluation of this candidate's academic and personal ability to participate in a rigorous academic experience will not be shared with the candidate.

TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please read and sign the statement below and then give this form to an adult of your choice. This recommendation should not be completed by any member of your family, or by the candidate’s current English or math teacher. It may be completed by a teacher, coach, pastor, mentor, music or art instructor, employer or any other adult who knows the candidate well.

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1. How long and in what capacity have you known the student? If you teach or have taught the candidate, please give course name and level.

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2. The most successful candidates have a good balance of academic and personal qualities. With this in mind, please tell us why you believe this candidate would be a good A Better Chance Scholar. If possible, please provide specific information about personality, character, intellectual interests, ability, achievement and potential. (Continue answer on next page if necessary.)

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Thank you for taking your valuable time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.

Signature Date Please make a copy and mail original directly to A Better Chance at the address on the previous page or enclose in an envelope, seal and sign the envelope across the seal, and return it to the candidate. If applicable, the form may be returned to the person at your school who is coor-dinating A Better Chance applications. Thank you.

3. Please evaluate the candidate’s personal qualities compared to other students of the same age:

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PERSONAL QUALITIES Excellent Good Average Below Average Comments

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Overall Evaluation as a Person

4. Please add any observations you think will help us know the candidate better.

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A BETTER CHANCE CONTACT INFORMATION

Mid-Atlantic Region(DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, Southern NJ)Keith Wilkerson Senior Program [email protected]. Box # 60491King of Prussia, PA 19406Phone: (610) 992-0995Fax: (215) 893-5177

Northeast Region(NY, Northern NJ, CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)Isabella Trauttmansdorff Senior Program [email protected] West 35th Street, 9th FloorNew York, NY 10001-2506Phone: (646) 346-1310Fax: (646) 346-1311

Northwest Region(Northern CA, AK, CO, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA, WY)Prasant Nukalapati Program [email protected] 14th Street, Suite #1015Oakland, CA 94612Phone: (510) 763-0333Fax: (510) 763-0434

Southeast Region(AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN)Ivonne A. Simms Program [email protected]. Box # 43672Atlanta, GA 30336Phone: (404) 344-9115Fax: (678) 302-6908

Southwest Region(Southern CA, AZ, HI, NV, NM, TX, UT)Christopher DennisProgram [email protected] of Southern California3601 S. Flower Street, Tyler Building, Rm 99Los Angeles, CA 90089Phone: (213) 740-3993Fax: (213) 232-3773

Community Schools Programs Adam Lenter Program [email protected] West 35th Street, 9th floorNew York, NY 10001-2506Phone: (646) 346-1310Fax: (646) 346-1311

College Preparatory Schools Program

NATIONAL OFFICE240 West 35th Street, 9th Floor

New York, NY 10001-2506Main: (646) 346-1310

Toll-Free: (800) 562-7865Fax: (646) 346-1311

Midwest Region(IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, NE, MI, MN, MO, OH, OK, WI)[email protected] contact the National Office of A Better Chance

A Better Chance Member SchoolsNortheast Region (NY, Northern NJ, ME, CT, NH, MA, RI, VT)

NY & Northern NJ Day Schools: The Brearley School, New York, NYBrooklyn Friends School, Brooklyn, NYThe Calhoun School, New York, NYThe Cathedral School of St. John the Divine, New

York, NY The Chapin School, New York, NYCity and Country School, New York, NY Collegiate School, New York, NY Convent of the Sacred Heart, New York, NYThe Dalton School, New York, NY Delbarton School, Morristown, NJThe Dwight Englewood School, Englewood, NJFieldston School, Riverdale, NYFriends Seminary, New York, NYHackley School, Tarrytown, NY* The Hewitt School, New York, NYThe Hudson School, Hoboken, NJ Kent Place School, Summit, NJThe Kew-Forest School, Forest Hills, NYL.R.E.I., New York, NYNewark Academy, Livingston, NJ The Nightingale-Bamford School, New York, NYThe Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, NYPoly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn, NYRiverdale Country School, Bronx, NYRudolf Steiner School, New York, NYRye Country Day School, Rye, NY St. Bernard’s School, New York, NY St. David’s School, New York, NYSt. Luke’s School, New York, NY School of the Holy Child, Rye, NY The Spence School, New York, NYStaten Island Academy, Staten Island, NYThe Town School, New York, NYTrevor Day School, New York, NY

