We look for a variety of personal qualities such as strength of character, motivation, initiative, intelligence, creativity, perseverance, and the ability to work with and relate well to peers as well as adults.

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Flintridge Prep's Open House, held annually in December or January (see the current year Admissions Calendar), provides applicants and their families an opportunity to visit the school. We would also be pleased to arrange an appointment for you to visit the campus and explore your questions.

Please keep in mind that January, February, and early March are the busiest times for the Admissions Office, and that appointments to visit the campus are far more difficult to arrange during that period.

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The school enrolls a diverse student body, welcoming students of all races, creeds, national or ethnic origins, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our first consideration is to ensure that any student admitted is capable of handling a strong academic curriculum. When all other factors are equal, an applicant with a sibling already enrolled or one whose parent is a graduate will be accepted over other candidates.

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No. There is, however, a dress code, and students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for school.

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There are 51 openings for 7th grade, and approximately 50 openings for 9th grade. There are only a handful of openings in grades 8, 10, and 11.

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No, you may take the ISEE at any of the ISEE test sites. For information about ISEE test sites and testing dates, please check the ISEE Student Guide. (Detailed information about ISEE test sites and testing dates is available at www.iseetest.org.)

 

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Four sources are generally used: A transcript of grades from the candidate’s present school, the ISEE test scores, teacher evaluations, and a personal interview. Our aim is to obtain a balanced, objective view of each applicant’s ability to utilize the resources that Flintridge Prep offers.

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The Admissions Office makes every effort to secure the required items; occasionally, however, we may have to request a parent’s help. We will contact an applicant’s family if we have not received the necessary paperwork as the due date approaches.

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The family should fill out and mail in the Student Interview Dates form (part of the Admissions Packet) as soon as possible. We will respond with a call or a mailing that confirms one of the times and dates that the family has requested. Don’t be alarmed if it takes several weeks for you to be notified of the appointment.

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One or both parents should accompany the student on the day of the interview. The family should come to the front office in the house at 4543 Crown Avenue and give the student’s name to the receptionist at the front desk. A teacher or administrator will come out to meet you and take the student aside for the interview.

The interview at Flintridge Prep is very informal and is simply a conversation to discuss the student’s interests and answer the student’s questions so that the interviewer may get to know the applicant and the applicant may learn more about the school. After the interview the parent(s) will have a few minutes alone with the interviewer to ask questions about the school or share insights into the student.

The total visit usually takes no longer than 40 minutes. Plan to arrive a few minutes early, as interviews take place during a free class period for the interviewer—if you are late, there will be less time available for the interview.

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Decisions are reached by an Admissions Committee consisting of representatives from the administration and nearly one half of the faculty. After each committee member has carefully reviewed each student’s file, the Admissions Committee meets to discuss what each candidate has to offer the Flintridge Prep community.

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It means that your child is qualified to attend Flintridge Prep but, due to class size, cannot be accepted initially. If space develops, we refer to the waiting list and accept candidates. Because vacancies can develop unexpectedly, acceptances might occur as late as the end of August. One out of four new 9th graders each year are students who applied previously for grades 7 or 8 but who were not admitted at that time.

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Yes. We hope that parents will contribute to the school. This contribution may take several forms. Parents can support Flintridge Prep by giving to the Annual Fund or by participating in activities associated with the Mothers Club or the Fathers Club. Both of these organizations provide service to the school and support student activities.

Parents also often volunteer to host receptions at student art exhibitions; assist with drama productions and dance concerts; help out athletic teams by designing programs, selling concessions, and hosting season-end banquets; and add to the Flintridge Prep community in countless other ways.

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