Admission Process
Our admission process is not based on academic achievement. Instead, we look for a student’s intellectual curiosity, strength of character, and desire to grow, both as an individual and as a student.
Program Process
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Following an initial consultation with the family, students are interviewed for fit, and to allow us to better understand who they are and what their goals are.
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A comprehensive academic plan is put into place, giving students an adjustable blueprint regarding their personal development, academic pursuits, and beyond.
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Students meet weekly to discuss life, school, and managing it all. Coaching addresses a student’s overall development while academic advising looks at academic decision-making in the short, mid, and long term.
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Students work with our teachers one-on-one to execute their personalized plan; one that combines their coaching framework with their academic needs. Sessions operate as “independent study”— similar to college and graduate school— and provides a challenging and thoughtful learning experience.
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In accordance with their academic goals, students receive full long-term comprehensive college admissions counseling.
FAQ
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Simply put: a strong motivation to develop oneself. An interest in emotional intelligence, empathy, morality, and virtue is highly valued. Character development is prioritized at Chestnut State, so acknowledgment of this principle is necessary, while interest in it is preferred. We also expect students to be academically motivated and display strong intellectual curiosity whether or not they are currently performing at the level they want.
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We do not enroll based on grade or age. Rather, we assess a student’s willingness, maturity, and thoughtfulness. While our students tend to be in the 7th through the 12th grades, we do not have explicit grade or age limitations.
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While we appreciate academically inclined students, the development of the individual sits at the forefront of our work, and therefore cannot be abandoned.