ME, CT, NH, MA, RI, VT Day Schools:Beaver Country Day School, Chestnut Hill, MA Belmont Hill School, Belmont, MA*Boston University Academy, Boston, MA Brunswick School, Greenwich, CT

Commonwealth School, Boston, MA Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CTGreens Farms Academy, Greens Farms, CTHamden Hall Country Day School, Hamden, CTThe Lexington Christian Academy, Lexington, MANoble and Greenough School, Dedham, MA*The Rivers School, Weston, MA The Roxbury Latin School, West Roxbury, MASt. Luke’s School, New Canaan, CTThayer Academy, Braintree, MAThe Waring School, Beverly, MA The Winsor School, Boston, MA

Northeast Boarding Schools: Avon Old Farms School, Avon, CTBerkshire School, Sheffield, MABrooks School, North Andover, MABuxton School, Williamstown, MAThe Cambridge School of Weston, Weston, MACanterbury School, New Milford, CT Cardigan Mountain School, Canaan, NHChapel Hill – Chauncy Hall School, Waltham MACheshire Academy, Cheshire, CT

Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CTConcord Academy, Concord, MA Dana Hall School, Wellesley, MA

Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MADublin School, Dublin, NH

Emma Willard School, Troy, NY The Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, CTFay School, Southborough, MAThe Governor’s Academy, Byfield, MA

Groton School, Groton, MA The Gunnery School, Washington, CT

Hebron Academy, Hebron, ME Hillside School, Marlborough, MA

The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CTKent School, Kent, CTKents Hill School, Kents Hill, MEKimball Union Academy, Meriden, NHLawrence Academy, Groton, MAThe Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CTThe Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NYMiddlesex School, Concord, MAMillbrook School, Millbrook, NYMilton Academy, Milton, MA Miss Hall’s School, Pittsfield, MA Miss Porter’s School, Farmington, CT

Northfield Mount Hermon School, Mt. Hermon, MA

Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Northeast Region continuedPhillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH

Pomfret School, Pomfret, CTPortsmouth Abbey School, Portsmouth, RIProctor Academy, Andover, NH

Putney School, Putney, VT Saint George’s School, Newport, RI

Saint Mark’s School, Southborough, MA Saint Paul’s School, Concord, NH

Salisbury School, Salisbury, CT Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Greenfield, MASuffield Academy, Suffield, CTTabor Academy, Marion, MA

The Taft School, Watertown, CT Tilton School, Tilton, NHWestminster School, Simsbury, CT Westover School, Middlebury, CTThe White Mountain School, Bethlehem, NHWilbraham & Monson Academy, Wilbraham, MAThe Williston Northampton School,

Easthampton, MAWorcester Academy, Worcester, MA*

Northeast Community School Programs: Amherst A Better Chance, Amherst, MA Andover A Better Chance, Andover, MA Clinton A Better Chance, Clinton, NY Darien A Better Chance, Darien, CT Fayetteville-Manlius A Better Chance, Manlius, NY Glastonbury A Better Chance, Glastonbury, CTGreylock A Better Chance, Williamstown, MA Guilford A Better Chance, Guilford, CT Madison A Better Chance, Madison, CT Masconomet A Better Chance, Topsfield, MA New Canaan A Better Chance, New Canaan, CT Ridgefield A Better Chance, Ridgefield, CT Simsbury A Better Chance, Simsbury, CT Wellesley A Better Chance, Wellesley, MA Westport A Better Chance, Westport, CTWilton A Better Chance, Wilton, CT Winchester A Better Chance, Winchester, MA

Mid-Atlantic Region (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, Southern NJ)

