St. John's-Ravenscourt School review by Yale University student.
St. John's-Ravenscourt School, "SJR" is incredibly strong in the sciences with fantastic equipment and labs, great teachers, and consistently strong performance on standardized science tests and contests. Also very strong in Economics and English. The school is somewhat weaker in the languages, doing French and Spanish very well, but no other languages. Also, the course offerings in history and social sciences might be increased. Otherwise, classes are small, teachers are excellent, students are supportive, and a strong learning environment is created that I think prepares students exceptionally for college life.
College counseling at St. John's-Ravenscourt School begins early (Grade 7 or 8) and continues steadily.... Get the real inside story on college counseling at St. John's-Ravenscourt School as experienced by former pupil and Yale University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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They have contacts at most of the major universities and feel perfectly comfortable picking up the phone and advocating for a student to get accepted somewhere they feel is a good fit for that student. However, these counselors are certainly not magic bullets. They cannot guarantee that a student will get into an Ivy League university...
For those wishing to move on to Oxford or Cambridge, the provision is second-to-none. In the months running up to application and interview, every subject faculty offers classes (often run by former Oxbridge tutors) exploring further areas of their subject as well as offering advice on personal statements, interview technique and more...
Admissions involved a test and an interview. Getting into St. John's-Ravenscourt School gets progressively harder.... Get in-depth insights and personal advice on admissions to St. John's-Ravenscourt School by former pupil and Yale University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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For the interview, dress conservatively. Try to be very clean and put together. Also, I was a tour guide for two years and at the end of every tour, we were asked to evaluate the candidate so if you think the tour is not apart of the process, you are very wrong. Ask questions and be interested. Also, tip for the parents: the kids speak on the tour. Do not ask their questions for them...
Most younger siblings have an easy time in the admissions process. I can only think of one case of a younger sibling not being admitted. About half of the students who entered with me had come from public schools. The remainder came from private K-6 schools, or had transferred from other New York private schools The Elizabeth Morrow School and St. Bernard were two of the larger feeder schools...
Students love it here - no doubt about it. Tuition is incredibly reasonable compared to most private schools, food is very good, and the campus is located on its own stunning secluded bend of the Red River. The student body is diverse, bright and interesting, and there is a strong sense of unity or community. Simply said, SJR shaped my life. Very highly recommended.... Get the real inside story on quality of school life and extracurricular offerings at St. John's-Ravenscourt School as experienced by former pupil and Yale University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review