Day Schools:Abington Friends, Jenkintown, PA The Agnes Irwin School, Rosemont, PA Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PACountry Day School of the Sacred Heart,

Bryn Mawr, PAEdmund Burke School, Washington, DCEpiscopal Academy, Merion, PAThe Field School, Washington, DCFriends’ Central School, Wynnewood, PAFriends Select School, Philadelphia, PAGermantown Friends School, Philadelphia, PA The Haverford School, Haverford, PAThe Holton-Arms School, Bethesda, MDLancaster Country Day School, Lancaster, PAThe Landon School, Bethesda, MDThe Maret School, Washington, DCMedia-Providence Friends School, Media, PAMoorestown Friends School, Moorestown, NJ National Cathedral School, Washington, DCThe Philadelphia School, Philadelphia, PAThe Pingry School, Martinsville, NJThe Potomac School, McLean, VAPrinceton Day School, Princeton, NJ St. Albans School, Washington, DCSt. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Potomac, MDSt. Catherine’s School, Richmond, VA St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Philadelphia, PASt. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, Washington, DCSt. Peter’s School, Philadelphia, PASanford School, Hockessin, DESewickley Academy, Sewickley, PAShady Side Academy, Pittsburg, PAThe Shipley School, Bryn Mawr, PASidwell Friends School, Washington, DC Springside School, Philadelphia, PA Stuart Country Day School, Princeton, NJThe Tatnall School, Wilmington, DETower Hill School, Wilmington, DEUnited Friends School, Quakertown, PAWashington International School, Washington, DCWilliam Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PAWilmington Friends School, Wilmington, DE

Boarding Schools: CFS-The School at Church Farm, Paoli, PA Chatham Hall, Chatham, VA Christchurch School, Christchurch, VAEpiscopal High School, Alexandria, VA Foxcroft School, Middleburg, VA

Mid-Atlantic Region continued Garrison Forest School, Owings Mills, MD

George School, Newtown, PAGirard College, Philadelphia, PAThe Hill School, Pottstown, PAThe Hun School of Princeton, Princeton, NJThe Kiski School, Saltsburg, PAThe Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ The Madeira School, McLean, VAThe Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA Oldfields School, Glencoe, MDThe Peddie School, Hightstown, NJThe Pennington School, Pennington, PAPerkiomen School, Pennsburg, PASt. Andrew’s School, Middletown, DE St. Margaret’s School, Tappahannock, VA St. Timothy’s School, Stevenson, MDThe Sandy Spring Friends School, Sandy Spring, MDVirginia Episcopal School, Lynchburg, VAWesttown School, Westtown, PA Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, VA

Community School Programs: Lower Merion A Better Chance, Ardmore, PARadnor A Better Chance, Wayne, PAStrath Haven A Better Chance, Swarthmore, PA

Southeast Region (AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN)

Day Schools: The Atlanta Girls’ School, Atlanta, GAAtlanta International School, Atlanta, GAThe Ben Franklin Academy, Atlanta, GACharlotte Country Day School, Charlotte, NCDurham Academy, Durham, NCThe Galloway School, Atlanta, GAHoly Innocents’ Espiscopal School, Atlanta, GAKing’s Ridge Christian School, Alpharetta, GAThe Lovett School, Atlanta, GAMarist School, Atlanta, GAMount Paran Christian School, Kennesaw, GAOur Lady of Mercy High School, Fairburn, GAPace Academy, Atlanta, GAThe Paideia School, Atlanta, GAProvidence Day School, Charlotte, NCRavenscroft School, Raleigh, NCSt. Martin’s Episcopal School, Atlanta, GASt. Pius X Catholic High School, Atlanta, GAThe Waldorf School, Decatur, GAThe Walker School, Marietta, GAWesleyan School, Norcross, GAThe Westminster Schools, Atlanta, GAWhitefield Academy, Mableton, GAWoodward Academy, College Park, GA

Boarding Schools:Asheville School, Asheville, NCDarlington School, Rome, GAIndian Springs School, Indian Springs, AL The McCallie School, Chattanooga, TNSaint Andrew’s School, Boca Raton, FL St. Mary’s School, Raleigh, NCThe Webb School, Bell Buckle, TN

Midwest Region (IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, NE, MI, MN, MO, OH, OK, WI)

Day Schools:The Columbus Academy, Gahanna, OH Columbus School for Girls, Columbus, OH Hathaway Brown School, Shaker Heights, OHHawken School, Gates Mills, OHThe Latin School of Chicago, Chicago, IL Laurel School, Shaker Heights, OHThe Miami Valley School, Dayton, OHThe North Shore Country Day School, Winnetka, ILThe Roeper School, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Boarding Schools:Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, OHInterlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MILake Forest Academy, Lake Forest, IL

Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, OH

Community School Programs: Appleton A Better Chance, Appleton, WIEdina A Better Chance, Edina, MN Rochester A Better Chance, Rochester, MN

Southwest Region (Southern CA, AZ, NV, NM, TX, UT, WY)

Day Schools: The Archer School for Girls, Los Angeles, CABrentwood School, Los Angeles, CAThe Buckley School, Sherman Oaks, CACampbell Hall, North Hollywood, CAChadwick School, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CACrossroads School for Arts and Sciences,

Santa Monica, CAEpiscopal School of Dallas, Dallas, TXFlintridge Preparatory School,

La Canada-Flintridge, CAHarvard-Westlake School, North Hollywood, CAKinkaid School, Houston, TXThe Marlborough School, Los Angeles, CAOakwood School, North Hollywood, CAPacific Hills School, West Hollywood, CAPolytechnic School, Pasadena, CARolling Hills Preparatory School, San Pedro, CASage Hill School, Newport Coast, CASt. John’s School, Houston, TXSt. Margaret’s Episcopal School,

San Juan Capistrano, CA St. Mark’s School of Texas, Dallas, TXViewpoint School, Calabasas, CAVistamar School, El Segundo, CAThe Waverly School, Pasadena, CA Westridge School for Girls, Pasadena, CAWindward School, Los Angeles, CA

Boarding Schools:Cate School, Carpinteria, CADunn School, Los Olivos, CA The Hockaday School, Dallas, TXMidland School, Los Olivos, CAThe Orme School, Mayer, AZThe Thacher School, Ojai, CAVerde Valley School, Sedona, AZWasatch Academy, Mt. Pleasant, UTThe Webb Schools, Claremont, CA

Northwest Region (Northern CA, CO, ID, MT, ND, NE, OR, SD, WA)

Day Schools:The Athenian School, Danville, CAThe Bay School, San Francisco, CAThe Bentley School, LaFayette, CAThe Berkeley School, Berkeley, CABlack Pine Circle, Berkeley, CAThe Branson School, Ross, CA Castilleja School, Palo Alto, CAThe College Preparatory School, Oakland, CACrystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough, CADrew School, San Francisco, CAThe Head Royce School, Oakland, CAInternational High School, San Francisco, CA Julia Morgan School for Girls, Oakland, CALick-Wilmerding High School, San Francisco, CALive Oak School, San Francisco, CAMarin Academy, San Rafael, CAThe Marin School, Sausalito, CAMenlo School, Atherton, CAThe Nueva School, Hillsborough, CAOrinda Academy, Orinda, CAProspect Sierra School, El Cerrito, CASaint Mark’s School, San Rafael, CAThe San Francisco School, San Francisco, CASan Francisco University High School,

San Francisco, CA Stuart Hall High School, San Francisco, CAThe Urban School of San Francisco, San Francisco, CAWindrush School, El Cerrito, CA

Boarding Schools:The Colorado Rocky Mountain School,

Carbondale, COEastside College Preparatory School,

East Palo Alto, CA San Domenico School, San Anselmo, CA Santa Catalina School, Monterey, CA

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All Boys School All Girls School * 5-day Boarding School

Founding SchoolOver 35 Year History

All unmarked schools are co-educational institutions.

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